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| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/20/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ...
A: Rhema The withdrawal symtoms will take several weeks to pass and to be absolutely honest, will ...
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| insomnia | 8/20/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: How does a senior citixen deal with the question of chronic insomnia
A: As we age we sleep lighter, shorter and with less REM sleep. Consequently we do not feel as rested ...
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| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/20/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ...
A: It is true that long term abuse of alcohol can lead to cardiac dilation. Let me quote some ...
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| Nuvaring and Bactrim | 8/19/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI and only took one of the pills. Can just one pill decrease the ...
A: That interaction is not predictable. It is advisable to use an alternate method of birth control ...
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| Cymbalta and Celexa | 8/19/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I am presently taking Cymbalta 60mg QD and Celexa generic 40mg QD. I am examining the possibility of ...
A: Yes, I know that Celexa is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and that Cymbalta works on both ...
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| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/19/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ...
A: Yes, these are the symptoms and you may even experience more. It is very difficult to stand up to ...
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| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/19/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ...
A: Rhema You have made a significant step along the road by recognising you have a problem and ...
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| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/19/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ...
A: Congratulations on your decision to give up alcohol. Yes all the symptoms that you have been ...
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| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/19/2008 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ...
A: The symptoms you are describing are some of the possible symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. ...
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| daily diuretic use prescribed by doctor | 8/18/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: I have had the Mirena IUD for almost three months now, and am fine with it, even would say that I ...
A: Cori Unfortunately hormonal treatments, like steroids can cause fluid retention in some patients, ...
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| drug reactions/interactions | 8/18/2008 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I help care for my mother,age 86. She has a history of allergic reactions. She has taken Pindolol, ...
A: Deborah, I would let her doctor know about the rash. Even though it is not itching, it could be a ...
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| Hospital Pharmacy | 8/18/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: my name is Krystal and I am an 11th grade high school student. I would like to become a hospital ...
A: There are hospital pharmacists who specialize in the fields of pediatrics and oncology. I find ...
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| Microgynon 30 and grapefruit interactions | 8/17/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I take microgynon 30 and have done so for many years with no complications. I read in a book that ...
A: Generally grapefruit juice increases the availability of most drugs rather than reducing it. However ...
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| amoxicillon 825mg takin with coumadin 4mg? | 8/17/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: can you help answer my question of can this be taken with the coumadin and what side effects should ...
A: Warfarin (Coumadin) is responsible for a large number of interactions with a variety of food, drugs, ...
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| BACLOFIN | 8/17/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I HAVE A MORPHNE PUMP THE DOCTOR INCREASED THE BACLOFIN IN THE PUMP AND SINCE THEN I HAVE LEG PAIN ...
A: Pain has been reported by 3 out of 430 patients in a trial receving intrathecal baclofen. Muscle ...
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| vicodin effects on future pregnancy | 8/16/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: i have a number of herniated discs in my lower back and since i was advised i will need surgery in ...
A: There is no real identifiable problem in taking Vicodin when pregnant if it is really needed for the ...
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| BACLOFIN | 8/16/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I HAVE A MORPHNE PUMP THE DOCTOR INCREASED THE BACLOFIN IN THE PUMP AND SINCE THEN I HAVE LEG PAIN ...
A: With parenteral morhine, you are on the top step of the WHO pain control ladder. Which means your ...
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| Isoniazid | 8/15/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Dr. Galbraith, I have recently been diagnosed with inactive TB. It has been suggested that I start ...
A: The interaction between antibiotics and the OCP is real but only of any significance with the ...
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| Antibuse | 8/15/2008 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I was prescribed antibuse about 3 years ago but stopped taking it and now i'm considering taking the ...
A: It is unlikely that medication dispensed to you 3 years ago still retains the same potency and ...
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| would you answer me? | 8/14/2008 | Barbara Judge |
Q: is that right that Roaccutane beneficial in tightening skin, reduce rinkles in face . & should I ...
A: Roaccutane is not indicated for tightening skin or reducing wrinkles in the face or anywhere ...
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| the pill | 8/14/2008 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I am on the microgynom pill i was more than 12 hrs late taking my pill and i had less than 7pills ...
A: It is unlikely that you are pregnant if you were only 12 hours late taking 1 dose of ...
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| Chronic Pain Meds during pregnancy | 8/14/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I had a serious back and neck injury in 2000 and have been on 60 mg LA Morphine daily for the past ...
A: There is no evidence that morphine or related drugs cause any harm to the fetus although it has been ...
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| Diet Pills | 8/14/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I take 250mg of effexor xr daily for depression and anxiety and I was wondering if taking the ...
A: There should be no problem with combining Effexor with Hyroxycut. No one can guarantee this as ...
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| cymbalta | 8/14/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: My daughter is taking cymbalta, after we run out of our prescription insurance how do people afford ...
A: The patent for Duloxetine is held by Eli Lilly, they applied for the patent in 1988 and the same was ...
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| Holiday | 8/13/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: Nigel, I have been taking "Tetralysal 300, Lymecycline 400mg" for about a year now. It was ...
A: Rachel You are correct that use of Lymecycline can result in light sensitive skin reactions. This ...
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| cymbalta | 8/13/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Is there something similar to cymbalta? When your insurance prescription runs out how do you afford ...
A: There are numerous antidepressnts on the market. Effexor (venlafaxine) is one that could possibly be ...
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| cefalexin | 8/12/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: my four month old is taking cefalexin after having a urinary tract infection. This time the ...
A: Lisa If you live in an area with a clean supply of mains water, then there should be no need to ...
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| addiction to lyrica | 8/11/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: i have been taking lyrica tablets for de last 5 months solid and i cant come off dem.. i was first ...
A: It is obvious that you will have to get off Lyrica. Now the way to do this would be to bear with ...
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| probable angina | 8/11/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: i am 25 yrs, i am not fat but i have been having pains in my chest for some time now. some times its ...
A: Pains in the chest can have multiple causes and an expert diagnosis is absolutely a must. Vitamin E ...
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| Evion during pregnancy | 8/11/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: I am in the sixth month of my pregnancy. My doctor has prescribed me Evion. What could that possibly ...
A: Nidhi I believe that the product you are referring to is a Vitamin E analogue though it's direct ...
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| Is Vistaril a Benzo? | 8/9/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I am in a program and have been clean for a year recently two of my swabs came up positive for ...
A: Vistaril is hydroxyzine and not a benzo. Neither Effexor nor vistaril should make you test positive ...
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| depression anxiety | 8/9/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: I am taking 150 mg of Wellbutrin a day now. I can take 300 mg if I want to. I also have anxiety ...
A: Noreen To be honest, there is really very little benefit to most patients from Xanax XR. It is ...
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| Aricept for MS patients | 8/9/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: My wife is currently in the secondary progressive stage of MS. Her cognitive deficits are ...
A: If Aricept is ceased and further deterioration proceeds than it could be tried again to arrest ...
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| Cipralex | 8/9/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: I have been taking cipralex, 10 mg per day, for two months and unfortunately i'm one of the unlucky ...
A: Loraine I would always urge caution when using apetite suppressants which affect brain chemistrym ...
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| drug interactions | 8/9/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I WAS WONDERING IF IT WAS SAFE TO MIX THEOPHYLLINE,CLARITIN,AND SINGULAIR I WAS PRESCRIBED ...
A: Yes you can mix these drugs. Actually we often use a combination of drugs to control asthma and ...
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| Aricept for MS patients | 8/8/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: My wife is currently in the secondary progressive stage of MS. Her cognitive deficits are ...
A: Aricept usually only works for a limited time (very variable though) and as you say is expensive but ...
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| Vyvanse.. | 8/7/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have an interesting question. I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. Some background: I'm a ...
A: As you say Vyvanse has not been reported to cause orthostatic hypotension but this does not mean ...
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| Cannabinoid Levels | 8/7/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have a client who upon a fatal accident was found to have the following "Cannabinoid ...
A: You really need a toxicologist to answer this question. I am not aware of any studies that link the ...
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| compatability between drugs | 8/7/2008 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I have been taken Synthroid and now I have been put on Prednisone. are these drugs compatible?
A: Synthroid and prednisone can be taken together. There have not been any cases of documented ...
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| withdrawal | 8/7/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: DX with small siezures 2001 put on clonzapam .5mg TID. Then through herniated disk 4 and 5 pain ...
A: The Suboxone should be helping to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms from the Percocet and you may ...
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