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| using Taking effexor xr & anafranil & rivotril concomitantly | 5/11/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Dr. Galbraith: I am from MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA I suffer from OCD, depression and feel a lot of ...
A: Even though Anafranil is an older antidepressant it is excellent for OCD and combined with the ...
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| Ezetimibe treatment for cholesterol | 5/9/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: Dr., another answer on this site mentioned that this medication is helpful for folks who cannot ...
A: Jim Ezetimibe (Ezetrol in the UK) is licensed for the following conditions: "++Primary ...
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| vicodin dependency? | 5/9/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Brandt, I am scheduled for day surgery in a couple of weeks for hemmorhoids and a partially ...
A: I sympathize with regarding not enjoying pain and I am in favor of pain relif. Depencey on opiods ...
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| Imipramine | 5/9/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Dysthymia/Major Depression. In your opinion would Imipramine be an ...
A: I was under the impression that you preferred to change to another class of antidepressants because ...
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| Klonopin & results ona UDS | 5/9/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Mr. Brandt, Could you provide any information as to how a UDS provided by a patient in our ...
A: You need to ask this question of the lab performing the test. Can they distinguish between ...
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| Effects of Nandralone | 5/9/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: could you tell me about the risks of taking Nandralone? My spinal muscles have gone to nothing from ...
A: Nandrolone is an anabolic steroid and can be used to increase muscle mass along with an exercise ...
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| Imipramine | 5/9/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Dysthymia/Major Depression. In your opinion would Imipramine be an ...
A: Imipramine is suitable for dysthymic depression but is best combined with some form of psychotherapy ...
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| IV Vancomycin | 5/8/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: I have been told Vancomycin burns as it is delivered via IV is this true? If so how badly?
A: Heather The following is an extract from the UK clinical data sheet for vancomycin gives a clear ...
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| Lyrica and Phentermine | 5/8/2008 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: I have been taking Lyrica for Fibromyalgia Syndrome, and I have consistently Gained weight since I ...
A: Weight gain occurs is about 10% of patients taking Lyrica. Although it may cause fluid retention, ...
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| Accutane side effects | 5/8/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I'm a male 35 years and i live in the Netherlands. I have acne since i was 16 and i'm now on ...
A: I did mean something like hay fever. It is spring time in Europe and the incidence of hayfever rises ...
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| Accutane side effects | 5/8/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I'm a male 35 years and i live in the Netherlands. I have acne since i was 16 and i'm now on ...
A: The chances that you will get acne again are poor, this is based on experience with acne. Many ...
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| adding wellbutrin to prozac | 5/8/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I've been taking Prozac for about 10yrs but it has stopped working for me. I've tried other AD but ...
A: Yes, alone. I am not aware of the older tricyclics (amitriptyline, imipramine etc) being used with ...
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| cutivate cream | 5/8/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I am using this on my 5 month old. I put it on her and then put a shirt on so she doesn't rub it on ...
A: I dont think it would harm your baby. Firstly the cream is meant for local action, the amount that ...
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| cutivate cream | 5/8/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I am using this on my 5 month old. I put it on her and then put a shirt on so she doesn't rub it on ...
A: If you are applying itto the sking and rubbing it in util it vanishes there is too little on the ...
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| Strep Throat antibiotics | 5/7/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have a quick question...I was diagnosed with strep throat on sunday and was given an injection and ...
A: I think what you receved initially ws amoxy CLAV and subsequently you have been put on Clindamycin. ...
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| Prozac | 5/7/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I recently started taking Prozac and have broken out in an eczema-type rash. I am wondering if ...
A: Prozac is completely unrelated to the sulphonamides so would think that you are also allergic to ...
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| amoxicillin 250mg/5ml susp | 5/7/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: the pharmacist told me to give my 9yr old daughter 2 teaspoonsful but i made a mistake and gave her ...
A: Brenda The safety range for penicillins is usually wide, so I would not expect significant problems ...
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| adding wellbutrin to prozac | 5/7/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I've been taking Prozac for about 10yrs but it has stopped working for me. I've tried other AD but ...
A: There are good grounds for combining Wellbutrin with Prozac and I do not think that your occasional ...
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| Diabetes and Claratin | 5/7/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Taking Amaryl, 2MG Daily. Lantus 75 Unis Daily at bedtime. Aspart Varible amounts based on ...
A: There is no information in the drug monograph to imdicate that Claritin affects blood sugar. However ...
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| dozes of eltroxin | 5/7/2008 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: My TSH is 100. What will be the perfect dozes of eltroxin I should take regularly?
A: Chanchal, Are you sure that your TSH is 100? That is very high. Are you newly diagnosed as being ...
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| MRSA | 5/7/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: How can you mrsa if you have it? As a student in lots of sports what can I do to protect myself ...
A: Dani I suspect you may be worrying yourself unnecessarily as the risks of otherwise healthy ...
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| 5/6 months expired claritin (allergy medicine) | 5/7/2008 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: For the last two years, I've bought Claritin for seasonal allergies, but I never need any more than ...
A: Technically speaking, no, you should not take expired meds. But, realistically, if you stored your ...
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| Hydrocodone | 5/7/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have a problem and I have two questions regarding it. First, I would like to give you my ...
A: It is quite normal to need an increase in dose of opiates or to need more than the average person. I ...
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| Medication change | 5/7/2008 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I stopped taking 50 mg.of amitriptyline at bedtime for sleep purposes and have started taking 20 mg. ...
A: It does take 4 to 6 weeks to see the full effect from fluoxetine as an antidepressant. For a ...
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| Pain Medication | 5/6/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I am taking medication for Heart desease, i.e., Coreg 6.25 mg twice daily, Coumadin 4mg ...
A: Have you tried the newer types of NSAIDs such as celecoxib (Celebrex)? The use of these drugs in ...
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| Headache | 5/6/2008 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: This morning a suitcase fell on my head and hit very hard. The good part was that it didn't bleed. ...
A: Ouch! That sounds painful. Congratulations on your pregnancy! Since you are in the first trimester, ...
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| A combination of Ibuprofen and zaltoprofen | 5/6/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: Ravi Ghooi I work with a pharmaceutical API mfg company.I wanted to enquire whether a drug ...
A: Zaltoprofen has a mechanism which includes inhibition of bradykinin mediated effects. It is believed ...
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| drug testing false positive | 5/6/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I tested positive for THC I do not smoke marijuana I was on paxil cr 20mg 4 month ago when i tested ...
A: Paxil should not cause a false positive for THC. False positives seem to be relatively common. You ...
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| cutivate cream | 5/5/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I was given cutivate cream to put on my 5 month old baby for a mild form of eczema. My question is: ...
A: You will absorb a small amount of it. But the amount is so small and the amount which will be ...
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| cutivate cream | 5/5/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I was given cutivate cream to put on my 5 month old baby for a mild form of eczema. My question is: ...
A: You may absorb a small amout of it but it is quickly metabolized. Your baby is exposed to more by ...
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| Pills I takeand any interaction with Allegra? | 5/5/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I take Zantaac and Metoformin with the Allegra in te Morning and the Evenin Itake Junuava,Simvastin ...
A: Yes, there are alternatives to metformin but you would need to see your diabetologist regarding any ...
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| consultant pharmacist | 5/5/2008 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I'm a recent PharmD graduate, working in retail, with the intention of further pursuing consultant ...
A: Moh! I'm glad you are interested in consultant pharmacy; it is very rewarding. Before I was a ...
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| pain management and pregnancy | 5/5/2008 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: well my wife has been on avinza and hydrocodone for a year and just found out she is pregnant due to ...
A: I am so sorry you and your wife are going through such a tough time right now. Although for many, ...
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| effexor XR/zoloft | 5/5/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I feel extremely confused and am wondering where to go from here. I took Zoloft for 2 1/2 months ...
A: There are several other antidepressants yet to try. Tell your doctor that effecor is not working for ...
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| passing a drug test for benzos | 5/5/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I am taking a drug test on tues afternoon, today is sunday. I took 9 0.5mg klonopins between friday ...
A: Clonazepam lasts a long time in the body and with the dose you took could be detected up to a week ...
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| expired RX from pharmacy | 5/4/2008 | Barbara Judge |
Q: my 9month old child has had a double ear infection for a few weeks, we are now on the 3rd set of ...
A: Each state has slightly different laws pertaining to the legal liability in medication ...
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| Norvasc and dehydration when running | 5/4/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Dr. Galbraith: I am a 53 year old male. I run for exercise and run one marathon per year in addition ...
A: I cannot find any reference that points to Norvasc being implicated in muscle pain or cramps. ...
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| blood pressure spike | 5/4/2008 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: My wife has high blood pressure. Recently Micardis was added to her treatment. Her first dose was ...
A: David, That is a very strange occurrence, and I checked the adverse reaction profile of Micardis, ...
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| drug interactions | 5/4/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: , lexapro 20 mg. & lithium 150 mg. for depression, & trazodone 50mg.to help me sleep. I also take ...
A: That is correct. Ibuprofen can decrease lithium excretion by prostaglandin inhibition. This ...
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| identify a pill | 5/3/2008 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: small round blue pill 44 over 189 i was told it was a generic xaxax please help me
A: I see your dilemma! I searched all of the online imprint ID tools that I know of and none could tell ...
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