Concerns About Medication Effects on Potential Pregnancy
Suspected pregnancy I was expecting my period on December 30, but I developed a high fever on that day and took half a tablet of Paracetamol. On December 31, I went to the clinic and received an injection of the anti-inflammatory medication Voren 75mg in 3ml. Later, I started to ...
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Recommendation: Seek medical consultation. Wishing you good health![Read More] Concerns About Medication Effects on Potential Pregnancy
Safe Medications During Pregnancy: A Guide to Common Drugs
Medications during pregnancy Drug names: Oxymetazoline, FADIN F.C, BUCLIZINE, MELINE, AVAMYS NASAL SPRAY, LEVOZINE F.C. Can these medications be taken during pregnancy?
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Hello: All the medications you inquired about cannot rule out the risk of teratogenic effects in pregnant women. If medication is necessary, please have your obstetrician review or prescribe the medications to ensure they are safer for the fetus. Thank you![Read More] Safe Medications During Pregnancy: A Guide to Common Drugs
Interactions Between Birth Control Pills and Antidepressants/Sleep Aids: What You Need to Know
Interactions between emergency contraceptive pills and antidepressants/sleep aids? Hello, I recently started taking the oral contraceptive pill, Aikie. Prior to this, I had been taking antidepressants (Fluoxetine and Mirtazapine) and sleep aids (Zolpidem, Trazodone, and Diphenhyd...
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Hello: After reviewing the literature, the contraceptive pill you are taking does not have any interactions with antidepressants or sleep aids, and it will not affect the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill. Wishing you all the best![Read More] Interactions Between Birth Control Pills and Antidepressants/Sleep Aids: What You Need to Know
Can I Use Pei Duo Huo Tablets as a Daily B-Vitamin Supplement?
Medication Consultation Can "Hsin-Hui" Pei Duo Huo Apricot Sugar-Coated Tablets be used as a daily supplement for B vitamins? If so, what is the recommended dosage? I have some left from a previous prescription, and I feel it would be wasteful to just throw them away. T...
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Hello: "Peiduo Huoxing Bi Sugar-Coated Tablets" are primarily indicated for neuritis, polyneuritis, peripheral nerve paralysis, nutritional deficiency-related neurological disorders, beriberi, optic neuritis, pregnancy-related nausea, and anemia. Since it contains a hig...[Read More] Can I Use Pei Duo Huo Tablets as a Daily B-Vitamin Supplement?
Can You Safely Combine Supplements with Prescription Medications?
Medication consultation Previously, blood tests showed that my total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were slightly elevated. The doctor prescribed Fenofibrate and Chlorthalidone. I am also scheduled for a tooth extraction and bone graft surgery so...
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Hello: The medications Fenofibrate and Cholecalciferol you are taking have no interactions with dietary supplements. If the antibiotics and pain relievers prescribed by your dentist contain Amoxicillin/Acetaminophen, there are also no interactions with the dietary supplements you...[Read More] Can You Safely Combine Supplements with Prescription Medications?
Do Birth Control Pills Interact with Antidepressants?
I would like to ask if there are any interactions between the contraceptive pill and antidepressant medications? Hello Doctor: Will the ingredients in Gveza 3mg/0.02mg Film Coated Tablets (DROSPIRENONE, Ethinyl estradiol) interact with the following medications: Lorazepam (LORAZI...
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Hello: Upon review, the medication Gveza (active ingredients: Drosperinone, Ethinyl Estradiol) may increase the hepatic metabolism of Lorazepam (LORAZIN), thereby reducing the effectiveness of Lorazepam. When taking these medications together, you should monitor the therapeutic e...[Read More] Do Birth Control Pills Interact with Antidepressants?
Managing Sleep Disorders: Safe Use of Medications and Supplements
Medication Consultation Hello, pharmacist... I have been experiencing insomnia and autonomic nervous system disorders, and I have been seeing a psychiatrist. The doctor prescribed me EURODIN (Ulodin) to take one and a half tablets half an hour before bedtime, and I have been taki...
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Hello: 1. Regarding the sleep aid Erodin, the onset of action is approximately 0.5 to 1.6 hours, with a duration of effect lasting up to 10 to 24 hours. Imovane has an onset of action of about 15 to 30 minutes, with a duration of effect lasting up to 3.5 to 6.5 hours. This mean...[Read More] Managing Sleep Disorders: Safe Use of Medications and Supplements
Interactions Between Medications, Calcium, and Probiotics: What You Need to Know
The medications I take include calcium and probiotics? Medications taken before bedtime include LEEYO (Escitalopram) 10 mg, Doxepin 25 mg (2 tablets), Lyrica 75 mg (2 tablets), Metformin 500 mg, Tamsulosin 0.2 mg, Ativan 0.5 mg (4 tablets), and Zolpidem (2 tablets). These medicat...
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Hello: 1. The calcium supplements and probiotics you are taking will not affect the long-term medications you are on. 2. It is recommended to take calcium supplements with meals for better absorption; probiotics can be taken at any time, whether on an empty stomach, with meals, o...[Read More] Interactions Between Medications, Calcium, and Probiotics: What You Need to Know
Does Long-Term Medication Affect Future Pregnancy Chances?
Does medication affect future pregnancies? Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis and I am currently taking Baolingmei Bone Health Tablets 15mg (one tablet after dinner). I would like to inquire whether this medication will affect my future pregnancy, as ...
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Hello: Baoling Meigujian tablets (ingredient: meloxicam) belong to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and are used for pain relief. They do not affect future pregnancies, and literature indicates that this medication should only be avoided after 30 weeks ...[Read More] Does Long-Term Medication Affect Future Pregnancy Chances?
Can I Take Viagra or Cialis with Urethritis Medications?
Urethritis and Viagra A few days ago, I was diagnosed with urethritis, and the doctor prescribed me the following medications: Doxycycline Enteric, Uroprin coated tablets, Suxen film-coated tablets, and a stomach medication. Can I still take Viagra or Cialis? If not, how long sho...
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Hello: According to the literature review, there are no drug interactions between the medication for urethritis and Viagra or Cialis, so they can be taken together.[Read More] Can I Take Viagra or Cialis with Urethritis Medications?
Do Sleep Medications Affect the Efficacy of Emergency Contraceptives?
Drug interactions between emergency contraception and sedatives? Taking emergency contraception (levonorgestrel, 1.5 mg) 24 to 48 hours after administration, followed by the use of a sleep aid (the specific ingredients are currently unknown, prescribed during treatment for depres...
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Hello: After checking, there are no drug interactions between Yuting tablets (active ingredient: levonorgestrel) and the sleep medications that the physician may prescribe, and it will not affect the contraceptive efficacy.[Read More] Do Sleep Medications Affect the Efficacy of Emergency Contraceptives?
Drug Interactions: Oral Contraceptives and Coenzyme Q10 Supplements
Drug Interactions - Oral Contraceptives and Coenzyme Q10 Collagen Complex Nutritional Tablets Hello, Pharmacist Chen. I have been taking Bayer's Yasmin for many years due to irregular menstrual cycles. Recently, I am considering adding a nutritional supplement, but I am unsu...
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Hello: According to the database, the medication Yejih (active ingredients: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) has a moderate interaction with caffeine found in food, which may increase central nervous system stimulation. There are no other related reports.[Read More] Drug Interactions: Oral Contraceptives and Coenzyme Q10 Supplements
Understanding Drug Interactions: Birth Control and Alprazolam
Drug interactions, contraceptive pills? Hello doctor, I am a girl who has been taking a 28-day oral contraceptive (Yasmin) for over a year. Recently, I experienced a significant emotional distress and visited a doctor who prescribed me Alprazolam (0.5 mg). I usually take it befor...
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Hello: After reviewing the database, the emergency contraceptive pill (28-day type) containing Ethinyl estradiol/Levonorgestrel and Alprazolam has only a mild drug interaction (prolonging the effect duration of Alprazolam). This interaction typically does not cause harm or requir...[Read More] Understanding Drug Interactions: Birth Control and Alprazolam
Understanding Drug Interactions: Clindamycin and Cold Medications
Drug interactions I would like to ask about drug interactions for my girlfriend. She is currently taking clindamycin 150 mg for vaginal inflammation and has recently caught a cold. The doctor prescribed her the following cold medications: diclofenac potassium 50 mg, cephalexin 50...
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Hello: 1. Cetipo E.R. contains Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and Cetirizine dihydrochloride. According to the database, there are no reported drug interactions between the medications she is taking. 2. Antibiotics may vary in prescription depending on the site of infection, and t...[Read More] Understanding Drug Interactions: Clindamycin and Cold Medications
Can You Take Vitamin E and Iron Together? Expert Advice on Supplements
Medication issues Can vitamin E and iron supplements be taken together? If I am taking Estromon and Tren capsules, can I also take vitamin E, iron supplements, vitamin C, and fish oil together? If not, what is the recommended time interval? Will there be any interactions? Can the...
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Hello: After checking the database, there are no interactions between the medications and dietary supplements you are taking. Regarding the administration, iron supplements are generally recommended to be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption. However, since iron supple...[Read More] Can You Take Vitamin E and Iron Together? Expert Advice on Supplements
Can You Safely Combine Oral A-Retinoid with Gynecological Antibiotics?
Can oral isotretinoin be taken simultaneously with gynecological antibiotics? Hello, pharmacist! I have been taking oral isotretinoin (Roaccutane) prescribed by my dermatologist for about five months. Recently, due to chronic cervicitis, my gynecologist prescribed oxethazaine 5 m...
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Hello: After checking the database, there are no interactions between the isotretinoin (A acid) you are taking and oxethazaine/polymyxin and clindamycin, so they can be taken together.[Read More] Can You Safely Combine Oral A-Retinoid with Gynecological Antibiotics?
Understanding Estromon FC and Tren Capsules: Hormonal Effects and Menstrual Impact
Medication consultation The doctor prescribed Estromon FC tablets and tren capsules (hormonal and hemostatic) because after taking RU486, there was still some blood or tissue in the uterus. Estromon is classified as a Category X medication. Can you explain whether the mechanism o...
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Hello: Estromon contains combined estrogen, which is a type of female hormone that strengthens blood vessel walls and promotes blood coagulation to achieve hemostasis, and it does not cause endometrial hyperplasia or shedding. On the other hand, RU486 is responsible for uterine b...[Read More] Understanding Estromon FC and Tren Capsules: Hormonal Effects and Menstrual Impact
Understanding Estromon and Ergonovine: Key Questions on Hormonal Treatments
Medication Consultation Can Estromon FC tablets be taken after stopping bleeding to use ergonovine (a uterine contraction agent) to help expel blood from the uterus? It has been 17 days since the medical abortion, and there is a slight amount of brown discharge. Currently, there ...
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Hello: 1. After treatment with RU486, the body's own female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) will adjust their secretion naturally. Therefore, if the doctor has not prescribed progesterone, there is no need to worry. However, if bleeding persists or menstrual irregularit...[Read More] Understanding Estromon and Ergonovine: Key Questions on Hormonal Treatments
Do Antibiotics Affect Birth Control Pills? Understanding Drug Interactions
Interactions of emergency contraceptive pills with other medications? Hello, I have been taking the contraceptive pill for three months. This month, during a seven-day break, I took medication for urinary tract infection for three days, which included dolcol, acetaminophen, and g...
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Hello: Based on the information reviewed, the medication you are taking for urethritis will not affect the effectiveness of your birth control pills, regardless of whether they are taken together or not.[Read More] Do Antibiotics Affect Birth Control Pills? Understanding Drug Interactions
Do Antibiotics Affect Birth Control Effectiveness? Key Insights
Drug interactions Does this antibiotic affect the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive? Is it necessary to use additional contraceptive methods? Antibiotic: Amoxicillin trihydrate/Clavulanic acid 875mg/125mg; Oral contraceptive: Ethinylestradiol 0.02mg Desogestrel 0.15mg.
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Hello: According to the drug interaction database, the Amoxicillin trihydrate/Clavulanic acid you are taking may have a weak effect on reducing the contraceptive efficacy of Desogestrel/Ethinyl estradiol, so there is no need for concern.[Read More] Do Antibiotics Affect Birth Control Effectiveness? Key Insights