This is a question that should be answered in consultation with your prescribing physician. Although some forms of psychotherapy have been shown to be more effective than medication, some people achieve greater relief of symptoms with a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Regardless, it may be important to learn new strategies prior to reducing or stopping medication. Again, changes in medication should be done under the supervision of a physician.

Possibly. More than 100 medications interact with alcohol, leading to increased risk of illness, injury and, in some cases, death. The effects of alcohol are increased by medicines that slow down the central nervous system, such as sleeping pills, antihistamines, antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, and some painkillers. In addition, medicines for certain disorders, including diabetes and heart disease, can be dangerous if used with alcohol.

NO! Many medications are addictive and/or have delayed effects. Do not stop without consulting the prescribing physician or other knowledgeable practitioner.

Antibiotics especially need to have a full course of treatment. Stopping early will lead to a more resistant infection that will require more expensive and more potent antibiotics. Also, The medication is what is helping you feel better. Blood pressure, diabetes and other medical problems need to be continually managed to keep the disease under control.

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No, you are not asked to stop current medication, and the herbs will not interfere in any way with the effects of your prescription drugs. When you are better your M.D. will decide if you should cease your medication.

You have asked three excellent and very important questions: It is very, unlikely that her angry mood or other personality changes caused her DI. It is much more likely that these personality changes and some of the other symptoms you mention (low blood pressure and dizziness) are due to another disorder (secondary adrenal insufficiency) that often results from the same disease that causes CDI.

The homeopathic form of HGH does not interfere with any other remedies, supplements or medicines that you might be taking.

Prelox® supports the body-own mechanism of nitric oxide and thus restores the natural process leading to an erection. More importantly, during regular supplementation with Prelox® healthy production of nitric oxide is permanently restored. This allows men to indulge in a youthful sex life including spontaneous sexual arousal. Sildenafil inhibits the processes triggered by nitric oxide, thus amplifying the activity of residual nitric oxide produced.

You should be able to take prescribed medication, though you may need to (1) use capsules or (2) break big tablets in half or dissolve them in water so they do not get stuck in the stoma and make you sick. Always ask the doctor who prescribes the drugs about this. Your surgeon may tell you to avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers because they may irritate the stomach. The problems these drugs may cause could result in band removal.

Medication cannot be stopped once cholesterol levels come down. Cholesterol levels will quickly rise back to their original values unless there is a major dietary change or significant weight loss. The magnitude of such changes is rarely large enough to replace cholesterol lowering medications. Recent data has demonstrated that there are other beneficial effects of statin-type medications beyond the lowering of cholesterol.

Ans. No, and it is always good business to keep your doctor informed about what additional medications you are taking. Feel free to bring this website to your doctor's attention and especially the Practitioner's Guide, which is listed on this website. Ans. Sad to say, there is as yet no known cure for arthritis; it seems to be an on-going degenerative process that is a part of life and aging, although it has been know to strike young persons as well.

Possibly. More than 150 medications interact harmfully with alcohol. These interactions may result in increased risk of illness, injury, and even death. Alcohol's effects are heightened by medicines that depress the central nervous system, such as sleeping pills, antihistamines, antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, and some painkillers. In addition, medicines for certain disorders, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, can have harmful interactions with alcohol.

If your dermatologist says you can stop, then stop--but follow your dermatologist's instructions. Many times patients will stop their medication suddenly only to have their acne flare up several weeks later. If you are using multiple products, it may be advisable to discontinue one medication at a time and judge results before discontinuing them all at once. Ask your dermatologist before you stop using any of your medications.

No. You should consult your physician prior to reducing or discontinuing any hypertension medication. However, many physicians have recommended reducing or stopping the use of medication. For many people the Zona Plus lowers blood pressure so effectively that drug therapy can ultimately be discontinued. Your physician should monitor your blood pressure and perform periodic physical examinations to monitor your health. Return to top