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| Grapefruit and Lipitor | 1/7/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I rarely if ever eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice; however, during the Christmas holiday ...
A: Graprfruit and grapefruit juice contain a substance that decrease the mtabolism of Lipitor. This ...
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| just a question | 1/6/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: my name is Emily and I am 18 years old. Recently my doctor prescribed me Ran-Zopiclone, 7.5 mg ...
A: The normal dose of Ran Zopiclone is 7.5 mg and overdose can lead to respiratory depression which can ...
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| two questions... | 1/6/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: 1.) Hi, my name is Emily and I am 18 years old. Recently my doctor prescribed me Ran-Zopiclone, 7.5 ...
A: Do not take more than the prescribed amount of Zopiclone. I have not seen anyone benefit from more ...
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| just a question | 1/6/2009 | Sudesh Samuel |
Q: my name is Emily and I am 18 years old. Recently my doctor prescribed me Ran-Zopiclone, 7.5 mg ...
A: zopiclone is usually taken as a single 7.5mg tablet each night or at lower doses of half a tablet ...
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| Nexium | 1/6/2009 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Mr. Brandt, I have been taking Nexium for an h-pylori infection. I am almost out and this drug is ...
A: The usual course of treatment for H. Pylori with Nexium and similar drugs in combination with an ...
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| quiz | 1/6/2009 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: ANSWER: Dear Mouin Try qedoc.org and pharmainfo.net/gate-quizzes/ for medicinal chemistry quizzes ...
A: Like you I find they are no good, I should have checked. Try ...
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| sgpt | 1/6/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: Sir, My SGPT level is 83 though I am not alchoholic My pcp was telling me that pain killers, ...
A: Your physician is right. SGPT does rise as result pain killers especially paracetamol, however since ...
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| High SGPT | 1/6/2009 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Sir, My SGPT level is 83 though I am not alchoholic My pcp was telling me that pain killers, ...
A: I am assuming your level is 83 u/L as different countries use different measurements. The normal ...
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| Betamethasone with zinc | 1/6/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: Upto now I was using Diprovate ( Betamethasone ) Recently my pcp gave me a sample which contains ...
A: The role of zinc is well established in a number of conditions where wound healing or ...
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| Betamethasone with zinc | 1/6/2009 | Barbara Judge |
Q: Upto now I was using Diprovate ( Betamethasone ) Recently my pcp gave me a sample which contains ...
A: I would need to know exactly what your doctor gave you in order to determine what the function ...
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| Ortho Evra and Amoxycillin | 1/6/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I was recently prescribed Amoxycillin for Strep Throat, and I have been taking Ortho evra for about ...
A: I would think it is breakthrough bleeding. The manufacturer recommends that you talk to your ...
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| thyroid medicine | 1/6/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: How long does "Amour Thyorid" medicine stay in the body after you stop taking it?
A: The elimination half life of thyroxine is 6 to 7 days, the same is expected of Armour Thyroxine. As ...
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| Was meds prescibed correctly | 1/6/2009 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: Mother had taken the following medicine. But with morphine it seemed like too much was given. Had ...
A: Sher, I'm sorry to hear about your mother's passing. It seems like a lot of Roxanol was given ...
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| bechettes disease | 1/5/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: is it safe to be taking prednisolone steroids while also taking herbal ecstasy
A: I have no knowledge what exactly herbal ecstacy is. But from the description it sounds something ...
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| Need Help Sleeping | 1/5/2009 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I am 19 years of age and live in the UK. I have recently moved back in with my mam after living in ...
A: Probably the best drugs available OTC are some of the older type antihistamines which can be quite ...
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| device system | 1/5/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: hello please i would like the difference between osmotic system and swelling system in the extended ...
A: It does appar that your are from the field of pharmacy. Hence to understand these systems I am ...
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| medication | 1/4/2009 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: What is the difference in Metoprolol and Metoprolol Tartrate?
A: Jody! There are 2 kinds of metoprolol; the tartrate form and the succinate form. Lopressor is the ...
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| High School Student Questions | 1/4/2009 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I'm a high school student interested in pharmacy. I was wondering if you could answer a couple of ...
A: Michelle! I would be glad to answer your questions. 1) my favorite part is interacting with patients ...
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| Dicloflex with naproxen? | 1/4/2009 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have recurring pain in my wisdom tooth as it is cracked and i am awaiting extraction. I was ...
A: It is OK to take the dihydrocodeine and either the Naproxen or Diclofex but not advisable to take ...
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| GI prescribed me Itopride with Domparidone | 1/4/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I am have been suffering with IBS/FD for over 4-5 years, may be more. I visited many doctors but ...
A: Treatment of IBS is difficult and often non very useful. IBS has in my opinion a psychological ...
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| drug interactions | 1/3/2009 | Sudesh Samuel |
Q: I just started taking Zoloft. What pain relievers can I take with the Zoloft? (headache, ...
A: zoloft can interact unfavourably with several different types of painkillers, namely anti-migraine ...
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| Toresamide | 1/3/2009 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Respected Sir, I express my warm regards and Happy New year 2009. I am hypertensive male on ...
A: Amlodipine can cause swelling especially around the ankles but this is not an adverse effect that ...
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| clobetasole or mometasone | 1/3/2009 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Respected Sir, Happy New year and warm regards. I have a psoriasis under control In 2000, it ...
A: I am surprised that you are having difficulty getting betamethasone with salicyclic acid as if it is ...
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| expiration on amox clav | 1/3/2009 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Is it safe to take amox clav tablets 2 years after the expiration date? Will it still work?
A: Antibiotics are probably the most unstable of all drugs and generally do not keep well past their ...
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| acetaminophen and birth control pills | 1/2/2009 | Sudesh Samuel |
Q: i was wondering if acetaminophen, or tylenol, or dayquil or nyquil affects birth control pills ...
A: the easiest way to look at it is that the moment you start taking azithromycin, birth control pill ...
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| Betamethasone | 1/2/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have a psoriasis under control In 2000, it started with head and then spread to back, on hands ...
A: If you are in India, no issue at all. I have not been able to find Btasalic on my Medline. The best ...
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| Betamethasone | 1/2/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have a psoriasis under control In 2000, it started with head and then spread to back, on hands ...
A: You have been very right in seeking guidance. By and large betamethasone is available at more laces ...
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| acetaminophen and birth control pills | 1/2/2009 | Sudesh Samuel |
Q: i was wondering if acetaminophen, or tylenol, or dayquil or nyquil affects birth control pills ...
A: robitussin dm contains an ingredient called guaifenisin that can affect the use of oral ...
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| Amlodipine | 1/2/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: My mother takes amlodipine and has for years. For years now she has had a chronic cough that will ...
A: My first feeling on reading your letter is tht your mother has dry cough, which is usually not due ...
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| HCG Diet | 1/1/2009 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have been taking low dose HCG injections for weight loss and recently found out I am pregnant - ...
A: The main role of HCG is to promote the formation of progesterone. Of the two female hormones ...
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| acetaminophen and birth control pills | 1/1/2009 | Sudesh Samuel |
Q: i was wondering if acetaminophen, or tylenol, or dayquil or nyquil affects birth control pills ...
A: tylenol with acetaminophen only, is relatively safe and does not have any established interactions ...
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| Amoxicillin | 1/1/2009 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I have an unopened bottle of amoxicillin which has been kept in the fridge. My doctor told me to use ...
A: If it is plain amoxicillin in liquid form it is only good for 14 days once it has been ...
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| baby | 1/1/2009 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: Will seroquel and topamax kill pregnancy
A: Kristen, Both of these medications are dangerous to a developing fetus. They are both in Pregnancy ...
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| Megestrol | 12/31/2008 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: Could you please tell me what Megestrol is used for.
A: Patricia, It has 2 FDA-approved uses. One is for the palliative treatment of breast cancer, and the ...
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| orlistat and kidney stones | 12/31/2008 | Barbara Judge |
Q: Can you tell me if this drug causes kidney stones or not? I have had one kidney stone back in 1999. ...
A: It is very rare, but possible, that orlistat can increase the risk of a very specific type of ...
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| Birth Control and Hydroxycut | 12/31/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I just started taking the low dose oral contraceptive Microgestin Fe 1/20. I was wondering if the ...
A: While we have a lot of information about standard medications and their interactions, we really do ...
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| are antidepressants a form of street drug? | 12/31/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have been taking antidepressants since I was 13. I am now twenty-four. I have tried going off of ...
A: Let me clear a few things at the outset. 1. There are many people who need medicines for normal ...
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| reaction to niacin | 12/31/2008 | Sudesh Samuel |
Q: I began taking niacin yesterday. tonight i broke out with a red rash all over my body, burning ...
A: niacin can cause a red rash that can develop all over the body and could be accompanied by the ...
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| Bacterial Remedies... | 12/30/2008 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis. My gyno suggested I try Femdophilus ...
A: There is no problem taking lactobacillus along with acidophilus at the same time. If the ...
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| Propoxy n-apap | 12/30/2008 | Barbara Judge |
Q: my surgeon put me on propoxy n-apap 100/650 after arthroscopic surgery on my knee. The knee has ...
A: You are most likely on the same drug. I suspect you either had the 2 prescriptions filled at ...
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