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Posted by Colleen D. on April 26, 2005, at 20:56:03
Does anyone wonder how they, I guess I mean the FDA, determines drug interactions? I go to a couple different sites when I'm adding something to the mix, but I still really worry about the number of drugs I am taking, especially right now as I'm trying to recover from my first adult ear infection. All three chldren have it too!
Here's my list:
Effexor
Wellbutrin
clonazepam
doxepin
Zithromax
ibuprofen
pseudoephedrine
guaifenesin
albuterol
NazonexAnyone see a problem with this?????????????????
Geez!(holding left ear)
Colleen
Posted by Phillipa on April 26, 2005, at 22:09:26
In reply to I feel like I'm a walking drugstore!..., posted by Colleen D. on April 26, 2005, at 20:56:03
Where's your anti biotic ear drop? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Wee Willy on April 26, 2005, at 22:47:02
In reply to I feel like I'm a walking drugstore!..., posted by Colleen D. on April 26, 2005, at 20:56:03
Oh my, you are on quite a number of meds. Do you take all these every day and how long have you been on this mix? I can not comment on wether this is too many or a bad combo( Nazonex and guaifensin I am not familiar with). Is each med targeting a seperate symptom? With so many meds it must be hard to analyze whats working whats not working at each of their doses and which is causing which side effects and so on. Hopefully someone here will have experience with a combo like this. Best wishes.
Posted by Paulbwell on April 26, 2005, at 23:04:50
In reply to What hours are you open for business?, posted by Wee Willy on April 26, 2005, at 22:47:02
> Oh my, you are on quite a number of meds. Do you take all these every day and how long have you been on this mix? I can not comment on wether this is too many or a bad combo( Nazonex and guaifensin I am not familiar with). Is each med targeting a seperate symptom? With so many meds it must be hard to analyze whats working whats not working at each of their doses and which is causing which side effects and so on. Hopefully someone here will have experience with a combo like this. Best wishes.
You must feel like a rattle? with so many pills going in ya!Cheers
Posted by Colleen D. on April 27, 2005, at 5:57:10
In reply to What hours are you open for business?, posted by Wee Willy on April 26, 2005, at 22:47:02
Daily:
Effexor
Wellbutrin
clonazepam
doxepin
Nazonex (nasal spray for allergies)
docusate sodium
multi-vitaminFor 4 more days!:
Zithromax (antibiotic for upper resp. infection)
ibuprofen
pseudoephedrine (decongestant)
guaifenesin (expectorant)
albuterol (inhaler)Holy cow. I just remembered the vitamin and stool softerner!
:-) Colleen
> Oh my, you are on quite a number of meds. Do you take all these every day and how long have you been on this mix? I can not comment on wether this is too many or a bad combo( Nazonex and guaifensin I am not familiar with). Is each med targeting a seperate symptom? With so many meds it must be hard to analyze whats working whats not working at each of their doses and which is causing which side effects and so on. Hopefully someone here will have experience with a combo like this. Best wishes.
Posted by vivi on April 27, 2005, at 19:15:36
In reply to I feel like I'm a walking drugstore!..., posted by Colleen D. on April 26, 2005, at 20:56:03
> Does anyone wonder how they, I guess I mean the FDA, determines drug interactions? I go to a couple different sites when I'm adding something to the mix, but I still really worry about the number of drugs I am taking, especially right now as I'm trying to recover from my first adult ear infection. All three chldren have it too!
>
> Here's my list:
>
> Effexor
> Wellbutrin
> clonazepam
> doxepin
> Zithromax
> ibuprofen
> pseudoephedrine
> guaifenesin
> albuterol
> Nazonex
>
> Anyone see a problem with this?????????????????
>
> Geez!(holding left ear)
>
> Colleen
Hopefully the Pharm would get a "flag" for any interactions on your open scripts. I feel like a walking drug store when I go in to get Dexedrine and Ambien and now Lunesta. The Pharmacy Tech always makes me feel uncomfortable because I have to come in so much. Dexedrine cannot have refills, so I bring in a script every month!!!!!!
Posted by JenStar on April 27, 2005, at 19:50:09
In reply to I feel like I'm a walking drugstore!..., posted by Colleen D. on April 26, 2005, at 20:56:03
hi Colleen,
I know it sounds like a lot, but you did say that some of them are short-term.If there were known drug interactions, your pharmacist would have flagged it for you.
I know for sure that in people without heart or blood pressure issues, that guaifenisin, pseudoephedrine, advil/tylenol are a safe combination. That's a very typical over-the-counter cold remedy.
I think that the zithromax, albuterol and naxonex all have well-defined and separate functions, so they probably would not interact at all.
Also, I think that most anti-depressants are safe with all kinds of medicines. They caution you about taking them with things like tagamet or other acid-reducers, because that can change the way the medicine is absorbed.
I guess the real question is: How do you feel? Do you feel OK? (except for being sick!) If you're not having any issues, then it should be fine. I guess the only thing I'd personally check would be blood pressure, if you have any issues with that.
I think the FDA does studies where they give people multiple meds & see if there are interactions. They also study people who really take the meds & use reports from docs to understand interactions.
I hope you're feeling better soon!
take care,
JenStar> Does anyone wonder how they, I guess I mean the FDA, determines drug interactions? I go to a couple different sites when I'm adding something to the mix, but I still really worry about the number of drugs I am taking, especially right now as I'm trying to recover from my first adult ear infection. All three chldren have it too!
>
> Here's my list:
>
> Effexor
> Wellbutrin
> clonazepam
> doxepin
> Zithromax
> ibuprofen
> pseudoephedrine
> guaifenesin
> albuterol
> Nazonex
>
> Anyone see a problem with this?????????????????
>
> Geez!(holding left ear)
>
> Colleen
Posted by sl on April 28, 2005, at 13:55:52
In reply to I feel like I'm a walking drugstore!..., posted by Colleen D. on April 26, 2005, at 20:56:03
The one I know about for certain is Wellbutrin and sudafed, that will make you very twitchy and you won't be able to sleep, etc. But it might be reduced by the more sedating stuff on the list..... :P
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