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Coming off a Drug (Lexapro)
Asked by G.B. from Boise
on July 24, 2010
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My freind is pulling her son off a drug called Lexapro. He has Aspergers.
Does anyone know of an herb that he can take to help him come off of it or perhaps replac...
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- I agree with another mom that your friend needs to seek professional advice from an alternative health care provider (a naturopath, integrative physician, etc.). Cert...
- I don't know of anything that will help (and I'm sure you already know this), but I wanted to say just in case she didn't know that you have to pull off the drug very ...
- When I came off the same drug, all I did was cut it in half for a few days and then just stop. I didn't notice anything different.
Safety Harness Question
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on April 20, 2011
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I'm sure this has been thoroughly covered elsewhere, but I was interested in the opinions of those moms who are opposed to using a safety harness. How is that differe...
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- Although I have never used one, I think there are some situations where they would be a great idea. The reason I didn't use one wasn't because I was opposed, but I on...
- I've always been agnst these unless u have more than one kid under 2, and merely for the reason that if you only have one, u can chase them, and keep an eye on them ru...
- leashes are for animals. Not for children. I consider it the epitome of laziness in parenting. Teach your kids to behave, pure & simple. & having multiple children...
Safety Plan for My Teenager
Asked by K.W. from Minneapolis
on August 21, 2010
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I need a safety plan for my teenage daughter. She has a bunch of safety concerns. I found one online last yr via google but I can't find it. I'm looking for somethi...
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- I'm a little confused: Do you mean safety like what to do if she misses the bus, or there's an emergency, or latchkey hours, or drug use, or curfews, or.... I me...
- I'm assuming you mean mental health safety concerns. I searched and searched but I couldn't find an outline that can be printed, but I did find this: What to include ...
- I'm not sure if I'm thinking along the same lines you are. Here's what I found. http://adoption.about.com/library/foster-care-binder/safety_plan.pdf http://www.c...
Scared to Take the Drug That Was Prescribed to Me -- What Should I Do??
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2010
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My baby decided to climb up my torso a few months ago and dug in his little toenail into my belly button giving me a bacterial infection. The dr prescribed me Bactri...
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- I am also allergic to penicillin and other antibiotics. I have taken Levaquin with no problems. I would get the infection cleared up so it doesn't turn into somethin...
- Hi, I would recommend taking the medicine first, but one thing you can try is an antibiotic ointment you can find in the firstaid section of your local farmacy. You m...
- Levaquin is very safe. Try not to worry...mind over matter. Don't will yourself into a reaction to this medication. It is an excellent antibiotic for skin infection...
Daughter Drug Addicted Husband
Asked by D.G. from Dallas
on October 12, 2010
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My daughter is 28 and has two children from a previous marraige. She married a little over a year ago and found out her new husband is addicted to pain medication. S...
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- I would say that if she really loves him, she should try to help. Sometimes an addict just needs to know they're loved and supported to get the proper help. With that ...
- It is a disease, but w/anything you have to be willing to do more then take medication to help it. I was diagnosed bipolar years ago & although i take medication dail...
- I agree with the ones that said she is enabling him. He needs to be the one to show that he is serious enuf to get the help he needs if he truley means it. I also agre...
Has Anyone Tried the Diet Drug Alli?
Asked by B.C. from Austin
on February 4, 2008
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I'm just wanting to hear some first hand experience. Did it work for you?
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- I am currently using Alli. I have been on it about three weeks now and the only bad thing I can say so far is it makes me sweat alot. I have had alot of energy and I a...
- Hi B., If you find out if anyone has tried Alli please let me know I'm curious too.
- Have heard from my husband, a chemist, that he's read it's fake.
Safety of Monistat While Breastfeeding?
Asked by K.J. from Dallas
on March 22, 2008
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Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has been able to locate any safety info about using Monistat for a yeast infection while breastfeeding. My daughter is 11 months old ...
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- I've been told that plain yogurt works just as great as monistat :-). You should try it :-)
- As Nancy said, Hale's "Medications and Mother's Milk" is *the* resource to finding out whether a drug is safe to take while breastfeeding. If your doctor doesn't have ...
- I tried all of the medications for yeast infections and none of them worked for me. I kept a yeast infection all the time. When I started taking Shaklee Garlic table...
Safety in Thailand Right Now?
Asked by E.B. from San Francisco
on January 18, 2012
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Hello,
We were planning a family trip to Thailand in Feb or March & now there is a travel warning there for Westerners visiting tourist spots. Does anyone have an...
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- My family and I just returned from a 2 week stay there with friends for the Christmas holiday and had a wonderful time. We were in Koh Samui and Bangkok. The people ...
- Why would someone say Thailand is "scary" without having a reason for it, besides a vague "the world" is unstable? B.S. Go with Amanda H's website on current governm...
- Thailand is amazing! Definitely go and enjoy. Took a family trip last year and have been 3 times before. Obviously Phuket and ko samui are much safer than Bangkok so s...
Cephalexin and Ampicilin Safety During Pregnancy
Asked by M.G. from New York
on November 7, 2008
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I am almost 15 weeks preg. and have a UTI.Was prescribed Cephalexin for 1 week, twice a day, and after that the UTI was still there..so now am being prescribed Ampicil...
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- M., Make sure you do NOT take Bactrim or any other sulfa-based drug during pregnancy. Taken early in pregnancy sulfas can cause spina bifida or other neural tu...
- call your OB and tell them exactly what was prescribed and how much, how often. They can look it up for you and advise you if there are any risks to your unborn child....
- Hi, M.. During pregnancy you can only take penicillian products. I have problems with my kidneys and I told the doctor that she had no choice but to figure out oth...
Home (Non-drug) Remedies for Teething Pain
Asked by J.H. from Chicago
on March 28, 2008
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It looks like my DS is getting one of his incisors. As the nights go by, it gets worse for him as it seems that he's in pain and can't sleep.
He's a little young (7 ...
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- I used Motrin/Tylenol for overnight when it was REALLY bad. I also tried the teething tablets and I couldn't really tell if they worked. I also reccomend Oragel Teet...
- Jessica, We JUST went through those incisors recently (infact, we now have 3 and there is still one more). I use the Hylands Teething Tablets for my son. They a...
- You could try propping his head up a bit. Also, nighttime crying sometimes means ear infections - they can really be subtle sometimes. I don't think topical medicines ...
