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| Collitis | 7/4/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: My husband has been diagnosed with collitis(and this is most probably due to the bad drinking water ...
A: I still cannot be of much help as colitis does not occur in the stomach but the colon (large bowel). ...
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| Exercise effects on THC level in Urine Drug test? | 7/3/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: First I want to tell you a little about myself. I am a over weight female, weighing about 300lbs and ...
A: I would say that exercise could theoretically mobilise THC from fat stores and help in the excretion ...
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| Collitis | 7/3/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: My husband has been diagnosed with collitis(and this is most probably due to the bad drinking water ...
A: I suspect that the colitis is not just due to bad drinking water but may be due to another ailment ...
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| paxil lexapro | 7/3/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: which is more effective for PE. Lexapro or paroxetine ? Can U elaborate What should be the ideal ...
A: I would think that it shold be daily on a regular basis. These drugs begin acting after a long time, ...
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| Pain Mgmt UA | 7/2/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have DDD in my l5-s1 discs and l4-l5. Torn annulus. It hurts so bad sometimes I can barely walk. ...
A: The drug in Lortab, namely hydrocodone should be completely out of the system after 3 days but ...
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| Drug | 7/2/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: One my colleagues' wife has osteoarthritis for which the orthopaedic surgeon asked for the x r ay of ...
A: S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM) is a coenzyme involved in methyl group transfers. SAM was first ...
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| breathalyzer and cyproheptadine Lysine and vitamin syrup | 7/2/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: does Medicine(cyproheptadine Lysine and vitamin syrup)has an effect on police Breathalyzer ...
A: Breath analysis is not a very accurate test and can be challenged n the court of law. There are many ...
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| Exercise effects on THC level in Urine Drug test? | 7/1/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: First I want to tell you a little about myself. I am a over weight female, weighing about 300lbs and ...
A: I am really sorry here that I cannot give you a very positive answer. You seem to have researched ...
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| prednisone | 7/1/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have recently developed a severe rash complete with whelps (raised red itchy bumps) as well as ...
A: 60 mg to start with is not an unusual dose. WE often begin at 80 or even more depending upon the ...
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| Mosparide and Itopride similar ? | 6/30/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Is there any difference between Itopride and Mosapride because I am suffering from GERD Dyspesia and ...
A: I know of no study which has directly compared the action of itopride with mosapride but going on ...
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| amoxicillan | 6/30/2008 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: My 4 yr old daughter had pneumonia 3x this past winter, and the doctors could not understand why she ...
A: It sounds like you are dead on--the amoxicillin could be a trigger. Some people's first allergic ...
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| Tryptophan | 6/30/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi, I read the following on the Internet: "Tryptophan requires the use of a ...
A: Tryptophan is the precursor of serotonin in the brain and serotonin cannot cross the blood brain ...
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| Tryptophan | 6/30/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I read the following on the Internet: " Tryptophan requires the use of a transport molecule to cross ...
A: Thi area is under intense research. The transporter has not yet been identified. Substances are ...
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| cephalexin | 6/30/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: i am supposed to take cephalexin but its just about 5 months past the discard date. if i take it ...
A: You could use it, it wont harm you but it would have a reduced efficacy. It is difficult to predict ...
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| Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease | 6/29/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have chronic neurological Lyme Disease, and Just started I.V. Rocephin after being off it for 8 ...
A: Usually the Herxheimer Reaction is self-limiting and only lasts for a few hours. Lyme disease can ...
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| Wellbutrin, Lexapro & Cymbalta | 6/29/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: There are two parts to my inquiry: 1)I am d/c'ing Cymbalta and have learned through various sites, ...
A: The short answer is yes to both questions. Lexapro and Cymblata have similar mode of actions. ...
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| Positive for THC | 6/28/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: One of the AF members that works for me tested positive for THC. He asked for a second test and it ...
A: Subsequent to my discussion with the FDA they wrote to me informing me that test kits used in the US ...
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| Lovostatin | 6/28/2008 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: Is there any reason that Lovostatin should be administered at any certain time of day, with or ...
A: MaryHeln, According to the manufacturer, food decreases the bioavailability of lovastatin ...
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| Motrin | 6/28/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: My husband recently severly sprained his left ankle and the hospital gave him...percezet for ...
A: Jennifer As your husband has found Oxycodone (Percocet) is a very potent pain killer with ...
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| Positive for THC | 6/28/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: One of the AF members that works for me tested positive for THC. He asked for a second test and it ...
A: I have a had a number of such complaints in the recent past. As a result I met up with FDA ...
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| ???? | 6/27/2008 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: what is balecet?
A: Adam, This is a combination pain medication, which contains propoxyphene 100mg and acetaminophen ...
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| Urine test positive for Darvocet-I do not take Darvocet | 6/27/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Good day Doctor, My husband and I suffer from Chronic pain. We both see the same specialist who ...
A: Yes, it is common to give both fast acting and timed release forms of pain killers, so this is OK. I ...
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| Welbutrin and Adderall Interacgtions | 6/27/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: My wife was taking 200mg of Wellbutrin 2xper day and then added 25mg Strattera added. As days ...
A: I have appended the details regarding taking Adderall and Wellbutrin (from Drugs.com). You will note ...
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| label--cutivate | 6/27/2008 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: I am using cutivate cream on my daughter and noticed on the label it says keep container closed ...
A: The warning is there for two main reasons. First of all to keep it from drying out and secondly for ...
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| Urine test positive for Darvocet-I do not take Darvocet | 6/26/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Good day Doctor, My husband and I suffer from Chronic pain. We both see the same specialist who ...
A: I am a bit confused here – I am assuming Darvocet (propoxyphene) showed up in both urines and that ...
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| typhoid vaccine | 6/25/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: My daughter, 16 is leaving for Jamaica on a mission trip in a more rural area in 10 days. Last ...
A: I would continue the vivotif with anti emetics. It is strange that she reacted thus, but if we ...
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| xanax, suboxone and sperm | 6/25/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: Do you have any reference or evidence that would suggest xanax or suboxone effect sperm in relation ...
A: Mary While there is no evidence of Xanax causing infertility problems, there is reference in the UK ...
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| chronic pain medications and pregnancy | 6/25/2008 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: Dr. Kompare, My wife had back surgery several years ago, which led to and perineural fibrosis of a ...
A: First let me extend a big CONGRATULATIONS on your pregnancy! That is wonderful news. Treating ...
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| Altering Eltroxin dosage | 6/25/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Galbraith, I saw your previous reply to a thyroid medication inquiry. I was wondering what ...
A: The dose is worked out by measuring TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone or thyrotrophin) levels in ...
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| Efexor-xr | 6/25/2008 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I have a freind who started taking Efexor-xr 75 mg daily for depression a week ago she is sleepy and ...
A: Hala! If she has high blood pressure, then Effexor (venlafaxine) is probably not the best choice ...
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| Ativan taper schedule | 6/24/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I am currently trying to taper off of 4mgs daily of Ativan. I have made it to 3mgs a day, but the ...
A: As clonidine can cause a certain amount of drowsiness it is best taken at night. It is not easy to ...
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| Wellbutrin XL | 6/24/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: just wondering what is the difference between taking two Wellbutrin XL 150mg and just taking one ...
A: Like you I do not think there will be any difference, whether you take the one 300mg or 2 x 150 mg. ...
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| identifying pill | 6/24/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have some pills, they are dark red/maroon (sort of the color of a fresh cherry) and has M ...
A: The tablets are of Prochlorperazine maleate an antihistamine of 5 mg strength. NIH describes them as ...
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| neurology | 6/24/2008 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: i have altered sensation in one of my hand's finger from last 10 days with no other related ...
A: It is a shot in the dark, we do not the reason for the change in sensation. Are you diabetic, any ...
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| Anxiety | 6/24/2008 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: My name is pete, Ive been having issues with anxiety, worrying, apprehension, scary circulating ...
A: Pete Age is not the determinant of the need for medication. If the condition warrants it, then ...
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| rheumatoid arthritis pain | 6/24/2008 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I maintain an active life-style and am experiencing generalized pain that Mobic is not helping with. ...
A: Susan, Mobic is an NSAID as is ibuprofen. If Mobic is not working for you, you can try ibuprofen,but ...
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| Urgent | 6/24/2008 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: Well Ill make this brief and to the point. I wanted to know under what field is Pharmacist when ...
A: Jason, When I went to college, I went directly to pharmacy school from high school. A lot of ...
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| Effexor XR false positive | 6/23/2008 | Eric Brandt |
Q: ..I am a new RN and went for a drug screening today. The urine drug test came back positive for ...
A: I do not have a list of drugs that can cause false positice for pcp. I recommend you check with the ...
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| vaginal discharge and irritation | 6/23/2008 | Barbara Judge |
Q: Im a 43 year old female and I have been having a strange vaginal discharge which I initially thought ...
A: The symptoms you are describing are what are seen with a yeast infection. There are a couple ...
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| taenia solium | 6/23/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: ive been travelling in central america for quite a while and staying in very rural areas. been sick ...
A: If you are infected with Taenia solium, you should really seek medical advice as the eggs found in ...
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