General Medical issues thread

[cove]

Yes I checked with the pharmacist to see that the cardiologist was correct.
The cut in half medication needs to stay in a cool dry place.
It would not apply to every medication.

 

[JohnK]

I cut medication in half, thirds and quarters with my fingers. The Xanax stays in the little bottle and is sealed. No issues to date after many years.

 

[cove]

Zantac is being removed from pharmac_ shelves at CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid voluntarily in California. There seems to be a carcinogen in the formulation.

 

[suze2000]

Zantac is being removed from pharmac_ shelves at CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid voluntarily in California. There seems to be a carcinogen in the formulation.

As in, it's been manufactured incorrectly, or taking it has been associated with cancer? (because you take it for acid reflux, which can end in cancer anyway, so I'm curious)

 

[cove]

I think the product Zantac contains a known carcinogen so that has made vendors edgy enough to do a voluntary recall in California.
I have Somac and may use about three tablets a year.
Stopping acid reflux is important but there seems to be links to long term memory issues and I rarely need to take a tablet.
One of my colleagues takes a tablet daily as a prevention of acid reflux.

 

[JohnK]

Can delusional paranoia be harmful if left untreated? Is there a difference between delysional paranoia and paranoid personality disorder. Interesting reading some of the symptoms.

- believing that others have hidden motives or are out to harm them
- doubting the loyalty of others
- being hypersensitive to criticism
- having trouble working with others
- being quick to become angry and hostile
- becoming detached or socially isolated

Someone suffering the above symptoms is mostly unable to think rationally. Almost impossible to ask them to seek help.

 

[tgh]

believing that others have hidden motives or are out to harm them.. of course... It's a dangerous world , one must be careful
- doubting the loyalty of others …... of course … we are primarily survivors and I plan to out survive everyone else . First in the lifeboat is my motto
- being hypersensitive to criticism.. are you having a go at me or what ?
- having trouble working with others.. of course….they are nearly all morons , I'm the most intelligent person I know
- being quick to become angry and hostile.. and why not ? The world is full of bloody morons messing stuff up
- becoming detached or socially isolated.. well why not .. after all there are not many like me around so it comes with the territory

Someone suffering the above symptoms is mostly unable to think rationally. Almost impossible to ask them to seek help … So leave me alone all right !!!

 

[Pushka]

I think the product Zantac contains a known carcinogen so that has made vendors edgy enough to do a voluntary recall in California.
I have Somac and may use about three tablets a year.
Stopping acid reflux is important but there seems to be links to long term memory issues and I rarely need to take a tablet.
One of my colleagues takes a tablet daily as a prevention of acid reflux.

I have to take Somac daily. And my memory is now rubbish. But with heartburn and being on an anticoagulant I don’t have a choice. Now, where did I put my keys......

 

[JohnK]

Someone suffering the above symptoms is mostly unable to think rationally. Almost impossible to ask them to seek help … So leave me alone all right !!!

Yes leave you alone so you can continue harming yourself or cause harm to others.

Wish there was a simple cure for depression.

 

[drron]

I think the product Zantac contains a known carcinogen so that has made vendors edgy enough to do a voluntary recall in California.
I have Somac and may use about three tablets a year.
Stopping acid reflux is important but there seems to be links to long term memory issues and I rarely need to take a tablet.
One of my colleagues takes a tablet daily as a prevention of acid reflux.

It is not the ranitidine the active agent but one of the contaminates produced in the manufacturing.Now when it first came on the market it was manufactured in Europe and the USA.Most generic brands now will be made in India or China.Sanofi who market the trade named brand Zantac used to manufacture that but admit they no longer do but supplies are coming from Spain and Mexico.
The original Zantac was listed by the WHO in their list of essential medications.It is still listed.it was also listed by them as one of the safest drugs.

It is to me frightening when I looked at where ranitidine is manufactured.Just look at the number of companies in India and China.

Ranitidine Manufacturers, Ranitidine Suppliers, Ranitidine Exporters, India

Here you will find the database of ranitidine manufacturers, ranitidine suppliers and ranitidine exporters in India.The ranitidine companies are offering top quality products.

www.tradeindia.com

The 2 brands of ranitidine in India have both been found to contain NDMA.
Plus in this business paper from India one of the Indian manufacturers of ranitidine has had it's licence for ranitidine suspended immediately by European authorities.

USFDA alert on ranitidine: No major impact on exports yet, says Pharmexcil

Drug makers evaluating issue, in wait and watch mode

www.thehindubusinessline.com

China Ranitidine, Ranitidine Wholesale, Manufacturers, Price | Made-in-China.com

www.made-in-china.com

As well the levels of NDMA in ranitidine are similiar to the levels of many foods especially cured and smoked foods.No more smoked salmon and bacon for me.

And true to form the lawyers of LOTFAP have already launched class action claims.

 

[tgh]

I have to take Somac daily. And my memory is now rubbish. But with heartburn and being on an anticoagulant I don’t have a choice. Now, where did I put my keys......

During my frantic years, I developed terrible heartburn, probably a combination of sloppy diet (bulk coke) and stress.
One of the boys would fetch smoko ..In summer mine was often a litre of coke and a large coffee scroll….
Gp eventually sent me off for an endoscopy .. bingo.. short stem Barretts..which I have now "enjoyed" for about 30 years with no changes .
About the same period taking Somac which is non negotiable as far as the doctors are concerned.
Now on a healthy diet , have no heartburn, get occasional nocturnal reflux and minimise the Somac on rotation between none/20mg/40mg
My memory is now pretty ordinary , but I have always been a bit absent minded and I am no spring chicken.
Don't think my intellect (such as it is ) has changed much.

 

[Pushka]

I have to take Somac daily. And my memory is now rubbish. But with heartburn and being on an anticoagulant I don’t have a choice. Now, where did I put my keys......

During my frantic years, I developed terrible heartburn, probably a combination of sloppy diet (bulk coke) and stress.
One of the boys would fetch smoko ..In summer mine was often a litre of coke and a large coffee scroll….
Gp eventually sent me off for an endoscopy .. bingo.. short stem Barretts..which I have now "enjoyed" for about 30 years with no changes .
About the same period taking Somac which is non negotiable as far as the doctors are concerned.
Now on a healthy diet , have no heartburn, get occasional nocturnal reflux and minimise the Somac on rotation between none/20mg/40mg
My memory is now pretty ordinary , but I have always been a bit absent minded and I am no spring chicken.
Don't think my intellect (such as it is ) has changed much.

One of my vivid memories was on a cruise that went to Rome and we spent ages trying to find me some heartburn relief after a few nights where I couldn’t even lie down. Found some liquid stuff that might have helped a bit.

 

[suze2000]

Wish there was a simple cure for depression.

@JohnK if you (or someone you know) are suffering paranoid delusions, you are not simply depressed, and you NEED to discuss this with your medical professional ASAP. Also, as an aside, I wonder if you are on the right meds anyway, and how long it's been since you had them reviewed.

@tgh was making light of a symptom that can be very serious and result in injury to the afflicted, or those around them. My sister was afflicted in this way and eventually killed herself because she could not stand it, even with a large, loving and supportive family to hold her, reassure her, hold her at night and take her to hospital when she could not stand it any longer. We never felt any threat from her, she always believed the threats to her were external, but it could have easily been the other way around and dangerous for us.

And if it's someone else you are concerned for, I know it's hard to get help, but loving support is a key factor in surviving mental illness, as it is with addiction. Please seek it out. My best wishes to you and yours. x

ETA: IMNAD.

 

[JohnK]

@JohnK if you (or someone you know) are suffering paranoid delusions, you are not simply depressed, and you NEED to discuss this with your medical professional ASAP. Also, as an aside, I wonder if you are on the right meds anyway, and how long it's been since you had them reviewed.

@tgh was making light of a symptom that can be very serious and result in injury to the afflicted, or those around them.

I know someone who is suffering from paranoid delusions. They cover at least 5 of the 6 symptoms I posted earlier. They refuse to accept their condition and continue to make up stories. A while back I wasn't certain but recently the stories recounted to me were times when I have been present and it's definitely not how those events transpired. This person does believe their delusions. As far as I'm aware they are not suicidal but these delusions remove most logical thought. I don't have an answer other than trying to get them committed but that could pose other problems.

I know @tgh was making light of a potentually serious situation.

I've suffered from chronic depression for a long time and it's back again full on. I'm not seeking medication. I need to fight this one out.

 

[mrsterryn]

@JohnK it can also be dementia
My mother had significant delusions about all types of things.
My phone number was with the police so when she would ring the local station depending on how she was they would also ring me to advise

 

[JohnK]

@JohnK it can also be dementia
My mother had significant delusions about all types of things.
My phone number was with the police so when she would ring the local station depending on how she was they would also ring me to advise

Thanks but don't think it's dementia. They are too young for dementia and they are definitely delusional.

 

[zenyattamondatta]

There isn’t really any such thing as “too young for dementia”.

Get some proper professional advice rather than attempting to diagnose it yourself.

 

[Flashback]

I know someone who is suffering from paranoid delusions. They cover at least 5 of the 6 symptoms I posted earlier. They refuse to accept their condition and continue to make up stories. A while back I wasn't certain but recently the stories recounted to me were times when I have been present and it's definitely not how those events transpired. This person does believe their delusions. As far as I'm aware they are not suicidal but these delusions remove most logical thought. I don't have an answer other than trying to get them committed but that could pose other problems.

I know @tgh was making light of a potentually serious situation.

I've suffered from chronic depression for a long time and it's back again full on. I'm not seeking medication. I need to fight this one out.

Willpower will only get one so far.... Eventually, it will always give way...

 

[tgh]

My post was not, in it's entirety, flippant.
Where is the line drawn ?
A prospective delusory paranoiac is possibly just a different character "out of the mould"
Normality is not simply defined ; indeed defining abnormality without a lot of investigation is a recipe for unhappiness.
Some people simply march to a different piper , I have been so accused but so far remain un-institutionalised...

To John K…. Does your prospective paranoic ask for or seek help ?
If not why are you making judgments ?

Depression is (surprise surprise) not easily defined, however it's an easy social "fix" to apply the label and supply some assistance (usually drugs in an urban setting )
I opine that the solution to depression lies in the heart and mind of the individual: ; however love, care and familial support provide seminal support

 

[JohnK]

There isn’t really any such thing as “too young for dementia”.

Get some proper professional advice rather than attempting to diagnose it yourself.

Thanks for your suggestion but if it was as simple as going to the doctor and seeking help I would have done that by now.

I don't need a doctor to provide diagnosis on whether it's delusional paranoia or paranoid personality disorder. This person is clearly delusional. They make things up to raise alarm bells. They do not seek help. They appear not to want help. They were very angry with me last time I tried involving a close friend to ask them to seek help.

What worries me is what happens when they reach breaking point. They may end up hurting themselves or someone.

It's not always black and white.