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 have been taking Effexor(75 mg) for nearly a year. I have recently started a diet and have begun taking the new diet pill Alli. Is there any interaction between the two? Is it safe to take this while on an SNRI? Thank you for any advice you may lend.
Answer Hi Lauren,
No, there are no reports of any drug interaction between Alli and Effexor. Alli has relatively few interactions because only a small amount actually enters your bloodstream. It is therefore fine to take the two together.
