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| Calcium supplemments | 7/11/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I found out recently that I am lactose intolerant. I was wondering how much calcium I need to take ...
A: It is not too late to build up bone density. I recpmmend 1500 mg calcium per day. Take 500 mg 3 ...
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| prevacid | 7/8/2009 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I have been taking 30mg prevacid soluble pill and just realized that it was supposed to be taken ...
A: If it works better for you to swallow the Prevacid solutabs it will be OK to use them that way. ...
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| Wellbutrin 250mg | 7/8/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: For years I've taken Wellbutrin XL at 150 mg a day as well as 300mg a day. I'm of the mind now that ...
A: Wellbutrin is available in India under a different brand name from a different company. The ...
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| L-Theanine | 7/7/2009 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I have Hashamoto's disease and have Hypothyroidism. I have been very anxious lately and was ...
A: It is unknown at this time if L-Theanine would have any effects on the endocrine system. Since ...
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| Ciprager | 7/7/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have been diagnosed with panic disorder and my GP put me on 40mg of ciprager, I had never taken ...
A: You got me worried too! Citalopram is sold as Ciprager in Ireland and is used for panic disorders ...
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| Wellbutrin 250mg | 7/6/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: For years I've taken Wellbutrin XL at 150 mg a day as well as 300mg a day. I'm of the mind now that ...
A: One will have to try out different schedules. Presently there is no way to tell which one would be ...
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| asacol 400mg tablets | 7/6/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: how long does it take for asacol to start working.3 weeks after starting my symptoms are no better
A: Asacol does not work in all cases, and a large number of patients are quite resistant to the effects ...
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| Niaspan reaction | 7/6/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: My Dr. has me on 2000 mgs daily. Yesterday am took the dosage and began painting a deck. Sun was ...
A: Flushing episodes are the most common sode effects associated with Niaspan. These become less ...
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| Atarax | 7/6/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: For the past eight months I have taken it regularly before bed - usually 10 mg every night, maybe ...
A: Atarax has anti-anxiety properties. Using it helps with the anxiety associated with withdrawal from ...
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| Birth Control (NuvaRing) | 7/6/2009 | Barbara Judge |
Q: So I just started this type of birth control last month. I went to go and get my NuvaRing today at ...
A: Once NuvaRing has been dispensed to you it can be stored at room temperature (between 59-86 F) ...
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| False positive toxicology | 7/5/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Can the use of Percocet produce a false-positive tox screen for cocaine? (patient was also a ...
A: Percocet contains two active ingredients, acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid as is ...
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| Breakthrough bleeding | 7/5/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I am on alesse 28 and I tried to skip my period but have been having breakthrough bleeding since the ...
A: Generally when you continure the active pills (in a contraceptive) the periodic bleeding does not ...
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| med compatability | 7/5/2009 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I take Klor Con 10MEQtabs, Glimiride 2MG tab, and Dilitazem cap daily. I itch all the time now, on ...
A: There are no documented drug interactions between KlorCon, glimepiride, and diltiazem. It is ...
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| 225mg Wellbutrin | 7/5/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I've taken Wellbutrin for years, both at 150mg and 300mg. I believe the optimal dosage for me may be ...
A: If you can speak to GSK that will be good, to the best of my knowledge a 100 mg does not exist. But ...
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| 225mg Wellbutrin | 7/4/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I've taken Wellbutrin for years, both at 150mg and 300mg. I believe the optimal dosage for me may be ...
A: Neither 225 mg nor 75 mg is available in India. But you could do one thing take one tab or capule of ...
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| Gas getting stuck in throat | 7/4/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have been diagnosed with H.pylori. I've been on prevpac for 3 days now.I ate some hot dogs sauce ...
A: The sensatio you have described is quite accurate, but it is neither gas nor food that is stuck, it ...
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| Cefdinir side effects | 7/4/2009 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I've been prescribed Cefdinir for an ear/sinus infection. I have a strong stomach, but I'm ...
A: Of the side effects you are most concerned about diarrhea is the most often reported. The ...
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| revised question re:combination of prescriptions | 7/3/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I'm sorry. I forgot to include one of the prescriptions in my question. In addition to the ...
A: My drug interaction program did not identify an adverse drug interaction between Phentermine and ...
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| Drug Interactions | 7/3/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have an annoying cough in the upper chest area, no other symptom but the cough. I take Effexor XR ...
A: I see no risk of interaction, so you may take Mucinex, but my worry is that will it be very ...
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| overdose | 7/3/2009 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: My mother recently had a vascular surgery. a full 4 days before the surgery she was receiving ...
A: Priscilla, Without knowing what her medical history is, I wouldn't hazard a guess as to the cause of ...
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| Drug Reaction | 7/2/2009 | Barbara Judge |
Q: Can you take Methylprednisolone and Hydrocodone/Apap together without a reaction?
A: There have been no documented drug interactions between methylprednisolone and ...
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| prozac half life | 7/2/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I recently stopped taking prozac 20mg after 2 1/2 weeks due to intolerable side effects. I ...
A: It can take up to 1 to 2 months for Prozac to be completely eliminated from the body. It is possible ...
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| False positive for Benzodiazapines | 7/1/2009 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I was denied participation in a research study for pain medication because I tested positive for ...
A: Although I can find no specific reference I think it may be possible that the false positive ...
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| Glucosamine | 7/1/2009 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I looked through your past answers and would be very happy if you could help me with my question. ...
A: Rochelle, Glucosamine/glucosamine sulfate either of these are what he recommended. The combination ...
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| cymbalta welbutrin adapex | 7/1/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I was prescribed adipex to lose weight. My sister takes cymbalta and wellbutrin. She tries to get ...
A: You did right. Adipex is a CNS stimulant while cymbalta and wellbutrin depress the CNS. Mixing both ...
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| Tylenol vs Opiates | 6/30/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: tylenol or Opiates such as: oxycontin to your liver?. I take a lot of tylenol for migraines and back ...
A: I am not surprised you get better pain relief with opiates than tylenol. Opiates are better drugs ...
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| Benzodiazepines combination therapy | 6/30/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I had a question I was hoping you could help me with. I am a pharmacist now managing a new patient ...
A: I have seen combination of benzos used before but not in these doses. Perhaps the intent is to take ...
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| prevacid | 6/30/2009 | Barbara Judge |
Q: My family has gerd. I borrowed some prevacid 30 mg soluble pills from them and I take 1 pill and ...
A: The over the counter version of Prevacid that has been approved by the FDA is going to be ...
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| Pharmacy procedures and privacy | 6/30/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I have two questions: 1. Are scripts for controlled substances returned to the doctor once they're ...
A: Prescriptions are not returned to the prescriber after they have been filled. They are legal ...
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| Marijuana metabolite | 6/29/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I got hair tested today and did not know that I was going to be tested. My question is I am not a ...
A: I dont thnk you will test positve. The amount you smoked is very low (just 2 puffs as you say) and ...
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| Burning feet | 6/29/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: For 2 years now i have spent a small fortune on trying to get rid of Burning Feet,,not pain,,heat ...
A: Try the epsom salts. It is inexpensive and may work. Also you may want to see a podiatrist. I know ...
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| False Possitve | 6/29/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Can Paxil cause a false possitive for benzos on a blood or urine test? ANSWER: Hi John, I will have ...
A: There is very little reliable information on this topic. I have requested from a lab a list of drugs ...
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| Maximum Dosisi for Dolaren Coated Tablets and Xylocaina Spray | 6/29/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I'm 74 years old, 2/3 weeks ago I had mouth surgery to extract a very problematic Wisdom Tooth, ...
A: The maximum recommended daily dose of Diclofenac is 150 mg. I am not familiar with the the use of ...
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| Microgynon 30 contraceptive/ stoping the pill | 6/29/2009 | Barbara Judge |
Q: i ve decided to stop microgynon 30 contraceptive. do i need to finish the pack?does the bleeding ...
A: If you stop taking Microgynon most likely your menstrual cycle will begin whether it is what ...
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| eszopiclone tablets | 6/29/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: im 25 year old boy and my sleep cycle has totally been reversed.i dont feel asleep at night and feel ...
A: It is true that when yo stop it then you will have some amount of insomnia. The best way to tackle ...
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| Azithromicina and Ortho-Cyclen | 6/28/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I have taken both before but have recently become fluid bonded with my partner and I have been told ...
A: There is a small risk that azithromycin will reduce the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive. I ...
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| Burning feet | 6/27/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: For 2 years now i have spent a small fortune on trying to get rid of Burning Feet,,not pain,,heat ...
A: I suggest trying a topical anti-inflammatory. There is a new product called Voltaren Emulgel. You ...
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| eszopiclone tablets | 6/27/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: im 25 year old boy and my sleep cycle has totally been reversed.i dont feel asleep at night and feel ...
A: I do hope that the drug is prescribed for you. In any case it will take about 1 or 2 weeks before ...
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| #1 was one drug replaced for another/ #2 possible script confilct? | 6/27/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I am a 47yr old HVAC tech and My 1st Question is I am currently on a 10mg's (x8 daily) dose of ...
A: Gabspentin is not an alternative to Cymbalta. They have different indications and mechanisms of ...
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| False Possitve | 6/27/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Can Paxil cause a false possitive for benzos on a blood or urine test?
A: I will have to look this up and get back to you in a few days. Thank you for using Allexperts ...
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