07.03.2019 | answered by Christian Welsch
Good morning,
I am 67 years old and female.
I have two questions:
I am taking the following medications:
L-THYROXIN 75 Henning Plus Tablets - 100 pieces (N3)
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EZETIMIB/Simvastatin-1A Pharma 10 mg/20 mg Tablets - 100 pieces (N3)
CANDESARTAN-1A ...
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19.02.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I have been taking Paroxetine for 6 months. Lately, I have to admit that I have been drinking alcohol quite regularly. Sometimes even a bit too much!
My question is: Could it be that the medication is not working as a result of this? There ar...
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20.09.2018 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, I work as a journalist in the field of medicine and I have the following technical question for you (I would like to use your answer as a quote).
There is now the app Vivy, which is supposed to represent functions of the health card / patient...
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28.08.2018 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
I have a question about medications, I believe the combination of tablets and their interactions may not be good.
My father suffers from several illnesses / Depression / Diabetes / Lungs (COPED) / Gout and water retention, etc., in addition to pain ...
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14.03.2018 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
My husband should take Cipro for a severe testicular infection. As Fluoroquinolones are under criticism for their severe and sometimes irreversible side effects, we are now unsure. Should he ask/search for alternative antibiotics and potentially slow...
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08.08.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
it's about my blood pressure again (or still). A long story. But the heart is definitely healthy.
In January, my blood pressure was extremely high, fluctuating, and also with high/fluctuating pulse.
It turned out to be psychosomatic, which ...
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09.06.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I have had a deep vein thrombosis in my arm for 3 weeks, which was caused by a broken collarbone.
For the next 3 months, I have to take Eliquis 5mg (active ingredient: Apixaban) and wear compression stockings.
I had a follow-up appointment ...
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15.10.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Since I had a gout attack, I take one tablet every day. The pain has almost completely subsided. Can I take 5 mg of Levitra, or does this not go well with 300 mg of Allopurinol per day?
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24.04.2015 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
I am taking the medication Tramadol 200 mg for severe back pain. Is it dangerous to take Tramadol and the antidepressant Venlafaxine 150 mg at the same time? Or can I take both medications together?
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08.03.2015 | answered by David Meyer
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have a question regarding interactions. I cut myself, presumably on a piece of glass, while walking barefoot and cleaned the wound with Octenisept. The next day, I went to see a doctor who cleaned the wound again with Octenisept...
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01.09.2014 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Good day,
I was recently prescribed a new asthma medication - the NexThaler. The side effects of the NexThaler appear to be quite extensive to me. Also, the potential interaction with antihistamines for allergy sufferers is unfavorable. What about l...
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12.04.2013 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello,
I am 61 years old and female.
I have to take 1 L-Thyrox 75 in the morning and now I want to lose weight with the following product
LLid ignition soup:
Composition: potato flakes, sweet whey powder, fat powder (soy oil, maltodextrin, milk prote...
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02.02.2013 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Question to a cardiologist.
I am 61 years old and female.
In the morning, I take 1 tablet of L-Thyrox Hexal 75 and one hour later
1 Atacand 8mg. In the evening, I have to use Latanoprost comp. eye drops.
Could it be that the medications are not comp...
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18.09.2012 | answered by Christian Welsch
At the moment I am only taking Pantoprazole and an Avalox antibiotic tablet after eating for my flu. Can I also take my citalopram, which I have been taking for a year, or do I need to skip it?
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12.05.2012 | answered by Hendrik Bernau
Hello,
I have a chlamydia infection and have been taking doxycycline for 3 days. I am also taking birth control pills. However, I had unprotected sex yesterday and wanted to ask if it is possible that I am now pregnant?
If so, what should I do?...
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22.01.2012 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello first of all.....
I hope that I am asking my question in the right topic area!??
I have been suffering from an anxiety disorder for several years and I am taking an antidepressant (Setraline). My question is, whether there could be any intera...
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30.12.2011 | answered by Christian Welsch
Take Marcumar or Falithrom only urgently because of a payment problem with Phlogenzym. Can I still take it (special caution in the package insert)? I measure my INR myself - do I need to possibly decrease the dosage of Marcumar?
Since I can no longe...
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08.07.2011 | answered by Ralf Berg
I have been taking Sertraline for 3 1/2 years, and occasionally Opipramol in the evening to help me fall asleep. From October 2010 until about 1 month ago, I tapered off continuously. Now, for the past 2 weeks, I have been experiencing a relapse (dep...
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13.01.2011 | answered by Ralf Berg
Good day
Four years ago, I had breast cancer and have been taking Tamoxifen since then. I have read in various forums that one should not consume grapefruits and pomegranates while taking Tamoxifen. I have been eating a pomegranate daily for a few m...
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14.10.2010 | answered by Susanne Plotz
Dear Sir or Madam,
I had the first day of my period on 25.09.2010. Due to a urinary tract infection, I had to take the antibiotic Cipro - 1A Pharma 250 mg. I started taking the antibiotics on 29.09.2010 and finished on 04.10.2010. I resumed taking m...
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03.09.2010 | answered by Olaf Stephan
Hello,
I have to take Marcumar for some time because I had a TIA, which is due to a PFO.
I cannot discuss certain topics with my general practitioner for private reasons and am now seeking advice here. I read on the internet that during the intake ...
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16.04.2010 | answered by Susanne Plotz
Hello,
I have just turned 45 years old. First menstruation at 10.5 years old.
My mother had her last menstruation at 48.5 years old.
Since my 33rd year (since my first thrombosis - congenital blood clotting disorder), contraception has been done usi...
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09.09.2009 | answered by Christoph Schmülling
Hey Doc ;)
I (female) visited a general practitioner for the first time in 5 years this week. When he saw that I was "privately insured," he was surprised and ordered a lot of examinations and tests. I want to mention that I visited his practice wit...
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02.09.2009 | answered by Christoph Schmülling
Hello,
I have been taking the antibiotic Isocillin 1.2 mega for three days for a tooth infection.
Now I have developed a bladder infection and had to go to the emergency room. There, they gave me Cortrim Forte Ratiopharm and told me to take 3 tablets...
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19.08.2009 | answered by Susanne Plotz
Dear doctors,
For about 2 years I have been taking Marcumar regularly after a pulmonary embolism.
I have heard that the consumption of red wine can have a negative effect on INR values.
Is this statement true?
Just for your information, I have a reg...
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