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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Restavit..urgent | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I just need to know if Restavit is part of the family of Benzodiazepine. Need to know urgently and ... A: restavit or doxylamine is not a benzodiazepine although it shares some properties with ... | |
| steroid psychosis | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter (110 lbs, 5'4") was advised by her pulmonologist to take 60 mg. of ... A: do note that beyond the steroid prednisone, advair also contains a steroid known as fluticasone and ... | |
| prednisone 10 mg dosage | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have received two different dosing instructions from physicians for a short term oral dose of ... A: whether you take the pills all at once or staggered over the day may not have significant difference ... | |
| Ativan Withdrawal | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I've been taking Ativan for 2 years at bedtime for sleeping, 2 mg the first year plus 1 unisom, then ... A: There is no hard and fast conversion between ativan and valium although approximately 1mg of ativan ... | |
| Ativan Withdrawal | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I've been taking Ativan for 2 years at bedtime for sleeping, 2 mg the first year plus 1 unisom, then ... A: one way is to consume your ativan dose alternating between a normal dose and 0.5mg less per day for ... | |
| drug interaction | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Can I take Venlafaxine XR (Effexor XR) white taking Sulfa/Trime (Septra DS Type) and Propoxyph/Apap A: it is important for you to be careful when taking venlafaxine and propoxyphene together and to avoid ... | |
| contact lenses | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: what are the three types of contacts lenses availble in the market . I know there is soft lense, ... A: definitions can vary and contact lens types can be defined and further subdefined by construction ... | |
| Citalopram vs. Cymbalta | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I became unemployed here in the US due to the economy. I have been taking Cymbalta 60mg since March ... A: cymbalta (duloxetine) and citalopram differ in chemical structure and function but have somewhat ... | |
| Tetralysal, brain | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Is there any way that tetralysal could lower my brain functioning? I have taken it for my acne about ... A: that is highly unlikely. There are many other variables that include your age, lifestyle, diet etc. ... | |
| Plan B pill | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I just got my girlfriend a plan B emergency contraceptive because the condom broke. The package ... A: both ways are viable options. The more commonly accepted and labelled way is to take the 2 pills ... | |
| coumadin & vinegar | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I've already read some questions and answers about coumadin and vinegar. I've read that vinegar can ... A: the chemical name/form of vinegar is acetic acid and is the substance that aspirin converts into ... | |
| Fish free D-3 | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: regarding a previous discussion about vitamin D-3 from the fat of wool which starts out as ... A: once the cholesterol is processed into vitamin D, it is not expected to function like the less ... | |
| Cutivate Cream | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My dr prescribed cutivate, my 5 month old sons back is full of dry skin so I rubbbed the cutivate ... A: this reply may not affect the outcome of your recent treatment application but may help in ... | |
| stomach acid, eating raw | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I could not find the right category. Hope you can help. Also I want an opinion from a qualified ... A: How a nutrient is defined is relevant to how digestive processes affect our nutrition. Most aspects ... | |
| enzyme | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I could not find the right category. Hope you can help. Also I want an opinion from a qualified ... A: enzymes are mostly manufactured by the body from having adequate nutrition and functional ... | |
| morphine while pregnant | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My niece is 8 months pregnant and has kidney stones she recently went to the emergency room only to ... A: short-term, low-dose morphine has not been found to put an unborn child at risk although there is ... | |
| Antibiotic that is not in the penicilin family | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is allergic to all antibiotics that are related to penicillin. What other drugs can be ... A: whether antibiotics are effective as well as the choice of antibiotics both depend on the nature of ... | |
| drug interaction with heart | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I was born with a murmur and sinus arrhythmia. I have sleep apnea and frequently wake up with really ... A: excedrin contains acetaminophen (found also in tylenol), aspirin and caffeine. Among these ... | |
| Benzocaine | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: About 7 weeks ago, I used some benzocaine on a couple of occasion and ever since then, the area on ... A: The choice of any particular treatment can depend on various factors that are best discussed with ... | |
| Benzocaine | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: About 7 weeks ago, I used some benzocaine on a couple of occasion and ever since then, the area on ... A: it is best to consult with your doctor, depending on how much benzocaine was used, over how large ... | |
| Tylenol with Codeine | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have had a terrible sore throat for over a week now. At the doctor office today I was prescribed ... A: this medication is not meant to cure your condition although it may relieve some of the symptoms of ... | |
| question about fioricet with codiene | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I am not fully sure on the spellings but I am very concerned about this medication I am taking. I ... A: fioricet contains neither morphine nor codeine. Retesting or undergoing a separate test through a ... | |
| pharma related | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: It has worked on me except that it puts me to sleep for more than 8 hours...is this drug safe for ... A: quetiapine can be important to control symptoms of your condition and may be used over a long period ... | |
| Drug combinations | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I am taking bellaspas for menopausal symptoms, a half does of strattera for adult ADD, bystolic for ... A: this combination of medications while not likely to be harmful when used at recommended doses, does ... | |
| Pseudovent | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a question, I am very sick flemy cough, nose and chest congestion been like this for a couple ... A: best to consult a doctor especially since your condition may be worsening and may be related to an ... | |
| anxiety attack in daily life | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: since one week i am taking etizoalm 0.25 mg at the time of bed , it is giving me good sleep and it ... A: intermittent use of a low-dose medication like etizolam under medical supervision, can be helpful ... | |
| TRT | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Hey there. I have been using Androgel testosterone replacement therapy and because of cost have ... A: you may need to give the testosterone injections some time to work. 250ng/dl is commonly regarded as ... | |
| 5htp | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I wish to know your thoughts on the anxiety supplement 5-htp. Can you give me you opinion of 5-htp ... A: because of their similar effects on serononin levels, supplements like St Johns Wort, valerian and ... | |
| Nuvigil/OCP | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I was recently prescribed Nuvigil 150mg for mild narcolepsy and know of its effects in speeding up ... A: it is not something that is readily quantifiable suffice to note that nuvigil (armodafinil) may ... | |
| Drug allergy | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I found out that I'm drug allergy to ponstan abt 3 yrs ago. Since then, I will inform my doctors ... A: ponstan (mefenamic acid) is chemically different from paracetamol although both can act as ... | |
| acai, colon cleanser and diabetics | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have type 1 diabetes and have had a kidney transplant. I have not been able to do much for ... A: walking and managing your diet are healthy options in weight management. Acai berry products while ... | |
| Benadryl and long term side-effects | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Benadryl regularly (a few times a week) for years due to severe eczema. What I am ... A: the elderly can constitute a more susceptible group when consuming medications with what is known as ... | |
| Is Nitrofura Mono safe to take during a pregnancy? | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have urinary tract infection, and was prescribed Nitrofura Mono 100MG. I am 5 weeks into pregnant, ... A: there have not been adverse effects reported in related animal studies for nitrofurantoin and no ... | |
| On Klonopin, Positive test for oxazepam(sic?) | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been prescribed clonazepam for years.Randon urine screen was positve for Serax, oxazepam. I ... A: oxazepam and clonazepam are part of the benzodiazepine class of medications. The two have not been ... | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: In Spring 2008 I tried a popular highstreet UK brand of 100mg of Vitamin B3 Niacin. I was on no ... A: It is possible for you to have experienced an adverse drug reaction in response to the medication ... | |
| kidney transplant and use of Chromium Picolinate | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I received a kidney transplant in August. 2004. I am also a diabetic who is under good control ... A: this is best discussed with your nephrologist. Chromium picolinate 500mcg to 1000mcg has been shown ... | |
| tertroxin | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Can I buy Tertroxin over the counter without prescription? I am sure I have a problem with my ... A: it is very important for you to talk to a doctor prior to considering the use of any thyroid hormone ... | |
| arginine | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: i am currently taking l-arginine tablets 500mg as i heard this helps with blood flow to penis and ... A: an often quoted study found that 5g of arginine taken per day for six weeks helped to improve ... | |
| Nurofen tablets VS Anarex | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I am packing my medication pack for a mountain-climbing trip. It is my first trip so I do not know ... A: nurofen and anarex work in different ways in alleviating pain, inflammation and muscle cramping. At ... | |
| steroid injection via piriformis injection | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I take an anti-thyroid med. Meethamizole. Recently I had a steroid injection, a piriformis ... A: it is unlikely that a piriformis injection can be directly harmful to the thyroid area. There is ... | |
| medication interaction | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: my husband is taking allopurinol, Furosemide, plavix, diltiazem, terazosin. are these safe to take ... A: no exceptional concerns with interactions are expected with such a regime. Allopurinol and ... | |
| Malarone (atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride) | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I am choosing between malarone (atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride), doxycyclene and mefloquine ... A: malarone may be the safer option compared to mefloquine in terms of data from animal studies in ... | |
| venlafaxine and Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I bought the nytol at the pharmacy but feel a bit odd when i have taken it. A: venlafaxine may cause insomnia and taking diphenhydramine can increase venlafaxine levels that may ... | |
| Vitamin Overdose? | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a 68-year-old man. For varying lengths of time I have been taking dailey a Multi-vitamin, ... A: what you can get from your daily multi-vitamin should be more than sufficient especially for ... | |
| HRT | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: What is your opinion on continuous HRT? Thanks Margaret A: published information indicates that risks associated with HRT are related to age and predisposing ... | |
| Chromium Picolinate's effect on kidneys | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Samuel, I am a 25 year old healthy female. Recently, my spot urine test came up 2+ protein. I think ... A: there have been reports of kidney damage with the use of chromium picolinate at doses of 600mg to ... | |
| venlafaxine and trying to concieve | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if Venlafxine will have any efects on sperm? My husband and i are trying for a ... A: yes it is possible and has been described whereby antidepressant medications, especially a class ... | |
| Doxycycline dosage harmful to loved one via bodily fluids? | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I've just started taking 100mg of Doxycyline per day (to continue for a week, after which I am to ... A: that is an interesting question and it is good that you realize a potential concern for your loved ... | |
| Medication for hypertension | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My blood pressure in the mornings is around 143/103 and it usually drops to around 138/95 in the ... A: it does depend on your condition and how well you follow-up with your doctor of choice. It is also ... | |
| switching birth control .. mini pill to trinessa | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I have recently started on birth control after having twins in January of this year. I was nursing ... A: the cause of your bleeding should be investigated fully by your doctor prior to taking any oral ... | |
| DIFFERENCES | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Can you please explain the difference between sterile irrigation saline and sterile injectable ... A: several reasons for that. The term sterility itself can vary in terms of way the saline was ... | |
| seasonal allergies and levothyroxine | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I currently take 150 micrograms of levothyroxine every morning on an empty stomach. What is the ... A: you should try to avoid indiscriminate or prolonged use of tylenol for such forms of congestion. A ... | |
| inquiery | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been put on FLUCLOXAcillin capsules BP 500mg and been told that I will most likly be on them ... A: no hard and fast answer to that. Flucloxacillin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections ... | |
| Prilosec acid reflux and esophagitus | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a prescription of Prilosec that was filled 12/07, it the shelf life still good? Also, my ... A: generally if prilosec is in capsule form and not any extended release type preparation, the ... | |
| Drug interaction | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I take zyrtec in the am for allergies and often take doxylamine succinate at night to sleep. Is ... A: this can depend on your age and doses taken. As long as you do not have any unwanted side effects ... | |
| Tetralysal 308mg | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have been on the above for 1 year, and they have worked a dream. Unfortunately, I work a shift ... A: depending on your age, hormonal changes, response to the medication, appropriate dosing and yes, ... | |
| elevated AST and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon, Mr. Samuel. I just finished taking the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim for ... A: the raised AST level does depend on several other things that include your diet (alcohol consumption ... | |
| Allergic reaction, Niacin flush, or too much acetaldehyde? | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I have had the same weird reaction twice in one week! About 30 min or an hour after breakfast my ... A: it is unlikely to be related to the vitamin b or niacin unless you specifically take niacin ... | |
| advice | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: i"ve been prescribed cymbalta 60mg by my G.P and have since bought tenuate dospan to help me lose ... A: the two should not be used together and it is best not to use tenuate dospan at all for appetite ... | |
| clobetsaole | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am highly indebted to your web and your section for providing correct guidance ... A: glad you have benefited from medication management. The steroid components of the creams and lotions ... | |
| hydrogen peroxide gel | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: i had zoom teeth whitening Mon 30th march 2009 and was not made aware it is not recommended for ... A: regardless of hydrogen or carbamide peroxide gels used, the hydrogen peroxide content from a teeth ... | |
| ambien inurine | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Will ambien show up in a urine test,I can be tested for weed,cocaine, benzo`s,meth,is ambien safe ... A: with different questions, it is better to use a different subject title for each and not follow-ups. ... | |
| meds | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem: I am currently on 20 mg. Citalopram (Celexa) p/day for depression, but am ... A: jaw clenching and teeth grinding have been associated with various antidepressants including celexa ... | |
| phobia depression | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: i am 29 years old unmarreid man, suffering with phobia depression since last 2 years, i have taken ... A: bupropion (bupron) and buspirone (buspar) may have various kinds of side effects. As far as libido ... | |
| Paxil interactions | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently taking 10mg paxil daily and was wondering if there would be any effects if i took an ... A: there are no significant interactions expected although there may be potential for stomach ... | |
| ECA Stack | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: are there any interactions between ECA stack and birth control? Any interactions with non-medicinal ... A: a potential starting dose is once a day in the morning and depending on the product itself, at a ... | |
| Yasmin pill | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking the contraceptive pill YASMIN, and started taking angus castus (which is ... A: yasmin is a hormonal product containing ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone and should not be used ... | |
| possibe false positive drug sreen | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a drug screening. I had a positive result for benzodiazipine. Th only medicine's I ... A: neither of the medicines are evidenced to cause any false positives for benzodiazepines. Zolpidem ... | |
| vitamin and medicine supplements | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking a "multivitamin for her" from Nature Made, a 1200mg soft-gel of fish oil from ... A: this combination is generally not expected to have unfavourable interactions although the ... | |
| my tetralysal 300 tablets | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking my tetralysal 300 tablets now for about 9 months. And have been suffuring from ... A: tetralysal is lymecycline, a medication from the tetracycline class of antibiotics that can react ... | |
| Symptoms of allergies to B3 | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: After taking approximately 260 mg of B3 (non flushing) every day for 2 months I have developed ... A: niacin can cause skin itching and various forms of rash at high doses or simply at low or normal ... | |
| Niaspan | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: First Thank You for taking the time to read and answer My question. My Doctor has just put me on ... A: look for the quantity of niacin contained within the multi-vitamin tablet that you intend to take. ... | |
| Novo-Venlafaxine XR | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I was taking the above noted drug for approximately 3 months. I was at a dosage of 75mg for about a ... A: if you are not taking any other medications or have any other medical conditions, your symptoms are ... | |
| phentermine | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking phentamine 37.2 for 5 weeks and have discovered that i'm pregant,which i am ... A: there are no animal and human studies to determine any teratogenic effects although some data on ... | |
| Supplement sources | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Samuel, Is it ok if the calcium in my liquid calcium citrate supplement comes from limestone? And ... A: scrapie remains unlikely to be of concern and has never been shown to cross the species barrier from ... | |
| Side Affects | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I am taking four different types of medication, and I have completly lost all sense of smell and ... A: from the medications you are taking, it's more likely that your loss of taste and smell is related ... | |
| Depression | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: You can just call me Dayana. I took Duromine for the past few years during my teenagers time,stop ... A: you need to come to terms with your own body and shape and not keep yearning for extra physical ... | |
| Propafenone | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Rythmol (for control of A-Fib) for about 6 months. My dosage is 150MG 3X per day. ... A: some of the medications that you are taking could be causing the tingly feeling in your fingers and ... | |
| prescription drug | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: i was recently prescribed a drug called (neurontin) 100 mg that i am supposed to take 3 times a day. ... A: neurontin is the brand name for the medication known as gabapentin that is more commonly used in ... | |
| Lexapro with other medications | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I take Trileptal and Zonegran since I have seizures due to having a brain tumor. I was dx in ... A: it's not so much a matter of the medications interacting because of being taken at the same time as ... | |
| Side effects?curious | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: You can just call me Dayana. I took Duromine for the past few years during my teenagers time,stop ... A: duromine contains an active ingredient called phentermine which beyond appetite suppression effects ... | |
| IBUPROFEN GEL | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: why are the following used in IBUPROFEN GEL and what are they: ETHYL ALCOHOL 95%V/V ... A: it also depends on what other ingredients are used in the particular formulation of ibuprofen gel. ... | |
| help please | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: what would a whole bottle of celexa 40 mg do to you? ANSWER: Hi emily, it depends on how much ... A: Any amount consumed in that type of range can already run an increased risk of incurring severe side ... | |
| decilone | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: My friend is taking decilone together with a multivitamin. Take note: He has no doctor prescribing ... A: decilone contains a steroid agent known as dexamethasone which can be beneficial in the short-term ... | |
| help please | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: what would a whole bottle of celexa 40 mg do to you? A: it depends on how much celexa is consumed. Some overdose symptoms that are more common include ... | |
| shelf life of liquid loratab | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: my son had surgery last march and was given liquid loratab and today he broke his collar bone and ... A: best to discard the previous prescription liquid lortab. After that much time, the dose could be ... | |
| false positive for methadone | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking fluxetine, buspirone, alprazolam, ziprasidone, and venlafaxine at high doses. ... A: false positives for methadone urine tests have been known to occur with specific detection ... | |
| St John's Wort | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I am currently on the contraceptive pill called Marvelon which I use mainly for my skin but also ... A: yes st john's wort may reduce the effectiveness of marvelon for contraceptive purposes likely ... | |
| swallowing a pill | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have difficulty swallowing pills. Can you tell me specfically the best way to swallow a pill ... A: several methods to improve swallowing. If the pill is scored or indicated that it can be broken or ... | |
| neuropsychopharmacology | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: If a patient took a single 100 mg dose of a drug that has a half life of 8 hr., how much drug would ... A: this seems academic but is contingent on several factors among which it depends on the ... | |
| Can I take pain pills if I drink almost everyday? | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I usually drink anywhere from 3 to 8 beers during the weekdays and on the weekend I have more ... A: you may be drinking somewhat excessively and at some point, your body may experience hangover or ... | |
| Medicines | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: My cat was recently diagnosed with cancer and started a course of treatment for this. He received a ... A: both types of medications are used in humans and specific animals and while cyclophosphamide ... | |
| ointments | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: why is liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin used in ointments what is their purpose why is this ... A: liquid and white soft paraffin in ointments can function as a moisturiser if such ointments are used ... | |
| anxiety/depression | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Im a 17 year old male who has had anxiety and depression from the age of 12. I've been on ... A: hard and fast significant interactions may not have been clearly documented but there is definite ... | |
| Drug interaction question | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok to take Phentermine 37.5 with Naturethroid 1grain twice daily? A: the effects of thyroid hormones may be increased by certain cough and cold medications and stimulant ... | |
| diphenhydramine hcl and Citrate, explain difference and which is better please. | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Which of the two is more readily absorbed by the body? and also.. which produces a more agreeable ... A: the absorption of any medication, probably oral diphenhydramine in this case, depends on several ... | |
| Efexor XL | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Efexor (venlafaxine) XL since 2002 for both migraine prophylaxis and depression. ... A: Several things to consider: - physiologically, are you going through any significant changes over ... | |
| pain relievers with hypertensive meds | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My husband is taking 10 mg of Lisinopril for mild hypertension. For the past week he has had pain ... A: this type of radiating pain is best checked medically and your husband should see a doctor for a ... | |
| need help | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: ok. i need your help. I am a recovering alcoholic. i'm on zoloft, buspar, atenolol and lovastatin. i ... A: the concurrent use of zoloft and buspar can itself, result in an increased risk of increased blood ... | |
| excessive sweating using efexor xr | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I am taking effexor xr 225mg. I was taking a lower dosage and recently increased it. It seems the ... A: effexor has been known to cause excess sweating in around 10-15% of people on the drug and some are ... | |
| Taking Phentermine/Alprazolam/flouxetine | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have told my doctor before he prescribed me medicine but I was just double checking. I have been ... A: fluoxetine is one of a class of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (or ... | |
| question | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you've heard of the drug Ran-Zopiclone? My friend told me that she took FIVE ... A: ran-zopiclone has sleep-inducing and muscle-relaxing effects and can reduce anxiety as well. Taking ... | |
| Cymbalta and Hormones | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I will be 41 in Feb. and I am currently taking 120 mg of Cymbalta for depression. I have noticed ... A: you are at the period of life when menopausal effects can start to appear although it is also quite ... | |
| Phentermine side effects | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I saw another answer you provided on a diet medication, so hopefully you can help me out. My family ... A: another site should be listed at my profile here soon which can be better for analysing your ... | |
| Is this diet medication safe? | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a diet medication that contains (Synephrine hcl 37.5 mg & Phenylethylamine 37.5 mg) ... A: it's never a good idea to use diet medication without medical supervision. The product you may ... | |
| Zoloft and Orange Juice | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My sister just came to me and said that taking medication with orange juice and other citrus will ... A: many citrus juices can change how much and how quickly certain drugs get absorbed into the body to ... | |
| vitamins | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Vitamin B12 pills and Folate pills every day for the past six months. But I would ... A: as long as you are not diagnosed as being deficient in vitamin b12 or folic acid, you can probably ... | |
| Ativan withdrawal | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I've been taking Ativan for 2 years at bedtime for sleeping, .5 mg the first year, then up to 1 mg ... A: one method may be to try reducing your 1mg ativan to 0.5mg ativan + 5mg valium (diazepam) for one ... | |
| Buprenorphine/Naloxone Interactions with Darvocet | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I've been on Suboxone (8mg buprenorphine/2mg naloxone, and recently I've been taking one every other ... A: taking that much darvocet can lead to toxicity and you should make sure to see a doctor as soon as ... | |
| just a question | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: my name is Emily and I am 18 years old. Recently my doctor prescribed me Ran-Zopiclone, 7.5 mg ... A: zopiclone is usually taken as a single 7.5mg tablet each night or at lower doses of half a tablet ... | |
| drug interactions | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I just started taking Zoloft. What pain relievers can I take with the Zoloft? (headache, ... A: zoloft can interact unfavourably with several different types of painkillers, namely anti-migraine ... | |
| acetaminophen and birth control pills | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if acetaminophen, or tylenol, or dayquil or nyquil affects birth control pills ... A: the easiest way to look at it is that the moment you start taking azithromycin, birth control pill ... | |
| acetaminophen and birth control pills | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if acetaminophen, or tylenol, or dayquil or nyquil affects birth control pills ... A: robitussin dm contains an ingredient called guaifenisin that can affect the use of oral ... | |
| acetaminophen and birth control pills | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if acetaminophen, or tylenol, or dayquil or nyquil affects birth control pills ... A: tylenol with acetaminophen only, is relatively safe and does not have any established interactions ... | |
| reaction to niacin | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I began taking niacin yesterday. tonight i broke out with a red rash all over my body, burning ... A: niacin can cause a red rash that can develop all over the body and could be accompanied by the ... | |
| rashes from niacin | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions,I saw the one answer on the niacin does the rashes also look like mosquito ... A: niacin can cause a skin rash in several ways and it can be unpredictable how the rash appears except ... | |
| medicine | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I have liquid hydrocodone that is outdated. Is it just less effective or is it potentially ... A: there are various aspects that relate to the stability of liquid hydrocodone. The formulation ... | |
| Citalopram and Hydroxycut | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I am currently on Citalopram and am struggling with losing weight. I go to the gym 4 to 5 time a ... A: citalopram generally does not have any significant interactions with the ingredients found in ... | |
| Can being on the pill effect pregnancy | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: im not sure if im pregnant, but have started taking my oral contraceptive pill again, i havent got ... A: there are various factors that could be affecting your situation. How long you have been on levlen ... | |
| compatible drugs | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I take daily: namenda 5mg; fosamax 10mg; zocor 20 mg; and aricept 10mg. Are these drugs compatible ... A: this set of drugs is relatively safe in terms of regime compatibility. It is however important to ... | |
| withdrawl symptoms from fentynol | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: i have been on fentynol for the better part of the past year. i started at 150 mg to be changed on ... A: From the information that you provided, you should continue getting better. Check in with your ... | |
| withdrawl symptoms from fentynol | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: i have been on fentynol for the better part of the past year. i started at 150 mg to be changed on ... A: the medicine that you are on is likely fentanyl, an opioid painkiller. You did not mention why you ... | |
| doxycycline | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm in Laos and have been taking doxyxycline for a few weeks (2x 50mg per day) but have only been ... A: ideally I would require more information on you (age, ethnicity, medical conditions, medications ... | |
| Perindopril (High blood Pressure medicine) | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I start take this medicine w/4 mg but after few days I face some undesirable effects as ... A: from the last dose of perindopril, it will take roughly 4 days to be removed from your body. If you ... | |
| Drug Screen | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I wondered if Loestrin BC Pills can be detected in a drug screen? If yes, what type of Drug Screen? A: loestrin birth control pills contain two ingredients - ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone acetate. ... | |
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Sudesh Samuel
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I take questions on medication, pharmaceuticals and supplements. This includes areas of medication safety, queries related to drug profiles like pharmacology, side effects, interactions, precautions and contraindications, storage conditions, administration, supplement uses along with their interactions, precautions and side effects.
Experience
I am a licenced and practicing pharmacist specialising in the provision of healthcare communications material and drug information. I have run a drug information service at a national, tertiary, teaching hospital where my duties included managing several pharmacists in the development of continual education, providing drug information throughout the hospital and analyzing new and existing drugs for inclusion into the hospital formulary. I have been involved in several healthcare committees including patient safety, adverse drug reaction monitoring, antibiotic guidelines as well as a pharmacy and therapeutics committee. I was an on-call pharmacist with the national drug and poisons information centre. My research focus has been on medication review and I have presented findings on a renal medication review service and also published a review article on halting the allergic march in the World Allergy Organization Journal.
Organizations
Institute for Medication Management - http://www.medicationreview.net
Publications
World Allergy Organization Journal,
Vision Reborn,
Medical Grapevine,
National University Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Newsletter,
National University Hospital Adverse Drug Reaction Newsletter,
National Healthcare Group Adverse Drug Reaction Newsletter,
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Education/Credentials
Master of Health Service Management,
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with Honours
Awards and Honors
Valedictorian
Past/Present Clients
Various healthcare practices
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