Medication side effects, Urology FAQ

Frequent muscle cramps in the hands and feet? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have been experiencing severe cramps in my fingers, arms, and calves recently. I have visited the neurology, orthopedics, and metabolic departments at Taichung Chung Shan Hospital, where I underwent MRI scans of my ...

Hello Dr. Jiang: Regarding the issue of hand tremors? Hello Dr. Jiang: My right hand sometimes trembles involuntarily, but my left hand does not. My lips also exhibit similar symptoms, although they are milder. I am currently on psychiatric medication, but even after adjustments,...

Urief 4mg / Duration of retrograde ejaculation Last week, I underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy due to ureteral stones. After the procedure, the doctor prescribed Urief/4mg, Rowapraxin/10mg, Transamin/250mg, and Tonlief/100mg. I took a dose at home, but on the same da...

Side effects of medications? I have been taking finasteride for almost three months due to my hair loss issue. My libido has not been affected, and the frequency of masturbation is about the same as before. The only noticeable change is a significant decrease in the frequency of ...

Drug side effects Last week, I visited a urologist due to symptoms of frequent urination. After a digital rectal examination, the doctor suspected prostatitis and I am currently waiting for the urine test results. I was prescribed a seven-day course of Harnalidge D tablets 0.2 mg...

Could you please provide more details regarding the medication issues related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Hello Dr. Sun, thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions despite your busy schedule. I have a history of nasal allergies and hypertension, for which...

Antiepileptic drugs I had surgery on my head due to a car accident during high school. I was fine for many years, but after 20 years, I developed post-traumatic epilepsy, which occurs occasionally when I am very tired. Initially, I was only taking one medication, but after experi...

Leg neuropathy, polyneuropathy? Hello Doctor, I have consulted multiple physicians (in rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and neurology), but I still cannot identify the problem... I am 32 years old and work as a software engineer. My symptoms seem quite variable, and I h...

Drug side effects Hello Doctor: I have migraines and have seen a doctor who prescribed me an anticonvulsant medication (Topiramate). The doctor informed me that it might cause hand numbness. I have been taking it for about a week and only experienced hand numbness, but today I su...

Drug side effects and dosage reduction issues? Hello Doctor: I previously inquired about my mother's condition, and you suggested that the tremors in her throat might be a side effect of her medications. Therefore, we have started to taper her current medications: Entacapone...

The issue of dry heaving? Hello, doctor. I occasionally experience dry heaving, where I feel like vomiting but do not actually vomit. I have heard that brain tumors can cause vomiting, but they do not present with dry heaving or nausea. Is that correct?

The hand does not move back and forth? Hello Doctor: Recently, I noticed that my father’s hands involuntarily move back and forth while eating (for example, when he is picking up food, his hands sway back and forth) for a few seconds before returning to normal. When I asked him a...

Medication issues Hello, Doctor. I recently sought medical attention due to itching in my urethra. After a urinalysis, I was diagnosed with prostatitis, and the physician prescribed a two-week course of medication, including Pain Relief, Oxybutynin Extended-Release Tablets, and U...

I am #124860? Hello doctor, today while showering, I experienced pain when cleaning the glans and noticed three areas of broken skin. Could this be due to eczema, or is it related to the medication I applied? Can I still use corticosteroids? However, the eczema on the glans hasn&...

Dizziness and vertigo? In recent weeks, whenever I lie down and move my head, I experience dizziness, as if the room is spinning, and I also feel nauseous. Please provide an explanation, doctor.

Medication Issues Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a few questions. I was previously taking Acemetacin and Doxycycline 100mg. At first, I didn't experience any side effects, but later I developed dizziness. It wasn't a spinning sensation, more like the feeling of b...

Last question? Hello, Dr. Gao. (I apologize for pressing send before finishing my message yesterday.) I would like to ask about the medications I recently changed. These are the medications I received at the clinic: I take a 0.5 mg capsule of Mecobalamin (Nerve Growth Factor) in ...

Waking up feeling shaky? Hello doctor, recently I have been feeling my body shaking while sitting, and it seems to be worse when I wake up. What could be the cause of this?

Medication consultation Hello, my father is 75 years old. In April 2013, he underwent surgery for cancer, during which he experienced thrombosis and a stroke, resulting in weakness on the right side. After more than two years of rehabilitation, he can walk slowly. He did not see ...

Involuntary movements of the head include constant tension and shaking of the head, face, and ears throughout the day? Hello, Dr. Gao! I have been suffering from involuntary tension and shaking in my head, face, and ears for nearly fourteen years. It has been incredibly painful, ...