Q: why is xylocaine gel used?where it have to be applied before sex and when to be applied .?
will it help in breaking hymen without pain.what is other purpose of it.if useful in hymen breaking whether to be applied inside vagina?

A: Xylocaine gel is only 2 % it will not help much but if u buy xylocaine 10 % solution, put about 2 drops of this solution on hymen 15 minutes before insertion,
xylocaine should be used only once.
otherwise u will not get pleasure or the male will loose hardness.

Q: Using 6% Xylocaine gel during sex?
I recently started having sex and OMG does it hurt. I will admit it is a little better that when I started out. When my husband inserts his penis into me it hurts. I feel it deeper within. As mentioned before I was a virgin. Does it usually hurt this much? Has anyone ever used 6% Xylocaine gel to numb the inside of teh vagina for pain?

Thanks
Jane
Not sure how to respond but trying something. yes we did see the doctor and everything is fine structurally or so he says. He told us to use the 2% xyoclaine get. It does not seem to work.

A: No. If you numb your vagina up, what would be the point in sex? Get some lube or something.

I have some contacts that are experts on lubes. I will star this question for them to see. I see our Verchina expert has already answered. Listen to him. He knows his Verchinas.

Q: what is xylocaine 2% Gel?
I have Four Questions

1. Can Xylocaine 2% Gel (Lingocaine / LindoCaine) be used for first time sex pain relief for women and when can I stop using this gel I mean after 2-3 times indulging in act so that she is comfortable or after how much encounter so that I can stop using it and let her feel the feelings. As she is afraid of too much pain and can’t even bear the pain of fingering two fingers together however one fingers is ok with her now after doing some practice..

2. How often I can use like I mean Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday is it ok

3. Is there any side effect temporary or Permanent ?

4. Is it complete anaesthetic I mean total Numbness like no feeling no pain for her or she still feel little or less pain.

Thanks in advance for your answers

A: It just makes the nerves feel dead so there is no pain. No real side effects unless you have or she has an allergy to any anesthetic agent that ends in caine. Like Benzocaine and xylocaine. If not the you all should be fine but you need to find out why there is pain. The pain is there telling you all that something is not right and needs to be looked at. I hope she went and got looked at if she is the one in pain. Here try this website and it will tell you all you need to know about it. Just type in the word and then go from there.

http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp

Q: cost of Xylocaine gel 2%?
Is it expensive?
Whats the cost?

A: not expensive. may be Rs 30-40/ a tube

Q: what is the price of xylocaine 2% Gel in India (mumbai)?

A: It would vary from pharmacy to pharmacy but one place you might be able to find out more is from Astra Zeneca (they are the big company that makes Xylocaine 2% gel). They can also tell you who there in India to contact if they have contact information available.

Q: How to cure the gums of my 3 yrs old daughter which are bleeding continously since 4 days ?
My daughter got fever a week ago.I stated giving her paracetamol.Now she is not having any fever anymore but her gums are swollen and bleed everytime I apply Xylocaine gel over it.I am very much worried about this.Doctor haver given Xylocaine Gel and drops for her.Any aother useful remedies,please share.Is it normal ? How long does it last?

A: OMG go to a dentist right now!

Q: What is the best local anesthetic drug.Is there any one available in spray form?
What is the best local anesthetic drug.Is there any available in spray form?Different brands name such as Xylocaine are used in local anesthesia but it is available in the gel and ointment form.Could any body search the right one in spray form,and also its use.

A: What’s best for you depends upon what you need it for. Is it to remove a splinter or treat something on the surface in the skin. In that case sprays which produce an instant freeze and numb the area for several seconds can be used – sprays such as a skin doctor uses. For longer time control creams or patches with numbing lidocaine can work for an hour or more. For something deeper you might require an injection. You decide.

Q: Has anyone used it?
My Dr prescribed Xylocaine gel 2% for me as I felt pain during intercourse and didnt allow my partner to penetrate.I was told to apply a little of this gel around the vaginal opening and wipe it after 20 mins.And then have sex.But I havent tried it yet coz my fiance is not entirely convinced with it.Has anyone used it?
P.S.Im unable to have penetrative sex till date coz of my pain.

A: Well, the xylocaine will probably work and should have no side effects (if that is what the boyfriend is worried about). However, the bigger question is why are you having so much pain with intercourse? That is definitely not normal, so just numbing the area is not a satisfactory solution. You need to find a doctor that will help you find the cause of the problem. You didn’t say if the doctor was an OB/GYN or a GP. Start with an OB/GYN. If he/she can’t help, you may need to find one that specializes in sexual dysfunction.

Q: Help me please..?
Just answer few questions:
If you keep pillows below your hips during sex does it help in easy penetration?
does KY jelly has any side effects?
I have read in an article by a dr that if a woman experiences too much pain during penetration she should use xylocaine gel 2% is this true?any side effects?

A: yes ,yes and yes again to all three questions,
The pillows help raise the pelvic bone and therefore easier penetration,
KY jelly is excellent for smoothing the way, if you know what I mean, but it is a lazy lovers thing most of the time, good old fashioned fore play is better than any jell,
xylocaine is a small pain type lotion and if you have to use this , we go back to the lazy lover syndrome,(find a guy who knows how the womans body works,
I am sure you will have more fun and enjoy your pain free sex..
have fun

Q: how long it takes for vitamin b12 injections to take effect?
I have been taking injections for 8 days now, one 2 cc on alternate days.

A: You should start feeling it working a few hours after the first injection but it can take a few weeks of injections to boost B12 levels. I personally find under the tongue oral B12 spray works better at boosting B12 levels. You will feel better and better as time goes on.

Q: Can I have vitamin b12 injections if I feel tired all the time?
I went to doc and he ran tests for thyroid mono, anemia and found nothing, but i am tired all the time. Does anyone have any suggestions? could i inject b12 every week to help this?

A: Yes I take them for that very same reason

Q: Do many of you out there need to have Vitamin B12 injections periodically?
I know many including myself. I`m off to get mine in a minute. not chatting serious poll. I think it is quite a common thing health wise obviously.

A: B12 defficiency, due to pernicious anaemia, requiring injections rather than oral supplements, affects about 1% of the population.

Q: An elderly man has been receiving weekly injections of vitamin B12 since nearly all of his stomach was removed?
An elderly man has been receiving weekly injections of vitamin B12 since nearly all of his stomach was removed 6 months ago because of stomach cancer. Why is he receiving the vit. B12 rejection?

A: Humans cannot make B12 in the body, rather they have to absorb it from the food they eat. Small amounts of B12 are absorbed in the mouth, but the vast majority is absorbed later. In the stomach, the food we eat is digested, and a chemical called intrinsic factor is released. As the food passes into the duodenum (first part of the small intestine) the B!2 that was digested from the food, is processed and combines with the intrinsic factor molecules, and then is absorbed in the ileum (last part of the small intestine) and put into circulation.

Anyone who has their ileum or stomach removed ends up requiring B12 injections, since without them you cannot absorb enough B12 to maintain bodily functions.

Q: Do Vitamin B12 injections help you to lose weight ?
Many weight loss clinics give their clients weekly B12 injections. Does this help a person to lose weight in some way or are they just good for you?

A: yes b12 can help you lose weight
and i have lost about 6 pounds using it.
now here’s the thing.
you haft to have about 1200cc of b12 to lose the weight and you can’t stop exercising everyday,and your body will need a brake from all the body intake for one or two days a week. like stop your diet on Sundays but over do it,and stop taking the pills(b12) and start the healing,just watch what you eat and drink and don’t over do it on the weekends.
hope this helps you

Q: Where can I find a doctor that gives vitamin b12 injections in Maryland or Washington DC?

A: you can get a prescription from your doctor and give yourself your own injections at home.

Q: How does Vitamin B12 patches compare with injections?
I was diagnosed with vitamin b12 deficency. I will be taking b12 injections monthly for life because of malabsorption oral route

A: I have never tried the B12 patches, nor have I seen them myself, but from what I have studied about the injections, they are still considered by physicians to be the most efficient option. I also find from personal experience that it is much easier to get the shots done than to have a patch stuck somewhere on the body. Less chance of dermatitis too. But I guess it would depend on whether or not needles bother you. I was just diagnosed with a B12 deficiency as well, and will get the ongoing shots every month for life too. Good luck, and I hope that you find what works best with you.

Q: have you heard of vitamin B12 injections ?
i have been recommended these, as well as growth hormones to treat my CFS.

what do you guys know about this, any thoughts ?

A: I know of other more effective treatments of CFS . I will list them for you:

1) Ginseng – an herb that promotes sustained energy by metering it out

2) B Complex – not just B12 (nor an injection)

3) NAC – acetyl cysteine – a powerful anti-oxidant and immune support substance, maintains intra-cellular glutathione levels

4) Vitamin E – protective effects against oxidation, and its ability to detoxify lipid peroxy radicals -keeps you from being as tired

5) Onions/Garlic – rich in sulfer containing compounds that help eliminate harmful heavy metals from the body

6) CO-Q10 – transports electrons in energy production

Q: Can Vitamin B12 injections cause oily facial skin and hair loss?

A: No

Q: does anyone know out there if vitamin B12 injections are painfull?

A: i have never actually had one but i have worked in health care a long time and alot of elderly women have to have them and they say they feel just like insulin shots and i have had a needle that small before it just goes right under your skin the needle does’nt even go in over an inch so no i don’t imagine they hurt. hope this helps have a good day!

Q: Advice on Vitamin B12 injections?
Hi i am thinking about buying Vitamin B12 injection and just wanted some advice on them lyk are they safe to take where to inject them and what colour it is suppose to be??

A: Unless you are suffering from pernicious anaemia they are of no benefit.
From the link…
“If you are experiencing tiredness and you receive a B12 injection it is only going to help if you are deficient. If you’re not, it’s just quackery,” says Collins. “There are people who attempt to prescribe vitamins like medicines and I would be concerned if people were being told to take B12 to boost their energy levels.”

Common side effects include…
Mild diarrhea. Upset stomach. Nausea
A feeling of pain and a warm sensation at the site of the injection
A feeling, or a sense, of being swollen over the entire body
Headache. Joint pain

Best left alone unless medically necessary.
Colour? Usually clear, red, sterile, nonpyrogenic, aqueous solution

Q: vitamin b12 injections?
a lady at work referred me to a doctor that does vitamin b12 injections to help you lose weight. she swears by this and has lost 100 pounds. im not sure over what period of time. she says she has not changed her eating or added exercise. she is still kinda a heavy women. i am over weight and looking for something to help with losing weight and was wondering if anyone else out there takes this and is it worth the visits? i am doing other things to help me lose weight. so im not looking to do this as a easy fix. i am walking on my treadmill more and im changing my eating habits and drinking more water. i also am taking a daily multivitamin.

A: Simply supplementing with B12 (oral/sublingual or injection) will not help you lose weight.

There are some “doctor-supervised” radical weight loss programs that restrict intake so much that they require IV vitamins to sustain the patient’s health. These types of programs WILL help you lose weight rapidly… but they also have permanent detrimental effects on your metabolism.

Honestly, the best way to lose weight is by eating healthy and moving more. About 10 lbs per month is ideal – it allows time for the blood supply for the adipose (fat) tissue to withdraw (which makes it harder to put on weight again) and for your body to adjust to the changes. (Skin retraction, hormonal changes, metabolic changes, etc.)

If you are eating well and exercising regularly and you are still having difficulty losing weight, it may be worth it to seek help from a Naturopathic Doctor to investigate whether a hormonal problem is causing the difficulty. (An MD will determine if there’s a frank pathology, which is important. But an ND will look for frank pathology AND also investigate whether there’s sub-optimal function and treat before frank pathology arises.)

Q: vitamin B12 vitamins or injections?
I was wondering if taking B12 has the same affect in weight loss as does getting B12 injections?

A: no, B-12 pills are a waste of money, it is destroyed in stomach acids. You can get B-12 tabs that melt in your mouth and are absorbed thru the mucous membranes in your mouth, but not in doseages like those you get from injectable. This is why doctors use injectable B-12. As for weight loss… that is not the purpose of B-12 and it is not a common side effect of B-12 use, unless a B-12 deficiency is causing water retention… in which case, supplementation results in loss of excess water weight, but not fat.

Q: What are vitamin b12 injections given for? Should I get one?

A: B12 injections are given for B12 deficiency

As one poster correctly points out – they are given for a sort of anaemia.

Most people get sufficient B12 from their diet. B12 deficiency can result from an inadequate diet or after abdominal surgery that affects a part of the gut to do with absorption of B12.

The deficiency of B12 (cyanocobalamin) can lead to anaemia and neurological problems to do with peripheral neuropathy and demyelination of the spinal cord.

You should check with your doctor if you are feeling any of the following symptoms:
o Lethargy/Fatigue
o Shortness of breath
o Tingling or numbness in arms or legs
o Weakness of arms or legs

Your doctor can check your blood levels and check your B12 levels. If your B12 levels are low and you warrant injections, your doctor can arrange those for you too.

Q: Where can I get vitamin B12 injections?

A: Many doctors offices give B12 injections, but some may require you to have blood work drawn to detect your B12 levels first.

Other than that, there are many diet doctors that give them without making you get blood work done first. There are several weight-loss clinics in my area that give prescriptions of adipex, and will give you a B12 shot for $5-$10 every couple of weeks.

Q: My 6 month old puppy got hold of a Tamsulosin Hydrochloride capsule…any need to worry?
She didn’t get much of it, but still concerned anyway. All I know is this drug is for men with prostate problems…guess being a girl, she doesn’t have to worry…I hope?

A: Nope, You don’t need to worry about it, Because she will be fine soon.

Q: can girls take the drug Tamsulosin hydrochloride ?
for urological problem of girls of age 23

A: No because It works by blocking alpha receptors in the prostate gland which is found only in men.

Q: uses for tamsulosin 400 mcg?
tamsulosin hydrochloride product information and its uses

A: Tamsulosin blocks alpha receptors in the muscle of the prostate gland, which causes the muscle in the prostate to relax. This allows urine to flow freely past the prostate and relieves the urinary symptoms. The drug is given for the symptomatic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarging of the prostrate) which can cause pressing on the urethra and obstructing the flow of urine from the bladder. This can cause various urinary symptoms, such as difficulty passing urine.

Q: i want to know this capsule is for what ? (pliva pharma ltd ,bazetham mr 400 microgram ,modified – release?
there is written : pliva pharma ltd bazetham mr 400 microgram modified -release capsules,tamsulosin hydrochloride

A: it is for prostatic hyperplsia taken once daily it is advanced one i.e selective and lower side effect

Q: use of capsules DUTAS- T for BPH second stage?
my grandpa is aged 68. for the last 15 days, he has been taking capsules DUTAS- T (a combination of two different capsules) to cope with his prostrate problem(BPH 2nd stage). he wishes to know if will have any bad effect on his health if taken regularly (1 pair a day) for months.

the DUTASTERIDE capsule contains 0.5mg of DUTASTERIDE and this TAMSULOSIN capsule contains 0.4mg of TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE.

A: Dutasteride is used for treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This is when the prostate is enlarged in men and causes problems with urinating. Dutasteride is similar to Finasteride (the active ingredient in Propecia and Proscar) with the way that it inhibits DHT. Dutas (Generic Avodart) shrinks the enlarged prostate over time and brings relief from the symptoms commonly associated with BPH.

Dosage
Take dutasteride exactly as directed by your doctor. Take each dose with a full glass of water and swallow the capsules whole. Do not chew, crush or break the capsules. Dutasteride can be taken with or without food.

Side effects
The most common side effects are impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection), a decrease in libido (sex drive), breast enlargement and tenderness (gynecomastia), a decrease in the amount of semen released during sex. These side effects usually decrease or disappear with continued usage, or stopping the medication altogether.

Precautions
Do not stop taking dutasteride without first talking to your doctor. While some men have fewer problems and symptoms after 3 months of treatment with dutasteride, a treatment period of at least 6 months is usually necessary to see if treatment with dutasteride will be beneficial.

Q: I have no urge to urinate iam worried some advice please?
Well i have had a few pints of water today and when i went to the toilet i only lost about 250ml that afte going twice with a small amount lost and one where i lost 150ml.

Whats worrying me is i dont feel as if i need to go the toilet iam not getting the urge too. Is this because my bladder isnt full or because something is not right.

I have not long had a rigid cystoscopy and iam on Tamsulosin Hydrochloride. Does urinary retention mean that you get the urge to go the toilet but you cant or does it mean that you dont get the urge to urinate at all.

I have had a pint of water iam on another and the last time i went was about 3pm i havent been or had the urge to go since.
I was also diagnosed with a moderately tight bladder neck by the urologist which is why iam on meds.

A: As you are under a urologist and on medication connected with urinary problems, I would think the best thing is to speak to your doctor. Phone him and see if he can talk to you over the phone if you can’t find the time to make an appointment

Q: can girls take the drug Tamsulosin hydrochloride ?
for urological problem of girls of age 23

A: No because It works by blocking alpha receptors in the prostate gland which is found only in men.

Q: Has anyone experienced harmful side effects after taking Tamsulosin (FLO Max) for a LONG time?
I am taking Saw Palmello herb and thinking of switching to this drug…also will I have to continue to take this the rest of my life once I switch.

A: No problems. Your weiner will be just fine.

Q: My 6 month old puppy got hold of a Tamsulosin Hydrochloride capsule…any need to worry?
She didn’t get much of it, but still concerned anyway. All I know is this drug is for men with prostate problems…guess being a girl, she doesn’t have to worry…I hope?

A: Nope, You don’t need to worry about it, Because she will be fine soon.

Q: who makes tamsulosin in the uk?
pharmaceutical drug

A: Boehringer Ingelheim Limited
Ellesfield Avenue
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 8YS

Q: Asthma: What are your thoughts on Symbicort inhaler?
I’d like to know what people think of symbicort inhaler, if you have been prescribed it before. Good or bad? And why?!

Thanks!

A: ive been using it for over twelve months now without any problem as i start the day with spriva one dose and three doses of 320/9 micros of symicort my breathing as eased a lot and a major plus unlike othere inhalers its steriod free

Q: Does anyone know the North American equivalent to the German asthma inhaler ‘Symbicort’?
I used a very effective inhaler in Germany called Symbicort. I’m looking for the North American equivalent.

Does anyone know what the equivalent is?

A: Symbicort should be available in the US this summer. Ask your doctor and pharmacist about it.

http://www.symbicort-us.com/

If for some reason you cant get it, Advair is like symbicort with two medications in one dry powder inhaler.

Q: Asthmatics- Have you recently been given a new type inhaler called Symbicort?
How are you getting on with it.
I hate mine it tastes horrible and I have to rinse my mouth every time I use it and it still makes my tongue sore.
Do you think my doc will let me go back to my old brown clenil inhaler?

A: yeah i got symbicort have had no probs with it. its much better than clenil try and stick with it or else you could try seretide this was great for me for ages

Q: Does asthma cause snoring? I was wondering because when I do not use my symbicort inhaler People say I snore!?
They say they do not notice any snoring, and that is usually when I have taken my inhaler Thanks for your answers!.

A: asthma doesn’t cause snoring

Q: Is there a difference between ProAir and Symbicort inhalers?
I recently just switched to Symbicort from ProAir.. Is there any differences i should kno about before taking this new inhaler? I have Advair 500/50 as well.. Is Symbicort a rescue inhaler??

A: Symbicort is not a rescue inhaler. Symbicort is a combination product containing Budesonide + Formoterol. Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid and Formoterol is a long acting Beta 2 agonist (LAB2A). To take Symbicort, take 2 inhalations twice a day. This medication is indicated for individuals 12 years old and older.

Advair 500/50 is also a combination product containing Fluticasone + Salmeterol. Fluticasone is an inhaled corticosteroid and Salmeterol is a LAB2A. This medication is also taken twice a day and is indicated for children 4 years or older.

ProAir is a rescue medication. It is a short acting Beta 2 agonist.

More likely, Symbicort was substituted for Advair not ProAir. Check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Q: Can I continue using my symbicort inhaler past the expiry date?
I have very mild asthma. I have been prescribed symbicort to use when I have problems which is very rare – seemingly only when I get a cold once or twice each year.

I have a chest cold now and needed to use my inhaler for the first time in ages. I noticed it expired last spring, but I took a puff anyway and it seemed to work. I still have 3/4 of the symbicort left (80 of 120 doses) so I would prefer to not have to fork out another $100 (no benefits unfortunately) if I don’t absolutely need to.

Anyone know if I am might be doing damage using past the expiry date?

Thanks!!

A: They have a large fudge factor on those expiration dates. So relax and do it.Also, go see your doc he/she might want to take a look at you.

Q: Symbicort inhaler for asthma, advice please…?
I understand that a side effect of symbicort could be depression…. I am really interested to know if anyone has experienced this side effect from taking it?

I have been on symbicort for over a month and have notice a change in my perceptions and moods. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, did it ease with time?
*It’s not necessarily depression, I have just noticed a change in my moods.

A: I have been on symbicort for over 5 years now. I have never had any side effects and it has really got my asthma under control.

Q: who gained weight on symbicort inhaler 160?

A: ALL steroids will make you gain weight. A rise in cortisol natural or fake will raise levels of insulin tremendously.

Q: symbicort inhaler 160 makes me hoarse couple hrs per day. anyone else experience this? any cures?

A: Symbicort contains steroids… The proper procedure of taking it is Rince ur mouth and throat thoroughly by gargling after taking it… this is because, around 95% of the drug settles down in the throat and only 5% of it goes into lungs and acts… In the throat it causes supression of the local immunity and can cause infection.. Most commonly candidiasis.. So this is making u feel sore or hoarse….
For this what u have to do is
1) Consult ur doctor and get it checked whether u have got any candidiasis, if yes, get it treated.. it can be treated easily..
2) If any other infection, consult ur gp again for appropriate antibiotics..
3) start practicing correct method of inhalation…

Q: Can Symbicort lengthen menstrual cycle?
I have been using Symbicort Inhaler for a couple of weeks and my cycle has lengthened from my average of 25 days to 31 days and I still have not gotten my period. I have not had sex this last cycle so I cannot be pregnant. Does anyone know if Inhalers can affect your cycle?

A: Yes, it can have the potential to lengthen the cycle because of the cortisone that is in it (if that is one of the active ingredients in the medication).

I had something like this happen to me and my doctor asked if I was taking steroids in the injections I was getting from the Pain Management doctor.

I would recommend checking with your doctor as well to see what they say.

Q: Any Indian substitute for SYMBICORT TURBUHALER (budesonide/formotorel)INHALER from SWEDEN.?
It is an inhaler from Sweden with 60/120 inhaling dozes containing some inhaling powder for Asthamatic disease.
Can you pl. suggest some India made tablet or inhaler of similar value?

A: They should have this drug available in India, just from a different manufacturer.
If you can’t find it, go to the nearest pharmacy and see if there’s something comparable that will work instead.

Q: I am 52 yr male diagnised as asthma patient. Dr prescribed inhaler named”SYMBICORT” Budessonite formoterol?
Some times i use it sometimes no. But when i feel heavy in my chest i use this inhaler or sometimes Nebulizer using 2ml Combivent or Pulmicort.

Now my question is using inhaler or nebulizer gives the same benefit or Ihaler is more powerful than the nebulizer.

Cos some Drs say using Inhalers can cause dependence on inhalers and person will get FAt which is true in my case.

So any body used the two can tell me the difference so dat i will not buy the inhaler or not use the nebulizer if i find out which is more safer and powerful for asthma.

Thank you god bless

A: Simply read the instructions written by the pharmacist on the package the medications came in. Use the nebulizer as directed, 2 or 3 times a day. Take the Symbicort as directed, usually twice a day. You could take the Symbicort after the nebulizer treatments for maximum effectiveness. Of course if the Symbicort is only ordered twice a day and the nebulizer is ordered three times then it would be best to use the Symbicort after the first and last treatment.
The inhaler, you should carry with you all the time. This is for emergency use like if you’re at work and you get short of breath you take a couple of puffs of the inhaler for relief.
By using your medications properly you should have fewer and fewer problems.
God bless.

Q: Symbicort making asthma worse?
My symbicort inhaler has actually always helped me, but the past few days after I use it my lungs feel like they are closing up. I usually take two puffs each dose and this morning my I was so scared i was about to close up completely after the first puff that I used my rescue inhaler which then opened my lungs up.

Whats the deal? Should I keep using it?

A: Maybe you developed a inhalational sensitivity to the powder .. I am not sure why this happens … but there is some anectdotal evidence that this happens ….

You may want to try taking your rescue inhaler first … then taking your symbicort 15-20 minutes later …. this maybe just that your airways are a little more “twitchy” than usual ….. you may want to make a visit with your doctor and discuss your concerns and findings…..

My overriding concern is that you do not take your medicine and if your on a fringe of a severe bronchial hyperresponsiveness episode, this may tip you into a hospital admission or an ER visit …. not saying that it will … but .. better safe than sorry?

Q: Whats the difference between symbicort= budesonide/formoterol and oxis formoterol?
I know that symbicort has formoterol in it as well as budesonide, but why us there also a formoterol oxis inhaler as welll, which ine would be more effective? and what does each of these drugs do differently

A: There is evidence that COPD rather than asthma patients may benefit from Oxis alone, getting little from the inhaled steroid. It also allows the flexibility of adding further doses and intermediate doses of Oxis, which can also be used as a reliever to the fixed Symbicort dose.

Q: Can I put an expired asthma inhaler in my carry-on luggage? Or would it cause suspicion?
I was wondering if I could carry-on an EXPIRED Symbicort 200 Turbhaler (Asthma inhaler)…

A: The TSA is not in the habit of checking expiration dates on prescription drugs when they inspect your luggage, so you will be fine.

Q: Is there a herbal equililant to Vesicare?
Vesicare contains 5mg of solifenacin succinate, if no herbal equilivant is there a non-perscription alternative available

A: discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.

Q: My GP can’t answer this question.?
I have a problem with frequently needing the toilet, made worse when travelling or out somwhere without a nearby toilet. I have been prescribed ‘Vesicare’ – Solifenacin Succinate, but don’t want to take it every day. Is it safe to take long term or will my bladder become used to it and not work effeciantly without it? Could I just take it when going on holiday then stop, then take again when needed? Thank you.

A: I would not want to give you an answer on that subject because I am not qualified. You can go to webmd and look around for the answer, if you can’t find it there is a contact us button on the bottom of the page.

www.webmd.com

Q: Anyone out there taking janument???
sitagliptin/metformin 50/500, looked on the web not much info on this drug, but I was wondering does it make u lose your appetite, I have been taking it for a few wks and when it comes to dinner time I am not hungry, my doc told me not to skip meals but I hate forcing myself 2 eat!

A: You have to eat small amounts more often to keep your blood sugar levels in a good range. It is easier to “force” yourself to eat a few bites of something healthy every few hours than to force a full meal.

Q: Salmeterol(serevent) Possible overdose? ……Please advise?
Hi I had an asthma attack this morning and forgot my blue inhaler and only had serevent with me I used that, at least 20 puffs at 25mcg each a total of 500 mcg. I didn’t realize that it would not help an attack ,fortunately my friend was there and he ran and got his. I am now ok but I am shaking , almost tingling all over and have a sore head. Please advise. Thanks to all who answer

A: Yes, call the poison control center in your area. If not that then go to the ER. Salmeterol overdose can cause rapid heart rate, hypertension, agitation, etc….
They may need to monitor your vital signs for the next few hours, and administer beta blockers in a controlled setting if necessary. Also, make sure you understand which inhalers are for rescue and which are for maintenance. Maintenance inhalers aren’t useful for acute attacks and only lead to overdose as a patient keeps trying to get them to work quickly.
Salmeterol is long-acting by design so the effect are going to be there for a number of hours. So, don’t ignore it.

Q: I am 62. Last January my Asthama/COPD culminated into Broncho-pneumonia and later pneumothorax.?
I had to be in the ICCU for a fortnight.Right now I take regularly Salmeterol & Fluticasone Propionate inhaler(Seroflo 250) twice a day and Montek plus in the evening. I have developed Dry Skin and itching problem in the lower leg which Montek LC used to relieve but Montek plus does not.Since one month I do not have breathing problem but the Doctor asks to take medicine regularly. Secondly I get exhausted easily after the ICCU episode. Please enlighten.

A: when i got asthma symptoms i went straight for Ayurvedic treatment and now cured.

Q: For People Who Are On ADVAIR DISKUS?
Hi,
(1.) Have u been on any other prevetive asthma attack medince before u went on Advair???
(2.) If so what???
(3.) And did u talk to your doctor about this :
ADVAIR contains salmeterol. In patients with asthma, medicines like salmeterol may increase the chance of asthma-related death. So ADVAIR is not for people whose asthma is well controlled on another controller medicine.
(4.) If so what did he or she say about it???
I’m afraid to take it because of that but my doctor really wants me to.I wasn’t tested for asthma but I took prednoise pills for it & it helped so my doctor said thats what I have.
(5.) Did u get a test done to see if u had asthma???
(6.) What are ALL your asthma symptoms???
(7.) What inhaler do u use for asthma???
Please reply soon.
Thanks

A: 1, 2. Yes, I am on the pill Singulair. I know I was on some kind of steroid inhaler before, but the name escapes me.

3, 4 Yes, and technically I shouldn’t answer this question because I *used to* be on Advair. It didn’t do much for me, and because of the hypothetical risks, and cost, we dropped it. My Brother The Doctor (family practice) only recommends Advair if other stuff doesn’t work.

5. There is no real test for asthma. If someone has the symptoms, you treat it like asthma, if you get better, Bingo!

6. Shortness of breath and wheezing, usually induced by: (a) exercise and (b) certain allergies (dust, pollen, something blooming every spring).

It can progress to a persistent (like for months) cough, when that gets bad I can’t sleep at night unless propped up.

The symptoms get worse when I lie down, better with warm, moist air.

Since I monitor myself, I’ve never had to have a full fledged attack, where I couldn’t breath and have to get taken to the hospital.

7. I have Albuterol for treating the symptoms/when things get bad. I take Singular daily as prevention. As a side note, I also drink lots of water when I am symptomatic. It seems to help loosen things up in my chest.

Also – my pulmonologist said to avoid cough suppressants whenever possible. He said they just make it harder to get the stuff out of your lungs (my simplification). I do take expectorant when I’m coughing, it does help.

There is a lot of information on how to live well with your asthma, the National Institute of Health link below could be a good starting point.

Q: Cipro with other medications??
My doctor just prescribed me cipro because my surgery area might be infected. anybody know if i can continue taking my pain med Ultram 50mg, or ibuprofen 600mg. i also take wellbutrin for cigarette smoking and albuterol inhaler. i also take salmeterol.

A: eat em all…..like a trail mix

Q: Will missing my regular doses of asthma prevention medication undo the long-term effects of the medicine?
As in it preventing the severity of asthma symptons. Lately when my inhaler runs out its never convinient to get a refill before im due to take my next dose, this happened recently (due to my lack of preperation). Cud this be part of the reason my asthma symptons improve for a couple of weeks then get gradually worse for a few weeks and so on?

My preventer inhaler is Seritide Accuhaler 250, ingrediants include salmeterol (long-acting bronchodilator) and fluticasone (corticisteroid), i take 2 doses twice a day

A: That is a decent dose of Seretide and being a steroid MUST NOT be stopped suddenly. Not only does this put you at risk of an asthma episode but, since your body is used to quite high dose synthetic steroid it does not respond normally and produce its own steroids so well when they are required.

Q: Asthma nurse changing my medication? Is she allowed?
I live in the U.K. and have had chronic asthma for as long as I can remember (I am now 38). I have ALWAYS had salbutamol inhalers (usually ventolin). Anyway my docs surgery rings me every few months and asks that I make an appointment to see the asthma nurse, which I do. She asked me if I still use my becotide inhalers (steroidal 2 puffs morning and night) and I answered honestly that i didnt all the time because sometimes I forget. So she took it upon herself to change my medication and now i get seretide 125 which is ’salmeterol/fluticasone propionate’ (instead of salbutomol and becotide). I was told to take this 2 times in morn and 2 times at night. I CANNOT now get my salbutomol inhalers because the surgery says I have these new inhalers instead. BUT being chronic asthmatic I get tight chest throughout the day so I have to use the new seretide 125 inhalers more than 10 times a day (luckily they have same effect of stopping my breathlesness). I usually get 2 inhalers on repeat prescription (salbutomol has 200 metered doses *2) but the new inhalers have only 120 metered doses each so effectivelly the nurse has almost halved the amount of medication I get with each scrip. I ask for a repeat scrip when im on my last inhaler and now the surgery is saying im ordering my scrips too early and yesterday only prescribed me 1.

Thanks for reading and here come the questions;
Is the nurse allowed to change my medication?
Have I overdosed on my new medication?
Do you think the nurse or doctor has made an error?

I have made an appointment to see the doc (10am tomorrow) and what do u think the chances are that he will be honest and say hes made a mistake? These inhalers are very important as without them I WOULD die!!
Any answers from asthma nurses would be grately appreciated. Thank you.

A: There is a worrying collection of problems in your long question, I will try and give some simple, general answers.

Firstly if you GP gives his nurse the OK, she can change medication, ideally in line with protocols he has constructed, BUT he must sign the prescriptions and he retains overall responsibility for her actions.

Secondly, there is a move to put increasing numbers of symptomatic asthmatics on combi steroid/long acting beta 2 inhalers to improve control and compliance. ( I prefer Symbicort to Seretide.) There is also a licence for Symbicort, rather than Seretide to be used twice daily and if required if the patient is symptomatic. I am unhappy about this arrangement as it allows rather uncontrolled use of quite potent steroids. ( Particularly Fluticasone, which in high dose, has even been associated with death due to adrenal suppression!) Also there is no reason why a patient on a combi inhaler cannot also be on a reliever such as Ventolin/salbutamol as well.

Q: Asthma related question about ADVAIR?
I have what is called “mild” asthma, and I have only taken Ventolin for it…throughout my life I’ve only had to an inhaler when I was littler and once for a short period as an adult. I have recently been having some difficulty with my breathing because my brother moved in and brought his dog and I am allergic to dogs.
My doctor prescribed ADVAIR along with ventolin…but upon reading the instructions I was somewhat alarmed by the “Warnings and Precautions” section that read:

“A large US clinical trail showed an increased risk of asthma-related death and other serious respiratory-related outcomes in patients who used salmeterol (AVAIR) in addition to their usual asthma therapy (ventolin)”

I feel very frustrated and am not sure what I should do. I just go the inhalers today and am not sure whether I should take them. I called my doctor and he said it was fine, even after I told him what it said.
Does anyone know anything about this who could help me?
I don’t want to increase the risk of my asthma getting worse by taking this…also, it seems scary that people have died as a result of taking it.

A: Yeah am I nurse in the hospital field and field questions like this all time. The drug companies have to release information like this in the interest of full disclosure. This is a medication and the results of something going wrong are there. In the reality it’s like a 1 in million or so chance that something can happen to you, but with even that slim margin and the lawyers we have to do they want to tell you up front. It’s like a blood transfusion at the hospital. Yes there is a small, very small, chance that you could contract aids, hepatitis, or even die from the transfusion. But on the other hand the is a very good chance that you will die if you don’t get the transfusion. Medicine is almost the same way.
While yes there is a small, very small, chance that you could suffer from a serious respiratory illness. It’s a much greater chance that with out you will also suffer a respiratory illness.

It’s like my blood pressure medication. Yeah there is a small chance it could make me bottom my blood pressure. But there is a much greater chance of my having a stroke without it.

I have given Advair several times and have not seen any of the adverse reactions that they list in the papers.

Q: ASVAIR DISKUS WARNING Means???
ADVAIR DISKUS WARNING Means???
Question Details: What ALL does this Advair Diskus Warning Mean???
Read this ALL please& Than Answer:

Rarely,serious(sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems have occurred with the use of long-acting inhaled beta agonists(e.g.,salmeterol)… product contains salmeterol in combination with fluticasone(a corticosteriod)It is not known if adding corticosteriod changes this risk.Therefore patients with asthma,this drug should only be prescribed when one long-term medication(e.g. inhaled corticosteriods)does not control breathing problems or when more than one long- term medication is clearly needed to control breathing problems.Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly.Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with this medication with your doctor.

What ALL does it mean???
I’m so worried about taking it :*( :*( :*(

A: Don’t worry about it. I have been taking that discus for almost 3 years now, twice a day, everyday. What it means is that there is a slight risk because it is a steroid, but it is quite safe. The only thing you do NEED to do is rinse your mouth out after using it, because the powder you inhale could cause thrush (a mouth infection). Don’t worry, it is great and has really helped my asthma a lot! Good luck to you!

Q: ADVAIR DISKUS WARNING Means???
ADVAIR DISKUS WARNING Means???
Question Details: What ALL does this Advair Diskus Warning Mean???
Read this ALL please& Than Answer:

Rarely,serious(sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems have occurred with the use of long-acting inhaled beta agonists(e.g.,salmeterol)… product contains salmeterol in combination with fluticasone(a corticosteriod)It is not known if adding corticosteriod changes this risk.Therefore patients with asthma,this drug should only be prescribed when one long-term medication(e.g. inhaled corticosteriods)does not control breathing problems or when more than one long- term medication is clearly needed to control breathing problems.Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly.Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with this medication with your doctor.

What ALL does it mean???

I’m so worried about taking it but I was prescribed it.

A: It basically means that not everyone can use this medication. Some people may have an allergic reaction to one of the ingrediants. Some people may find the drug does not help their asthma.

There are similar (or even more horrifying) warnings on every drug made.

What’s more important with advair (which I’ve taken for years) is that you shake it well, hold it level, breathe in, do NOT breathe out into the canister, and rinse your mouth afterwards.

Q: For People Who Are On ADVAIR DISKUS?
Hi,
(1.) Have u been on any other prevetive asthma attack medince before u went on Advair???
(2.) If so what???
(3.) And did u talk to your doctor about this :
ADVAIR contains salmeterol. In patients with asthma, medicines like salmeterol may increase the chance of asthma-related death. So ADVAIR is not for people whose asthma is well controlled on another controller medicine.
(4.) If so what did he or she say about it???
I’m afraid to take it because of that but my doctor really wants me to.I wasn’t tested for asthma but I took prednoise pills for it & it helped so my doctor said thats what I have.
(5.) Did u get a test done to see if u had asthma???
(6.) What are ALL your asthma symptoms???
(7.) What inhaler do u use for asthma???
Please reply soon.
Thanks

A: 1, 2. Yes, I am on the pill Singulair. I know I was on some kind of steroid inhaler before, but the name escapes me.

3, 4 Yes, and technically I shouldn’t answer this question because I *used to* be on Advair. It didn’t do much for me, and because of the hypothetical risks, and cost, we dropped it. My Brother The Doctor (family practice) only recommends Advair if other stuff doesn’t work.

5. There is no real test for asthma. If someone has the symptoms, you treat it like asthma, if you get better, Bingo!

6. Shortness of breath and wheezing, usually induced by: (a) exercise and (b) certain allergies (dust, pollen, something blooming every spring).

It can progress to a persistent (like for months) cough, when that gets bad I can’t sleep at night unless propped up.

The symptoms get worse when I lie down, better with warm, moist air.

Since I monitor myself, I’ve never had to have a full fledged attack, where I couldn’t breath and have to get taken to the hospital.

7. I have Albuterol for treating the symptoms/when things get bad. I take Singular daily as prevention. As a side note, I also drink lots of water when I am symptomatic. It seems to help loosen things up in my chest.

Also – my pulmonologist said to avoid cough suppressants whenever possible. He said they just make it harder to get the stuff out of your lungs (my simplification). I do take expectorant when I’m coughing, it does help.

There is a lot of information on how to live well with your asthma, the National Institute of Health link below could be a good starting point.

Q: About Asthma ADVAIR DISKUS Medince?
(1.) What ALL does this mean:

Rarely,serious(sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems have occurred with the use of long-acting inhaled beta agonists(e.g.,salmeterol)

(2.) Does that mean that u can have a really bad asthma attack using this medince where u will be making noise when your breathing & everyone willl know that your having a really bad asthma attack???

(3.) If that was going to happen after taking the medince when would it???
(4.) If someone was going to have worseing of breathing after taking a medince when would they???

(5.) How do u know if your having wroseing of breathing from a medice or an asthma attack???
Since having wrosening of breathing is an asthma attack???

Please Answer ALL 5 Questions.
Everyone!!!

A: 1) Salmeterol (Serevent) is not a rescue medication. Because it takes about a half hour to take effect, if you use Salmeterol for an asthma attack, it won’t work like an Albuterol inhaler would. When you’re having an asthma attack, never take Advair to treat it. Use your rescue inhaler. Inhaled steroid, like the Flovent in Advair, is also not a rescue medication.

2) What this means is that Salmeterol is not for use as a rescue medication. If someone was to use it like that, it might not work fast enough to do anything about an asthma attack. Therefore, taking Salmeterol for an asthma attack is almost as bad as doing nothing about it. Using your rescue inhaler is recommended.

3) If you took Advair to treat an asthma attack, you might not get relief from it.

4) Bronchodilators (like Serevent and Albuterol) do have a potential side effect of bronchoconstriction/bronchospasm. In my experience, I haven’t seen it happen yet. Sometimes a stronger bronchodilator might be needed, if Albuterol isn’t strong enough for rescue. Xopenex is often used in that situation. If you knew that your symptoms would worsen when using a medication, logically I would not use it. Getting a doctor’s appointment and asking about switching to something else is a good idea if that happens.

5) If you take your medication and nothing happens, that’s a good sign that your asthma is getting worse or your medication is losing effect (it happens rarely). Generally, I think that worsening of breathing and asthma attacks are similar enough to warrant the same treatment.

I was on Advair 500/50 for a few months. I found that it was safe and effective. One thing I noticed was that I had little spots of blood on tissues when I blew my nose. It was a bit weird, but actually is a side effect.

When taking an inhaled steroid, it’s extremely important to gargle/rinse your mouth after you take it, then spit the water out. I’ve seen some patients I treated swallow the water after rinsing and I did it too, for a short time. My stomach was upset by this. I don’t recommend swallowing the rinse water.
Not doing this can lead to thrust (fungus on your tongue) developing. It’s something that you can also combat by brushing your tongue and using mouth watch.

It sounds like you’ve been reading the product manuscript or the information form that came from your pharmacy. Good job! Informed patients are a good thing. What you need to understand about the information you were provided with is that severe side effects are rare or happen when the medication is not used properly. I would keep in mind what the side effects are, so that you will know if it’s related to what you’re experiencing.

An alternative to Advair is Symbicort. It comes in a variety of strengths, just as Advair does. The advantage to Symbicort is that it has been approved (in Canada and Europe, I don’t know about the US) for use as a rescue inhaler too. In effect, all you would be using is Symbicort. There have been studies showing that the Pulmicort (inhaled steroid) in Symbicort helps to reduce the severity of an asthma attack over time. This happens because, the patient takes their Symbicort for an asthma attack, then is fine. The dose of inhaled steroid they just took helps prevent further asthma attacks. I like the idea of it. I feel that Symbicort as a long-acting controller and as a rescue inhaler will revolutionize asthma treatment like Advair did when it came out. There is a possibility that asthmatics might only need one inhaler for all purposes. That’s a lot simpler than knowing how to use an Advair diskus and an Albuterol inhaler. Less patient education is then required for them to be able to use their devices properly. Advair is great though, too. I’m not discounting it at all. It just isn’t meant to be used during an asthma attack under any circumstances.

Q: ADVAIR DISKUS Medince?
(1.) What ALL does this mean:

Rarely,serious(sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems have occurred with the use of long-acting inhaled beta agonists(e.g.,salmeterol)

(2.) Does that mean that u can have a really bad asthma attack using this medince where u will be making noise when your breathing & everyone willl know that your having a really bad asthma attack???

(3.) If that was going to happen after taking the medince when would it???
(4.) If someone was going to have worseing of breathing after taking a medince when would they???

(5.) How do u know if your having wroseing of breathing from a medice or an asthma attack???
Since having wrosening of breathing is an asthma attack???

Please Answer ALL 5 Questions.
Everyone!!!

A: have taken advair and i have had no bad affects from this medicine i have asthma and i dn’t think there is nothing wrong with it.

Q: About ADVAIR DISKUS Medince??
(1.) What ALL does this mean:

Rarely,serious(sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems have occurred with the use of long-acting inhaled beta agonists(e.g.,salmeterol)

(2.) Does that mean that u can have a really bad asthma attack using this medince where u will be making noise when your breathing & everyone willl know that your having a really bad asthma attack???

(3.) If that was going to happen after taking the medince when would it???
(4.) If someone was going to have worseing of breathing after taking a medince when would they???

(5.) How do u know if your having wroseing of breathing from a medice or an asthma attack???
Since having wrosening of breathing is an asthma attack???

Please Answer ALL 5 Questions.
Everyone!!!

A: I suppose if you had a medicine triggered asthma attack, it would probably happen right after you inhaled the medicine.I’m pretty sure you have to be allergic to the medicine for it to trigger an asthma attack, so that would mean, you would probably notice an allergic reaction(i.e. the asthma attack) within the first few uses. So that means, if you’ve been using the medicine for a while, chances are you are probably not going to have an attack because of the medicine. Regardless, if you do have an really bad asthma attack, you can probably discuss with your doctor what triggered it.

Q: Mr. Usher takes the following regimen for his asthma?
Advair 250/50 1 puff bid. what should Mr. Usher do after taking his dose of Advair? how much fluticasone and salmeterol would Mr. Usher receive in 1 month? which 2 brand name drugs does Advair Diskus replace?

A: After taking his dose of Advair, he should be sure to rinse his mouth out, as Advair can cause thrush (a superficial infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the mouth). It is a yeast infection. It can cause inflammation and discomfort.

How much medication he receives in one month depends on the number of days that month: 56 inhalations in February (58 if it is a leap year), 30 inhalations in months with 30 days, and 62 inhalations during the 31 day months.

The two brand name medications the Advair Diskus replaces are Flovent and Serevent.

I hope this answer was helpful!

Q: Edit this into correct english please.. 10 points!?
Advair Diskus is an inhaled drugs contains Fluticasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, and Salmeterol, a bronchodilator of the beta-2 agonist type. Fluticasone works by prevent the release of substances, while Salmeterol works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
Advair Diskus is a prescription drugs used to treat Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis.
Advair Diskus’s generic drugs are Fluticasone/Salmeterol or other name that contain this active ingredient. Sold at much lower price than it branded counterpart. The calculation below will show you.

A: “Advair Diskus is an inhaled DRUG THAT contains Fluticasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, and Salmeterol, a bronchodilator of the beta-2 agonist type. Fluticasone works by PREVENTING the release of substances, while Salmeterol works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Advair Diskus is a prescription DRUG used to treat Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis. Advair Diskus’s generic DRUGS are Fluticasone/Salmeterol or other NAMES(?) that contain this active ingredient. Sold at much lower PRICES than ITS branded counterpart. The calculation below will show you.”

Q: ADVAIR DISKUS WARNING Means???
What ALL does this Advair Diskus Warning Mean???
Read this ALL please& Than Answer:

Rarely,serious(sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems have occurred with the use of long-acting inhaled beta agonists(e.g.,salmeterol)This product contains salmeterol in combination with fluticasone(a corticosteriod)It is not known if adding corticosteriod changes this risk.Therefore patients with asthma,this drug should only be prescribed when one long-term medication(e.g. inhaled corticosteriods)does not control breathing problems or when more than one long- term medication is clearly needed to control breathing problems.Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly.Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with this medication with your doctor.

Does it mean if your asthma gets wroser when on that medince that it can cause death from that??

What ALL does it mean???
I’m worried about taking it but was prescribed it.

A: They don’t know what causes it for sure but when you take this drug your chances of having a life threatening asthma attack are much higher. I have tried ADVAIR and I don’t like it, I will stick to my albuterol inhaler even it I have to use it more often. You may have a choice, tell your doctor you would prefer not to take this medication. Albuterol + inhaled steroid might be just as good for you.

Q: ADVAIR DISKUS Medince?
(1.) What ALL does this mean:

Rarely,serious(sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems have occurred with the use of long-acting inhaled beta agonists(e.g.,salmeterol)

(2.) Does that mean that u can have a really bad asthma attack using this medince where u will be making noise when your breathing & everyone willl know that your having a really bad asthma attack???

(3.) If that was going to happen after taking the medince when would it???
(4.) If someone was going to have worseing of breathing after taking a medince when would they???

(5.) How do u know if your having wroseing of breathing from a medice or an asthma attack???
Since having wrosening of breathing is an asthma attack???

Please Answer ALL 5 Questions.
Everyone!!!

A: First of all it says RARELY, meaning the chances of this happening to you are HIGHLY UNLIKELY.

Second of all it is a little hard to draw many conclusion from this one sentence of information on that drug that you have provide
BUT
I would say it means that just IN CASE you were to get breathing problems, they would be asthma-related. I think they are just saying that so you know that if you get breathing problems you don’t freak out or anything and think you are like dying. You will know it is from the medicine, you will discontinue the said medication and go see your doctor.

Also I am guessing you will see whether or not this medicine is going to give you a bad reaction within the first couple days of taking it.

Also I would like to note that almost ANY pharmaceutical you are going to take has its risks and side effects. Your doctor does not usually tell you about the scary ones, because the really weird or scary ones are usually very rare.

Q: Is taking Rosuvastatin – a medicine to lower cholesterol – harmful to nursing mothers? ?
My doctor gave me Crestor (Rosuvastatin Calcium) for my cholesterol. I did tell him i am breastfeeding, but said it’s okay. When i checked the label online, nursimg moms and pregnant are advised not to take the med.

I have been taking the medicine for 26 days now. I want opinions regarding this.

Thanks.

A: Rosuvastatin is not only “not advised”, it is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. It means it should not be taked at any time during pregnancy and lactation. You can stop taking rosuvastatin now, rosuvastatin doesn’t have any withdrawal effects if stopped suddenly. You can restart it after you stop breastfeeding.