More Most Common Search Responses

Search keywords: Rhovane and Ibuprofin
Please see my previous post entitled “Zopiclone and Advil” found here.

Search keywords: How to stop taking Rhovane
If you have been on Rhovane for a significant period of time, taking a high dose, or if you are concerned about stopping Rhovane therapy, it is best to decrease your dose slowly. Some internet sources suggest switching to an equivalent dose of Valium (Diazepam) (as it comes in smaller amounts and has a longer half-life than Rhovane) and then decreasing your dose over a period of weeks or months. Speak to your doctor before you make any decisions about lowering or stopping Rhovane (Imovane) (Zopiclone).

Search keywords: Can Ibuprofin be taken with Imovane
Please see my previous post entitled “Zopiclone and Advil” found here.

Search keywords: Immovane and alcohol
Alcohol can increase the effects of Imovane, and can especially make people more likely to disclose information they might not otherwise offer up.

Search keywords: Eltroxin sore mouth
A sore mouth is not listed anywhere as a side effect of Eltroxin (Levothyroxine) therapy, but you could be experiencing a rare side effect that hasn’t been officially recorded yet. More likely, though, you’re experiencing a sore mouth as a result of some other drug or incident.

Search keywords: Rhovane and Ibuprofen mix
Please see my previous post entitled “Zopiclone and Advil” found here.

Search keywords: Drug interaction: Ibuprofen and Zopiclone
Please see my previous post entitled “Zopiclone and Advil” found here.

Search keywords: Zopiclone 22.5mg
See my post entitled “Imovane 22.5mg one dose”, found here.

Search keywords: Zopiclone taken with Ibuprofen
Please see my previous post entitled “Zopiclone and Advil” found here.

Search keywords: I need a high dose of Imovane
This could be true. You may have a high natural tolerance to drugs like Imovane (Rhovane) (Zopiclone), or you may have developed a tolerance to it after being on the same dose for a while.

Search keywords: Eltroxin OCD
In all the research I’ve done, Eltroxin has never been indicated for use in the treatment or suppression of OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), nor is it known to cause or exacerbate it.

Search keywords: Injection de Delatestryl
Injection is one of a few ways to get synthetic Delatestryl into your system. Other methods include oral medication, cream or gel, and transdermal patches. Some people prefer injection because it only has to be done once every week or two. Seeing the word “de” makes me believe this was originally searched in French, so I will include a French response.
L’injection est un de quelques façons pour obtenir Delatestryl synthétique dans votre système. Des autres méthodes incluent la médication orale, la crème ou le gel, ou des rapièces transdermal (sur le peau). Quelques personnes préferent l’injection parce qu’il faut le faire seulment un fois par semaine ou un fois par deux semaines.

Search keywords: Switching Sertraline to Effexor
Some people switch anti-depressants, and they do this for a variety of reasons, including having intolerable side effects, or not noticing any clinical improvement on the current medication. As with all SSRI (Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitor) medications, it is recommend to decrease your dose slowly and have little or no overlap between the two medications. To give an example, if you were on 300mg of Zoloft (Sertraline) and wished to switch to Effexor (Venlafaxine), you could decrease your dose by 50mg each week until you have discontinued the medication. By week 5 you will be at 50mg of Sertraline daily and with your doctor’s permission you could commence treatment with Effexor. It is suggested to start the new antidepressant at the lowest possible dose (37.5mg) and gradually work your way up to a therapeutic dose to make sure that the lowest possible dose is used to achieve positive effects, minimizing the chance or severity of side effects.

Note: I am not a doctor, and the information I state on my blog is gathered from internet sources and physician’s handbooks. Therefore, it is important to speak to your doctor if you are unclear about something or if you have more questions that I am not qualified to answer.

More Most Common Search Responses

Search keywords: Take Omeprazole with Multivitamin
Taking Omeprazole at the same time as a Multivitamin is probably a good thing – Losec (Omeprazole) may reduce or interfere with the function or absorption of certain vitamins, so taking a supplement is not a bad idea. Taking the two at the same time will not provoke any negative side effects.

Search keywords: Imovane 22.5mg one dose
22.5 mg, or three pills of Imovane (Rhovane) (Zopiclone) is a moderate to heavy dose that may be needed by people who have a high natural tolerance or who have been taking Imovane for an extended period of time (and have therefore developed a tolerance). It is not recommended to stay on Imovane for a period longer than four (4) weeks at a time.

Search keywords: Side effects of quitting Rhovane all at once
Depending on how long you have been taking Rhovane (Imovane) (Zopiclone) and what dose you were taking, you may have developed a physical dependence on it. In this case, stopping Rhovane treatment altogether may produce withdrawal symptoms, which can include anxiety, tachycardia, tremor, sweats, flushes, palpitations, derealisation, and rebound insomnia. If these symptoms are unbearable, you may want to consider tapering slowly off of this medication or switching to an equivalent dose of Valium, which can be tapered even more slowly.

Search keywords: Imovane vs Rhovane
Imovane and Rhovane are both brand names for the same medication – Zopiclone. For more information on Zopiclone, please see the Medication Profile that I will be posting shortly.

Search keywords: Scalp odor dexamphetamine
Scalp odor is not a recorded side effect of Dextroamphetamine, but this could be a rare side effect that just hasn’t been recorded yet.

Search keywords: Melatonin and Risperidone in combination
Please see my post entitled “Can you take Melatonin with Risperidone” found here.

Search keywords: Can I take Melatonin and Zopiclone at the same time
Please see my post entitled “Melatonin and Zopiclone used together” found here.

Search keywords: Eltroxin versus antidepressant
Eltroxin is a thyroid medication that is generally used in patients who have low levels of thyroid hormone. Some doctors prescribe it to patients who suffer from treatment-resistant depression as a boost in thyroid may provide extra energy and alertness. Eltroxin is not proven to relieve all symptoms of depression and is not specifically indicated for use in depressed individuals. It is most often used in addition to anti-depressant therapy, as an adjunct medication.

Search keywords: Rhovane addiction
It is possible to become addicted to Rhovane (Imovane) (Zopiclone), both physically and psychologically. You may be addicted to Rhovane if you cannot sleep without taking it, or if you go through withdrawal symptoms if you don’t take your regularly scheduled dose (see more information about Rhovane withdrawal here, under “Rhovane withdrawal”).

Search keywords: Small Adam’s Apple testosterone deficit
Having a small Adam’s Apple is not necessarily a sign of testosterone deficit – you could just be born that way. Some people have body parts or features that are bigger or smaller than others, and it doesn’t always signal that there’s something wrong with you.

Search keywords: Omeprazole and Levothyroxine at the same time
From my research, it looks like people who take Omeprazole and Levothyroxine at the same time may require a higher dose of Levothyroxine to see benefits from taking it. One source states that the dose of Levothyroxine should be about 25% more than the original dose.

Search keywords: Maximum dosing for Rhovane
The maximum recommended dose for Rhovane is 15mg, but many doctors prescribe amounts over the maximum, especially to people with treatment-resistant insomnia or those who have developed a tolerance to this medication. Follow the instructions that your prescribing doctor gives you, and never take more than the amount prescribed to you in any 24 hour period.

Search keywords: Can I take Vitamin D and Calcium with Eltroxin
Please see my previous post entitled “Eltroxin and vitamins”, found here.

Medications I’ve Been On (An Incomplete List)

I’ve certainly been on a number of other medications that I’m not currently taking, either because they weren’t working and have been phased out or replaced by another medication or group of medications, because they formed poor habits, because they were no longer needed, or they created too many adverse side effects. Let’s see if we can’t make a list of them…

Prozac (Fluoxetine): Max. dose of 80mg for Major Depressive Disorder. Stopped taking it because it wasn’t working; it was replaced by Zoloft (Sertraline).
Celexa (Citalopram): Max. dose unknown for Major Depressive Disorder. Stopped taking it because it wasn’t working; it was replaced by Prozac (Fluoxetine).
Chloral Hydrate:  Max. dose 20mL for Insomnia. Stopped taking it because I was developing a habit and tolerance; it was replaced by a series of benzodiazepines.
Motilium (Domperidone): Max. dose 60mg for nausea and vomiting related to an Eating Disorder. I stopped taking it because I didn’t need it anymore. Also, it was making me lactate.
Klonopin (Clonazepam): Max. dose 4mg for anxiety. Stopped taking it because it wasn’t working very well and is habit-forming.
Valium (Diazepam), Ativan (Lorazepam): Max. dose unknown for anxiety. They were taken short-term during a hospital admission. I stopped taking these medications because they’re habit-forming.
Elavil (Amitriptyline): Max. dose 150mg for Insomnia. I stopped using it because it wasn’t working and it was replaced by Chloral Hydrate.
Seroquel (Quetiapine Fumarate): Max. dose 650mg for anxiety and Insomnia. Stopped using it because it wasn’t working.
Desyrel (Trazodone): Max. dose unknown for anxiety. Stopped using it because it wasn’t working.
Neurontin (Gabapentin): Max. dose 1200mg for anxiety. Stopped using it because it wasn’t working. No replacement.
Loxapac (Loxapine): Max. dose 40mg for agitation. Stopped taking it because it was causing emotional deadness and insensitivity.
Zyprexa Zydis (Olanzapine): Max. dose 30mg for anxiety. Stopped taking it because it wasn’t working.
Buspar (Buspirone): Max. dose unknown for anxiety. Stopped taking it because it wasn’t working.
PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide): Came in soap format. Max. dose one use per day. Stopped taking it because it wasn’t working; it was replaced by Clindoxyl (Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide).
Eltroxin (Levothyroxine): Max. dose 0.05mg for low energy and mood related to Major Depressive Disorder. Stopped using it because it wasn’t working; it was replaced by Strattera (Atomoxetine).
Minocin (Minocycline): Max. dose 200mg for acne. Stopped taking it because my doctor thought another medication might work better in my case. We replaced it with Erythromycin.
Strattera (Atomoxetine): Max. dose 75mg for low energy and mood related to Major Depressive Disorder. Stopped taking it because it wasn’t working. It was replaced by Ritalin (Methylphenidate).
Zoloft (Sertraline): Max. dose 300mg for Major Depressive Disorder. I stopped taking it because my doctor didn’t think it was helping me (I agreed); we tapered off by 50mg per week and replaced it with Effexor (Venlafaxine).
Advil (Ibuprofen): Max. dose 1600mg for chronic wrist pain. I stopped taking it regularly after having a successful wrist ganglion excision in September 2009, which reduced the chronic pain.
Calcium + Vitamin D: Max. dose 500mg Calcium and 125IU Vitamin D for bone health. I currently take this medication.
Clindoxyl (Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide): Max. dose one application nightly for acne. I currently take this medication.
Delatestryl (Testosterone Enanthate): Max. dose 100mg intramuscular once weekly for low testosterone. I lowered my dose to 60mg once weekly to counter some side effects I was experiencing. I currently take this medication.
Effexor (Venlafaxine): Max. dose 187.5mg for Major Depressive Disorder. I currently take this medication.
Erythromycin: Max. dose 333mg morning and evening (total 666mg daily) for acne. I currently take this medication.
Imovane/Immovane (Rhovane) (Zopiclone): Max. dose 30mg for Insomnia. I lowered my dose to 22.5mg after starting to take Erythromycin because Erythromycin increases the effect of Imovane by an unknown amount. I am currently taking this medication.
L-Tryptophan: Max. dose 1000mg for Insomnia. I am currently taking this medication.
Losec (Omeprazole): Max. dose 20mg for acid reflux. I am currently taking this medication.
Melatonin: Max. dose 3mg for Insomnia. I am currently taking this medication.
Multivitamin: Max. dose 1 daily for overall health. I am currently taking this medication.
Risperidal (Risperidone): Max. dose 4mg for Tourrette Syndrome. My doctor lowered it to 2.5mg because above that dose, I experience negative side effects, including emotional deadness and insensitivity, and bradykinesia (facial motionlessness). I am currently taking this medication.
Ritalin (Methylphenidate): Max. dose 40mg for low energy and mood related to Major Depressive Disorder. I stopped taking it because it wasn’t working. It was replaced by Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine).
Salmon Oil: Max. dose 1000mg in the morning, at dinnertime and at night (total 3000mg daily) for high cholesterol. I am currently taking this medication.
Vitamin C: Max. dose 500mg for overall health. I am currently taking this medication.
Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine): Max. dose 20mg for low energy and mood related to Major Depressive Disorder. I am currently taking this medication.
Thorazine (Chlorpromazine): Max. dose unknown for anxiety. I stopped taking this medication because it wasn’t working.
Vicodin (Hydrocodone and Paracetamol): Max. dose 40/4000mg per day for post-surgical pain. I stopped taking this medication because I was no longer in severe pain. It was replaced by Advil (Ibuprofen).
Percocet (Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen): Max. dose unknown for severe acute ankle pain. I stopped taking this medication because I was no longer in severe pan; it was replaced by extra-strength Advil (Ibuprofen).

To be continued…