AboutDr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Expertise I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular
interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle
a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid
in that population, and disease management issues.
Experience I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.
Publications Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.
Education/Credentials B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)
Question Hello Dr. Kompare,
My name is Nicole and I recently found 2 pills in my brothers pants. They have the letters TE 31 on the side and are a brownish color. They are oval shape as well. Please help me to identify them. Thank you.
Answer Hi Nicole,
This one was harder than I thought! The imprint code is actually just "TE." What looks like a "31" is actually an upside down "TE" which made it a little difficult to id.
Anyhow, it appears the drug in question is Trileptal. This drug is used for a variety of conditions such as seizures, pain, and even psychiatric issues. You can view the pill online at the following site: http://www.hfm.staywellsolutionsonline.com.
Just scroll down to the letters "TE" in the pill ID section and click on "image" for trileptal.
