[Leia78]

I have developed frozen shoulder and some other problem with my elbow that's pretty painful and my regular Dr gave me naproxen cr to take twice a day. When I take it with Trokendi XR, it makes my feet tingle off and on throughout the day. I know this can be a side effect of Trokendi on it's own but in the two years of taking Trokendi, I never had this problem until I took it with the high dose of naproxen cr. I asked my regular dr if it was a sign of something dangerous by mixing the two meds together or if it was just something annoying I could just deal with. She said she doesn't know enough about Trokendi to know the answer because my pdoc prescribes it. So, for the past 2 days, I have been trying to get the answer from my pdoc. I can't get a freaking response. I mean how much effort would it take to send a 5 minute email answer back or text or return phone call??? I've asked for the answer 3 times now over 2 freaking days. I have to go to physical therapy tonight and my shoulder and elbow are hurting and physical therapy is going to be painful, the therapist warned me it was going to HURT. I need to take the medicine. But, I can't until I get an answer. And my reg Dr won't call anything else in other than motrin and naproxen works, I just have to deal with the tingling. I don't understand why the f.*#k my psychiatrist can't just answer the stupid question.

[Wild Coyote]

I'm willing to guess your pdoc doesn't know the answer; yet, that's not a good reason to not return your call.

I'd ask a pharmacist.
Simply call your pharmacist and ask about drug interactions.
I get so much more info. from my pharmacist.


WC

[Sunflower123]

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

I'm willing to guess your pdoc doesn't know the answer; yet, that's not a good reason to not return your call.

I'd ask a pharmacist.
Simply call your pharmacist and ask about drug interactions.
I get so much more info. from my pharmacist.


WC

That may be the best answer all around.

[Daonnachd]

Drugs.com has a tool designed to identify contraindications. Go there and enter your two meds. I'd post the link, but I don't know how to copy a URL on my phone.

[vjdragonfly]

I was going to say the same things as Wild Coyote, I would call a pharmacist. I hope you find your answer soon.

[bioChE]

Drug interaction checker can be found here:

https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html

[Wild Coyote]

I also sometimes use a drug interactions checker.

I get much more info from my pharmacist than I do reading on drugs or using an interaction checker.

She is aware of additional med issues from her own ongoing education and from databases updated daily.

She will call the drug manufacturer if she cannot answer a question.

She also knows if she has had other clients complain of the same issue, even though it's not in the online data.

I usually read all about the med in a "professional" version of info. and/or use a drug reaction checker AND talk with my pharmacist.

My findings: my pharmacist is worth her weight in gold.


WC

[xRavenx]

I usually call the Pharmacist when I don't have the answer when it involves medical stuff/medications, and they've been helpful. Sorry you're going through a lot of pain and health issues. I can relate to past frustration with docs/pdocs not calling back during a time of crisis or serious concern. I hope you find some relief soon and the answers that you need.