I am going to start this on a positive note. I need each of the medicines that are listed below but I respect their powers. In other words do not take it upon yourself to medicate. Always follow the directions on the bottle and/or what your doctor tells you to do.

 (The Sickness or the cure)

            I am going to start this on a positive note.  I need each of the medicines that are listed below but I respect their powers.  In other words do not take it upon yourself to medicate.  Always follow the directions on the bottle and/or what your doctor tells you to do.

            The problem with these medications is that many of them actually work against one another.  Sometimes I am taking other medication to try and offset the side effects of the prescription medicines such as the ones listed below.  I found these online.  Don’t get me wrong.  I would probably be dead by now if I did not take these but I will respect the gravity of their power.  The first medicine is Lipitor It is taken for the heart but read the possible side effects.

In rare cases, Lipitor can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue. This condition can lead to kidney failure. Call your doctor at once if you have unexplained muscle pain or tenderness, muscle weakness, fever or flu symptoms, and dark colored urine. This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Do not take Lipitor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have liver disease.

Before taking Lipitor, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, underactive thyroid, kidney disease, a muscle disorder, or a blood disorder:

Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Lisinopril could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Lisinopril can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking lisinopril. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily while you are taking this medication.

            Medicine #2 on Lew’s List is Lorazepam.

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to lorazepam or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), or oxazepam (Serax). This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use lorazepam if you are pregnant.

Before taking lorazepam, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Do not drink alcohol while taking lorazepam. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy. They can add to sleepiness caused by lorazepam.

Lorazepam may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Lorazepam should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

It is dangerous to try and purchase lorazepam on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. Medications distributed from Internet sales may contain dangerous ingredients, or may not be distributed by a licensed pharmacy. Samples of lorazepam purchased on the Internet have been found to contain haloperidol (Haldol), a potent antipsychotic drug with dangerous side effects. For more information, contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or visit www.fda.gov/buyonlineguide.

Here is # 2

            Remember, I do not say stop.  That could be suicide.  I am saying follow the directions on the bottle.  Take time to read that paper your pharmacist sends with each new perscription and do not be shy about calling your doctor with any concerns you may have or any symptoms you have think you have.  It could be a false alarm but why take the chance.