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About Dr Alan Galbraith
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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.<BR><BR><b>Organizations</b><BR>Institute of Biology, London.<BR> <BR><BR><B>Publications</B><BR>Principal author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" 4th Edition published in November 2003 by Pearson Education, Australia.<BR><BR><B>Education/Credentials</B><BR>BSc(Hons);MSc;PhD;MIBiol; Cert Biol; HECert<BR>
   

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using Taking effexor xr & anafranil & rivotril concomitantly5/11/2008Dr 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 ...
Ezetimibe treatment for cholesterol5/9/2008Nigel 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 ...
vicodin dependency?5/9/2008Eric 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 ...
Imipramine5/9/2008Dr 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 ...
Klonopin & results ona UDS5/9/2008Eric 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 ...
Effects of Nandralone5/9/2008Dr 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 ...
Imipramine5/9/2008Dr 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 ...
IV Vancomycin5/8/2008Nigel 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 ...
Lyrica and Phentermine5/8/2008Dr. 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, ...
Accutane side effects5/8/2008Dr. 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 ...
Accutane side effects5/8/2008Dr. 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 ...
adding wellbutrin to prozac5/8/2008Dr 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 ...
cutivate cream5/8/2008Dr. 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 ...
cutivate cream5/8/2008Eric 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 ...
Strep Throat antibiotics5/7/2008Dr. 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. ...
Prozac5/7/2008Dr 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 ...
amoxicillin 250mg/5ml susp5/7/2008Nigel 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 ...
adding wellbutrin to prozac5/7/2008Dr 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 ...
Diabetes and Claratin5/7/2008Eric 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 ...
dozes of eltroxin5/7/2008Mary 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 ...
MRSA5/7/2008Nigel 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 ...
5/6 months expired claritin (allergy medicine)5/7/2008Dr. 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 ...
Hydrocodone5/7/2008Dr 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 ...
Medication change5/7/2008Barbara 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 ...
Pain Medication5/6/2008Dr 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 ...
Headache5/6/2008Dr. 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, ...
A combination of Ibuprofen and zaltoprofen5/6/2008Dr. 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 ...
drug testing false positive5/6/2008Dr 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 ...
cutivate cream5/5/2008Dr. 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 ...
cutivate cream5/5/2008Eric 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 ...
Pills I takeand any interaction with Allegra?5/5/2008Dr 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 ...
consultant pharmacist5/5/2008Mary 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 ...
pain management and pregnancy5/5/2008Dr. 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, ...
effexor XR/zoloft5/5/2008Eric 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 ...
passing a drug test for benzos5/5/2008Dr 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 ...
expired RX from pharmacy5/4/2008Barbara 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 ...
Norvasc and dehydration when running5/4/2008Dr 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. ...
blood pressure spike5/4/2008Mary 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, ...
drug interactions5/4/2008Eric 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 ...
identify a pill5/3/2008Dr. 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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