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Non Prescription Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by M.P. from New York
on October 27, 2007
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My doctor says it is safer to take prescription prenatal vitamins. I think the vitamins that she prescribe to me is not enough and want to take another kind with more ...
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- M.: prescription vs non prescription doesn't matter as much but it has to be a pre-natal vitamin. During pregnancy more is not better. Certain vitamins in excess ...
- When pregnant with my 1st child the prenatal vitamins made me naseaus so i took 2 Flintstone vitamins and a folic acid (the doctor told me to) and my daughter is just ...
- The only reason I would recommend prescription is because it often comes with a stool softener. Pregnancy and the need for higher amounts of iron could be greatly cons...
Old Prescription Bottles - What Do You Do with Them?
Asked by L.N. from Iowa City
on April 12, 2012
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Just curious - my daughter and I both have prescriptions we take every month. The bottles have our names, address, the name of the medication, the prescription number,...
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- Keep a rew and punch a small hole in the middle and put my used sewing machine needles in it. I will then take it to the hospital to dispose of the needles safely. ...
- wow - I never thought to peel or black off the info. I just toss in the trash. Not sure if I am going to go through the trouble though, I am just not that paranoid. I ...
- I just throw them away, unless they're the ones that are the PERFECT size for holding quarters for the laundromat....
Prescription Vs. over the Counter Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by L.K. from Minneapolis
on January 3, 2008
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Does anyone have an opinion on whether prescription prenatal vitamins are better than over the counter??
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- According to my OB, OTC are just as good as prescriptions, but like the other mom said. Go with what's cheaper.
- Prescription prenatals made me so sick and my doctor said that the over the counter pills were exactly the same... even recommended Flinstone Vitamins to take!
- If getting them by prescription makes them cheaper, go that route. If not, get OTC. They are pretty much the same thing. I couldn't take them when I was pg, they ma...
Prescription Laxative for My 10 Month Old?
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on August 30, 2010
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My son has always had problems trying to have a bowel movement. He'll go a week or more and not have a BM. For several days he'll grunt and strain and really try to go...
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- Hi There~ When my daughter was young and experienced some constipation I would give her Herb-Lax by Shaklee. I basically crushed it up and put it in her food and...
- I'm totally late with my reply and it may have already been addressed, but my son was constipated horribly (going 14days once) and it turns out that he wasn't getting ...
- It looks like you've already gotten a lot of advice, and I'll admit that I didn't read all of it. I will tell you that my L. ones came home from the hospital with sim...
My 18 Month Old Is Underweight
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on July 26, 2008
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I really need some advice. At 15 months my daughter weighed 16 pounds and was diagnosed as failure to thrive. She is growing appropriately in height and head circumfer...
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- I'm just the old grandma, but some times I think that the growth charts main purposes is to freak out moms. Have the dr.s taken into account your family history of bo...
- My daughter was also diagnosed as failure to thrive at 18 months, weighing less than 17.5 pounds. An x-ray diagnosed her with rickets (vitamin D deficiency). Have yo...
- R., For what it's worth, both of my girls are/have been less than the 3rd percentile on height and weight. My 2-year old still is, and my oldest finally jumped up ...
Prescription Running Out Before He Finishes Antibiotic
Asked by V.M. from Erie
on January 26, 2010
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The liqued antibiotic my6yo son got for his severe ear infection is almost gone and he is supposed to have 5 more doses. I think we have enough for 3 doses but that'...
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- They give a course of 10 days to ensure the infection clears but it only actually takes 7 days of antiobiotics for the infection to clear up , so your son should be fi...
- no, no that happened to me. they didn't add enough water. i called and said i need this much for my daughter to finish the dose. no ifs no buts. she needed 10 days wo...
- Well, you've gotten some varying advice already. What I would do is call your pediatrician and see what they say to do.
Immediate Prescription Assistance
Asked by T.S. from Cincinnati
on April 18, 2008
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I am looking for anyone who can help or has ideas that might help. My grandma went to pick up her prescriptions this evening and was told she is no longer covered on g...
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- T., Could these be some of the meds that Wal-mart advertises for $4.00?? If not I would have her call her doctor and see if he/she can prescribe the one's that are!! ...
- Talk to her doctor. They get several "samples" of medication so they should be able to help. also contact the companies who manufacture the medicine, most of them have...
- walmart & kroger now have prescriptions that cost 4.00 for generics, if her doc can give the same thing that is generic then that will save her alot of money. also ast...
How to Survive a 13 Hour Plane Trip with a 17 Month Old??
Asked by A.B. from Portland
on May 18, 2010
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My husband and I are flying from West coast US to Australia next month with our 17 month old son. His favorite word is down and he is NOT a cuddler!!! I am starting to...
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- My daughter was about your son's age last time we flew to Europe. I took plenty of new knick/knacks and toys, drinks, snack food (take whatever he likes, not the time...
- Play-doh or silly putty worked beautifully when we just did a 6 hour flight. Your son will sleep at least part of the time and hopefully you're flying at a time that h...
- A., You will need to pack a lot of patience for the flight. Try getting a seat in the front like a bassinet row non-bassinet seat and take a light blanket with you. In...
19 Month Son Not Eating Enough to Gain Weight
Asked by H.D. from Sacramento
on November 29, 2007
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My 19 month old son weighs 17.5 pounds, and has been back and forth to the doctor for over six months now regarding his weight/size. After blood, urine and stool tests...
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- Hi H., If you feel that Corey is doing okay I would not go with a feeding tube. I would first ask to switch to a supplement with more calories and fat before movin...
- You should consult a Registered Dietition. Check with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) to find one in your area who specializes in kids. Have your ruled out l...
- Hi H., I know this can be so stressful. As a mom and a nutritionist, I have a few things that might be helpful. First, your son is not alone in being small. My so...
14 Month Old Is Constipated
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on October 7, 2008
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Our 14 month old son is a very picky eater and he has been constiptated on and off since he stopped drinking formula(12 months.)He can become quite miserable when he h...
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- My oldest son (21 months) is exactly the same way, except he's been constipated from birth. Here are a few things we've tried. 1. Juice (apple juice is not bindin...
- We give my son, 16 months old, prune juice when he becomes constipated and it helps. Good luck. L.
- My doctor recomended the mineral oil thing when my daughter was around 14 months too. I beleive it was one teaspoon in one glass of juice or milk per day for a couple...
