104 discussions tagged #Medicine.
I've been getting Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection (normal saline) IVs regularly due to dehydration issues. Recently, I've started noticing some concerning symptoms like muscle cramps and dizz…
I recently had a minor surgery and was given an Xylocaine-Mpf 1% Inj, 10ml injection for the procedure. It was quite effective in numbing the area, but I can't stop thinking about all the po…
I was recently prescribed Bethanechol 5mg Tablets to help with bladder issues post-surgery. The doctor said it would help my bladder empty more completely, but I'm on the fence about continu…
I was prescribed Gentamicin 0.3% Ophthalmic Solution for a bacterial eye infection, and while it did the job, I experienced some side effects that I wasn't prepared for. I started noticing s…
I've just been prescribed Epinephrine 1mg/ml Inj, 1ml for severe allergic reactions. I understand it's crucial for anaphylaxis, but I'm really nervous about the side effects. I've read about…
Clotrimazole 1% Cream has been a go-to for many dealing with fungal infections like athlete's foot and jock itch. It seems to work wonders, but have any of you experienced severe side effect…
I was admitted to the ICU after a severe infection caused my blood pressure to drop dangerously low. Everything they tried wasn't working, so they gave me Giapreza through an IV. It worked i…
I've been prescribed Potassium Cl Micro 10meq ER Tabs to correct low potassium levels. I've started taking them, but I’m a bit nervous about the potential side effects, especially the more s…
I've been reading about Voxzogo, a new medication approved for children with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. It's a daily injection that helps promote bone growth, which is amazing as th…
I was recently prescribed Vancomycin 1000mg Inj (ad-Vantage) to treat a severe bacterial infection resistant to many other antibiotics, like MRSA. I've never taken something this powerful be…
I've been suffering from acid reflux for months now, and my doctor just prescribed me Dexlansoprazole 60mg DR Capsules. I've read about the possible side effects, and I'm a bit worried. Has…
I was prescribed Dicloxacillin 500mg Capsules for a skin infection and I'm curious about others' experiences. The side effects list is quite long, and I want to see what others have experien…
Norepinephrine 1mg/ml Inj, 4ml is a potent medication used in critical care settings to manage severe hypotension and shock by increasing blood pressure and cardiac output, but it comes with…
I had been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, and my doctor prescribed Flecainide 50mg tablets. I've been using them for a few months, and I've noticed a significant improvement in the regu…
I've been using Lidocaine/Prilocaine 5% Cream for a while now, and while it does the job of numbing the skin, I've had some weird side effects and reactions I wasn't prepared for. I've been…
I've been reading about Methylene Blue 1% Inj, 1ml and I'm curious to hear from people who have experience with it. It's used to treat methemoglobinemia, a blood disorder where your blood ca…
I've been struggling with a nasty cold and flu combo and my doctor recommended All-Nite Cold/Flu Night Time Relief. It's a liquid combination product that helps relieve symptoms and aids in…
Chlorothiazide is a potent diuretic often used in injection form when oral administration is not viable. It's incredibly effective at reducing fluid retention and lowering blood pressure, ma…
I’ve been prescribed Dextrose-Sodium Chl 5%-0.225% Inj during my recent surgery and I'm shocked to find how little info there’s online! This IV fluid is supposed to replenish essentials, but…
I've been using Sulfacetamide Na 10% Oph Soln 15ml for the past week to treat a stubborn case of pink eye. I had some serious concerns about the side effects, especially the potential for se…