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About Dr Alan Galbraith
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
I can answer most questions on drugs, both medical and "recreational". Answers can be given in either technical or layperson terminology. My main areas of interest are psychiatric, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular drugs.

Experience
I have been a university lecturer/head of department for almost thirty years, but am now retired. My research interests were alcohol, smoking and cardiovascular disease.

Organizations
Institute of Biology, London.


Publications
Author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" 5th Edition published in November 2007 by Pearson Education, Australia.

Education/Credentials
BSc(Hons);MSc;PhD;MIBiol; Cert Biol; HECert

   

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Antibiotics resistance...what then?..11/6/2009Dr Alan Galbraith
  Q: I have been using antibiotics for about 2-3 years at regular intervals. mostly due to a recurring ...
  A: Whaty you are saying is essentially true and many bacyteria will become resistant to Leflox. ...
Anxiety in 84 year old mother11/6/2009Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP
  Q: My 84 year old mother has recently plunged into a state of anxiety and depression upon her having ...
  A: Paula, I don't think using Seroquel in an 84 year old with a diagnosis of anxiety is the right way ...
Tramadol HCL/Tramadol APAP11/6/2009Eric Brandt
  Q: I have 2 prescriptions. One for Tramadol HCL 50 mg. (take 2) and one for Tramadol/APAP 37.5 mg/325 ...
  A: acetaminophen is the same as Tylenol. Tramadol is not an opioid but behaves like one. The potential ...
Tramadol HCL/Tramadol APAP11/6/2009Eric Brandt
  Q: I have 2 prescriptions. One for Tramadol HCL 50 mg. (take 2) and one for Tramadol/APAP 37.5 mg/325 ...
  A: Tramadaol/APAP contains tramadol 37.5 mg and acetaminophen wheras the first drug Tramadol HCL 50 mg ...
antibiotics and alcohol11/5/2009Barbara Judge
  Q: Does alcohol reduce the effects of the antibiotic?
  A: In general alcohol does not reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics. There are some ...
bactrim & duromine11/5/2009Eric Brandt
  Q: I started a course of duromine yesterday and forgot to tell my GP that i take bactrim twice daily, ...
  A: We do not have Duromine here in Canada so I do not have any experience using it. Differin can be ...
urinalysis11/5/2009Dr Alan Galbraith
  Q: is it possible to say that in a healthy person who drinks a lot of water that tramadol would be ...
  A: Tramadol can be detected up to five days after administration in persons who metabolise it slowly, ...
Cutivate Cream11/5/2009Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP
  Q: My dr prescribed cutivate, my 5 month old sons back is full of dry skin so I rubbbed the cutivate ...
  A: Jenn, Cutivate cream can be absorbed through the skin and affect the pituitary system if used on ...
Cutivate11/5/2009Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi
  Q: My dr prescribed cutivate, my 5 month old sons back is full of dry skin so I rubbbed the cutivate ...
  A: You have done right, do not use the cream all over, but at the most affected parts. It might have ...
Allergic to Pain Meds11/4/2009Eric Brandt
  Q: I am allergic to Aspirin, Naproxen, Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen. Is there anything that I can take for ...
  A: Tramadol is a newer analgesic that can be used in your case. It is not related to any of the ones ...
cold sore and its remeedies11/4/2009Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi
  Q: first i would like 2 ask,wat is bactin ointment and the purpose of it an then the other question the ...
  A: By cold sore we generally mean HSV1 infection. If this is what you mean, then my information is ...
pain and Fentynl withdrawl11/4/2009Dr Alan Galbraith
  Q: I have beel experiencing great atypical trigeminal neuralgia pain for almost 2 years. I have been ...
  A: To withdraw from Fentanyl after 2 years may need professional help. It is best to try to substitute ...
Prozac & Slimquick11/4/2009Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi
  Q: Is it safe to take Slimquick while taking Prozac or will I get bad reactions from taking them both.
  A: Products like Slimquick have not undergone a thorough clinical study and we really do not know much ...
Anxiety in 84 year old mother11/3/2009Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP
  Q: My 84 year old mother has recently plunged into a state of anxiety and depression upon her having ...
  A: Paula! You may be thinking of long-acting benzodiazepines, such as Valium and Dalmane. These have ...
Olmesartan11/3/2009Dr Alan Galbraith
  Q: I have HBP and on Tenochlor ( atenolol-100 and HCTZ 25 mg ) once a day and Losar A ( Losartan 50 and ...
  A: These are the common adverse effects for olmesartan Tachycardia. Dizziness; fatigue; vertigo; ...
Olmesartan11/3/2009Dr Alan Galbraith
  Q: I have HBP and on Tenochlor ( atenolol-100 and HCTZ 25 mg ) once a day and Losar A ( Losartan 50 and ...
  A: It is not so much that olmesartan is better than the other sartans but it may be better for you and ...
Olmesartan11/3/2009Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi
  Q: I have HBP and on Tenochlor ( atenolol-100 and HCTZ 25 mg ) once a day and Losar A ( Losartan 50 and ...
  A: Olmesartan is newer drug compared to losartan, though it is more or less the same as losartan, it is ...
Cheratussin and Motrin11/3/2009Barbara Judge
  Q: My 9 year old daughter is currently taking Cheratussin DAC Syrup, about 1 tsp. to help her with her ...
  A: Yes, your daughter may take Children's Motrin along with Cheratussin DAC as long as she does ...
THC absorbtion/elimination11/2/2009Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi
  Q: I am a lawyer. My client was ordered not to consume THC. He was tested immediately after the order ...
  A: I would like to know the details of the test done, the kit used and manufacturers name. I would also ...
tegretol11/2/2009Dr Alan Galbraith
  Q: My wife had an AVM in Sydney, AU 2 yrs. ago. Dr. Rodney Allen performed the surgery. She is on ...
  A: It is true there are many drug interactions with Tegretol and the ones to be careful of are those ...
Terbinafine11/2/2009Barbara Judge
  Q: Dr.Judge, thanks for responding to my question. I (45, white male) have been prescribed terbinafine ...
  A: 1. It is not necessary to take terbinafine with food or specifically acidic food. Terbinafine ...
Anxiety in 84 year old mother11/2/2009Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP
  Q: My 84 year old mother has recently plunged into a state of anxiety and depression upon her having ...
  A: Paula, As far as the Ativan dosage is concerned,I hope you meant 0.25mg,not 25mg! It usually takes ...
Nebivolol11/2/2009Dr Alan Galbraith
  Q: Sir, I am a PCP on atenolol 100 and dr friend says since I am ex asthamatic, I need to stop ...
  A: In my opinion since atenolol is causing no exacerbation of your previous asthma and are happy with ...
Telmisartan and Olmesartan11/1/2009Dr Alan Galbraith
  Q: I am from western India on Tenormin 100 Losartan 100 and Amlodepine and HCT 25 prescribed by the dr ...
  A: I tend to agree full-heartedly with you. If one is on a satifactory and working well drug regime ...
Glycine with statin11/1/2009Dr Alan Galbraith
  Q: Respected Sir, I am taking atorvatstatin 10 mg for dyslipidemia. I find from the chemist that ...
  A: With Modolip ASG the glycine is added to buffer (prevent the acidity) of aspirin on the stomach in ...
false negative for xanax11/1/2009Nigel Simmons
  Q: I take xanax every night and have for years for restless legs syndrome my doctor recently gave me a ...
  A: Sandy I'm not aware of cimetidine causing a false result for drug screens, but it does increase the ...
Oral use of Protopic11/1/2009Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi
  Q: I have been precribed protopic to treat oral lichen planus. The instructions with the ointment are ...
  A: Trevor, We do not use ointments in the mouth because the excipients used are not meant for oral ...
when to submit Rx10/31/2009Barbara Judge
  Q: My Dr. just gave me a prescription to fill, but also gave me two months of samples for that ...
  A: I do not practice in Colorado and do not know Colorado law. You really need to ask your local ...
when to submit Rx10/31/2009Barbara Judge
  Q: My Dr. just gave me a prescription to fill, but also gave me two months of samples for that ...
  A: This actually depends on the laws of your state. It should not matter if you use up the ...
ADHD Meds + Current Meds10/30/2009Nigel Simmons
  Q: Are there any adult ADHD medications that can be taken with 10mg. Lexapro (1X Daily) and Metoprolol ...
  A: Amy As all medicines to treat ADHD are stimulants, they will almost certainly interact with other ...
THC absorbtion/elimination10/30/2009Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi
  Q: I am a lawyer. My client was ordered not to consume THC. He was tested immediately after the order ...
  A: Yes the first test result was misinterpreted by me. Under the circumstances that his level was ...
Adacand vs Diovan10/30/2009Barbara Judge
  Q: I was diagnosed 5 years ago with CHF. At that time my ejection fraction was 17%. After getting a ...
  A: If you can isolate the decrease in EF to the time frame when you were changed from Atacand to ...
Adacand vs Diovan10/29/2009Barbara Judge
  Q: I was diagnosed 5 years ago with CHF. At that time my ejection fraction was 17%. After getting a ...
  A: Unless you had or could have an echocardiogram within a reasonably short period of time (3 ...
Testim absorption10/29/2009Dr Alan Galbraith
  Q: I read that only 10% of it is absorbed.(from their insert) How can I increase the absorption? If I ...
  A: Rubbing alcohol applied to the skin could theoretically decrease absorption. Testim is absorbed ...
THC absorbtion/elimination10/29/2009Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi
  Q: I am a lawyer. My client was ordered not to consume THC. He was tested immediately after the order ...
  A: I am glad that a lawyer is taking some interest in drug testing and drug levels. Far too many people ...
Stephen Johnson Syndrome10/29/2009Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP
  Q: I absalutley hate taking medicines exspecially antibiotics!!! The thing that scares me the most ...
  A: Molly, First of all, Steven-Johnsons syndrome is relatively rare. According to the Steven-Johnsons ...
Pharmacy10/29/2009Nigel Simmons
  Q: My daughter had urinary infection with severe malaria she was managed with gentamycin & quinine, is ...
  A: Ayub Both of the drugs you refer to contain sulphur (chemical element) in very small amounts, and ...
Is there a med that will reduce agitation in someone who has dementia?10/28/2009Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP
  Q: My mother has dementia and has lived in an assisted care facility for 5 years. A significant ...
  A: Judy, Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner-family has been sick with the flu. I would try the ...
ativan/anxiety10/28/2009Dr Alan Galbraith
  Q: "hello...i will try to make this short.. i have had a panic disorder pretty much the most of my ...
  A: A lot of what you are going through is almost certainly, in my opinion due to the Ativan. I cannot ...
prescription water pills/safe10/27/2009Barbara Judge
  Q: Is there a safe prescribed water pill i can ask my doctor about for occasional water retention?
  A: There are many prescription water pills that are safe and effective for occasional water ...

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