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 I am 21 wks pregnant. I have taken 10mg of methadone a day for the past two weeks. I do not plan to take anymore. Is stopping going to affect my pregnancy?
Answer Dear Shannon,
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
If you have just been taking methadone short-term for pain then stopping it should be fine. If, however, you have been on it for a long duration, you should definitely consult the prescribing physician. It is not a good idea to suddenly stop methadone if you have been on it on a chronic basis.
Hope this helps and I wish you and your baby the best!
