side effects of taking clarithromycin 500 mg tablets & having x-rays in the first weeks of pregnancy.?
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I cannot answer the effects of taking prescription meds during pregnancy, but here is some info on x-rays in the 1st trimester.  Obviously the risk is different depending on the type of x-ray (the dose):\n\nNo direct evidence confirms either cancer or birth defects from exposure to diagnostic x-rays, but scientists and physicians cautiously assume that there may be some effect even from low level exposure and estimate risk from those who have had very large exposures such as atomic blast victims.   http://www.permanente.net/homepage/kaiser/pages/c5758-40813.html\nThis site has specific information regarding different types of x-rays (chest x-ray, ct scans etc): \nIn the Rocky mountain areas of Colorado, New Mexico and Utah in USA, where the natural uranium content of the soil is very high and in the presence of higher high-altitude cosmic rays, fetus of pregnant women is exposed to dose equal to that of 150 chest x-rays or 1250 dental radiographs. In these places incidence of cancer is 35 per cent lower than USA national average.  http://www.indegene.com/gyn/Jour/indJour_GYSE_Sum_01-07-2001_1.asp
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Drowsiness or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes, slurred speech, clumsiness, trouble walking, decreased/increased interest in sex.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: yellowing eyes or skin, signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever).\n\nA serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.\n\nIf you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.\n\n\nPRECAUTIONS:\nBefore taking alprazolam, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam); or if you have any other allergies.\n\nBefore using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, severe lung/breathing problems (e.g., COPD, sleep apnea), drug or alcohol abuse.\n\nThis drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.\n\nCaution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its side effects, especially loss of coordination and drowsiness.\n\nAlprazolam is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the potential for harm to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor for more details.\n\nThis drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding while using this medication is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.\n\n\nDRUG INTERACTIONS:\n\n\nYour healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.\n\nThis drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: certain azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), delavirdine, sodium oxybate.\n\nIf you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting alprazolam.\n\nBefore using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: clozapine, digoxin, disulfiram, kava.\n\nTell your doctor or pharmacist if you take drugs that affect the removal of alprazolam from your system (CYP 3A4 substrates, inhibitors and inducers) such as: other azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole, voriconazole), certain anti-depressants (e.g., fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone), certain anti-seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, phenobarbital), cimetidine, macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin), rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), ritonavir, St John's wort.\n\nTell your doctor or pharmacist if you take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, tricyclic anti-depressants such as amitriptyline), tranquilizers.\n\nCheck the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients which cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.\n\nCigarette smoking decreases blood levels of this medication (through liver enzyme induction). Tell your doctor if you smoke or if you have recently stopped smoking because your dose may need to be adjusted.\n\nDo not start or stop any medicine wi
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G'day Gizmo82979,\n\nThank you for your question.\n\nThere are concerns about Chantix or Varenicline for people with kidney problems and breastfeeding mothers. There are also a wide range of possible side-effects such as nausea, headache, vomiting, flatulence, insomnia, abnormal dreams and dysgeusia.\n\nIf you are having problems with it, see your doctor.\n\nI have attached sources for your reference.\n\nRegards
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I took a DPT booster, but I was 7 months pregnant when I did. Ask your doctor.
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SIDE EFFECTS:\n\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/drugs/drug-17838-Plan+B+Oral.aspx?drugid=17838&drugname=Plan+B+Oral#sideeffects\n\nNausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, breast tenderness, tiredness and weakness, headache, menstrual changes, and diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: low stomach/abdominal pain\n\nIf you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.\n\nMetabolism:\n\nhttp://www.go2planb.com/section/prescribing_info/\n\nThe elimination half-life of levonorgestrel following single dose administration as Plan B (0.75 mg) is 24.4 ± 5.3 hours. Excretion following single dose administration as emergency contraception is unknown, but based on chronic, low-dose contraceptive use, levonorgestrel and its metabolites are primarily excreted in the urine, with smaller amounts recovered in the feces.
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Anything you take has the potential to affect your fetus. Some antacids are generally accepted as relatively safe to use while others are not. However, remember there has never be a study to determine if a given medicine is definitely safe or not during pregnancy in a thorough and rigorous manner. The best thing to do is to consult with your Obstetrician regarding which medications you can use if any, and even then, the less medication the better.
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You sound pregnant to me. Go get a home pregnancy test ASAP and then quit smoking as soon as you can (not only is it good for the baby, but it will probably make you feel better). Cut back on caffeine and spicy foods and keep tums handy if you are already getting hearburn. Weight gain so soon is not good though, you don't really want to gain weight for the first few months.
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most common side effects are liver dysfunction, weight gain, and fetal malformation if taken by pregnant woman.
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The most danger is in the first trimester of pregnancy when the embryo's cells are dividing rapidly.  There is no danger to the mother.  We try not to do CT scans in these situations, except in the case of an emergency (ie:  the mother's life is in danger with no diagnosis).  Todays CT scanners put out such a low level of radiation that the risks are not as great as in years past.  Maybe we just choose to stay cautious....
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Taking birth control pills, alters the hormonal balance of your body so there may be some potential side effects. \n \nEvery woman will react differently. You should be open with your doctor about any 'unwelcome' changes that last more than 3 months. You may need to change brands - to a low-hormone pill, for instance.\n\nHere is a list of some common, minor side effects:\n\nNausea\nSome women experience some mild nausea when first starting BCPs. Usually this goes away within a short time. Taking your pill with food or taking it before bedtime may help. If you have persistent problems or unusually severe nausea, contact your provider. \n\nSpotting or breakthrough bleeding\nThis is vaginal bleeding that occurs during your active pills. This is a very common side effect during the first 3 months of BCP use. \n\nBreast tenderness \nMild breast tenderness may occur after starting BCPs. The tenderness can be reduced by decreasing your caffeine and salt intake and by wearing a bra with good support. Usually it gets better within a few weeks. If you notice persistent discomfort or a discrete lump, make an appointment with your provider.\n\nMood changes \nSome women may notice changes in their emotional status: depressed mood or emotional instability. If you have a history of depression, it is important to monitor your progress carefully when starting BCPs. If you notice changes in your mood after beginning BCPs, call your provider.\n\nDecreased sex drive \nWhile your sex drive is affected by many things, the hormones in BCPs can be a factor in decreased sex drive. If you are noticing this side effect, let your provider know. A change to another pill can improve this.\n\nWeight gain\nMany patients ask about this side effect. Studies have shown that weight changes in young women on BCPs are no different than women who don't take BCPs. Some women have noticed mild weight change (1 to 2 pounds) and mild fluid retention on some types of BCPs. Contrary to popular opinion, taking BCPs should not make you gain 10 or 15 pounds.\n\nGallbladder disease\nBCPs may accelerate the formation of gallbladder stones in women who have a strong family history of gallstone disease.\n\nCervical changes \nBCP usage, as well as pregnancy, have been associated with some cellular changes on the cervix, called a cervical ectropion. The delicate mucus secreting cells that line the inside of the cervix become present at the outer opening of the cervix. This can make the cervix more vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases. \n\nVaginal discharge\nAll menstruating women have a cyclical vaginal discharge. BCP users may notice subtle changes, but most women won't notice any changes.
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Please talk to your doctor before taking any of this advice, as every pregnancy is different. However, as a general rule, pregnant women can take Tylenol, Sudafed and/or plain Robitussin. I hope you feel better soon!
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Don't remember NONE!no pain in the early part, just morning sickness,feels like the flu.
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Don't do it.  I took the welbutrin for 1 week, I started hearing voices, I couldn't sleep, I had horrible stomach pains, vomiting and I only stopped smoking because my stomach hurt so bad.  Try cold-turkey it works the best.  If you do wind up taking the welbutrin stop taking it if you experience any side effects, it is a bad drug for some people.\n\nI don't want to scare you, but I think I should've asked before I took it-- so here, I found this post on line:\n\nI took Welbutrin for 12 days. I started having severe kidney pain with blood in my urine. After a few days I had severe/Exruciating pain in my whole body, Back, side, chest, Arms, It felt like every organ in my body was going to explode. I Also had some very disturbing sensations running through my whole body. Heart palpitations, shortness of breath. I can't begin to tell you how much pain and anxiety i was experiencing. I went to numerous different Emergency rooms and doctors in a 3 week period, and every one of them couldn't find anything wrong with me. Actually I believe they all thought I was crazy. They run all sorts of blood tests and xrays and found nothing. Finally a doc said it is possible that it was a toxic effect from the Welbutrin. I know that it has something to do with Welbutrin, I'm not sure what it was doing to me, but It almost killed me. Today, almost 5 weeks after stopping the drug, I am still not well. I still have pain in my back and arms and some weird and VERY disturbing sensations that come and go (I believe it is nerve damage) and suffer from constant dizziness and fatigue. I will see a neurologist in 2 weeks. I hope this is something that can be treated. If not my life is totally ruined! I have never been sick in my life, and have always been very active. Now I can't even work around my house without getting totally exhausted. PLEASE be careful taking this drug! It has altered my life in a way that you could never imagine! I wanted to quit smoking so bad that I ignored the side effects I experienced the very first time I took it. I will live to regret that for the rest of my life.
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The following side effects are associated with Tamoxifen Oral:\n\nInfrequent side effects:\nDischarge from the Vagina Less Severe \nIrregular Periods Less Severe \n"Change of Life" Signs Less Severe \nGenital Itching Less Severe \nDry Skin Less Severe \nRash Less Severe \nWeight Gain Less Severe \nHead Pain Less Severe \nFeel Like Throwing Up Less Severe \nThrowing Up Less Severe \n\n\nRare side effects:\nDisease of the Retina of the Eye Severe \nCataracts Severe \nDisease of the Cornea of the Eye Severe \nSudden Blindness and Pain Upon Moving the Eye Severe \nBlood Clot in Lung Severe \nBlood Clot Severe \nHepatitis caused by Drugs Severe \nPolyps of the Lining of the Uterus or the Endometrium Severe \nOvergrowth of the Uterine Lining Severe \nDrowsiness Severe \nFeeling Weak Severe \nCancer in the Lining of the Uterus Severe \nConfused Severe \n\n\nSide Effects \n\nTamoxifen's unwanted side effects depend on whether you have any personal history of blood clots or endometrial cancer, your susceptibility to hot flashes associated with menopause, and the ups and downs of depression. Add to these the cost of the medication, the fact that some women have real trouble sticking to the routine of taking a daily dose of pills, and many women's philosophical objection to taking any regular medication except perhaps for vitamins.\n\nAlthough most side effects are not life threatening, the lesser side effects may diminish your quality of life, sometimes to a considerable degree.\n\nBlood Clots\n\nOne potentially serious side effect of tamoxifen is blood clots, also known as thrombosis. The most common place for a clot to form is in the leg veins. These clots are dangerous because they can break loose, travel to the lung, and clog a vital blood vessel; this is called a pulmonary embolism. If you have had any history of blood clots, tamoxifen will probably not be an option for you. The possibility of pulmonary embolism is less than 1%, meaning that it's likely to affect less than one woman in a hundred taking tamoxifen. Tamoxifen can also cause inflammation of a blood vessel. Call your doctor if you notice any new swelling, redness, discomfort, or warmth in your legs.\n\nEndometrial Cancer and Other Uterine Effects\n\nAnother serious risk associated with tamoxifen treatment is cancer of the lining of the uterus (endometrial cancer) in a woman beyond menopause who still has her uterus. Regardless of tamoxifen use, women affected by breast cancer are at increased risk of developing endometrial cancer; tamoxifen, however, does make this slightly higher risk a little higher still. Here, the risk is two women in a thousand, and there are usually -- but not always -- clear early warning signs of trouble. The longer a woman takes tamoxifen, the higher her risk of developing a tamoxifen-induced endometrial cancer. (But the risk is still low, even for women taking tamoxifen for 10 years.) If an endometrial cancer is diagnosed within the first two years of taking tamoxifen, the cancer was most likely there before treatment with the drug began.\n\nEndometrial cancer -- related or unrelated to tamoxifen use -- can usually be detected in the early stages, and it is usually curable with surgery. Unexpected vaginal bleeding is usually the first sign of trouble, and should be reported to your doctor immediately. You should also have a gynecologic exam every six months. The routine Pap smear, however, is not adequate for detecting endometrial cancer, because it assesses only the health of the cervix (the mouth of the uterus). Ultrasound testing or a uterine tissue sample obtained by biopsy are the most effective ways of evaluating the endometrium, but experts claim no benefit to routine endometrial ultrasounds and biopsies unless you have symptoms. Discuss this issue with your doctor.\n\nIf you have had a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) because of endometrial cancer, tamoxifen may be contraindicated for your treatment of breast
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There isn't much you can do but ride the waves and wait till it passes.  You are having very normal symptoms of pregnancy.  I also had real bad morning sickness when I was pregnant with my daughter and my doctor told me that as long as I got 1 prenatal vitamin down my throat a day, it really didn't cause concern if I didn't eat anything!  But keep in mind that sometimes those vitamins will cause you to be nauseated on an empty stomach.  So what I did was cut my vitamin into 4 parts....I would take the first little piece in the morning with a few crackers....the second piece with a few crackers and so on... If I threw it up, then I knew at least I tried.  Sometimes you can't help it.  Something that helped me also was sucking on a slice of real lemon for nausea.  Your doctor CAN prescribe you phenergan too for nausea...it is totally safe to take during pregnancy.  But keep in mind that phenergan can also cause drowsiness too.  The tiredness...all you can do for that is get as much rest as possible.  Try to get some help with your little girl so that you can rest.  Good luck!
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normal for a pregnant lady,hope you feel better soon
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Call your doctor.  They can tell you what, if anything, would be safe for you to take right now.  Otherwise, maybe try some crackers and something carbonated like Sprite or Mt. Dew.  Also, if you're taking prenatal vitamins, try to change the time of day that you're taking them and see if you get a better result that way.  Been there, done that with the morning sickness.  I sympathize... not fun at all!  Good luck!