Altitude Sickness Prevention Please answer the questions below.
Are you currently at altitude and already experiencing severe symptoms (bad headache not helped by simple painkillers, vomiting, unsteadiness or difficulty walking in a straight line, confusion, or breathlessness even at rest)?
Do you have a known allergy to sulfa/sulfonamide drugs or antibiotics (e.g. co-trimoxazole, sulfasalazine, or a sulfonamide antibiotic)?
What altitude will you reach?
Where are you travelling?
How quickly are you planning to ascend (e.g. flying directly to a high-altitude city vs a multi-day trek with gradual acclimatisation)?
Have you had altitude sickness before?
Do you have any of the following? (tick all that apply)
Are you currently pregnant, or could you be, or are you breastfeeding?
Are you currently taking any other medications, including over-the-counter products and supplements?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Do you have any known drug allergies (beyond the sulfonamide question above)?
Anything else we should know?
Back Pain Relief Please answer the questions below.
Have you noticed any of the following: numbness around your back passage or genitals ("saddle" numbness), new loss of control or difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels, or new weakness or numbness affecting both legs?
Do any of the following apply to you? (tick all that apply)
Are you under 20, or over 55, and is this a new episode of back pain you haven't had before?
Are you pregnant, particularly in the third trimester?
Where is your pain, and does it spread anywhere?
How long have you had this pain?
Is this the first time you've had this kind of back pain, or has it happened before?
How is it affecting your day to day?
Have you ever had a stomach or duodenal ulcer, or bleeding from your stomach or gut?
Do you have asthma, or have you ever had an allergic reaction - such as wheezing, swelling, or a rash - after taking aspirin or another anti-inflammatory painkiller like ibuprofen?
Do you have any significant kidney, liver, or heart problems - for example heart failure?
Are you currently taking a blood thinner (anticoagulant - for example warfarin, apixaban, or rivaroxaban), or another anti-inflammatory painkiller?
Are you currently taking any other medicines, including over-the-counter products and supplements?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Do you have any other known drug allergies?
Ear Infection Treatment Please answer the questions below.
Are you experiencing any of the following right now? (tick all that apply)
Do you have a perforated (burst) eardrum, or have you ever had grommets (ear tubes) fitted?
Do you know roughly when your ear symptoms started?
Are you currently taking any regular medication, or do you have any known drug allergies?
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Please answer the questions below.
Are you male, and aged 18 or over?
Are you currently taking, or do you ever take, any nitrate medicine - for example GTN spray or tablets for angina - or a medicine called nicorandil?
How long have you been experiencing erectile difficulties?
Which best describes the difficulty?
Do you still get erections at other times - for example on waking, or during masturbation - even if it's difficult during sex?
Have you had a heart attack, a stroke, or an episode of unstable angina (worsening chest pain) in the last 6 months?
In the past few months, have you noticed chest pain, breathlessness, or a racing or irregular heartbeat specifically during sex or physical exertion?
Do you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, or unusually low blood pressure?
Do you have severe liver disease or severe kidney disease?
Have you ever been diagnosed with a condition called NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy), or has your vision suddenly gone in one eye after taking a medicine like sildenafil or tadalafil before?
Have you ever had a painful erection lasting more than 4 hours (priapism), or do you have a condition that increases this risk - such as sickle cell disease, leukaemia, or myeloma?
Are you currently taking any other medicines, including over-the-counter products and supplements, or do you use recreational drugs such as amyl nitrite ("poppers")?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Do you have any known drug allergies?
Haemorrhoids Treatment Please answer the questions below.
Have you noticed any bleeding from your back passage?
Do any of the following apply to you? (tick all that apply)
Are you pregnant or breastfeeding?
How long have you had these symptoms - discomfort, itching, a lump, or bleeding around your back passage?
Have you already used an over-the-counter haemorrhoid treatment (cream, ointment, or suppository) for this?
How would you describe your main symptom?
Do you have any signs of infection around your back passage - for example blistering, an unusual rash, weeping sores, or a fungal infection (like thrush) in that area?
Are you currently taking any other medicines, including over-the-counter products and supplements?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Do you have any known drug allergies?
Unwanted Facial Hair Treatment for Women Please answer the questions below.
Are you female, and aged 18 or over?
Where is the unwanted hair growth you'd like to treat?
Are you pregnant or breastfeeding?
How long have you noticed this facial hair growth, and how has it developed?
Do you have any of the following? (tick all that apply)
Do you have any known skin sensitivity, allergy, or reaction to skincare products or medicines?
Do you currently have any skin condition - for example eczema, broken or irritated skin, or an active infection - on the area where you'd apply this cream?
Are you currently using any other hair-removal methods on this area - for example waxing, threading, laser, electrolysis, or another cream?
Are you currently taking any other medicines, including over-the-counter products and supplements?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Do you have any other known drug allergies?
Hair Loss Treatment for Men Please answer the questions below.
Are you male, and aged 18 or over?
Are you currently trying for a baby with a partner, or is your partner pregnant or breastfeeding?
Have you ever been diagnosed with, or are you currently being investigated for, prostate cancer, or do you have a family history of it?
Have you ever had a diagnosed episode of depression, low mood, or suicidal thoughts, or are you currently experiencing any of these?
How would you describe your hair loss?
How long have you noticed this happening?
Does hair loss run in your family (father, grandfather, uncles)?
Has your scalp been itchy, sore, scaly, or red in the areas that are thinning?
Have you had any recent blood tests (thyroid, iron/ferritin) related to hair loss or general health, or would you like us to advise whether any are worth doing?
Do you have any of the following conditions? (tick all that apply)
Are you currently taking any other medications, including over-the-counter products and supplements?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Do you have any known drug allergies?
Have you ever taken finasteride (or dutasteride) before?
What are your height and weight?
Please include the units, for example centimetres and kilograms, or feet and inches and stone.
Hayfever Treatment Please answer the questions below.
Are you pregnant, or could you be, or are you breastfeeding?
Do any of the following apply to you: nasal symptoms on one side only, unexplained nosebleeds, or facial pain that doesn't fit a typical hayfever pattern?
Which of these do you get? (tick all that apply)
Is this seasonal (worse at certain times of year, e.g. spring/summer) or does it happen all year round?
What tends to trigger or worsen it? (tick all that apply)
Have you had hayfever or similar allergy symptoms before, in previous years or seasons?
How long have you already been using any nasal spray (of any kind, including ones bought over the counter) for these symptoms?
Have you had nasal surgery, a nasal injury, or an ulcer inside your nose in the last few months, or do you have an untreated nose or sinus infection right now?
Do you have glaucoma or cataracts, or have you ever been told you have raised pressure in your eyes?
Are you currently taking any other medications, including over-the-counter products and supplements?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Do you have any known drug allergies?
Impetigo Treatment Please answer the questions below.
Are you experiencing any of the following alongside the rash right now? (tick all that apply)
Is the affected area small and in one place (for example, around your nose or mouth, or a small patch on your hands), or is it widespread / in several separate areas of your body?
Do you know roughly when you first noticed the rash?
Are you currently taking any regular medication, or do you have any known drug allergies?
Jet Lag Prevention Please answer the questions below.
Are you pregnant, or could you be, or are you breastfeeding?
Have you ever been diagnosed with epilepsy or a seizure disorder?
Do you have significant liver disease, or have you been told you have reduced liver function?
Which direction are you travelling, and how many time zones are you crossing?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
How many time zones will you cross?
When is your outbound flight, and how many doses (nights) do you think you'll need?
Have you used melatonin before, for jet lag or otherwise?
Do you drive, or operate machinery, as part of your daily life or work?
Do you regularly drink alcohol, and do you plan to drink alcohol during your trip?
Are you currently taking any other medicines that make you feel drowsy or sleepy (for example sleeping tablets, strong painkillers, some antihistamines, or medicines for anxiety)?
Are you currently taking any other medications, including over-the-counter products and supplements?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Do you have any known drug allergies?
Malaria Prevention Please answer the questions below.
Are you currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during or shortly after your trip?
Roughly where are you travelling to, and when?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Are you currently taking any regular medication, or do you have any known drug allergies (particularly to doxycycline/tetracycline-type antibiotics, or to proguanil/atovaquone)?
Oral Thrush Treatment Please answer the questions below.
Do you have pain or difficulty swallowing food or liquid, separate from general mouth soreness - for example, food or liquid feeling like it's getting stuck, or genuine pain when swallowing?
Is this the first time you've had oral thrush, or have you had it repeatedly without a clear reason (for example, not on antibiotics or a steroid inhaler, and not a denture wearer)?
Do you know roughly when your mouth symptoms started?
Do any of these apply to you? (tick all that apply)
Are you currently taking any regular medication, or do you have any known drug allergies?
Period Delay Treatment Please answer the questions below.
Is there any chance you could currently be pregnant?
Have you ever had a blood clot (DVT or pulmonary embolism), a stroke, or a heart attack?
How long would you like to delay your period?
Does the timing work for norethisterone? It needs to be started around 3 days before your period is due, and taken for up to around 3 to 4 weeks maximum.
Have you ever been diagnosed with hormone-sensitive breast cancer, or any other hormone-sensitive cancer?
Do you have liver disease, or have you ever had a liver tumour?
Do you get migraines with aura (visual disturbance, flashing lights, or other warning symptoms before the headache starts)?
Have you had any vaginal bleeding between periods, or after sex, that hasn't been checked out by a doctor?
Do you smoke, and are you over 35?
Are you currently taking any other medications, including over-the-counter products and supplements?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Do you have any known drug allergies?
Period Pain Relief Please answer the questions below.
Are you pregnant, or could you be?
Have you ever had a stomach ulcer, stomach bleeding, or a serious reaction (including a bad asthma flare-up) after taking aspirin or another anti-inflammatory painkiller (such as ibuprofen or naproxen)?
Which of these describes your period pain? (tick all that apply)
When does the pain usually start, in relation to your bleeding?
Is the pain similar most cycles, or does it vary a lot from month to month?
How long have you been getting period pain like this?
Do you have any significant kidney, liver, or heart problems?
Are you currently taking a blood-thinning medicine (anticoagulant, such as warfarin, apixaban, or rivaroxaban), or another regular anti-inflammatory painkiller (such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, or aspirin)?
Are you currently taking any other medications, including over-the-counter products and supplements?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Do you have any known drug allergies?
Travellers diarrhoea Treatment Please answer the questions below.
Are you currently pregnant or breastfeeding?
Do you have a known heart rhythm problem (for example, long QT syndrome), or are you taking any medicine you've been told affects your heart rhythm?
Roughly where are you travelling to, and when?
If this does not apply to you, enter "None".
Are you currently taking any regular medication, or do you have any known drug allergies (particularly to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics)?
UTI Treatment Please answer the questions below.
Are you experiencing any of the following right now? (tick all that apply)
Are you currently pregnant?
Have you had a UTI diagnosed by a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before (so you recognise these symptoms), or is this the first time?
Do you know roughly when your symptoms started?
Are you currently taking any regular medication, or do you have any known drug allergies?