mixing presciption meds with otc cold meds
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February 21, 2009 - 7:18 am
I have a badddd cold right now..ear infection..I was just wondering if there is any cold meds that shouldnt be mixed with my "brain" meds???
Current medications as of 02-21-2009
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | benecar, 20 mg. once in the morning |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | effexorXR, 150 mg. one time daily-a.m. |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | lamictal, 200 mg. late afternoon |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | seroquel, 50 mg. mid morning |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | seroquel, 100 mg. bedtime |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | trazodone, 50 mg. bedtime |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | xanax, 1 mg. at night-or as needed thru daytime |
I have a badddd cold right now..ear infection..I was just wondering if there is any cold meds that shouldnt be mixed with my "brain" meds???
Current medications as of 02-21-2009
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | benecar, 20 mg. once in the morning |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | effexorXR, 150 mg. one time daily-a.m. |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | lamictal, 200 mg. late afternoon |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | seroquel, 50 mg. mid morning |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | seroquel, 100 mg. bedtime |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | trazodone, 50 mg. bedtime |
| 02-21-2009 - Present: | xanax, 1 mg. at night-or as needed thru daytime |
February 21, 2009 - 7:42 am
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I would ask my pharmicist. He/she usually knows more about it than even the doctors.
Isaiah 65:17
I would ask my pharmicist. He/she usually knows more about it than even the doctors.
Isaiah 65:17
February 22, 2009 - 1:44 pm
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Kef said it best.
The other thing is, if you have an ear infection have you seen a general health care person?--you might need antibiotics.
I would also watch out for sudafed--a lot of people get really tense with it. And remember just about every cold med has tylenol in it (acetemenophin) and the MAXIMUM dose of tylenol is easily exceeded if you take more than one cold med or take a cold med and Tylenol. Too much tylenol litterally eats your liver. Especially if your "brain" meds clear your body via your liver, you really need to be careful not to take too much Tylenol.
I hope you feel better soon.
The other thing is, if you have an ear infection have you seen a general health care person?--you might need antibiotics.
I would also watch out for sudafed--a lot of people get really tense with it. And remember just about every cold med has tylenol in it (acetemenophin) and the MAXIMUM dose of tylenol is easily exceeded if you take more than one cold med or take a cold med and Tylenol. Too much tylenol litterally eats your liver. Especially if your "brain" meds clear your body via your liver, you really need to be careful not to take too much Tylenol.
I hope you feel better soon.
Kef said it best.
The other thing is, if you have an ear infection have you seen a general health care person?--you might need antibiotics.
I would also watch out for sudafed--a lot of people get really tense with it. And remember just about every cold med has tylenol in it (acetemenophin) and the MAXIMUM dose of tylenol is easily exceeded if you take more than one cold med or take a cold med and Tylenol. Too much tylenol litterally eats your liver. Especially if your "brain" meds clear your body via your liver, you really need to be careful not to take too much Tylenol.
I hope you feel better soon.
The other thing is, if you have an ear infection have you seen a general health care person?--you might need antibiotics.
I would also watch out for sudafed--a lot of people get really tense with it. And remember just about every cold med has tylenol in it (acetemenophin) and the MAXIMUM dose of tylenol is easily exceeded if you take more than one cold med or take a cold med and Tylenol. Too much tylenol litterally eats your liver. Especially if your "brain" meds clear your body via your liver, you really need to be careful not to take too much Tylenol.
I hope you feel better soon.
February 23, 2009 - 10:21 am
Total Posts: 28
Joined: 12-15-2008
Joined: 12-15-2008
Be careful with Seroquel and erythromycin - and some other antibiotcs. Erythromycin increases the bioavailability of quetiapine (Seroquel) so your doctor should adjust your dose. I agree - talk to your pharmacist - lots of doctors know little about interactions with psychiatric meds when they prescribe other things
Current medications as of 02-23-2009
| 12-01-2008 - Present: | Buproprion, 150 mg. Twice per day |
| 12-01-2008 - Present: | Lamotrigine, 100 mg. Once a day |
| 12-01-2008 - Present: | Quetiapine, 200 mg. Once a day at night |
Be careful with Seroquel and erythromycin - and some other antibiotcs. Erythromycin increases the bioavailability of quetiapine (Seroquel) so your doctor should adjust your dose. I agree - talk to your pharmacist - lots of doctors know little about interactions with psychiatric meds when they prescribe other things
Current medications as of 02-23-2009
| 12-01-2008 - Present: | Buproprion, 150 mg. Twice per day |
| 12-01-2008 - Present: | Lamotrigine, 100 mg. Once a day |
| 12-01-2008 - Present: | Quetiapine, 200 mg. Once a day at night |
Joined: 02-21-2009