| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Niaspan reaction | 7/6/2009 |
Q: My Dr. has me on 2000 mgs daily. Yesterday am took the dosage and began painting a deck. Sun was ...
A: Flushing episodes are the most common sode effects associated with Niaspan. These become less ...
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| Atarax | 7/6/2009 |
Q: For the past eight months I have taken it regularly before bed - usually 10 mg every night, maybe ...
A: Atarax has anti-anxiety properties. Using it helps with the anxiety associated with withdrawal from ...
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| False positive toxicology | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Can the use of Percocet produce a false-positive tox screen for cocaine? (patient was also a ...
A: Percocet contains two active ingredients, acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid as is ...
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| revised question re:combination of prescriptions | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I'm sorry. I forgot to include one of the prescriptions in my question. In addition to the ...
A: My drug interaction program did not identify an adverse drug interaction between Phentermine and ...
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| prozac half life | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I recently stopped taking prozac 20mg after 2 1/2 weeks due to intolerable side effects. I ...
A: It can take up to 1 to 2 months for Prozac to be completely eliminated from the body. It is possible ...
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| Benzodiazepines combination therapy | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I had a question I was hoping you could help me with. I am a pharmacist now managing a new patient ...
A: I have seen combination of benzos used before but not in these doses. Perhaps the intent is to take ...
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| Pharmacy procedures and privacy | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have two questions: 1. Are scripts for controlled substances returned to the doctor once they're ...
A: Prescriptions are not returned to the prescriber after they have been filled. They are legal ...
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| Burning feet | 6/29/2009 |
Q: For 2 years now i have spent a small fortune on trying to get rid of Burning Feet,,not pain,,heat ...
A: Try the epsom salts. It is inexpensive and may work. Also you may want to see a podiatrist. I know ...
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| False Possitve | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Can Paxil cause a false possitive for benzos on a blood or urine test? ANSWER: Hi John, I will have ...
A: There is very little reliable information on this topic. I have requested from a lab a list of drugs ...
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| Maximum Dosisi for Dolaren Coated Tablets and Xylocaina Spray | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I'm 74 years old, 2/3 weeks ago I had mouth surgery to extract a very problematic Wisdom Tooth, ...
A: The maximum recommended daily dose of Diclofenac is 150 mg. I am not familiar with the the use of ...
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| Azithromicina and Ortho-Cyclen | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I have taken both before but have recently become fluid bonded with my partner and I have been told ...
A: There is a small risk that azithromycin will reduce the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive. I ...
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| Burning feet | 6/27/2009 |
Q: For 2 years now i have spent a small fortune on trying to get rid of Burning Feet,,not pain,,heat ...
A: I suggest trying a topical anti-inflammatory. There is a new product called Voltaren Emulgel. You ...
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| #1 was one drug replaced for another/ #2 possible script confilct? | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I am a 47yr old HVAC tech and My 1st Question is I am currently on a 10mg's (x8 daily) dose of ...
A: Gabspentin is not an alternative to Cymbalta. They have different indications and mechanisms of ...
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| False Possitve | 6/27/2009 |
Q: Can Paxil cause a false possitive for benzos on a blood or urine test?
A: I will have to look this up and get back to you in a few days. Thank you for using Allexperts ...
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| I need you help on a career research project. | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Brandt. I am in summer school for enrichment right now, and I have to do a career research project, ...
A: 1. How did you become interested in this kind of work? I was working as a merchandiser in a ...
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| Vitamins | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I just completed a physical and the doctor says I am in pretty good shape for a man 51 years old. ...
A: The multivitamins with iron that are on the market do not have enough iron to correct for anemia. ...
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| anti-depressent/diet | 6/17/2009 |
Q: is anti depresstion medication ever used as an appetite suppressent or are the mixed together, and ...
A: Does this person have authority to prescribe? What are this persons qualifications? What information ...
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| plz help | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Hallo,i was taking feric hydroxide polymaltose iron+Folic acid at age of 13 because i had iron ...
A: Many multiple vitamins with minerals contain iron and zinc. I think that this combination would not ...
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| Adcodol | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Is Adcodol harmful to the unborn baby when taken on a regular basis? For example, i use it for ...
A: Alcohol is harmful to te unborn baby. Regular alcohol consumption can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome ...
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| how long ? | 6/15/2009 |
Q: How long does it take before you start to notice improvement in your symptoms when taking iron pills ...
A: It could take up to 3 months for the iron stores and the anemia to resolve to the point where ...
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| side effects | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have been on synthroid 75 mcg for a year now and ever since i began taking i have gained weight, ...
A: People on thyroid hormone usually lose weight. Are you taking any other medications? What age are ...
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| Hot flashes | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I am 83 years old and have frequent hot flashes, Can you tell me of a cream or lotion I can use to ...
A: You may benefit from a low dose of topical bio-equivalent hormone therapy. I suggest you go to a ...
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| mao inhibitor and epinephrine | 6/7/2009 |
Q: For twenty seven years I have been taking the mao inhibitor, nardil and on the package insert it ...
A: The combination of Epinephrine and Nardil can result in increased blood pressure. If the blood ...
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| Lexapro - Weaning | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I was taking 40 mg daily for the past 4 months. It began to make me ill. On May 4th, I began ...
A: If a drug is making you ill you need to report it to the prescriber that way. I do not know your ...
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| antibiotics | 6/4/2009 |
Q: . I recently had my wisdom teeth (all 4) pulled. that went well so far and i haven't had any issues. ...
A: Hairy tongue is usually black. White tongue associated with antibiotics is likely to be thrush- a ...
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| Combination of Vitamins | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My daughter aged 18 used to have bouts of palpitation, shortness of breath, tingling sensation in ...
A: The B vitamins are a set of water soluble vitamins that are essential in metabolism and maintenance ...
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| Urine and blood tests | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Just wondering if taking 5mg Norvasc will this come up in a urine or blood test at work as they di ...
A: One would need to specifically look for this medication. But since it is not a banned substance and ...
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| tooth pain | 5/30/2009 |
Q: had tooth removed 5/27/09,had stitches.they gave me hydrocodone/acetam/5mg/5oomgfor ...
A: I do not recommend increasing the dose beyond what the doctor recommended. You may use ibprofen as a ...
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| Can I refrigerate medication or supplements? | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My question is, "Is it ever a bad thing to refrigerate medication or supplements?" Most bottles I ...
A: Medications are best kept at the temperature recommended by the manufacturer. Keep them in a drawer ...
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| Sulfatrim DS for UTI | 5/28/2009 |
Q: ..my doctor prescribed Bactrim (pharmacy gave me Sulfatrim DS) for a minor UTI, 1 tablet 2x/day for ...
A: No medication is free of side effects. I have dispensed hundreds if not thousands of Sulfatrim DS to ...
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| Ativan | 5/26/2009 |
Q: Long story short, I live in a small town and am limited in my choice of doctors. My doctor has been ...
A: Try reducing by 0.5 mg per week. by this a mean first week 3.5 mg per day. Second week 3 mg per day ...
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| Time Release Wellbutirn | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Most pharmacists will say that you cannot cut a pill that is designed to be a time-release ...
A: There are different technologies that manufacturers use to axxomplish sustained release or long ...
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| 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: You are approaching the maximum dose of magnesium. If your psyllium has added magnesium you should ...
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| Anxiety | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I get extremely bad anxiety when flying, and also have anxiety attacks at other times. I have been ...
A: I am not a proponent of using internet pharmacy services. I see them as unsafe because they do not ...
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| Evista/HRT | 5/23/2009 |
Q: Can Evista be safely taken in combination with Femhrt? Thanks!
A: This combination of drugs does not make sense to me. Evista is an estrogen agonist used to treat ...
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| Loestrin24 | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My MD has prescribed Loestrin24FE for perimenopause (very irregular periods, in particular). I have ...
A: You have 2 options when to start taking your pills. You can start on the first day of your period. ...
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| changing anitdepressant | 5/18/2009 |
Q: How should I change from 20 mg of lexapro to 50 mg of prestiq? I would greatly appreciate your help ...
A: Lexapro has a 27-32 hr half life. It takes 4-5 days for it to be completely eliminated from the ...
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| Drug Interactions | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I am taking Atacand HCT 32 - 12.5mg with pexeva 20 mg. Is this okay? I 61 years old and have been ...
A: Atacand has been reported to cause peripheral edema. This edema is usually corrected by thr ...
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| nova-paroxetine | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I have been taking Apo-paroxetine 90 mg and just renewed my percription at another pharmacy and the ...
A: They are the same. The prefix Apo means it is made by Apotex. The prefix Novo means it is made by ...
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| sciatica | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have been suffering from sciatica for over 7 years now. I use to only have the odd flareup but it ...
A: Flexeril can cause drowsiness so you need to be careful or avoid driving or operating heavy ...
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| Wellburtin/depression | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I am currently taking Wellburtin XL 150mg and want to increase the dose. I began using it as an ...
A: Wellbutrin 150 mg is not the maximum dose doe for this medication. I have seen doses go to 300 mg ...
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| Xanax | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I was prescribed Xanax. I have read up on Xanax and it also can give someone what one article ...
A: I have not heard of Xanax increasing appetite. Xanax is an anti anxiety medication. Once the anxiety ...
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| Dilantin and interactions | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I am 53, and recovering from laproscopic total hysterectomy. Surgery was done for uterine cancer ...
A: There are no systematic studies of regular medications and interactions with herbal supplements. ...
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| switching from Prozac to Lexapro | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My prozac has worked for many years but for several months I have noticed the effectiveness going ...
A: Prozac has a long half life in the body so you need not worry that you will not have any in you. I ...
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| 3 layer pill mustery solved | 5/4/2009 |
Q: .. The 1966 PDR arrived. I found the now missing Riker company. The '66 PDR lists 10 pills made ...
A: Here in Canada Norflrx is still distributed by a company called 3M. It is a two layered tablet. ...
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| Swine Flu? | 5/3/2009 |
Q: The internet says that the swine flu symptons are: Fever Cough Sore throat Body aches ...
A: A diagnosis can not be made over the internet. You need a lab test to positively identify if it is ...
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| Swine Flu? | 5/3/2009 |
Q: The internet says that the swine flu symptons are: Fever Cough Sore throat Body aches ...
A: Swine flu symtoms are the same as other flu viruses. The only way to positively identify the ...
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| what is this pill | 5/2/2009 |
Q: my wife had a prescription filled last night for vicodin and in the bottle were 2 different sized ...
A: There are several medications that fit the description. Since drug markings vary from country to ...
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| hydro/oxy | 5/2/2009 |
Q: i just took a drug test at my pain clinic and tested positive for oxy and opi. i have a script for ...
A: You need to check with the lab see if they can actually distinguish between the two. I have not been ...
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| viagra | 5/1/2009 |
Q: my husband found some old samples - dated 5/08, are these safe to take? How long can you keep these ...
A: These pills are not going to be as effective as when they were within date. They do not break down ...
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| Excedrin extra strength | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have been taking Excedrin extra strength for a week now. I have cluster headaches, but nothing ...
A: One of the ingredients in Excedrin is aspirin. Taking too much aspirin can cause stomach bleeds. You ...
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| Lexapro and Lorazepam | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I am a 32 yr old male with an Anxiety disorder. I have recently (August2008) been prescribed Lexapro ...
A: You are right. A blue or white discoloring is more typical of Reynaud's. Nevertheless you still have ...
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| Not filling full prescription | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Can a person who is given a prescription for a 30 day supply ask the pharmacy to only fill 7 days at ...
A: You can mosr definately ask for a smaller quantity of prescription to be filled. This does not ...
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| Lexapro and Lorazepam | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I am a 32 yr old male with an Anxiety disorder. I have recently (August2008) been prescribed Lexapro ...
A: This is not related to the medications you take. Normally whwn your harms hang in the normal ...
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| mixing medicatons... | 4/30/2009 |
Q: at the moment i am on a large amount of medicine i take singular and extendral jr, for ...
A: You should not need the steroid cream if you are taking prednisone. The oral prednisone is much more ...
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| TETRALYSAL 300 | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Whilst on holiday last week I came out in a red raised rash, with white spots all over my chin and ...
A: Tetralysal is a tetracycline antibiotic which is used to treat acne and certain infections. I do not ...
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| Swine Flu Vaccine | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I was that one person in New York who actually got the swine flu vaccination in 1976(I think it was) ...
A: If they do come up with a swine flu vaccine I recommend taking it. There are several strains of it ...
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| Meloxicam 1 month past expiration date | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have some liquid meloxicam that's been refrigerated. the expiration date says 03/11/09, today is ...
A: It would not be harmful to use the expired meloxicam. However, you may not get full benefit as it ...
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| IBS/Antibiotics/ Intestinal Bacteria overgrowth | 4/24/2009 |
Q: Brandt: My question is regarding irritable bow syndrome caused by intestinal bacterial overgrowth. ...
A: Shalom Pal, Rifaximin is used to treat travellers diarrhea caused by bacterial overgrowth. Other ...
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| Any tips for coping with ADHD naturally? | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with ADHD many years ago, and took Concerta XL to help me to cope with the symptoms. ...
A: I can not believe you can not bring a prescription for personal use through the border. Check with ...
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| Question | 4/21/2009 |
Q: how are you going? I was just wondering -can claratyne cause changes in the shape or location of ...
A: A change in menstrual cycle could fefinitely be indicative of a change in your hormonal status. Talk ...
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| Question | 4/20/2009 |
Q: how are you going? I was just wondering -can claratyne cause changes in the shape or location of ...
A: As we age there is a change in amount and distribution of fat. A major factor for this in women is ...
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| fertility treatment side effects | 4/20/2009 |
Q: is it possible to develop mental confusion is a side effect to fertility treatment? my girlfriend ...
A: Treatment with clomiphene can cause blurring of vision and psychosis among other side effects. I am ...
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| depression | 4/18/2009 |
Q: i want to know the sexual side effect of TRAZODONE tablet wether it effect to libido or erection ...
A: Mirtazapine is not likely to adversely affect your libido. I have also read reports that mirtazapine ...
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| Tinidazole and body tics/jerks | 4/16/2009 |
Q: About a month ago I took a single dose of Fasigyn (Tinidazole) 2g for a Giardia infection. About ...
A: Since Tinidazole is not likely the cause of your twitching, you need to look for other causes. Have ...
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| Micardis | 4/12/2009 |
Q: My doctor prescribed 80mg Micardis which were too strong. I am to cut them in half and take 40mg ...
A: Micardis tablets are very sensitive to moisture. If you must cut them in half then keep the half ...
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| Interview | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I am a high school student required to do a career shadowing interview for my English course in ...
A: 1. What did you do after graduation from high school? I went to university 2. What was your first ...
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| drug interaction | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Ive been on wellbutrin xl 300mg about 6 months, prior to that I was on lexapro. I went off lexapro ...
A: I have seen Wellbutrin and Lexapro used together safely. They different modes of action. As to the ...
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| mometasone | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Respected Sir, I am highly indebted to your web and your section for providing correct guidance ...
A: Mometasone is a corticosteroid as are betamethasone and clobetasol. Mometasone is similar in potency ...
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| Positive urine test that is wrong | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have Periphal Neuropathy and take Endocet,Fentanyl patch and Lamotrigine. I took a urine test at ...
A: Endocet contains oxycodone. One of the metabolites of oxycodone is oxymorphone which is related to ...
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| Extreme fatigue and joint pain | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am a 55 year old female. Was diagnosed with colitis 10 years ago. Was taking Salofalk and ...
A: Ulcerative coltis has some features that are not gastric. The joint pains may be related. Pain ...
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| Taking Levothyroxine | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have been taking 1 Prilosec OTC every morning for 5 years about 1 hour before breakfast. Six weeks ...
A: Levothyroxine should be taken on its own on an empty stomach. Having said that I know people take ...
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| meds | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I have a problem: I am currently on 20 mg. Citalopram (Celexa) p/day for depression, but am ...
A: I have checked the side effect profile of most commonly used antidepressants. They all have ...
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| taking zocor | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Is it ok to take zocor in the morning, as opposed to at bedtime per bottles instructions.
A: A study I read in the British Medical Journal indicated that Zocor should be taken in the evening ...
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| sciatica | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I am currently in a lot of pain from sciatica. At night I have found that if I take Aspirin ...
A: Nighttime Aspirin brand contains aspirin and the antihistamine diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine ...
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| depression | 3/22/2009 |
Q: can u say me abt MOCLOBEMIDE tablet, i heared that it has very rare side effect, whether it effects ...
A: moclobemide has a long list of potential side effects. It can cause both increase and decrease in ...
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| Venlaflaxine (efexor)XL 75mg x 3 per day | 3/22/2009 |
Q: My partner had been taking the above prescription for approx 10 months and has been sleeping 12 hrs ...
A: After 12 days of not taking the medication there should not be any clinically significant amount ...
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| bencoprim | 3/20/2009 |
Q: i am 69 yrs old have lower back pain at times told it is siatic nerve problem. is bencoprim good for ...
A: Sciatic pain is a nerve pain. Bencoprim is a muscle relaxant. I do not think it will help much for ...
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| Prescription keeps changing/frusterated and confused | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a few question that hopefully you could give me some insight on. First off I am a person ...
A: Keep the pills as dispensed and take as prescribed. The pharmacist and doctor are concerned about ...
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| prescription | 3/16/2009 |
Q: can you tell me the name of the company for oxyfast I cannot find it anywhere.Most pharmacies won't ...
A: In Canada oxycodone is distributed through Purdue Pharma. We do not have the brand Oxyfast, but it ...
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| Nexium purple capsule | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Our drug company has gone out of sight on expense of the 40 mg Nexium which I take daily. I'm ...
A: The Nexium I am familiar with is an oblong pink tablet. There are less expensive medications that ...
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| Nubain & Phenergan | 3/12/2009 |
Q: Just wanted to see if Nubain & Phenergan can be mixed together and given as an IM injection? I'm a ...
A: I use King's Guide to IV admixtures. This reference states that there is no information regarding ...
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| Lotrimin | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My 15 month old daughter has ringworm. Yuck. The dr. told me to use over-the-counter lotrimin. My ...
A: If you are applying it only once per day, by night-time there would not be much left on the skin. ...
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| Lotrimin | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My 15 month old daughter has ringworm. Yuck. The dr. told me to use over-the-counter lotrimin. My ...
A: Ringworm is a fungal infection. The topical medication you apply gets absorbed through the skin but ...
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| Diabetes | 3/8/2009 |
Q: My Mum was diagnosed with Diabetes about 4 years ago. She is 53 and 5 foot 5 and until she started ...
A: I do not have sufficient information to assess this condition. I need to know what your mom's ...
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| Pharmacy questions | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions. 1)Do you think that the 90+ grand a year is reasonable for the amount of ...
A: The short answer is no. If after 4 years you went to pharmacy school for 2 years you would would ...
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| Pharmacy questions | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions. 1)Do you think that the 90+ grand a year is reasonable for the amount of ...
A: I studied general sciences before entering pharmacy school in order to meet the prerequisits. ...
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| Pharmacy questions | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions. 1)Do you think that the 90+ grand a year is reasonable for the amount of ...
A: 1) I am satisfied with my current rate of pay. 2) Being a pharmacist is stressful at times. But it ...
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| Hydroxycut and Oral Contraceptive | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I began taking the Hydroxycut supplement yesterday. I now have a concern of it's effect on the ...
A: Food supplemets and alternative medications interactions with regular medications are not ...
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| Atacand vs Diovan | 2/28/2009 |
Q: My mother is taking 4 mg of Atacand, how much Diovan would be equivalent to that?
A: There is no direct conversion from one to the other. By my best estimation considering the available ...
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| 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: Neuronti is prescribed for the management of nerve pain and for seizure disorders. I have not ...
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| metoprolol | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Why today 2/26/09 when getting my metoprolol refilled they tell me it has been recalled the only one ...
A: We do not have this brand in canada so we are not affected e is recall. We have other brands of ...
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| Vitamin E | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Just found out from a blood test that I have very high levels of vitamin E. I'm trying to figure out ...
A: Overdosing on Vitamin E is very rare. Are you having any symptoms? It is not likely to overdose on ...
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| My mothers' health and well being | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My mother is 78 years old. She has arrhythmia, high blood pressure and is highly allergic to alot ...
A: It is difficult to say for sure why your mom is bleeding into her brain. some people have weak blood ...
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| Phentermine & Lupron | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I'm on Lupron and have gained weight and my appetite has really increased. I have previously used ...
A: It is safe to take phentermine while on Lupron. However the weight gain associated with Lupron may ...
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| med bioavailability | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My name is Fran and I live in the Northeast United States. I fully understand that anything you say ...
A: I can not speak specifically about Opana as I do not know this drug. However many drugs when ...
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| my reaction to my meds | 2/17/2009 |
Q: im on glipizide 10 mg twice a day,25 mg hydroclorothiazide once a day,100 mg atenolol once a day, 40 ...
A: Your blood pressure is a little low. Monitor it 3 times a week for the next week. If it remains low ...
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| effexor and liver | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Can taking 450 mg of Effexor Xr cause a false high reading on your blood alcohol concentration? I ...
A: Both alcohol and Effexor are metabolized by the liver. Alcohol is known to intensify the adverse ...
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| false positive results for methadone | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I take fluxetine, busipirone, alprazolam, ziprasidone, and venlafaxine in high doses daily along ...
A: There have been studies of what subsances result in false positive for methadone. The drugd you ...
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| 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: Some pills can be crushed for ease of administration. Capsules can be opened and their contents ...
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| false postive drug test | 2/15/2009 |
Q: what over the counter medications cause a false postive drug test for the medication adderral ...
A: Drugs and their metabolites are distributed to all body tissues. Not all tissues and body fluids ...
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| darvocet in the system | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a urine test in 4 days with my doctor and I have taken darvocet and vicidon that was not ...
A: Most drugs are eliminated through the kidney so pushing fluids to flush more fluid may help somewhat ...
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| darvocet in the system | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a urine test in 4 days with my doctor and I have taken darvocet and vicidon that was not ...
A: Darvocet would be detectable up to 7 days post ingestion. The hydrocodone in Vicodin has shprt half ...
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| Pexeva - seeking any information on weight gain related to... | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I've been given Pexeva at 10mg/ to try as an alternative to prior SSRIs I've taken, all of which ...
A: There is no difference in therapeutic response or side effect profile between Pexeva and Paxil. If ...
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| Lortab | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Mr. Brandt,for 5 years my Psychiatrist(Who was also a pain management specialist) had me taking one ...
A: You can not get codeine products without a prescription in the US. In Canada you can get some otc ...
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| community pharmacy | 2/12/2009 |
Q: 1.what textbooks are kept in a pharmacy 2.what textbook do pharmacists use and why 3.what other ...
A: Some of the references we keep are: Martindale, The CPS, Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation, Drug ...
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| community pharmacy | 2/12/2009 |
Q: how can inter-professional teamwork affect patient care in the community pharmacy setting thanks
A: Each professional brings their own perspective into the care plan for the patient and together the ...
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| pharmacy | 2/12/2009 |
Q: what is the meaning of the term 'skill-mix' as it applies to pharmacy thanks
A: I think this would apply to the previous question regarding inter-professional team work. Each team ...
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| pharmacy | 2/12/2009 |
Q: what staff work in a pharmacy apart from the pharmacist and what are their job roles
A: In addition to the pharmacist there are pharmacy tecnicians who support the pharmacist. Their duties ...
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| analpram hc | 2/12/2009 |
Q: i have an ongoing problem with hemrrhoids that are treated on an off by a colon rectal specialist. ...
A: This product is safe. It contains hydrocortisone and a local anaesthetic to numb the pain. The ...
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| Flucloxacillin | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I am 54 yr old male with type 2 diabetes and have been prescribed Flucloxacillin suspension fluid ...
A: Each 5 mL teaspoon of flucloxacillin suspension contains 2.7 g sucrose. If you take this into ...
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| aching legs and feet | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I had a breast reduction 10 days ago and have found that I am getting severe aching legs and feet ...
A: I do not see a direct relation between the medications you take and aching legs and feet. Can you ...
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| Avodart & Benedryl | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I take Avodart daily. Is there any interaction if I take a daily Benedryl (Diphenhydramine HCI 25 ...
A: Bendryl is an antihistamine with anticholinergic properties. These propeties would worsen your ...
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| ointments | 2/7/2009 |
Q: why is liquid and white soft paraffin used in ointments what is their purpose in the formula thank ...
A: Liquid and sof paraffins are used in ointments for several reasons. They improve the texture of the ...
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| Vicodin | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have been taking two 7.5 mg vicodin on a daily basis for the past 2 1/2 years. Will this amount ...
A: Long term use of Vicodin can lead to dependency. But if you need it for pain control then this ...
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| false positive urine drug screen | 2/4/2009 |
Q: My husband took a urine drug screen that came back positive for opiates. He takes several herbal ...
A: I do not know the answer to this question. Herbal supplements are not studied in the same way that ...
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| Prednisone | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My mother just turned 90. She has congestive heart failure and edema and is taking drugs for high ...
A: Prednisone is sometimes used for a short term treatment to help people get over an acute episode ...
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| Drug substitution | 1/31/2009 |
Q: If a Dr.'s prescription states: Rifampin 600 mg po qd, INH 300 mg po qd, can the pharmacist ...
A: The pharmacist may make that substitution after having a discussion with the patient and getting ...
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| Caprylic Acid during pregnancy | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I am 12 weeks pregnant and just had to take antibiotics for a UTI. Now I have candida. My doctor ...
A: Caprylic acid is known to have anti fungal properties and can be used against candida infections. ...
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| Buccal Midazolam | 1/30/2009 |
Q: When used as a treatment for epilepsy in adults, ie for seizures, the syringe method is used to ...
A: Elimination of midazolam is increased in chf, cirrhosis and chronic renal failure. Follwing IV ...
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| concentration | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I am having problems concentrating. I want to avoid pills, but do herbs such as asian ginseng and ...
A: There is no clear evidence that these herbs really work for attention deficit. There are claims made ...
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| Accutane and growth | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I read your Q/A about Accutane and growing in height. I'm curious, did Lori put her son on Accutane ...
A: I do not remember the specifics of Lori's son. There are cases reported in the literature where ...
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| possible interaction between lipitor and dietary supplements | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I currently take 10 ml. of Lipitor. I am looking into a non- prescription sleep aid for occasional ...
A: There are no studies examining the interactions between Lipitor and herbal supplements. What we have ...
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| Eutroxsig withdrawl | 1/25/2009 |
Q: for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in the neck a number of years ago. Over the past 6 months I have ...
A: I understand that Eutrosig may be kept out of the refrigerator but at temperatures below 25 degrees ...
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| hormones | 1/24/2009 |
Q: i need help ! no websites seem to be able to answer quesetions regarding prostaglandins. My 2 ...
A: Orininally prostaglandins were first isolated in seminal fluid that is secreted by the prostate ...
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| Birth Control Yaz | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have been taking Yaz birth control for about a year now, before that I was taking ortho-tricycline ...
A: I am not in a postion to diagnose. You need to see a doctor to determine why your stomach is feeling ...
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| expired wellbhutrin xl | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have some samples left over from previously taking Wellbutrin XL, and my doctor has just ...
A: At the expiry date the manufacturer doeas not guarantee potency greater than 10% of label claim. ...
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| aloe vera pills | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Mr. Brandt, I was wondering if aloe vera pills are safe and what uses they have? Thank you for ...
A: Aloe Vera is used topically to heal wounds. Internally Aloe Vera gel is used to treat peptic ulcers ...
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| ssri's | 1/10/2009 |
Q: Have you ever seen prozac or any other ssri's suspeceted as the casue of hairloss. I have been ...
A: Although hair loss is reported as a potential side effect of Prozac, I have never had a patient come ...
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| 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: There are no dependency issues or withdrawal symptoms associated with sudden stopping of Vitamin B12 ...
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| MPharm vs. Pharm.D | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I am a pharmacy student in the UK in my third year of my MPharm course. There are 4 years to ...
A: I am in Canada. The entry level degree here is a BSc. in pharmacy. I am not familiar with the ...
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| Grapefruit and Lipitor | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I rarely if ever eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice; however, during the Christmas holiday ...
A: Graprfruit and grapefruit juice contain a substance that decrease the mtabolism of Lipitor. This ...
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| two questions... | 1/6/2009 |
Q: 1.) Hi, my name is Emily and I am 18 years old. Recently my doctor prescribed me Ran-Zopiclone, 7.5 ...
A: Do not take more than the prescribed amount of Zopiclone. I have not seen anyone benefit from more ...
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| Nexium | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Mr. Brandt, I have been taking Nexium for an h-pylori infection. I am almost out and this drug is ...
A: The usual course of treatment for H. Pylori with Nexium and similar drugs in combination with an ...
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| Allergic to Zoloft | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I've been taking Zoloft for a week and woke up Wednesday with an itchy skin rash. My doctor took me ...
A: You likely do not want to try any medication in the same therapeutic class, the SSRI's. I would ask ...
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| Cephalexin and 3-mth old | 12/19/2008 |
Q: My 3 mth old has been prescribed Cephalexin 250mg/5 ml susp 110 ml and 2.5% hydrocortisone for an ...
A: The most common side effect with Cephalexin is diarrhea and upset stomach. Give the medication with ...
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| Temazepam | 12/17/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine has been having problems sleeping for a while now, and has just told me that he's ...
A: You must have different doses then we have here in Canada. Temazepam is available at 15 mg and 30 mg ...
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| can i get my grandmother's perscription for her? | 12/17/2008 |
Q: My grandmother is unable to go to the pharmacy or leave the house for that matter...she is on ...
A: I do not know where yiu are, but here in Canada you can be the agent for the person for whom the ...
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| perscription drugs | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I am a 29 year old who really has more health issues than a 70 year old. I have had 13 surgeries and ...
A: Your pain medications are not excessive. For breakthrough pain during the day I would prefer to keep ...
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| paroxetine | 12/11/2008 |
Q: am 50 years male had been taking lexapro 10 for anxiety and my dr has now tapered off the dose.I am ...
A: I have no heard of this side effect caused by stopping lexapro. With some other drugs sustained ...
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| Where can I get shingles vaccine | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My doctor recommended that I get the shingles vaccine. (I am 67.) However, while he wrote me a ...
A: The shingles vaccine is called Zostavax. It is manufactured by Merck. It received appoval here in ...
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| Question | 12/9/2008 |
Q: how are you going? My name is Christina and I live in Australia. I was just wondering if either of ...
A: It is easy to correct thyroid hormone deficiency with prescription thyroid hormone replacement. ...
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| Use of antabuse by teen | 12/8/2008 |
Q: My daughter's psychiatrist has suggested her using antabuse for her alcoholism. She is 17 years ...
A: I have limited experience with Antabuse. Last time I dispensed it was over 20 years ago. The drug ...
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| Ativan and Paxil. please help. | 12/8/2008 |
Q: My name is Amy. I have suffered from Generalized anxiety disorder since the age of seven, and I am ...
A: I did not know Ativan is available in oral liquid form. We only have oral tablets, sublingual ...
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| Levothyroxine and Hydroxycut | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Is it safe to take Hydroxycut with this medication or do you suggest an alternative that can be ...
A: There are several formulations of Hydroxycut. Make sure the one you take does not contain ephedra. I ...
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| Hydroxycut and Warfarin | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Is it ok to take Hydroxycut and Warfarin at the same time. Thanks James
A: I do not remember all the herbe in Hydroxycut. Check the label. If the product contains ginseng or ...
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| please help me | 12/2/2008 |
Q: “which class of antidepressants is the absolute best
A: The SSRI's are currently the most prescribed antidepressants. They have a better safety profile than ...
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| please help | 12/2/2008 |
Q: "if my father is 60 years old and he has tremors and stifness. he is on sinemet but his symptoms ...
A: Apathy, sadness and constipation are not reversible with Sinemet. Sinemet will help with the tremors ...
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| Bacrtim and platelet formation or destruction | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I am chemotherapy patient after four [of six] rounds of fluroabmim [sp?]. I have been taking ...
A: Bactrim can cause serious hematlogic side effects. These include: leukopenia, neutropenia, ...
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| Cumadin drug | 11/30/2008 |
Q: My Mom is 91 and very clear minded & takes only 100 mg of Cozaar in the morning. No other drugs. She ...
A: There are risks with Coumadin as you know. But for certain conditions it is still the best drug of ...
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| prevacid and pepcid | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Eric, is it ok to take pepcid while taking prevacid solutab 30 mg each day? Thanks
A: It is ok to take the two but you should not need to have to do that. If you take the Prevacid on an ...
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| Metoprolol Tar 50mg | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have been taking Metoprolol Tar 50mg for several years. I recently located to another area same ...
A: The ER tells me that the new prescriptio you got is extended release. If the original prescription ...
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| Propo-N/Apap | 11/27/2008 |
Q: How long is this medication good for? I see no expiration date on the bottle, but it is two years ...
A: I am unable to tell what the expiry date is. The closest you can find out is by checking with the ...
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| Will Prednisone and Immuran show up in urine drug test? | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Morbus Behcet Disease, the doctor put me in 5mg Prednisone and 50Mg of ...
A: You need to be up front with your employer and tell him what meds you are on and why. You have a ...
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| OTC anti-inflammatory | 11/24/2008 |
Q: When taking ibuprofen or naproxen for a muscle ache how much and how often should you take it? This ...
A: The maximum daily dose of Ibuproen is 400 mg four times a day. The maximum dose of Naproxen is 1000 ...
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| cannot find place to get drug | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I had surgery for colon cancer 4 years ago and my gallbladder removed a year later. I have always ...
A: Paregoric is so little used if any that I am not surprised you are having a hard time finding it. ...
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| Medication - Azitromicina - Zertalin | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Recently we purchased this drug which we were told is Zithomax and it came packaged with 5 pills ...
A: The usual course of treatment with azithromycin is 5 consecutive days. The usual dose is 2 tablets ...
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| Urine and Blood toxic screening | 11/21/2008 |
Q: When a person is taking Effexor and Phenobarbital for PTSD and has a blood and urine screening done ...
A: Both effexor and phenobarbital are excreted in the urine so they should be found in both samples of ...
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| false positive dipstick drug test | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Recently a dipstick drug test came back as a false-positive. I do not use cocaine and the results ...
A: I am not an expert on lab tests. I recommend you contact the lab to tell thm what medications you ...
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| Prozac, restarting it after a long time | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I have a question about Prozac. I had taken Prozac for about 5 years until it lost efficacy. I have ...
A: There are other antidepressants of a different class that you may wish to discuss with your doctor ...
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| midazolam | 11/20/2008 |
Q: My pharmacist is Mexico has recommended Midazolam over tasedab (estazikan) which, no matter how high ...
A: The last part of your question looks like a foreig language to me. Here is the quote of you question ...
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| Prozac, restarting it after a long time | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have a question about Prozac. I had taken Prozac for about 5 years until it lost efficacy. I have ...
A: I think it is worthwhile to try Prozac again after having been off of it for 2 years. The loss of ...
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| pill | 11/20/2008 |
Q: a friend gave me some pills for my back pain...but cannot find out what it is and what it ...
A: Arcoxia belongs to the same class of drugs that Celebrexd belongs to. did it work better than the ...
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| gastrointestinal & throat problem | 11/19/2008 |
Q: For the last month I have been experiencing constant mucus in my throat especially when I swallow. ...
A: The mucous in your throat could be from post nasal drip. The vegetation in your new area of ...
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| Iv Emend compatable with IV dexamethasone | 11/17/2008 |
Q: Can IV dexamethasone can be mixed with IV Emend. Please let me know. Thank you. Chandra
A: I was not aware that Emend is available in an iv form. I therefore do not know if it can be mixed in ...
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| Antibiotic Concerns | 11/16/2008 |
Q: On Friday morning (now it is Sunday afternoon), I had my #30 tooth extracted. I am very ...
A: It is true that clindamycin can cause serious gastro-intestinal side effcts. I have seen it but only ...
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| nitro pills | 11/15/2008 |
Q: i have been experiencing justa dull ache right below my collar bone sweating chills i am thinking it ...
A: A sublingual nitro pill taken as a single dose in the way desribed as diagnostic measure would not ...
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| interview | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have to do an interview with a person of my major for my school and i was wondering whether or not ...
A: First Tell be a little about yourself. (name, age, where do you live etc...) My name is Eric Brandt. ...
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| chest pain | 11/12/2008 |
Q: hope you can help me. *im young, normal weight, non-smoker, no injuries. 1. ongoing chest pain - ...
A: The tingling sensation you describe is characteristic of nerve pain. You may have a pinched nerve ...
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| bacterial vaginosis | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have bacterial vaginosis and have had it for over five years. After being to three different GYN ...
A: I do not know where you can obtain Lactobacillus crispatus or jensenil. I am not a big fan of ...
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| Benzodiazepines | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Is it possible for a urinalysis to come up positive for benzodiazepines even if you haven't taken ...
A: Methadone is used as a substitute for opioid addiction becaue the dose can be easily tailored to the ...
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| prescription | 11/10/2008 |
Q: can a pharmacy only give you 27 percocet and not the other 3 if that is all they have at the time? ...
A: I do not know the rules in the Us as I am in Canada. Here if you do not have enough on hand to fill ...
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| cymbalta | 11/9/2008 |
Q: i am 72 yo. my doctor put me on this drug and i have been taking it for 3 weeks. my appt is in 2 ...
A: It is possible to experience withdrawal symptoms if you stop Cymbalta abruptly. Since you have only ...
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| false positive instant urine screen | 11/8/2008 |
Q: i had a mandatory drug screen today and tested pos for methamphetamine...i have not ever taken it ...
A: there is nothing in these powders that would cause a false positive for methamphetamines. Other than ...
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| Benzodiazepines | 11/8/2008 |
Q: Is it possible for a urinalysis to come up positive for benzodiazepines even if you haven't taken ...
A: It is possible to have a false positive urinalysis for benzodiazepines. There are medications which ...
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| false positive instant urine screen | 11/6/2008 |
Q: i had a mandatory drug screen today and tested pos for methamphetamine...i have not ever taken it ...
A: I am not sure what is in the powders you are taking. Hydrocodone being a narcotic is likely the ...
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| General query about spreading dosage | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I notice that fish oil caps say take Xquantity three times per day. What is difference if taken in ...
A: I am not positively sure why you can not take the whole dose in one daily dose. But There may be a ...
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| lyrica | 11/5/2008 |
Q: If I only eat beef broth, soups, tuna and pretzels will I still gain weight on this medication?
A: Only 4% of people taking Lyrica report weight gain. I do not know the extent of the weight gain and ...
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| Libijel ???? | 11/4/2008 |
Q: Do you know anything about Libijel? ...
A: Libigel is a testosterone gel being tested for female sexual dysfunction. As far as I know it is not ...
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| Hydrochlorothiazide | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I am 58 yrs old, female and I was diagnosed with high blood pressure in 1992 and have been on the ...
A: Hydrochlorothiazide can cause nymbness of the feet. Atenolol can cause sensation of cols ...
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| theophylinne | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Do you know where I can get the drug theophylinne I am ERTAB Forest, I have a prescription. My ...
A: Here in Canada we have at least 2 formulations of long acting theophylline. They are The-Dur and ...
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| hydrocodone, pure | 10/31/2008 |
Q: Is there a way to get pure hydrocodone with the same level of pain relief as ...
A: It would be helpful for me to know what other analgesics you have tried. We use hydromorphone and ...
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| Dicloflex, drinking | 10/28/2008 |
Q: can you drink a few beers when taking Dicloflex? I've only been taking 150 mg per day. Thanks...
A: There is no absolute contraindication to drink a little alcohol while taking Dicloflex. However, ...
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| Medication | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I started taking Meloxicam 15mg in May.I noticed in July that I was having a lot of problems with ...
A: Have you noticed any blood in the stool? Is it normal color? Meloxicam can cause stomach bleeds even ...
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| Reacted Calcium | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Is there something I can take which would be the same as or similar to Reacted calcium but ...
A: There are numerous formulations of calcium and vitamin D. My favorite is Caltrate chews. It is ...
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| Nifedical xl 30 mg | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have just been prescribed Nifedical xl 30mg 1x daily to treat high blood pressure (along with ...
A: Nifedipine works by relaxing the muscles that line the blood vessels. This allows them to dilate and ...
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| Replacement of gelatin capsule for antidepressant | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Eric, I was just prescribed Cymbalta, which comes in gelatin capsules. As a vegetarian, I cannot ...
A: One option is to emply the capsules and consume the contents. Another option would be to have a ...
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| Lopresser and weight gain | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have gained 25 lbs in the last year and a half since starting on Lopresser, is there another drug ...
A: Lopressor is a beta adrenergic blocker. There are others in this class of drugs. You could ask your ...
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| definition | 10/21/2008 |
Q: Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg TQUA. What does TQUA stand for? ANSWER: Hi Karen, I 30 years of practice ...
A: At first I thought this was latin abbreviations for instructions but now that you tell me where it ...
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| Lopresser and weight gain | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have gained 25 lbs in the last year and a half since starting on Lopresser, is there another drug ...
A: Can you tell me what Lopressor was prescribed for. There is more than one use for this medication ...
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| pharmacy | 10/20/2008 |
Q: What was your major in college? What additional college courses do you wish you had taken? What ...
A: I majored in pharmaceutical sciences. All my courses were related to this field of work with the ...
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| Interview Questions | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I am a student that is interested in the medical field, more specifically, pharmaceutical work. If ...
A: 1. How much schooling (years, degree) is required to become a pharmacist? I went to university for ...
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| mylan verses watson estradiol | 10/17/2008 |
Q: for 20 years I have been taking first estrace and then mylan estradiol, but I do not take it the ...
A: Mylan is not a brand available here in Canada so I do not know if they discontinued the particular ...
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| Bipolar Meds-Side Effects | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Bipolar I, and I used to be on Risperidone (5 mg), Lithium (1800 mg), and ...
A: When you work out you build muscle. Muscle weight more than fat so it seem that you are not losing ...
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| drug interaction | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I was injured at work 20 months ago resulting in the loss of my left leg BTK at the time I was ...
A: Therere are several possible reasons that a person can be fatigued. Low thyroid hormone level, ...
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| Panic attacks/ Alprazolam | 9/12/2008 |
Q: These attacks started 87 dig 93, 3mg alprazolam per day worked perfectly,2000 had to adj to 4 mg per ...
A: The problem with alprazolam is that it is a drug of potential abuse. You need to convine your ...
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| hypothyroidism: Levothyroxine & the affect of alcohol | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and I had a baby two months ago. I am currently ...
A: Alcohol is not recommended on this combination of drugs. Smoking will not interact with the ...
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| expired meds | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have several bottles of expired singulair 1-4 years old and I wonder if I can still take them. Do ...
A: Do not used these expired medications. There is probably little or no therapeutic value to the ...
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| Vivotif vaccine | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I will be flying to Nepal in the middle of my Vivotif oral vaccine regimen, and I am concerned ...
A: I am not familiar with this particular product but ny recommendation is to take it in its own ...
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| niacin half life | 9/3/2008 |
Q: niacin is having half life of 20-60 min. but generally we cant go for extended release formulation ...
A: The extended release formulation is not related to the half life of the drug. It relates to how the ...
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| ostomates who take blood preassure meds | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I have an ileostomy and recently my doctor prescribed high blood pressure meds. I am concerned ...
A: Ostomates are not an area I am very familiar with. My sense is that it is ok to take the diuretic ...
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| amoxicillian | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I read that if you have mono you should be careful taking amoxicillian. I have had mono this year. ...
A: Ji Jo Ann, Mono is a viral infection. You need to establish that your throat infection is bacterial ...
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| expired/naproxan | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have naproxen that expired Jan 2008 and a major toothache is it O.K. to take a couple?
A: I think there may be still some potency to relieve your pain. You can aslo buy a new supply of ...
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| sleeping pills | 8/24/2008 |
Q: My doctor gave me some sleeping pills. They are dalmane, I hope I spelled it correctly. However, I ...
A: I need to know what else is going on. Do you have any other medical conditions? Are you on any other ...
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| medication for sinus infection | 8/23/2008 |
Q: My doctor gave me a Rx for a sinus infection. He prescribed azithromycin. My pharmicist filled the ...
A: Azuthromycin is appropriate for sinus infection in most cases. Ideally one should do a culture to ...
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| insomnia | 8/20/2008 |
Q: How does a senior citixen deal with the question of chronic insomnia
A: As we age we sleep lighter, shorter and with less REM sleep. Consequently we do not feel as rested ...
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| Nuvaring and Bactrim | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI and only took one of the pills. Can just one pill decrease the ...
A: That interaction is not predictable. It is advisable to use an alternate method of birth control ...
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| Cymbalta and Celexa | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am presently taking Cymbalta 60mg QD and Celexa generic 40mg QD. I am examining the possibility of ...
A: Yes, I know that Celexa is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and that Cymbalta works on both ...
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| Hospital Pharmacy | 8/18/2008 |
Q: my name is Krystal and I am an 11th grade high school student. I would like to become a hospital ...
A: There are hospital pharmacists who specialize in the fields of pediatrics and oncology. I find ...
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| cymbalta | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Is there something similar to cymbalta? When your insurance prescription runs out how do you afford ...
A: There are numerous antidepressnts on the market. Effexor (venlafaxine) is one that could possibly be ...
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| usage of prescribed Xanax and cymbalta with a 10 panel pre-employment drug screen | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I was just recently prescribed 1mg of Xanax twice a day ( I only use it at nighttime) and started ...
A: Cymbalta is not a tricyclic antidepressant. If you a have a legitimate prescription and medical ...
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| Can multivitamins and false positives for benzo's? | 7/31/2008 |
Q: My wife got a false positive for benzos. She has not used anything at all. Even when she did ...
A: I have not heard of multivtamins causing false positive for benzo's. For a more definitive answer ...
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| diclofenac natrium | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I had ventral hernia surgery yesterday at a German hospital. For the take home pain meds, they gave ...
A: Diclofenac is a good analgesic anti-inflammatory. We do not use it here commonly post operatively ...
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| Potassium Limits | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have been studying a bit, on the internet that is, concerning sodium/potassium imbalance as I ...
A: I would not doubt that the average North American diet is higher in sodium than our ancestors. For ...
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| St. Johns Wort | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I'm wondering if St. Johns wort is technically considered an SSRI. I used to be on numerous ...
A: St Johns Wort is an SSRI. It can be helpful in mild depression. You may try it but I suggest you do ...
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| paiful stomach aches | 7/26/2008 |
Q: My daughter has been having terribly painful stomach aches. We've been to her doctor and a ...
A: now that we established that my suspicion that the pain is related to irritable bowel was correct, I ...
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| paiful stomach aches | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My daughter has been having terribly painful stomach aches. We've been to her doctor and a ...
A: It sounds like it may be a case of irritable bowel syndrome. She has seen a gastroenterologist who ...
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| Wellbutrin & Cymbalta | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I've currently been taking Wellbutrin and Cymbalta for almost a year now. My question is...I'm ...
A: The combination of Cymbalta and alcohol increase the risk for seizures. This is a combination to ...
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| Ropinirole and Omeprazole | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I take 1 mg Ropinirole at bedtime for PLMD. I have also started to take 20 mg Omeprazole for acid ...
A: Omeprazole is metabolized by cyp450 enzyme system as does ropinirole. However ropinirole is ...
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| Cymbalta | 7/22/2008 |
Q: A neurologist recently put me on cymbalta. I am on 60 mg for the 1st week and 120 mg starting week ...
A: anxiety and hot flashes are known side effects associated with Cymbalta. You need to report these to ...
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| insomnia - anti histamine | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have been taking one anti histamine at night time as it really helps me sleep. I have had trouble ...
A: Long term use of some antihitamines can aggrevate glaucima, cause constipation and affect urinary ...
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| pill identity | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I found some prescription looking pill that my teen may have procured. they are white oblong tablets ...
A: Sorry, the description you give does not match anything in my database. Since drug markings vary ...
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| lansoprazole | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I suffer from haemophilia A and have hep.c as a result of blood treatments. In the 50@s Isuffered ...
A: This subject should be dicussed with your doctor. I do not know what your risk factors are in ...
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| anxiety attacks | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I am on 1 mg of estradiol and have been taking it for 7 months now I used to take cenestin. well I ...
A: I heard of estrogen therapy causing mental depression but not anxiety attack. Perhaps the anxiey ...
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| Cymbalta | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I'm taking 60mg of Cymbalta a day. Recently I had an unexpected trip for 4 days and left without ...
A: I believe you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms. I recommend continuing with Cymbalta for at ...
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| thyroxin | 7/12/2008 |
Q: i had a thyroidectomy 2 years ago i just went away on holidays and forgot my oroxin its been a month ...
A: There are other thyroid hormones you have not yet tried. You can ask your doctor about natural ...
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| Generic question | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I've been taking brand name Xanax for Panic Disorder (with some Agoraphobia) since 1984. Currently, ...
A: I do not know what the ituation is in the US. Here in Canada some generic houses are owened by brand ...
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| SSRI and increased liverenzymes | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have been taking LExapro (escitalopram). After having pain in the rigt side of my stomach under ...
A: It is not predicatable how the drug will affect your liver enzymes. If you had adverse effect with ...
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| Tegretol and/or Leptopril | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Does Tegretol and/or Leptopril stop your period or aid in pregnancy in any way? I take Tegretol ...
A: Tegretol is not known to interfere with menstrual cycle. If you are planning to get pregnant and you ...
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| Medication for severe OCD | 7/7/2008 |
Q: my 19 year old son is suffering from severe OCD since 13. We've tried Zoloft for 6 months max dosage ...
A: Were the antidepressants prescribed by a psychiatris or a family doctor? Clonazepam would probably ...
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| OCD | 7/6/2008 |
Q: my wife is suffering from OCD from last 12 years. she is taking feliz 20mg *3 tab in night and 1 tab ...
A: In animal studies Citalpram (the active ingredient in Feliz) has shown advrse effects on fetal ...
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| Can I take Seroquel and Hydroxycut? | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I am currently taking 50 mg of Seroquel a night to help me sleep and I was wondering if I could ...
A: Hydroxycut contains caffeine which may decrease the effectiveness of sleeping medications. There are ...
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| Tryptophan | 6/30/2008 |
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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| Wellbutrin, Lexapro & Cymbalta | 6/29/2008 |
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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| Effexor XR false positive | 6/23/2008 |
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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| Hot Flash Relief | 6/20/2008 |
Q: In January I was diagnosed with RLS. My doctor initially prescribed Clonazepam 1 mg and then later ...
A: The relationshp between nerves and hormones is complex and only partially understood. I can not ...
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| Hot Flash Relief | 6/20/2008 |
Q: In January I was diagnosed with RLS. My doctor initially prescribed Clonazepam 1 mg and then later ...
A: Actually either one of these medications can ease the hot flashes. Both can be used as anti anxiety ...
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| diclofenac | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have just been prescribed diclofenac for shoulder pain. I was worried about the adverse affects ...
A: By long term I mean weeks. In your case diclofenac may negate the antihypertensive effects of HCT in ...
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| protein pill | 6/17/2008 |
Q: if the issue of a "protein pill" is volume, why couldn't 25 grams of protein be compressed into a ...
A: 25 grams is equivalent to 5 teaspoons. This is a large volume to compress into an easy to swallow ...
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| sleeping | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if "Novo-venlafaxine XR 37.5mg helps a person who cannot sleep well at night? Will ...
A: Venlafaxine is not a sleeping pill. It is an antidepressant and an anti-anxiety medication. If you ...
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| lorazepam and Apo-Lorazepam | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have an unused prescription for 10 LORAZEPAM 2mg tabs and a 20 APO-LORAZEPAM with dates May 12, ...
A: These are probably still good to take. They msy not be as potent as they were when they were fresh ...
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| Pharmacy | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have an interest of becoming a pharmacist. However, I am only in high school right now in John A. ...
A: Pharmacy is a very demanding carreer but can also be very rewarding. You need to be a person really ...
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| estradiol | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I take estradiol 1mg and have noticed a difference between the different manufacturers, I took ...
A: Estrogens are either from the urine of pregnant mares (Premarin brand) or plant source. What you are ...
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| Hydroxycut and Synthroid | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Will the diet supplement Hydroxycut intefere with my required perscription Synthroid 88? I read ...
A: The old formula of Hydroxycut use to have Ma Huang which is a fom of ephedra. Make sure you DO NOT ...
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| depression | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I've seen my OBGYN for depression and he prescribed some anti-depressants which I haven't taken. I ...
A: There are dozens of antidepressants on the market. The newer ones are selective serotonin reptake ...
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| MOTRIN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I recently started taking i tablet daily of hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tqua. The instruction say ...
A: Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) can decrease the effectiveness of hydrochlorothiazide. The occasional dose ...
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| tremors , and general weakness | 6/1/2008 |
Q: After my by-pass operation about four and half years no i am normal but for general weakness , tough ...
A: I do not hink that the tremors are related to the medications. There are other possible`reasond for ...
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| Hyoscyamine | 5/27/2008 |
Q: My wife is on Hyoscyamine for the spasms related to severe IBS. My pharmacist is unable to get it ...
A: You can use Buscopan (Hyoascine) or Bentylol (Dicyclomine) for IBS as alternatives to Hyoscyamine. ...
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| why so many | 5/25/2008 |
Q: .i know someone who has anxiety; she has anxiety attacks when in a crowded room. she also drinks at ...
A: It makes no sense to be on Prozac and Effexor. This person may be multi-doctoring and each ...
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| Phentermine and yeast infection | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I really have two questions... 1. I have been taking Phentermine for 6 days and have developed a ...
A: Phentermine is recommended as an adjunct to diet for people with body mass index greater than 27. ...
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| Amox-Clav | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Good Morning, I was recently prescribed Amox-Clav for an upper respiratory infection; however, I ...
A: I have nt heard of this drug interfering with normal menstrual cycle. Are you using oral ...
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| penicilin | 5/21/2008 |
Q: one pill 3 times a day. at his lunchtime dose he swallowed 2 pills on accident (1000mg) should we ...
A: This is not an overdose. Do not worry. Have him take his next dose at the regularly scheduled time. ...
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| adderall | 5/14/2008 |
Q: and i will try to go to the bathroom allot my mouth gets so dry in the morning and all day whay is ...
A: it sounds like you were feeling and doing better on a reduced dose of Adderall. I would recommend ...
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| vicodin dependency? | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Brandt, I am scheduled for day surgery in a couple of weeks for hemmorhoids and a partially ...
A: I sympathize with regarding not enjoying pain and I am in favor of pain relif. Depencey on opiods ...
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| Klonopin & results ona UDS | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Mr. Brandt, Could you provide any information as to how a UDS provided by a patient in our ...
A: You need to ask this question of the lab performing the test. Can they distinguish between ...
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| cutivate cream | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I am using this on my 5 month old. I put it on her and then put a shirt on so she doesn't rub it on ...
A: If you are applying itto the sking and rubbing it in util it vanishes there is too little on the ...
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| Diabetes and Claratin | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Taking Amaryl, 2MG Daily. Lantus 75 Unis Daily at bedtime. Aspart Varible amounts based on ...
A: There is no information in the drug monograph to imdicate that Claritin affects blood sugar. However ...
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| cutivate cream | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I was given cutivate cream to put on my 5 month old baby for a mild form of eczema. My question is: ...
A: You may absorb a small amout of it but it is quickly metabolized. Your baby is exposed to more by ...
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| effexor XR/zoloft | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I feel extremely confused and am wondering where to go from here. I took Zoloft for 2 1/2 months ...
A: There are several other antidepressants yet to try. Tell your doctor that effecor is not working for ...
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| drug interactions | 5/4/2008 |
Q: , lexapro 20 mg. & lithium 150 mg. for depression, & trazodone 50mg.to help me sleep. I also take ...
A: That is correct. Ibuprofen can decrease lithium excretion by prostaglandin inhibition. This ...
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| drug interactions | 5/1/2008 |
Q: , lexapro 20 mg. & lithium 150 mg. for depression, & trazodone 50mg.to help me sleep. I also take ...
A: I f you took hydrocodone with the other medications medications it would really cloud up your mind. ...
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| Proscar thread from 7/30/2007 | 5/1/2008 |
Q: On 7/30/2007 someone asked about slitting a proscar tab for financial reasons. Your answer was ok, ...
A: There is easy direct conversion from Proscar to Saw Palmetto. Start with the dose recommended on the ...
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| SKIN BREAKOUT FROM QUESTRAN | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I HAVE BEEN USING QUESTRAN FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS FOR A DIARREHA PROBLEM. LAST AUGUST, I STARTED TO GET ...
A: I have not seen a rash that I could directly attribute to the use of Questrasn. If possible, I would ...
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| jolivette | 4/25/2008 |
Q: i am sexually active, however, i was placed on combination birth control pills to help with my ...
A: Menstrual cramps and heavy priods are relieved with oral contraceptives when ovulation is inhibited. ...
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| Fentanyl Withdrawal | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I was placed on the Fentanyl patch (25mcg) for three months for pain. When the last two patches ...
A: Withdrawal symtoms can be avoided if the drug is withdrawan gradually. since this is not the ...
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| Folic Acid Deficiency | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Is having the taste of metal in your mouth (for no reason), attributable to folic acid deficiency?
A: assuming you do not smoke, do not have a cold and have no injury to your mouth, a mettalic taste in ...
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| Maxalt & Lexapro - please help me | 4/19/2008 |
Q: Almost Killed me!! Last week I was experiencing severe migraines. I went to the Doctor, and he ...
A: The following is the technical information for Maxalt (Rizatriptan)chemistry. Rizatriptan is a ...
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| singular | 4/17/2008 |
Q: What is the latest on possible side efects.I've been taking it 30 to 90 days a year for 5 years or ...
A: There are a few post marketing reports describing depression symptoms in people taking Singulair. ...
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| Klean-Prep | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I sent an earlier message I guess to your home e-mail which I didn't get reply however situation ...
A: Since you are experiencing undesirable adverse effects from Klean Prep I suggest you report this to ...
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| AMOX-CLAV | 4/16/2008 |
Q: 400mg of amox-clav, is this ok to use for an infant to treat an ear infection. I've never heard of ...
A: This medication also goes by the brand name Clavulin in Canada and Augmentin in the US. You should ...
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| testing | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I was taking 4-5 diazepam 5mg a day for 1 week. I stopped taking them 22 days ago. Why are they ...
A: The active metabolites of diazepam have a much longer half lie than diazsepam itself. Their half ...
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| Toprol XL | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I was precsribed Toprol XL after having some stents placed to clear some blockages. I had not had a ...
A: generics a supposed to be therapeutically equivalent to the brand name medication. Occasionally ...
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| Question about refills? | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I see a Dr for chronic pain and have to go every month to get refills of my pain meds, my Dr is 270 ...
A: Ehat is the reason you see a doctor so far away from your place of residence? Seeing the doctor as ...
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| rifampicin | 4/13/2008 |
Q: what is the effect of taking rifampicin with the contraceptive pill? i am aware it reduces the ...
A: Rifampin indices liver enzymes that metabolize certain drugs including oral contraceptives. This ...
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| neurontin | 4/13/2008 |
Q: a family member recently was prescribed neurontin, and subsequently tested positive on a drug screen ...
A: I am not aware of Neurontin causing false positive in opioid screening test. Please check with the ...
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| taking cymbalta & welbutrin together | 4/13/2008 |
Q: After having sexual side effects from Cymbalta (60mg), my doctor decided to wean me off and put me ...
A: The symptoms you describe are typical of too rapid withdrawal from Cymbalta. Replacing Cymbalta with ...
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| expired septra | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I was given a prescription for Septra late today and haven't had a chance to get to the pharmacy ...
A: Depending on the storage conditions they may still be good. They should have been kept in a cool dry ...
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| Albuterol | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have a left-over prescription for an Albuterol inhaler from May 2005. If I need it for an ...
A: There should be an expiry date printed on the cannister. If it is in date then you are ok to use it. ...
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| hydroxycut and periods | 4/8/2008 |
Q: i had been taking hydroxycut for about a week when i was supposed to get my period. there was only a ...
A: Hydroxycut is a multivitamin and herb supplemet containing ephedrine. It should not affect regular ...
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| Adderall and Hydroxycut | 4/6/2008 |
Q: can 20 mg of adderall be used while taking hydroxycut?
A: Hydroxycut contains a herbal version of ephedrine. I would not take this supplemet by itself nor in ...
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| propranolol and increase of blood sugar | 4/1/2008 |
Q: sir, I have read in internet that propranolol -beta blocker can raise blood sugar even than calciam ...
A: Here is a reference I found on this subject. 1) Beta-blocking agents appear to present minimal risk ...
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| How would one know? | 3/31/2008 |
Q: How would one know if a pharmacy mistakenly filled a prescription with the wrong drug? I know it is ...
A: If you have never taken this medication before then you would not be able to visually identify that ...
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| Need help identifying a medication | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I found this pill in my dryer and I suspect my teenage son is using them. I don't recognize it as ...
A: I could not find an exact match in my database. Drug markings vary from brand to brand and from ...
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| Paxil and mirapex | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have been on Paxil 20 mg for 15yrs. I have several of the side effects of paxil (restless legs, ...
A: There is no interaction between Mirapex and Paxil. If you are certain that Paxil is causing the ...
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| amoxicilian | 3/28/2008 |
Q: how many milagrams befor he will feelbetter and is it for flu
A: Antibiotic treatment for flu-like symptoms caued by bacteria require 7-10 day treatment. The person ...
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| compatable drugs | 3/26/2008 |
Q: My father age 74 has been diagnosed with Parkinson, high blood pressure,cholesterol problem, ...
A: Your father is experiencing the typical side effects we see with other dopamine agonists used to ...
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| Prozac half-life | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My doctor started me on Prozac 10mg QD. I took for 1 week and cannot deal with the fatigue. I am a ...
A: That is correct. It can take up to one month for the drug to completely eliminated from the body. ...
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| A few questions about pharmacies. | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions for you please. I have recently been in a bad car accident. Luckily I have ...
A: Pharmacists have the right to refuse to fill prescription for legitimate reasons. Having a third ...
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| RE: sensitivity to antidepressants | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have been taking almost only 2 mg of ecitolapram ( cipralex) for about 1 year now. Any more than ...
A: There are several antidepressants available on the market. It is sometimes a matter of trial and ...
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| subutex | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Have been prescribed subutex to detox. Am experiencing SEVERE VOMITING, that wont stop cant even ...
A: You need to go to emergency. You need to be checked out that you are not dehydrated from vomiting. ...
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| Vicoden effects | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I an having problems quiting the use of Vicodin. After an injury a year and a half ago i started ...
A: Drug dependence is a big problem. Vicodin may not kill you but can lead to dependence on other drugs ...
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| subutex | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Have been prescribed subutex to detox. Am experiencing SEVERE VOMITING, that wont stop cant even ...
A: You are not allergic to the medication. You are experiencing a side effect to the drug. You need to ...
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| Expired Flucloxacillin | 3/18/2008 |
Q: on the Monday 10th March my 8 month old son was prescribed Flucloxacillin suspension 125mg/5ml, on a ...
A: Expired flucloxacillin would not do any harm to your son, it will likely be less effective than it ...
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| meds & breastfeeding | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am nursing my 5 month old son & recently started having high anxiety & panic attacks. And not ...
A: Like many other drugs wellbutin is secreted into breat milk. You need to discuss with your doctor ...
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| please respond quickly amox-clav | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I am a college student and because I just turned 23 I no longer have health insurance. ...
A: I can not recommend taking expired antibiotics. You need to see a doctor. Taking expired antibiotics ...
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| Flouxtine and pregnancy | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am taking Flouxetine 20 MG. I am planning to be pregnant?should I stop taking it ?if I continue ...
A: The evidence is not conclusive regarding fluoxetine and its potential toxicity to the fetus. You ...
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| drug test | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Can Prevacid give a positive result in a drug test for THC? I have been told that it can.
A: Ho Jose, Pantoprazole (Protonix, Pantoloc) which is similar to Prevacid can cause false positive for ...
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| Estradiol mfg Watson vs Mylan | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My prescription is for 2mg Estradiol. For several years Mylan was listed as the manufacturer on my ...
A: Watson list on their website estradiol 2 mg to be a light green scored round tablet. The tablet is ...
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| Help Sleeping | 3/8/2008 |
Q: 30 AM. In order to help me sleep early and not toss & turn, I have been taking a dose of Nyquil. ...
A: Taking an antihistamine in Nyquil or diphenhydramine can offer temporary relief from sleeplessness. ...
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| 142 | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I found a oblong white pill, no score line, with an imprint of 142 on one side...the other side is ...
A: There are several possible matches to the description you give. I think the closest one is ...
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| drug equivalentcies | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I am currently on pain medicine from an "OJI" (On the job injury)to my low back in 2006. I am trying ...
A: As I said earlier, there is no clear cut dosage conversion form Duragesic to methadone. It takes a ...
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| Effexor | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I was taking the antidepressant effexor for a bit less than a year and have gradually stopped taking ...
A: They do not look for antidepressants in drug screens for employment. They look for banned substancs, ...
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| Phentermine | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have been on various versions of Phentermine for over a year now (including ionamin, bontrol ...
A: Tryptophan and 5-htp are precursors to serotonin. Taking them with phentermine can precipitate ...
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| doxylamine succinate withdrawal | 2/27/2008 |
Q: what a great site! Thanks for being here. I took doxylamine succinate almost every night for 10 ...
A: I do not think the itching is due to antihistamine withdrawal. The itching was masked by the ...
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| vicodin during pregnancy | 2/26/2008 |
Q: i have been taking vicodin ver minimally throughtout my pregnancy. I take 1 -2 vics a day. i am now ...
A: Stop Vicodin now. BY the the time you deliver hopefully it is out of your system. Nevertheless you ...
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| drug equivalentcies | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I am currently on pain medicine from an "OJI" (On the job injury)to my low back in 2006. I am trying ...
A: Why do you pick methadone to switch to? It is not the forst drug of choice to go to because of its ...
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| Yaz versus Yasmin | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I was on Yaz for several years and it worked well up to about 5 months ago. I started to have ...
A: I have not heard of oral contraceptives causing bad breath. However I would be concerned about the ...
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| Lexapro vs Celexa | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have been taking antidepressants for awhile now and recently moved to a new state - thus needing a ...
A: I practice in Canada and so I am not familiar with US regulations. Here in Canada we can substitute ...
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| Temazepam | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have 10ml Temazepam tablets that I have had for 4 years supposed to help me sleep. I was told by ...
A: There may be some potency left in the Temazepam you have. At worst, it may not be as effective as ...
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| Lexapro / Tinnitus | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I was prescribed lexapro for GAD. I took it for 5 weeks with no side effects. I stopped taking it ...
A: There is no interaction between these medications to cause tinnitis. Ringing in the ears can be ...
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| What are these medicines for? | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I am 29 and experience frequent menstrual pain during period. I have doctor prescribed following as ...
A: Mefenamic acid is used as a pain kller for menstrual pain. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. ...
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| psy medicine which do not affect weight gain and diabetes | 2/17/2008 |
Q: SIR AGE 48 MALE WEIGHT 100 KG HEIGHT 5.7 DIABETIC TAKING METFORMIN 500 MG 3 TIMES AND LISINOPRIL 2.5 ...
A: All commonly used antipsychotics can cause weight gain. The mechanism of this effect is unknown. It ...
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| pregnancy and pain meds | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I am 34 weeks pregnant with my 6th child.I began to feel ill after the birth of my 5th child in ...
A: Lorcet contains the opioid hydrocodone. These drugs have not been adequately studied in pregnanacy ...
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| ask question | 2/14/2008 |
Q: how i can not forget drug use
A: You can purchase pill containers with timers that buzz when it is time for a dose. Also most ...
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| inderal la 60 and pregnant | 2/13/2008 |
Q: i am so confused, I am 5 weeks pregnant and have taken inderal la 60 for almost 2 years for ...
A: Inderal does not correct hyperthyroidism. It manages symptoms associated with hyperthytidism. The ...
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| elidel and protopic | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I am ill.my illness is LÝKEN PLANUS.my doctor said to me,ý can use elidel or protopic for my ...
A: Lichen planus is a chronic condition of unknown origin mostly. It can occur as a reaction to some ...
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| ointment | 2/9/2008 |
Q: The 1st time I sent this question to you, I inadvertingly used petens@homail.com, leaving the "t"s ...
A: I did answer this previously. Here it is again. I can not second guess the prescriber. As you said, ...
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| back ache - muscle spasm | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I sustained a back ache , possibly due to my wrong sitting posture and a sudden awkward movement of ...
A: The medication you are taking should help with the symptoms. If you put your back out, it shouls get ...
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| Hidden Grapefruit | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I'm concerned about eating or drinking anything that has grapefruit in it, as it might be unstated ...
A: In all my readings on the subject the actual name of the substance in grapefruit juice that is ...
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| drug reactions | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am a 44 year old female who just recently had a hip revision done. I have epilepsy which I take ...
A: There is an interaction between carbamazepine and warfarin. However, the interaction does not cause ...
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| hypertension | 2/2/2008 |
Q: further to the attached asked yesterday. My mother's doctor said that she should stop taking the ...
A: There are numerous other antihypertensives available. Norvasc and diltiazem are two that come to ...
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| Sodium Bicarb vs. medications | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I take Cardizem and Lisinopril every AM and have oral thrush (candida) and want to get my ph to 7.0 ...
A: If you were to swallow the sodium bicarb it would change the pH of your stomach and may affect ...
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| Allergic Reaction | 1/31/2008 |
Q: yesterday I went to the ER with a swollen lip. They said it was from an allergic reaction. They ...
A: Xanax is an anti anxiety medication. Benadryl is an anti-hitamine used to treat allergic reactions. ...
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| Cipramil. | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Could you please inform me as to how long it takes for cipramil to exit the system.I have a D&A test ...
A: It can take between 1 week to 2 weeks for citalopram to be out of your body completely. This is not ...
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| depression | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have been on celexa for 6-7 years for GAD. I just recently found out I also have depression and ...
A: I would not expect any adverse effects from stopping the Celexa and immediate starting on Effexor. ...
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| Expired Omnicef | 1/28/2008 |
Q: My 5 year-old's doctor just prescribed Omnicef for an ear infection. I already have some unopened, ...
A: Omnicef suspension once reconstituted is only good for about 10 days at room temperature. I assume ...
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| diaphenhydramine | 1/28/2008 |
Q: A person I love is addicted to diaphenhydramine and has asked me to support her in an effort to ...
A: This is an unusual addiction. I do not have any experience managing this type of addiction. My ...
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| GERD | 1/25/2008 |
Q: My granddaughter has been on prevacid Solutab 15mg at night and 7.5 in the morning. She has been on ...
A: Hyperactivity is not one of known adverse effects associated with Prevacid. However, a 15 month old ...
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| lexapro dosage and timing | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Mr. Brandt, I was prescribed 10 mg. of lexapro in April 07. After discussing it with my PCP, I have ...
A: The mechanism of weight gain with this medication is an unknown. It is not predictable if the 5 mg ...
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| naproxen 500 | 1/24/2008 |
Q: i have naproxen 500 with expiration date april 2007.. i wanted to make sure it is safe to take them ...
A: At the expiration date the manufacturer does not guarantee potency greater than 90% of label claim. ...
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| Parole drug testing | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I am on parole. I, stupidly, smoked pot a couple weeks ago. Last week I was called for a drug ...
A: I do not think they can tell you used a cleansing agent. They will compare against the original ...
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| Kenalog follow up | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have been off of the Kenalog in Orabase for almost 5 days.I did not have any burning during the ...
A: I would think that after 5 days off the medication, if it was the cause of the burning, it would ...
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| Drug Test | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am on home confinement for 60 days. My first day on home confinement (12/14/07) I was given a ...
A: Depending on the amount of THC consumed the drug could register up to 50 days after last ...
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| Diabetes and microalbumin with occ hypertension | 1/20/2008 |
Q: sir I am Diabetic patient since 5 years and inspite of metformin treatment 3 times 500 mg my sugar ...
A: An increase in physical activity can help reduce your blood sugar. I recommend 30 minutes a day of ...
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| Can Kenalog in Orabase cause Burning Mouth Syndrome? | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Recently I have been on a course of medicine for Geographic Tongue.I have stopped using Kenalog in ...
A: Yes. Local irritation and sensitization with Kenalog in Orabase can occur. The medication should be ...
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| Refrigerate Omega-3/Fish Oil | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Should I refrigerate the above? Someone told me the capsules go bad quickly, however, there are ...
A: Refrigerating Omega-3 oil capsuls keeps them fresher longer. "pharmaceutical grade" means it ...
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| Lexapro to fluoxetine | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I am currently taking Lexapro, but the insurance doesn't like the price and wants me to change to ...
A: I think Celexa is superior to fluoxetine. Celexa has a shorter half life which means it does not ...
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| Pharmacy | 1/14/2008 |
Q: ..does your job interact with your family life...and if you first major in pediatrics can you later ...
A: The couses involved in pharmacist training include, calculus, chemistry, physics, biology, ...
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| Neurontin-gabapantin | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My wife has facial neuralgia and is taking 32 hundred mg of neurontin. She has been using this drug ...
A: Is Neuronin (gabapentin) the first drug that was prescribed for this pain? I am thinking that if it ...
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| Ratio-Lactulose and Metamucil | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have to take these daily for diverticulosis because of periods of constipation. Bloating then ...
A: Lactulose can cause bloating/gas. Diluting it will not decrease the gas. This effect does decrease ...
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| Failed Drug Test | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I am researching an employee's situation. He had a positive result for THC, he insists that he ...
A: Vicodin is an opioid. I do not know if the lad test can distinguish between Hydrocodone, the opioid ...
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| Failed Drug Test | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I am researching an employee's situation. He had a positive result for THC, he insists that he ...
A: I do not belive infections of any kind can cause false positive on a THC test. There are several ...
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| Treatment of prostatitis | 1/7/2008 |
Q: About 1.5 years ago i was treated for prostatis with 1g IM Ceftriaxone once a day for 4 consective ...
A: It is not uncommon to treat prostatitis with 2 qntibiotics. It is safe to use Levaquin along with ...
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| Treatment of prostatitis | 1/7/2008 |
Q: About 1.5 years ago i was treated for prostatis with 1g IM Ceftriaxone once a day for 4 consective ...
A: The decision of using IM ceftriaxone for prostatitis along with oral Levaquin depends on the ...
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| Propoxy | 12/27/2007 |
Q: What are the side affect of this drug
A: Such adverse effects as dizziness, headache, sedation, somnolence, paradoxical excitement and ...
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| Credentials for Pharmacist job. | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I have MS in Analytical Chemistry. (BS in chemistry with 3.72 GPA.) Now I live in Fresno,California. ...
A: You can not get credentials as a pharmacist without going to pharmacy school. You can approach the ...
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| guai/phen and nyquil | 12/22/2007 |
Q: Is it safe to take guai/phen -1200-25mg with a single dose of nyquil?
A: There are several formulations of Nyquil. Read the ingredients of the one you plan to take. It may ...
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| Colestid 1gm tabs | 12/21/2007 |
Q: My Dr. just prescribed this, but before I fill the prescription I need to know the physical size of ...
A: The Colestid tasblets here are slightly bigger than an Extra Strength Tylenol caplet. You can ask ...
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| drug interactions and test | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I am 47, have SLE with no acute episodes for almost a year. I take meloxicam(15mg), ...
A: Different labs use different tests. You need to check with technician at the lab to see if the meds ...
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| Question about Pharmacy as a Career | 12/12/2007 |
Q: My name is Mary and I am a student at Kerr High School, in Texas. I have a few questions regarding ...
A: 1. What were your duties at the beginning of this job and how did your duties grow as you became ...
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| frequent urination/ sometimes slight burning | 12/11/2007 |
Q: my doctor told me i might have a little sexual side effect while on the avodart. but he also said if ...
A: Avodart is not commonly prescribed here so I do not have first hand feedback from people using it. ...
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| anti depressants | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have a new job that is quite stressful and am having some trouble sleeping. My Doctor recently ...
A: I am not in a position to second guess your doctor's diagnosis. From what you describe he might have ...
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| frequent urination/ sometimes slight burning | 12/8/2007 |
Q: ABOUT 9MOS.AGO I WAS DIAGOGNOSED WITH AN INFLAMED AND SLIGHTLY ENLARGED PROSTATE. I ALWAYS HAVE THE ...
A: The burning is usually indicative of infection yet you have been the antibiotic route with not much ...
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| HF/cilostazol | 12/8/2007 |
Q: My father is nearly ninety years old and has severe HF and renal failure. His cardiologist just gave ...
A: There seems to be a slight increase in mortality in CHF patients taking this mediction. I do not ...
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| HF/cilostazol | 12/8/2007 |
Q: My father is nearly ninety years old and has severe HF and renal failure. His cardiologist just gave ...
A: The product monograpg clearly states that this drug is contraindicated in congestive heart failure. ...
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| med effects? | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I am a 33 y/o female in overall good health except for the following: bipolar 2 disorder and ...
A: Lithium is excreted primarily through the kidneys. Lithium toxicity is directly related to serum ...
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| prenatal pills/synthroid...harmful? | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My mom heard and I've heard that pre-natal vitamins help your hair grow. I was completely bald and ...
A: There is no proof that prenatal vitamins help hair growth. Hypothyropidism can cause hair loss. The ...
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| expired percocet | 12/7/2007 |
Q: does the medicine just lose potenecy after expration date and how long after are they of any use
A: The drugs loses potency over time. At the expiry date the manufacturer does not guarantee potency ...
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| morphine | 12/6/2007 |
Q: My brother recently passed away. HIs autopsy findings indicated he died from an overdose of ...
A: They were mesuring blood and tissue level and then his can be extrapolated to determine what dose ...
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| morphine | 12/6/2007 |
Q: My brother recently passed away. HIs autopsy findings indicated he died from an overdose of ...
A: Mistakes do happen, but they are rare. People with chronic pain or terminal pain such as caner ...
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| why does septra ds fail a drug test for benzo? | 12/5/2007 |
Q: oday i took a drug test for probation and was drug tested. i do not use drugs. but i am perscribed ...
A: Septra should not be confused for benzo in a drug test. You need to check with the lab performing ...
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| amien | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if Ambien 10mg is a time release version of the 5 mg version? And if I break a 10mg ...
A: Ambien 10 mg is not a controlled release preparation. You can break it in half to get a 5 mg dose. ...
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| expired flonase | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I just realized the flonase (fluticasone proponate)is expired. Is that bad? Could it cause adverse ...
A: Expired Flonase would have lost some potency but is not likely totally inactive. Also past its ...
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| claritin and high ocular pressure | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I've read on a couple of websites that there may be a correlation between antihistamines and high ...
A: Antihistamines with anticholinergic side effects such as benadryl can cause increased eye pressure. ...
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| Old Effexor Capsules - Can I Still Take Them? | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I somehow lost a bottle of my Effexor XR prescription in the back of a drawer and I found it today. ...
A: You need to call the drugstore where you purchased these pills to find out the expiry date of their ...
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| Darvocet a controlled drug? | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Well, here I am again with another question. I went to K-Mart this evening to have a prescription ...
A: The pharmacist is an integral part of the health care team. We consult with doctors, dietticians and ...
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| Darvocet a controlled drug? | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Well, here I am again with another question. I went to K-Mart this evening to have a prescription ...
A: One of the pharmacist's roles is to monitor proper use of medication. If the pharmacist suspects ...
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| chronic constipation | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I use Milk of Magnesia every few days. There is no reason my doctor can find that I can not have ...
A: Chronic use of laxatives can lead to lazy bowel syndrome requiring regular use of laxatives. Since ...
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| Enquiry | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have been consuming Accutane(20mg) for 6 months already and am also into weight training and have ...
A: There are no adequate studies of prescription medications and food supplements. The most serious ...
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| adderol and vasovagel episode | 11/30/2007 |
Q: My son called me from college and said he was studying and his vision went wavy, then black and he ...
A: Perhaps the combination of stress associated with exams as well as the medication contributed to ...
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| adderol and vasovagel episode | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My son called me from college and said he was studying and his vision went wavy, then black and he ...
A: Adderall can cause this type of reaction if the patient has a predisposed heart condition or the ...
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| Soma... | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Why would benzo show up when I take vicodin and soma?
A: When a lab tests for a chemical they test for a chemical structure. Many chemicals have similar ...
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| Darvocet & Coumadin | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Please advise if it is o.k. to take Darvocet while taking Coumadin. I presently take 2 mg Warfarin ...
A: Darvocet and Coumadin do not interact. It should not be a problem to occasionally increase the ...
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| claratin d | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Can i take my lunesta if i have taken claratin d this afternoon?
A: Caritin D contains the antihistamine Loratadine and the deconestant pseudoephedrine. There is not an ...
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| Expired benedryl | 11/26/2007 |
Q: My husband recently took (unknowingly) Benedryl that had been expired for 3 years. A few hours ...
A: Medications do expire. At the expiration date the manufacturer does not guarantee potency greater ...
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| drug questions | 11/25/2007 |
Q: my grown daughter is on 3 drugs: remeron; neurontin; and dilantin -- generic of ea i believe She ...
A: Phenobarbital is not used much anymore in the tratment of seizures an it is highly unlikely that it ...
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| norco percocet dilaudid vicodin xanax | 11/24/2007 |
Q: are these meads ok to take while pregnant what are the specific side effects please go into detail ...
A: Xanax can cross int othe fetal circulation and can cause birth defects. It should not be taken by ...
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| Double Dose of Amoxicillin | 11/21/2007 |
Q: My daughter had all of her wisdom teeth extracted today. The doctor prescribed Amoxicillin, 4 tsp. ...
A: I would not be too concerned. Considering she vomitted following the second dose we do not know how ...
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| Drug test | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Will an anti-histamine cause me to test positive for METH?
A: I do not know for sure the answer to this question. It would depend on the antihistamine and the ...
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| Hoodia | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Does hoodia decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills?
A: There are no adequate studies of alternative medications and food supplements and traditional ...
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| Pharmacist Career | 11/19/2007 |
Q: How much does Pharmacist with a JD degree make?
A: What is a JD degree? Pharmacists wages vary depending on employer, union affiliation, pharmacist's ...
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| Pharmacist Career | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I am a junior biochemistry major in college and am stuck between two careers pharmacy and dentistry: ...
A: 1) What is the job outlook for Pharmacist will they be in high or low need with in the next few ...
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| Schedule 2 substance | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I am doing a research report on restricted pharmacuetical products and was wondering if most ...
A: Drug scheduling is different in different countries. Here in Canada pharmacies would stock a variety ...
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| Pill Identification | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I've found a small, round blue pill with a "Q" imprint on the front and scored on the back. Can you ...
A: Sorry, the description you give is not in my database. Drug markings vary from country to country ...
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| Naprosen vs Darvocet | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Can I take Naprosen and Darvocet together?
A: There is no interaction between Darvocet and Naproxen. However there should not be a need to take ...
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| identify a pill | 11/9/2007 |
Q: can you tell me what this pill is? it's a gold colored pill with small red flecks in it it..no ...
A: Sorry, I am not able to identify this pill. Without markings or seeing it it is difficult to ...
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| DRUG DORMICUM | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My daughter who is three and half years old ,she is freightened of the dentist, she has a lot of ...
A: Dormicum is an oral version of midazolam. This is a benzodiazepine which is routinely used in ...
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| quality of Canadian product | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I use a over the counter product by Life Brands. It is a complex of Acetaminophen (300mg), ...
A: This drug is the equivalent of Tylenol #1. Is is safe in short term use. It can cause constipation ...
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| zoloft 20mg | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I've been taking Zoloft for a number of years and it works well for me ,However here of late ...
A: I rare instances Zoloft has been reprted to cause hair loss. It is certainly not a comon side ...
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| Doxylamine succinate | 11/2/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend has been sick with what seems like the flu for eight days now. He has been shivering ...
A: I am not in a position to make a positive diagnosis. Any chemical cam cause an allergic reaction. ...
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| Zyrtec | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Can Zyrtec be prescribed for a month old infant? I would appreciate any information you can give me ...
A: I was not able to find information on the use of this medication in infants younger than 12 months. ...
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| novo venlafaxine xr 37.5 mg | 10/30/2007 |
Q: "I have been prescribed this medication for anxiety. I had recently had a c-1 NUCCA (National ...
A: I think you may be right in thinking that this is not the medication for you. Please make an ...
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| advil | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have a swallowing problem which I have had for about 30 years ( I am now 80). I need to take advil ...
A: The 200 mg tablets are available in capsule shaped tablets and in round tablets. You may find either ...
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| XANAX | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I have a prescription for Xanax PRN. I took .25 mg on Tuesday night at 7 pm and had a drug test on ...
A: The half life of Xanax (alprazolam) is about 15 hours. It takes 5 half lives before the drug is ...
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| I NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT TO HAVE A BABY | 10/27/2007 |
Q: BEFORE TAKING STACKER3 I WANT TO KNOW IF TAKING IT ALONG WITH MY (HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25MG SEROQUEL ...
A: I do not quite understant your question. You said you do not have the money. does that mean you ...
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| Altace/lisinopril | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Are Altace and Lisinopril the same formulation? I was prescribed Altace, but would like to switch to ...
A: Altace and lisinopril are different chemicals belonging to the same class of drugs. They are ...
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| Protonix | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I have been taking Prilosec then Protonix (not at the same time didn't like one tried another) for ...
A: We do not really understand how the drug causes these adverse effects, especially when it is meant ...
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| B.S. in Biology but am now extremely interested in Pharmacy | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I just completed my undergraduate studiess and have a BS in Biology with a minor in Psychology. I ...
A: Probably with your current qualifications you could work as a pharmaceutical representative for one ...
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| False Positive Urine Test | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I recently tested positive for Butalbital or barbituates. I am on Vicodin daily for chronic pain ...
A: False positives depends on the reagents and the test the lab uses. You need to contact the lab with ...
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| possibly starting prozac regime - questions | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I have been seeing counselors for years for depression (possibly dysthymia now) and in the past ...
A: Prozac was the first of a new class of anti-depressants called selective serotonin reuptake ...
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| Estradiol | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I was on Estradiol patch.1mg,and did not get total relief from hot flashes.My doctor told me to cut ...
A: The estradiol patches available in Canada (Estraderm) are not to be cut. Cutting them destroys the ...
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| medicine question | 10/16/2007 |
Q: "I am a social worker who has a client who tested positive for Benzodiazipines. She is taking the ...
A: Non of these are benzodiazepines. Some are opioids. You need to check with the laboratory that ...
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| glucosamine chondroitin complex | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have some glucosamine chondroitin complex tablets and it says on the bottle, freshness and potency ...
A: The manufacturer does not guarantee potency greater than 90% of labeel claim beyond the expiry date. ...
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| prilosec otc | 10/13/2007 |
Q: my doctor put me on prilosec otc and a different doctor started me on antibiotics. i got a yeast ...
A: Some antifungals (ketoconazole and itraconazole) require acidic environment for optimum absorption. ...
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| drug interaction | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I've been taking HCTZ and Propranolol for hypertension for 15 years..I've started taking ...
A: Phentermine can cause: palpitation, tachycardia, elevation of blood pressure, primary pulmonary ...
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| Birth Control | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I currently switched to the low-dose birth control Zovia (Demulen 1/35-28) after using low-dose Yaz ...
A: When switching from one oral contraceptive to another, if the dosage is not identical it may take 1 ...
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| Lipitor and Lisinopril... | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I'm a 37 yr old male, 5'11" and 230 lbs. I take Lipitor and Lisinopril hctz. I've heard some cons of ...
A: The reasons for not taking prescribed medication are: if you had an intolerable or serious adverse ...
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| Toprol XL versus Metoprolol | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I read the question sent in by lady about her father who was having symptoms on the Metoprolol and ...
A: There should be no problem converting from Toprol XL to metoprolol if an equivalent dosage and the ...
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| Medication effects | 9/27/2007 |
Q: Could 1mg of Risperdal, .5 mg of clonazepam, and 10mg of lexapro leave a person with no feelings? ...
A: It is hard to judge if this is too much medication. That would depend on the person's age, weight, ...
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| Lexapro and Zoloft doseage equivancy | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I am wondering what the Zoloft equivalent of 10 mg of Lexapro is. I know they say 10 mg of Lexapro ...
A: There is not a dosage equivalaency chart for the SSRI's. Zoloft is available in 3 different ...
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| amoxicillin dosage | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Today I was prescribed amoxicillin for my sinus infection. The Dr. told me he prefered a high dose. ...
A: This is a high dose but not unusual. The usual dose is 500 mg three or four times a day. Giving it ...
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| pill | 9/21/2007 |
Q: my friend found a white oblong pill with an upper case e on it. She just moved into a house and ...
A: I am not able to positively identify this pill. The descriptrion you give has about 30 options so ...
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| accutane | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I recently asked a question regarding a side effect of accutane. The side effect I refer to is ...
A: He was started on it in the summer between grades 11 and 12. The acne did not recur. He took it for ...
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| reduclil | 9/19/2007 |
Q: have begun taking reductil for two days. Went shopping to night as usual and bought a big piece of ...
A: I am not familiar with Reducil. I suggest you take the product to your doctor so he can see the ...
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| accutane | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I recently asked a question regarding a side effect of accutane. The side effect I refer to is ...
A: Here is what the manufacturer has to say about this topic. Hyperostosis: Due to possible occurrence ...
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| Methadone | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have been back on methadone for 6 yrs again was on it for ten years before and was off it ...
A: Methadone and HRT do not interact to decrease the effectiveness of either drug. You need to see a ...
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| thyroid | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I was told to check with a pharmacist about this. My husband was diagnosed with borderline ...
A: Where I pracice we look primarily at the TSH level for adjusting thyroid hormone doses. I do not ...
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| Lexapro and glucose level drop | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I have taken .5 mg of Lexapro for the past two days. In the evening, on both of those days, I have ...
A: This is unusual. My understanding is that Lexapro can cause increase in blood sugar not a drop in ...
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| Squamous metaplasia | 9/9/2007 |
Q: Is squamous metaplasia of the lungs caused by acid reflux and is it curable.
A: Squamous metaplasia of the lungs is a pre-malignant state of cells in the lungs. This is seen in ...
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| generic equivalent to Synthroid | 9/8/2007 |
Q: Is there a generic that is equivilant to Synthroid? Also, is 100MCG a large dose for someone who is ...
A: We in Canada have 2 brand of levothyroxine. They are Synthroid and Eltroxin. They are treated as ...
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| Toprol XL | 9/7/2007 |
Q: Toprol XL vs metoprolol tartrate. Dad has been on TOPROL XL 50mg po qd - for at least 5 years maybe ...
A: The dose your father received may have been too high. I would think that based on what you told me a ...
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| Pill Identification | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have found several white oval pills with a line through the middle, but no imprint. Any clue what ...
A: There is not enogh information for me to identify this pill. There are too many while scored pills ...
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| Pharmacy Degrees | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I am a high school senior and I'm interested in working in pharmacy. I would eventually like to do ...
A: An advanced degree in pharmacy would lead you to do some research work. You may want also to ...
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| Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I know that Amoxicillin is penicillin,but I would like to know what Clavulanate Potassium is and why ...
A: Clavulinate is a chemical added to amoxicillin which makes amoxicillin effective against bacteria ...
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| Versed (midazolam) | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Does Versed have a retrograde effect? In other words, does it cause you to forget things that ...
A: If it daycare surgery, ie same day admission and discharge, it is standard that the anesthetist ...
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| Augmentin | 9/3/2007 |
Q: My 6 month old was recently given Augmentin for a URI/ear infection. The diarrhea started the same ...
A: The decreased appetite is more likely part of not feeling well and is compounded by the effects of ...
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| cymbalta and welbutrin? | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I take 60mg of cymbalta at night for depression and radiating nerve pain from bad disc's and ...
A: Wellbutrin can lower the seizure threshhold as can Cymbalta. There is a danger that the combination ...
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| Augmentin | 9/2/2007 |
Q: My 6 month old was recently given Augmentin for a URI/ear infection. The diarrhea started the same ...
A: Diarrhea with Augmentin is common. As with all antibiotics, they kill good bacteria as well as bad ...
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| Versed (midazolam) | 9/2/2007 |
Q: Does Versed have a retrograde effect? In other words, does it cause you to forget things that ...
A: My personal experience with Versed is also that I did not remember anything that occured immediately ...
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| constant fullness of right ear | 9/2/2007 |
Q: ithink leading to infection and discomfort can you help me Kind Regards PAUL ...
A: Have you tried decongestants to dry up and drain the fluid? You may have an abnormality with your ...
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| nova-venlafaxine | 8/30/2007 |
Q: i have been having hot flushes for the last few months.i'm 79yrs. I used to get these when i took ...
A: Venlafaxine is indicated for treating depression and anxiety. There is evidence in the literature ...
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| What Pharmacy Careers don't require standing for long periods of time? | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I want to ask what pharmacy careers don't require standing long periods of time. I am planning to ...
A: Hospital and retail pharmacists spend a lot of their time on their feet. I am not sure about ...
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| Combination Drugs | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have two questions: 1. I am on Losartan 25 mg ( also Amlopdipine 2.5 mg). Is there a better drug ...
A: There are several "sartans" pn the market. Losartan is oldest of this class of drugs and changing to ...
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| urine drug screens for benzos | 8/28/2007 |
Q: i work in a womens substance abuse facility and i recently tested a client that presently takes ...
A: This makes no sense to me either. If a person takes a benzodiazepine regularly, regardless of the ...
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| baldness | 8/26/2007 |
Q: is it true that thre are drugs that can treat baldness and make hair grow
A: Finasteride (propecia) is marketed as a drug that can help with male pattern baldness. I spoke with ...
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| paxil dosage | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I am a 21 year old male. I was prescribed by my family physician Paxil (generic) 20 mg to help me ...
A: The maximum recommended dose for Paxil is 50 mg per day. I have seen a few people on as much as 60 ...
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| Treatment of Hypertension | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I am 37 male Indian, non-smoker, fairly regular food and exercise habits. I was diagnosed with ...
A: Because there is`family history of diabetes and you may be at risk you should stay on some regimen ...
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| How long do I need to wait? | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I am taking ortho tricyclen lo once a day religiously, and up until about 2 and 1/2 weeks ago, have ...
A: Amoxcillin is completely eliminated from te body in approx 8 hours after the last dose. To prevent ...
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| Getting off of lexapro | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I have been taking 10 mg lexapro for almost a year now and I do not feel that I need them anymore. I ...
A: I am not in a position to recommend stopping a medication without medical advice. Seek local social ...
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| alternative to antabuse, naltrexone & campral | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have heard that there is a new drug on the market to assist alcoholics. I have tried naltrexone ...
A: Antabuse has been discontinued here in Canada. I do not know if it available where you are. ...
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| Peach Oblong Pill | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I found quite a few pills in my daughter's room, oblong and peach, with no imprint of any kind on ...
A: Not having any markings it is difficulr to identify the pill. Have you asked your daughter outright ...
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| proscar | 7/30/2007 |
Q: .I intend to buy Proscar ( 5mg finasteride )and split it into 5 smaller pieces so that i can use it ...
A: Ho Roger, Finasteride (Proscar) may be crushed or split. However pregnant women or women of ...
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| Pharmacy School | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I was wondering, with admissions to pharmacy schools getting more and more competitive, what do ...
A: Admission criteria was different 30 years ago when iI was in pharmacy school. Today I belive they ...
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| Levothroxin | 7/27/2007 |
Q: my husband was diagnosed borderline hypothyroid and the doctor put him on Levothroxin 100MCG, what ...
A: 100 mcg = 0.1 mg. Your husband needs a lower dose if he went from hypothyroid to hyperthyroid on ...
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| Zoloft and SSRI's | 7/27/2007 |
Q: my wife has been on 100mg A dayof zoloft for about 4 years. In recent months we've both noticed a ...
A: I have not seen what you describe as being a result of Zoloft. There may be a change in her ...
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| Lisinopril and pain relievers | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am taking 10 mg. of Lisinopril daily for high blood pressure and noticed that many of the normal ...
A: hen taking Lisinopril you should avoid using analgesics that contain non-steroidal ...
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| Expired Lorazepam | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I recently found a bottle of prescription Lorazepam in the back of one of my kitchen cabinets. I've ...
A: Your lorazepam pills are well past their prime. They do not deteriorate to toxic substances as far ...
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| expired meds. | 7/24/2007 |
Q: this is gonna be very siil but i got a prescription for cafergot tabs for my migraines. they expired ...
A: Your prescription for Cafergot may be still usable. Check with the drugstore where you purchased it ...
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| Chest pains tightness in chest | 7/22/2007 |
Q: Can this be a pulled muscle in my chest. I've had these symptons before.
A: Chest pains and tightness can be muscular, or heart condition or indigestion. Have yourself checked ...
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| Coumadin | 7/21/2007 |
Q: If someone is taking Coumadin can they also take Mirapex, Cipralex, amitriptyline and Citracal. ...
A: cipralex may potentiate the activity of Coumadin. This is corrcted by adjusting the Coumadin dose ...
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| wellbutrin XL vs SR | 7/20/2007 |
Q: what is the difference between wellbutrin XL and SR ?
A: Wellbutrin SR is designed so that doses greater than 150 mg per day be taken in 2 doses 8 hours ...
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| Nuvaring | 7/20/2007 |
Q: ..Do you know what the refrigeration life of Nuvaring (internal birth control) is? The MD said two ...
A: When refrigerated, Nuvaring is good until expiry date on the box. Once dispensed by the pharmacist ...
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| levaquin 500 mg | 7/19/2007 |
Q: My dad is on this med. and experiencing alot of side effects.. He has a respiratory infection, is ...
A: There are numerous antibiotics which are useful in treating respiratory tract infections. The choice ...
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| Actonel. | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I read in a magazine that people who take Actonel might experience further heart problems if they ...
A: No medication is free of side effects. It is always a balance between risk and drug benefit. In the ...
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| can you help me? | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am entering my senior year in high school this year. After high school, I plan on attending ...
A: The courses you take in collee towards your degree in pharmacy include: pharmaceutics, mathematics, ...
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| Actonel. | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I read in a magazine that people who take Actonel might experience further heart problems if they ...
A: From what I have read, the concern was about a new once yearly treatment for osteoporosis called ...
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| medications | 7/16/2007 |
Q: i take: warfarin quetiapine escitalipram ventolin flixotide serevent uniphyllin adcal d3 forte im ...
A: Ok, now I have better picture. Do you have blood tests to minitor that your heophyllin is within ...
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| medications | 7/14/2007 |
Q: i take: warfarin quetiapine escitalipram ventolin flixotide serevent uniphyllin adcal d3 forte im ...
A: Have you spoken to your doctor about the effects you may be having form these medications? Can you ...
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| side effect | 7/13/2007 |
Q: Can paresthesia include abnormal temperature sensations? When I touch anything warmer than room ...
A: Paresthesia is more like tingling and numbness. What you are experiencing is called hyperalgesia- an ...
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| Synthroid | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I am taking a generic of synthroid, a daily fiber pill (I'm anemic), and vitamin B-6. I have had ...
A: Are you experiencing any rectal bleeding? You may have hemorrhoids, inflammation, anal lissure, ...
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| Effexor and Alli | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have been taking Effexor(75 mg) for nearly a year. I have recently started a diet and have begun ...
A: Alli contains the active ingredient orlistat. It works by interfering with the absorption of fats ...
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| missed periods | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have been taking Effexor( 75 mg) for nearly a year now. Recently, I also began taking Ultram once ...
A: In placebo controlled trials, Effexor XR caused menstrual distrbances in 3% of test subjects ...
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| Medication Problem | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I was prescribed a medication for high blood pressure called metoprolol 25mg because at my doctors ...
A: You must not stop taking your medication before talking with your doctor first. Once a prescription ...
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| tramadol withdrawal | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I am withdrawing from tramadol. It has been 12 days since I have taken any and I am still ...
A: It depends how long you have been on the medication. If you have been on the medication for an ...
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| Depression | 6/30/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what antidepressant on the market today, most closely matches the discontinued ...
A: Serzone is pretty much in a class by itself. It is unfortunate that it was removed from the market. ...
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| miracleburn | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I was considering Miracleburn as a weight loss supplement. http://www.miracleburn.com. It ...
A: Anything that labels itself "miracle" is likely NOT. I have tried similar products with zero ...
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| help me please | 6/26/2007 |
Q: ok..this question may be a little out of the odd. but here it goes. i am in the united states navy ...
A: This experience just goes to show you the ipmact of second hand smoke. The proof is your own ...
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| transition from Lexapro to Cymbalta | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I am taking Lexapro 20 mg as well as nortriptyline 10 mg (for sleep). I would like to stop the ...
A: You probably need a washout period of 2-3 days before starting Cymbalta as Lexapro has a long hals ...
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| Blood Pressure Medications | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I was on propranolol (Inderal LA) for 6 years and was recently put on Olmesartan Medoxomil (Benicar) ...
A: There are no medications free of side effects or potential ineractions. It is a matter of trial an ...
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| Drug interaction | 6/10/2007 |
Q: My husband is on 80mg/day of Micardis HCT (telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide)for high blood pressure. ...
A: Dayquil can decrease the effectiveness of Micardis-HCT. This msy be the reason for the dizziness, ie ...
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| Pharmacy school | 6/5/2007 |
Q: Am currently a student a community college but intend to transfer to a four year institution to get ...
A: A background in biochemistry is more beneficial for pharmacy than biology. There is more overlap and ...
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| drug interactions | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Is it safe to take the over the counter diet pill Leptopril while taking the prescription pill ...
A: There are no adequate clinical studies that evaluate interactions between herbs and traditional ...
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| What is this? | 5/31/2007 |
Q: My mother passed away a few months ago with cancer. One of her prescription bottles has two ...
A: Propoxyphene is an analgesic but not a very good one. There are better pain killers than that. In my ...
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| Macrobid Question | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I hope you can answer this - I woke up with a blazing case of Urinary Tract Infection. Of course ...
A: It is unpredictable to know how much potency is left in the 2003 pills. Throw them out. If you ...
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| treating the cause or just the symptom | 5/23/2007 |
Q: My doctor gave me a sample of "Pramosone" (hydrocortisone acetate 2.5% and pramoxine 1%) for ...
A: this will treat the symptoms. Also it is an anti-inflammtory which will shrink the hemorrhoids. ...
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| on decilone forte | 5/22/2007 |
Q: . i'd like to ask what is the side effect or if there's any effect on taking decilone-forte while ...
A: I do not know what Vessel due F is. While taking Prexige and decilone your mother should not have to ...
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| Miracle Burn | 5/21/2007 |
Q: Just curious if it is possible to take my daily dose of Synthroid with Miracle Burn. Are there ...
A: Food supplemets are not routinely studied for interactions with prescription medications. We rely on ...
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| NHS UK gave Amoxicillin past expiry date | 5/17/2007 |
Q: My wife was given Amoxicillin 250 few days ago to treat the UTI, she had been taking it 3 times a ...
A: Amoxicillin does not deteriorrate to toxic products. Expired Amoxicillin is not as effective as an ...
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| calcium peroxide | 5/15/2007 |
Q: What is calcium peroxide? Is it like hydrogen peroxide? It is in my toothpaste. Is it safe during ...
A: Calcium peroxide whe in contact with acidic medium of the mouth becomes hydrogen peroxide and ...
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| combined meds for depression | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I take 20mg of escitalopram oxalate, 150 mg of venlafaxine hcl XR, and 40 mg adderall XR daily for ...
A: This combination puts you at risk for developing serotonin syndrome. Were these all prescribed by ...
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| thyroid | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have been to my gp after doing the barnes thyroid temp test having had low results all under 35.8 ...
A: Most physicians would not prescribe thyroid hormone therapy without having a low thyroid hormone ...
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| Atorvastatin (Lipitor)/Grapefruit interaction | 5/5/2007 |
Q: The question asked by "Cliff" begged clarification of 'avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice when ...
A: The issue with grapefruit and statins is that he grapefruit juice contains a substance which ...
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| nevibolol and sildenafil | 5/5/2007 |
Q: sir whether nevibolol 2.5 mg in morning, metformin sr 500 mg or (rimonabant once in morningat) 6 pm ...
A: sildenafil acts by re;easing nitric oxide. Nevibolol also acts via nitric oxide modulation. I ...
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| Concerned about Methadone for pain managment and other meds interacting together ... | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I was just prescribed Methadone 5 mg by my pain management doctor and I'm a bit concerned about it. ...
A: Methadone prescribing takes a special skill and not all physicians are licensed or skilled in ...
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| osteopenia | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I am wondering if I can take Actonel and 20mg doxycycline for a combo treatment so that I will ...
A: There is some ecvidence that low dose doxycycline can help prevent dental disease due to ...
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| Piroxicam | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I am 18 years old, about 5ft 8in tall 135 lbs am I have been seeing a specialist for arthritis that ...
A: It is not fully understood why Piroxicam can cause weight gain. One possible reason is fluid ...
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| the effectiveness of expired methylprednisolone | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I suffer from erythma multiforme, which is a less common auto-immune deficiency disease. I am ...
A: At the expiry date a drug is not guaranteed to have greater than 90% potency of label claim. At 3 ...
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| changing from mirtazapine to fluoxetine | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have been on mirtazapine 45mg for six months but as they are not working my doc wants me to start ...
A: At this point I would reduce the mirtazapine to 7.5 mg every other day for 1 week. Monitor the ...
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| Birth Control Pills | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have been on the birth control pill Nordette (28) for about 6 years and have been happy with it. ...
A: These brands are not available here in Canada. From what I was able to find on the Net they contain ...
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| gastric acid neutralization | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Brandt, Would you be able to tell me how many mEq of antacid is needed to bring 1.5 liters of ...
A: I have not done these kind of calculations since first year pharmacy- 28 years ago. In real practice ...
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| Replacement for Aggrenox | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I have used Cumadin, Plavix, and other medications after my stroke, the last medicine used on me ...
A: Anticoagulants are the drugs used to prevent a second stroke. You have been through all the ones ...
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| Becoming a pharmacist | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I'm still in high school, but I want to be a pharmacist, but I don't know what steps to take to get ...
A: It takes a minimum of 5 years of post secondary education to become a pharmacist. This includes 1 ...
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| a v block medicine treatment only | 4/28/2007 |
Q: sir pl inform only medicine treatment for a v block for my mother age 71
A: AV block can have many causes. There is no one specific treatment. You need to treat the cause. I ...
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| Norvasc | 4/27/2007 |
Q: My cat might be perscribed this for high blood pressure. I am pregnant. Is there any danger in ...
A: I think the amount of dermal absorption is extremely low unless you have open sores through which ...
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| Cefzil dose doubled halfway thru 10 day course | 4/26/2007 |
Q: Is it common (and safe) to double the dose of Cefzil halfway through the 10 day course? Have been ...
A: The dose of Cefzil is between 250 mg twice a day to 500 mg twice a day depending on the severity of ...
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| Salicylic Acid | 4/24/2007 |
Q: a few years, i found a topical product i really liked. I believe it's out of production now and ...
A: I expect it would mix with oils also. Ointments are oily mixtures and if it mixes in an ointment it ...
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| fluoxetine with phentermine | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I had been taking phentermine for a yr and lost 35 lbs. I quit taking it to start lexapro, now have ...
A: I am not in a position to make that kind of medical decision. Medical decisions are reserved for ...
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| Levaquin | 4/24/2007 |
Q: Eric, Have been checking online regarding side effects to Levaquin. It's late at night and I think ...
A: Cardiovascular effects with Levaqun are reported to have occured in less than 0.3% of people taking ...
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| Bactrim... trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole | 4/20/2007 |
Q: Well, here I am back again. Several hospitals give trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole to prevent ...
A: It is wise to inform the physician of any adverse reactions to other drugs. It may influence the ...
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| Drug interaction | 4/19/2007 |
Q: Is taking Statins for Cholestrol OK when on Hydrea for Thrombocytosis?
A: There is not a lot of information egarding drug interactions with Hydrea. I can only extrapolate ...
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| Percocet | 4/17/2007 |
Q: If I had a prescription from the past and took its contents today, would that prescription still be ...
A: All prescriptions have expiry dates. A wrtten prescription is valid to be filled for 2 years after ...
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| L-Tryptophan and Meds | 4/17/2007 |
Q: Eric Brandt, Is it safe to take Pharmaceutical grade L-Tryptophan with the following meds:? 1) ...
A: An interaction between paroxetine and tryptophan may occur when they are coadministered. Adverse ...
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| Acifex and Anti-acids | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I take lisinopril for blood pressure and Acifex for acid reflux (the kind that attacks the ...
A: Lisinopril is not an antacid. It is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used to control blood ...
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| Does generic have the same main ingredientnt | 4/13/2007 |
Q: My doctor told me when I switched to the generic for tranxene that the generic contained the same ...
A: Generics have the same active ingredients as the brand name products they copy. The difference may ...
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| cipro (ciprofloxacin hydrocloride) | 4/13/2007 |
Q: .. I phoned the nurse at my husband's rologist's office to see if they had something more reasonable ...
A: Levaquin has a broader spectrum of activity than Cipro and resistance to it rarely develops. There ...
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| perscription pills | 4/12/2007 |
Q: How many Methadose 10MG pills would equal 1 20MG oxycontin pill?
A: There is no clear conversion from oxycontin to methadone and vice versa. This is because there is ...
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| problem with quinolone antibiotics | 4/11/2007 |
Q: You asked what problem I have with the quinolone antibiotics. I have found at least 80,000 personal ...
A: One person's poison is another person's medicine. There are far more people who benefit from ...
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| Wellbutrin/Fluoxetine mixed with Alcohol | 4/10/2007 |
Q: The next week is my 21 birthday and I'm going out with friends. For about the past two years I've ...
A: Wellbutrin can lower the seizure threshhols as can alcohol. I do not recommend any amount of alcohol ...
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| ephedrine | 4/10/2007 |
Q: could you please tell me a little bit about ephedrine. does it really help with weight lose? I have ...
A: Ephedrine can help with weight loss. Here are the risks of using Ephedrine. Adverse effects from ...
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| MED withdrawal | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I am on flexoril, tramadol, celebrex, lexipro,and workers comp ins company decided to stop allowing ...
A: Tramdol and Lexapro should not be discontinued abruptly. You need to see your doctor about it if you ...
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| safe and effective antibiotic | 4/9/2007 |
Q: Would you mind giving me several safe and effective antibiotics to take after a prostate seed ...
A: There are several antibiotics effective in treating urinary tract infections. The choice of ...
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| stopping lexapro | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I took lexapro for about 16 days. I had such terrible side-effects that I was totally ...
A: Since you took the drug for such a short period of time, and such a low dose that I do not believe ...
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| Coumadin and Miracleburn | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I am taking coumadin and have gained weight because I cannot exercise ATT (at this time) due to a ...
A: There are not many studies involving the use of prescription drugs in general and their interactions ...
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| Cymbalta | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I just started taking Cymbalta, and the doctor gave me samples to try, so I haven't bought it yet. ...
A: The active igredient in Cymbalta is Duloxetine. This product is not yet available in generic form ...
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| pain pills | 4/5/2007 |
Q: my husband has back pain and has been given two different pills. darvocet-n 100 andlortab 7.5 which ...
A: In my opinion Lortab is bay far a superior pain killer than Darvocet. Darvocet's effctiveness ...
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| wierd pill in my med cab | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I cannot find any other site that helps me identify what i put in the bottle I have all kinds mixed ...
A: Sorry I was not able to match this pill to anything in my database. Drug markings vary from country ...
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| I TESTED POSITIVE TWICE FOR AMPHETAMINES | 4/2/2007 |
Q: COULD THIS COMBO BE THE ANSWER? MED LIST:BUPROPION,LISINOPRIL,TRAZADONE, AGGRESTAT, ...
A: None of the meds you take are amphetamines but hydrocodone is an opioid and be that gave a false ...
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| Is it really phentermine or not? | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I ordered phentermine online and what I got no one has yet to identify. The package was postmarked ...
A: I do not recommend buying medications online if there is no contact person youcan talk to directly. ...
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| Levaquin | 3/30/2007 |
Q: My husband will be taking the antibiotic, Levaquin 500 mg for 10 days after a prostrate seed ...
A: Levaquin is an effective antibiotic for urinary tract infections. It is expensive and may not be ...
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| Codeine and Coloscreen diet | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I am a 28 year old female. I am on a restricted diet this week because I need to do a test for ...
A: Acetaminophen with codeine will not affect the result of test for fecal occult blood. Sulfa drugs ...
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| pill id | 3/29/2007 |
Q: i have 2 red and yellow gel capsules no markings do you know what this is. thanks frank
A: There are several possiblities for this description. Without more information I am not able to ...
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| Taking Phentermine | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I just went off my bc pills and am trying to get pregnant. I have been taking Phenermine HCL 30mg ...
A: The sooner you get off phentermine and the longer you wait after discontinuing it before you get ...
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| Depot Lupron | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I am considering taking Lupron for treatment of Endometriosis. I have read a lot about the drug and ...
A: My only experiences with Lupron are in males where it is used to treat prostate cancer. I have also ...
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| cold medications and parkinsons | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson. I have a terrible head cold but notice on all cold ...
A: For dry cough dextromethorphan is effective and will not affect PD. For productive cough guaifenesin ...
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| arthritis | 3/15/2007 |
Q: .My dad who is 70 now and has osteo-arthritis since the last 20 years. He was managing well with ...
A: Acetaminophen (Tyleno) can be very beneficial in controlling pain assiciated with osteoarthritis. ...
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| Pill Identification | 3/12/2007 |
Q: We found pills in son's drawer. Can you identify? Round orange tablet,on side has IP 143 other side ...
A: Sorry, I am not able to identify this pill. It does not match anything in my database. Drug markings ...
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| GREEN, ROUND AND FILM COATED TABLET | 3/12/2007 |
Q: GREEN, ROUND AND FILM COATED TABLET WITH PC 22 ON IT, WHAT IS THIS, ONE SITE WANTS TO CHARGE 8 BUCKS ...
A: Sorry, I am not able to identify this pill. It does not match anything in my database. Drug markings ...
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| doxorubicin | 3/11/2007 |
Q: This is one of the websites where I found the information: ...
A: I quote from the the same site: "Approximately 40% of the dose appears in the bile in 5 days, while ...
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| testosterone replacement therapy | 3/11/2007 |
Q: I recently had a physical and my blood work showed that I have a low testosterone level of 180. My ...
A: Androgel is an effective way to build up yor testosterone level. You can also get testosterone ...
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| pill identification | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I found a pill, it measures 3/16" by 7/16" oblong and white in color with markings on one side: @hf ...
A: Sorry I am not able to identify this pill. Drug markings vary from country to country and from brand ...
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| doxorubicin | 3/9/2007 |
Q: How long till it is no longer present in the blood?
A: The major route of elimination of doxorubicin is fecal. About 40-50% of the drug is eliminated in 7 ...
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| Lozol and PACs | 3/8/2007 |
Q: Is it possible for Indapamide(Lozol) 1.25 mgs taken for just three days could cause heart PACs, even ...
A: Cardiac adverse effects associated with taking Indapamide were reported in about 2% of patients ...
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| what is this pill | 3/7/2007 |
Q: what is a very tiny white pill with the imprint of m2?
A: I belive this pill to be furosemide 20 mg. This is a diuretic- pill used to rid the body of excess ...
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| Medicine | 3/6/2007 |
Q: If my husband took my darvocet and then he took a drug test would it show up as BZO on the drug ...
A: Darvocet is not a benzodiazepine. A drug test showing positive positive for benzo's when only ...
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| Ratio - Lactulose | 3/5/2007 |
Q: I jave diverticulosis and because of periods of constipation been advised by physician to take above ...
A: Lactulose and Metamucil have different modes of action. Lactulose is an osmotic laxative. In the ...
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| depresion | 3/4/2007 |
Q: 53 years old woman has long history of depression. She was treated with various antidepressants many ...
A: Dosulepin is an antidepressant which belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclics. It is a mild ...
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| ditropan/hyperhidrosis | 3/2/2007 |
Q: Due to an unexpected side effect from a neurosurgery procedure I am now a chronic sufferer of ...
A: I do not know of a cure for hyperhydrosis. Yours is especially severe from the sounds of it. I have ...
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| pill identification | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I work at a school and have found a pill with the numbers: 93 2264 on it. Could you please let me ...
A: The pill marked 93 2264 is amoxicillin by Teva. This is an antibiotic. The pill marked A 039 is ...
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| pill | 2/26/2007 |
Q: Small white pill, with a B written on it, what is it?
A: I am not able to identify this pill. Since drug markings vary from country to country and from brand ...
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| tonsilitis | 2/24/2007 |
Q: can you only get rid of tonsilitis with antibiotics or will things like gargling with salt water ...
A: Depending on the severity and the cause of the tonsillitis. If mild, gargling with salt water may be ...
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| pill identification | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I found round, yellow pills coded with LM with an underline and 25 underneath. Can you identify? ...
A: Sorry I was not able to identify this pill using my database. Since drug markings vary from country ...
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| tonsilitis | 2/22/2007 |
Q: when you have tonsilitis does it help to gargle with salt water
A: Gargling with salt water can help tonsillitis. Salt water acts as an antiseptic and can help clear ...
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| Adrenaline | 2/20/2007 |
Q: Eric, I am currently a amatuer boxing coach, and will be very shortly training professional ...
A: Hi Jim, I can not help you with what amount you would use as I have not encountered this situation ...
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| drug interaction | 2/19/2007 |
Q: My husband is taking Cardizem CD, Lisinopril-HCTZ and Levothroxine. I recently read that there coud ...
A: I checked my drug interaction checker program and it did not find an interaction between ...
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| Proton Pump Inhibitors for Children | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me identify a few proton pump inhibitors that are used for ...
A: The proton pump inhibitors that are currently available on the Canadian market are: omeprazole, ...
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| oxycodone | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I currently take percocet 10/325. I am concerned about the tylenol. Is the oxycodone 15 without ...
A: Oxycodone does not have acetaminophen (Tylenol). The dose of Xanax should be determined by your ...
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| Drug replacement and reaction | 2/12/2007 |
Q: I was taking 25mg of Adderall XR two times a day, then my doctor wanted me to try Focalin instead of ...
A: adderal contains dextroamphetamine and Focalin contains dexmethylphenidate which is the most active ...
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| Side effects of Actonel | 2/11/2007 |
Q: My wife, 70 years old, was recently put on Actonel. She had no disability, but the physician said ...
A: The side effects should disappear once the medication is stopped. They will likely disappear ...
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| Nausea | 2/6/2007 |
Q: My mother is using Oxycontin but gets nausea and vomits. Is there a way to prevent this. Should it ...
A: Taking Oxycontin with food or milk can help with the nausea. Also taking the medicatin with ...
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| Prilosec vs Prilosec OTC | 1/31/2007 |
Q: Is there a difference between prescription Prilosec (Omeprazole) and Prilosec OTC (over the ...
A: As far as I know there is no difference between Prilosec ans Prilosec OTC. Both contain omeprazole ...
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| diclofenac, naproxen | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I know that one of these is an anti-inflammatory. Both are from November of 2003. Are either of them ...
A: Both of these are anti-inflammtory. They are 4 years old but may still have some potency. Taking ...
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| anti depressants | 1/28/2007 |
Q: .hope you can help! my girlfriend is taking wellbutrin 150 mg/day for seasonal depression. she is ...
A: Cymbalta can cause sleeplessness. It is therefore better to take it in the morning. As a pharmacist ...
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| Prilosec - Omeprazole | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I have been taking prilosec for years now for acid reflux. I am wondering if any of the other drugs ...
A: Omeprazole is available in generic format here in Canada. It is marketed by Apotex as omeprazole 20 ...
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| aggrenox or plavix | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I am a 66yo male ischemic stroke victim, which happened in Nov. 05. I have since been treated with ...
A: Aggrenox contains dipyridamole and ASA. Dipyridamole's mechanism of action is much like that of ...
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| Primaquin | 1/23/2007 |
Q: Sir, How long after completing a two week cycle of Primaquin is it safe to become pregnant or ...
A: Primaquine is virtually undetected in the body after 24 hours of administration. Based on this ...
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| Birth control | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I recently started trinessa birth control. It contains 14 blue pills, 7 white pills and 7 green ...
A: The blue pills are also active pills. They have a different amount of estrogen/progesterone ...
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| Drug Interaction | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding drug interactions. I am currently on 50 mgs of Toprol XL for high blood ...
A: The heart rate lowering of both Toprol and Procardia may be enhanced in that combination but I am ...
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| side effects | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me if any research has ever been done to determine which are the most common side ...
A: I have never seen such a study. There are tens of thousands of medications of varying routes of ...
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| Allergic | 1/16/2007 |
Q: My diabete Dr prescribed Glipizide 2.5mg twice a day for me. When I bought this drug at the ...
A: Glipizide is related to sulfa drugs. Some people with sulfa allergies can take this drug depending ...
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| sinus infection | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I am like 95% positive that I have a sinus infection. The right side of my face (under my eye and ...
A: I do not recommend sharing prescription medications. For the antibiotic to be effective if that is ...
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| nicorette | 1/13/2007 |
Q: Is the nicotine in nicorette safe? I started chewing a couple of years ago as a means to 1.) stay ...
A: when used as prescribed the nicotone in Nicorette is safe. No drug is absolutely safe. Nicotine can ...
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| transfer of prescription | 1/12/2007 |
Q: My doctor called in a controlled medication with a refill to my local pharmacy. I filled it and now ...
A: I work in Canada and` I am not familiar with US pharmacy law. I suggest you check with the pharmacy ...
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| rate of clearance | 1/12/2007 |
Q: Ok. So the drug would still be found in the urine and feces for that long? The general ...
A: For detailed information on vincristine and other oncology drugs I will direct you to the BC Cancer ...
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| diclofenac sod 75 mg | 1/8/2007 |
Q: Eric,in sept. 2006, I was prescribed diclofenac sod 75mg., one tablet every 12 hrs for hip and leg ...
A: Do you recall what the newspaper was warning about in regards to Diclofenac? Diclofenac belongs the ...
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| clyndimyacin | 1/8/2007 |
Q: The drug was used to treat leg sores as she has diabetes issues.My mother is on this drug and now is ...
A: It sounds to me the breakout on the face and ears may be an allergic reaction to the clindamycin. If ...
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| Hypoxia causing almost coma | 1/8/2007 |
Q: My dad was almost coma 2 months ago, and now recovering. The doc still does not know what could be ...
A: Dormicum can induce sleep but will only cause coma if taken in an overdose. If the dose was normal I ...
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| Identify white pill | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I have found a small white pill with an A on it? In sons jeans
A: Sorry I am not able to identify this pill. Drug markings vary from country to country and from brand ...
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| Future baby after this medications | 1/7/2007 |
Q: My husband is in Morphine and Vicodine . He takes time realise Morphine and Vicodine all ready 7 ...
A: Birth defects are mos often caused by the fetus during its developmen being exposed to undesirable ...
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| what is this??? | 1/5/2007 |
Q: My 12 and 13 year old daughters have seen their father buying pills from a paramedic friend of his. ...
A: I do not know what the pills are, but anyone buying medications from othr than a pharmacy would ...
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| medicinal drug | 1/4/2007 |
Q: We have an idea for a medicinal drug. The previous people that we have talked to have said that we ...
A: First you need to patent the drug. You need to talk to a patent lawyer. Sfter you have done that you ...
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| half-life question | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Ok, so when is the drug, Doxorubicin, finished being excreted in stool and urine?Ok, forgive my ...
A: I now have the information regarding the half life of vincristine. From I was able to get the half ...
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| underarm deodorants | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I notice that some of underarm deodorants contain aluminum chlorohydrate and some of the newest ...
A: Sorry, I am not sure what the difference in how these two chemicals work as deodorants. Basically ...
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| half-life question | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Ok, forgive my ignorance, but still confused. If the half life is 7 days would it not be 14 days ...
A: The way it works is that after 7 days half the drug is left over. After an additional 7 days half of ...
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| half-life question | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I am confused about drug half-life times. What I am trying to find out is when all the drug would ...
A: The excretion of Doxorubicin is complex. The drug is metsbolized to active metabolites and it ...
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| antihypertension | 12/27/2006 |
Q: what the side effects of the drug capoten
A: The list of potential side effects associgted with Capoten is very long and can be scary to read ...
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| one of the B vitamins will unclog heart artery | 12/27/2006 |
Q: My husband's brother had clogged heart arteries and they put stents in two of them and said they ...
A: There as been recent literature that says that folic acid lowers homocysteine levels. High ...
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| mild tranquilizers | 12/27/2006 |
Q: What is the difference in Tranxene 7.5 and Ativan 1 millimeter. Are they both tranquilizers? My ...
A: Bothe these drugs belong to the benzodiazepine class of drugs. One major difference is that the ...
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| Pain meds | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I am allergic to codeine, so most pain meds make me sick. I end up with severe headaches and ...
A: Often adverse effects are interpreted as allergies. Most adverse effects associated with codeine can ...
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| Wellbutrin (bupropion) | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I have been taking Wellbutrin for about 2.5 months now. My depression seems to have gone away, but ...
A: I think the drug is still working. You may need an additional ant-anxiety nedication or a change of ...
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| what is this | 12/14/2006 |
Q: i found a little round yellow pill in my house, On one side it has a big capital T and on the other ...
A: Sory I am not able to positively identify this pill. The database I use lists several that may match ...
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| what pill is this? | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I found a pill in my son's room. It is a black and yellow with 3 black stripes capsule. Numbers on ...
A: This is a product called Swarm Ephedra Free. It contains: Green tea extract, Mate, Capsicum,colanut, ...
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| Idenitfy this pill | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I found a pill, beige color, one side has 93 other side has 16. Do you know what this is?
A: I think this tablet may be Nabumetone which a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory made by Teva. Since ...
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| Allergy to Fosamax | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I am allergic to Fosamax and I have osteoporosis. I have heard allot about Actonel, does Actonel ...
A: From the sounds of things Actonel may not be the drug for you. One alternative to consider is using ...
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| prozac (fluoxetine) | 12/4/2006 |
Q: My 18 year old son began taking fluoxetine after being diagnosed with moderate depression. He has ...
A: Have you ruled out illicit drug use? Low thyroid function can result in depression. Has the thyroid ...
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| Allergy to Fosamax | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I am allergic to Fosamax and I have osteoporosis. I have heard allot about Actonel, does Actonel ...
A: Actonel and Fosamax are chmically related. You may not be able to take Actonel if you are truly ...
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| vitamin B-12 | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My mom is taking an iron supplement as she is borderline anemic. She recently started taking oral ...
A: It would take about one month for the vitamin b12 level to reach optimal level in the blood. I do ...
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| smoking cessation and anti depressants | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I am currently taking 20 mg. of prozac (generic fluoxetine actually) a day and have been for a long ...
A: The combination of Prozac and Zyban can lead to increased blood level of Prozac. This increase could ...
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| Ortho-try cyclen Lo | 11/24/2006 |
Q: I have started my second week of the 28 day pack, however I am in a wedding on December 9th and it ...
A: You need to discuss your concern with your dotor. A more potent oral contraceptive taken continuosly ...
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| Premarin and Ogen | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I just have one more question. I had total hysterectomy when I was 29 took Ogen 1.25 for 20 years ...
A: The dose you need should be determined by your doctor. Your body has changed in 6 years since you ...
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| Expired Vicodin | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I have an old prescription of Vicodin that is about 2 years over the expiration date. Is it still ...
A: As far as I know Vicodin does not deteriorate to toxic substances. Upon expiry the manufacturer does ...
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| thyroid meds/interactions w wellbutrin | 11/11/2006 |
Q: What foods, drinks, meds should be avoided while taking thyroid Rx?
A: Thyroid meds do not interact with Wellbutrin. The effectiveness of thyroid medication may be ...
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| need help identifiying a pill | 11/6/2006 |
Q: i found two pills that are in a square shape and has a G on one side and on the other is has FL 100 ...
A: Sorry I am not able to identify this pill. Drug markings vary from country to country and from brand ...
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| PharmD versus BS | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I am trying to write an essay comparing the PharmD and the BS, but I am having a difficult time ...
A: The PharmD degree in Canada requires an addition year of study post B.Sc. degree. In the some US ...
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| side effects | 11/2/2006 |
Q: M'sieur, has any one drug been responsible for all these deleterious reactions showing among those ...
A: You are right. Thee is no drug which is free of side effects. I have always maintained that if a ...
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| Tacrolimus or Elidel for swollen eyelids | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I have had swollen lower eyelids since June due to allergies and sinus drainage. I have been to an ...
A: The Elidel monograph specifically states that Elidel is not for ophthalmic use. Tacrolimus is a ...
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| Wellbutrin xl and alcohol | 11/2/2006 |
Q: After years of smoking and many failed attempts, I finally quit smoking several years ago. Then, ...
A: I thimk you doctor is right. An occasional drink is ok. The issue is that Wellbutrin is metabolized ...
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| Ibuprofen | 10/30/2006 |
Q: If I take Ibuprofen regularly, (At least one time a day for several weeks) does it have a thinning ...
A: Ibuprofen does have platelet inhibition properties (commonly referred to as blood thinning). It is ...
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| Augmentin | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I went to an immediate care place & received an Augmentin prescription for a sinus infection. ...
A: For people who are unable to take their prescribed large pills I recommend trying to soften the ...
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| antidysrhythmic drugs | 10/28/2006 |
Q: How does the activity of the following drugs depend upon chemical structure? disopyramide, ...
A: There are volumes of books that are written about structure of drugs and their activitiy ...
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| Drug Interaction | 10/23/2006 |
Q: Is it okay to take Advil and Tylenol at the same time?
A: It is safe to take ibuprofen and acetaminophen in combination. Ibuprofen has anti-inflammatory ...
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| st john's wort - menopause herbs | 10/10/2006 |
Q: Do I need to be careful when combining St John's Wort with other herbs which balance female ...
A: St. John's Wort when used concurrently with some prescription medications can have an adverse effect ...
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| alternative of steriod medicines | 10/8/2006 |
Q: sir my mother is age 70.her one eye is being operated for corneal graft due to degeneration.second ...
A: I think you should follow your doctor's asvice. There is no alternative medication that would be as ...
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| anticonvulsants | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me what 300 mg of Topamax (Topiramate) would be equivalent to when using Tegretol ...
A: I have never seen a conversion chart for changing from anti convulsant to another. Most people are ...
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| zyprexa and urine drug screen | 10/4/2006 |
Q: Will Zyprexa show up positive for a benzo (or anything else) on a urine drug screen for work?
A: Zyprexa is not a banned drug and is not related to benzodiazepines. I do not know if it will show up ...
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| Avandia safe during pregnancy?? | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to conceive my second child. My RE thinks my glucose might be too high (87) compared ...
A: There are no adequate well controlled trials of rosiglitazone in pregnant women. Rosiglitazone ...
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| Niacinamide | 10/4/2006 |
Q: If I am taking Niacinamide, do I need to take Niacin as well?
A: Niacinamide is a form of niacin. The major differences are that niacinamide does not cause flushing ...
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| Pain medication | 10/4/2006 |
Q: when I take percocet, vicodin, codeine, and tramadol, I itch like crazy, feel very dizzy, get a loud ...
A: The reactions you describe are more consistant with adverse effects rather than life-threatening ...
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| omnicef | 10/4/2006 |
Q: We saw an after hours clinic who prescribed my 4 year old Omnicef for an ear and throat infection. ...
A: The recommended dose of Omnicef is 7mg/kg every 12 hours. Your child's dose based on her weight ...
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| Wellbutrin side effects | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I was recently prescribed Wellbutrin for smoking cessation. My instructions were to take 150mg once ...
A: Palpitations were reported in 2% of patients taking Zyban for smoking cessation. Stopping the ...
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| Wellbutrin | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Eric I am 48.I have been on wellbutrin since I was diagnosed with adult ADD when I was 40. It has ...
A: Wellbutrin is not normally associated with weight gain. Weight gain can be caused by underactive ...
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| med compatibility | 9/30/2006 |
Q: GP rx'd Doxycycline 100mg for Bronchitis for 10 days. The pharmacy monograph mentioned some ...
A: There is interaction between Doxycycline and the other medications you take. However Doxycycline can ...
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| pill | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I found a pill and wondered what it was. Maybe you can help? It is white...oblong...no score on it ...
A: Sorry, I am not able to identify this pill. Drug markings vary from country to country and from ...
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| drug interaction | 9/24/2006 |
Q: Is it safe to take phenteramine with atenolol and hctz? I am obese and hypertensive. My blood ...
A: Phentermine can cause elevation of blood pressure and heart disease. You are already at risk ...
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| colitus | 9/22/2006 |
Q: i was diagnoised with colitis 7 months ago, but i have since gone away and am working on a ship. I ...
A: Prilosec blocks acid production. By doing so it may prevent the colitis from worsening. It does not ...
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| Prednisone for Lupus SLE | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I was diagnosed with lupus SLE about 8 months ago. I took 60mg of prednisone for a few weeks because ...
A: I do not expect that you will have any trouble from the prescribed dosage of prednisone. The dose is ...
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| Pill Identification | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Mr. Brandt, My husband takes Gabapentin 800 mgs. Last week he filled his prescription and the ...
A: Apo gabapentin is available in Canada in 3 strengths. They are 100 mg, 300 mg and 400 mg. Neither ...
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| pill | 9/19/2006 |
Q: i found some pills in my teen age childs purse they are white and yellow they have APO 113 on the ...
A: Apo stand for the Canadian generic manufacturer Apotex. I searched their site which has photographs ...
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| purchasing meds | 9/14/2006 |
Q: Eric, Do you know of any internet sights, or other, that you can purchase meds at a discount rate? I ...
A: I do not recommend purchasing medications over the Internet. You do not get the same service you ...
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| side effects,addiction | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I have a major concern about all the pyscotropic medication that is being given to my four children ...
A: The list of potential side effects of these drugs is extremely long. The amount of detail to go into ...
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| tablet identrification | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I am a hospital pharmacist in Canada. We have just admitted a gentleman from Ohio who became ill ...
A: I use www.rxlist.com to identify US meds. When I plugged the imprint codes you describe I was not ...
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| Drug Interaction between NSAIDS and Coumadin | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I've had osteo arthritis for over 20 years. I've followed an NSAID regimen during this period with ...
A: The interaction between NSAID's and Coumadin is well established. The combination increases the risk ...
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| Pharmacist Questions | 9/8/2006 |
Q: Educational requirements to become a pharmacist? What is your scope of practice? What is your ...
A: I can tell you what the qualifications in Canada are. You need oned year arts or sciences in ...
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| identify a pill | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I have some white caplets with L434 imprinted on it mixed in with another prescription but i am ...
A: I do not have an exact match to your description to be able to identify the pill. There is a white ...
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| What is this pill? | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I need to know the id of this pill. It is a circle white pill. It has an A on one side with 594 ...
A: Sorry I am not able to identify this pill. Drug markings vary from country to country and from brand ...
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| Expired Wellbutrin | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I had taken Wellbutrin in 2002 to quit smoking. I have relapsed recently and still have 2 bottles ...
A: I belive the biggest issue with expired Wellbutrin would be loss of potency. There are few ...
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| vardenafil and its clearance time 4 hour? | 8/14/2006 |
Q: sir sildenafil work for 5 hour..tadalifil for 24 to 36 hour..but I want to know vardinafil how long ...
A: Vardinafil (Levitra) is similar to Sildenafil (Viagra). The effecs of Vardinafil last about 5 hours ...
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| glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I had knee injury two, three years ago. My Xray and MRI scan where normal. So was my blood test. ...
A: Glucosamine is pretty safe unless you are a diabetic. There are some reports that it may aggrevate ...
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| prendisone | 8/12/2006 |
Q: Does prendisone come in a small yellow pill and say 44 on top and 174 on the bottom? Is it taken for ...
A: The prednisone I am familiar with does not match the description you give. Prednisone can be used to ...
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| Pill Imprint | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I found a pill on our floor and have no idea what it is. We have 3 teenagers and I want to make sure ...
A: Sorry, I am not able to identfy this pill. Since drug markings vary from country to country and from ...
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| drug question | 8/9/2006 |
Q: i found a small white oblong pill on one side it says 377 and the other says nothing what is it?
A: Sorry I am not able to identify this pill. Since drug markings vary from country to country and ...
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| hi | 8/4/2006 |
Q: i know a 40 year old male who was prescribed a lot fo depakote for a seizure or other disorder but ...
A: When a person is on Depakote they usually have blood tests done to measure the blood level. The dose ...
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| Changing Antidepressants | 8/1/2006 |
Q: How does one make the transition from fluoxetine 20mg to mirtazapine 15mg? Is a washout period ...
A: There is no need for a`washout period when switching form fluoxetine to mirtazapine. Flouxetine is a ...
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| Combining Antidepressent with Diet Pill | 7/30/2006 |
Q: In response to your response, my friend read me the ingredients right off the packages, how can it ...
A: You are right. Lexaprocontains escitalopram oxalate. The escitalopram is the active ingredient. It ...
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| Combining Antidepressent with Diet Pill | 7/29/2006 |
Q: A friend of mine is taking Lexapro and also taking Leptopril for weight loss. The active ingredient ...
A: I do not thik you have your information right. Lexapro is escitalopram. Acetylsalicylic acid is the ...
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| pharmacy education | 7/28/2006 |
Q: My name is Quentin(21) and I am going to be starting pre-pharmacy school this fall.I want my b.s in ...
A: Here in Canada a BSc. in pharmacy takes 5 years and an additional year for the Pharm D. The ...
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| comparison of Lipitor and lovastatin (Mevacor) | 7/27/2006 |
Q: Eric --- generally speaking, what dosage of lovastatin would compare to 20mg of Lipitor? the reason ...
A: Lovastatin and Lipitor are not exactly interchangeable. Lipitor lowers the bad cholesterol as well ...
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| Copaxone and tingling in leg | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I just started Copaxone about 2 weeks ago. About 4 days ago, my whole thigh started feeling hot, but ...
A: Injection site reaction to Copaxone is common. It is difficult to establish the cause for your ...
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| Expired Propranolol | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I took the expired propranolol for two and a half months and the irregular bowels appeared in the ...
A: This certainly is an unusual response to expired propranolol. Were you taking the medication ...
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| Liver disease | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I am asking for my friend. she is over weight but suddenly her legs, ankles and feet swelled. a ...
A: I think your friend may have a circulation problem which is not related to liver disease. It is more ...
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| Prendisone/drug testing | 7/24/2006 |
Q: My teen was on Prendisone for a sunburn reaction that swelled on her face. She was on a 6 day dose ...
A: By a moth after the last dose of prednisone was taken there should be no detectable prednsone in the ...
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| Tablet Identification | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Can you identify an yellow oblong tablet with the markings: SP 61?
A: Sorry i am not able to identify this pill. Since drug markings vary from country to country an from ...
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| prendisone for hives | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I was prescribed prendisone 20 mg. 1x daily along with famotidine[pepcid]bid-and hydroxyzine. I ...
A: This type of reaction does not usually occur spontaneously. The symptoms you describe are in keeping ...
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| Alprazolam vs. Diazepam for anxiety | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I have a diagnosis of GAD (plus Borderline Personality Disorder), and my current therapy for the ...
A: The advantage of Alprazolam over diazepam is that Alsprazolam does not accumulate in the body over ...
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| Asacol and tapering | 7/19/2006 |
Q: Chest "pains" - hard to describe, not really pains, headache (again, not a normal headache, ...
A: What you describe does not fit symptoms one would expect from reducing dose of Asacol. You should ...
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| Prilosec | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I have been taking Prilosec OTC for about 5 years now...I began taking Aciphex and transitioned to ...
A: some people require drugs like Prilosec longterm because their stomachs produce too much acid. In ...
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| Asacol and tapering | 7/18/2006 |
Q: First, my history: I'm a 42 yo female, diagnosed in 1999 w/ ulcerative colitis during 2nd pregnancy. ...
A: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment. There is no prescribed ...
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| hello | 7/18/2006 |
Q: what is the purpose and prescribing info for provera or other drugs that cause restarting of a ...
A: Injection of long acting Provera called Depo-Provera is used for conception control. For conception ...
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| appearance of indapamide | 7/12/2006 |
Q: My father just received a prescription for indapamide 1.25 MG. Half of the pills are round, dark ...
A: The tablets imprinted "G" on the one side and IE 1.25 on te other side are Genpharm indapamide 1.25 ...
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| White Pill Found | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I found some white long oval shaped pills in my brother's room with L010 printed on one side. I'm ...
A: Sorry, I am not able to identify this pill. Pill markings vary from country to country and from ...
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| paxil cr | 7/10/2006 |
Q: i have about 10 weeks worth of 12.5mg paxil cr samples. i was on paxil cr a year or so ago. i quit ...
A: The outdated Paxil Cr will not be harmful but they will likely be less effective than they were when ...
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| Questran for diarrhea | 7/9/2006 |
Q: Dr. Brandt, I had my gallbladder out 5 years ago and have had problems with chronic diarrhea ever ...
A: Questran can be very successful in controling this type of diarrhea. The usual dose is to start with ...
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| found pills | 7/6/2006 |
Q: My father is taking Celebrex for joint pain which works well for him. He was given some caplets by ...
A: Sorry, I was not able to identify the pill you describe. Drug markings vary from country to country ...
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| Allergies | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I suffer a lot from runny nose, sneezing, and a bit of asthma. I am a 54 yo male who takes verapamil ...
A: Claritin would be my first choice. The reason is that Benadryl would make you too drowsy, and ...
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| darvocet | 7/5/2006 |
Q: HOW LONG DOES DARVOCET STAY IN YOUR SYSTEM
A: sorry, I was not able to find that information. Darvocet contains acetaminophen and propoxyphene. ...
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| Evista and hot flashes | 7/3/2006 |
Q: After taking Evista for one year for osteoporosis, I was experiencing VERY HOT flashes and muscle ...
A: Fosamax must be taken befre the first food of the day and you must remain upright for at least 30 ...
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| Evista and hot flashes | 7/2/2006 |
Q: After taking Evista for one year for osteoporosis, I was experiencing VERY HOT flashes and muscle ...
A: Can you tel me what happened when you tok Fosamax? There are other similar medications which you may ...
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| Synthroid, 138 | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I received a new bottle of Synthroid the end of May from Medco... After taking these pills for 2-3 ...
A: It is highly unlikely that you received a ad batch of Synthroid.The manufacturers put the drugs ...
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| birth control pills and breakthrough bleeding | 6/19/2006 |
Q: Can it take up to 6 months to get adjusted to a birth control pill and have spotting/breakthrough ...
A: It should not take 6 months to adjust to oral contraceptives. Breakthrough bleeding can be a side ...
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| hair | 6/18/2006 |
Q: What can make your hair grow faster? I know some are going to say nothing, or diet, or prenatal ...
A: i do not know of a product/medication that would specifically stimulate hair growth. Hair growth can ...
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| Pill identifyer | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I too have recently found 2 pills in my teenagers room. Markes are a CC 252. Thie pill is shaped ...
A: Sorry I am not able to identify this pill. Tablet markings vary from country to country and from ...
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| THC | 6/10/2006 |
Q: Could it raise the level of THC or anything in the bloodsreatm?Is there THC in zithromax or Cipro? ...
A: There is no THC in Zithromax or Cipro. Some medications can give a flase positive for THC. I am not ...
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| pharmacy | 6/9/2006 |
Q: Thanx, u are so knowledgeable yet i still have a few questions So u mean it is 6 years, not ...
A: The pharmacy program is independent. You can not become a pharmacist without doing the program. You ...
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| pharmacy | 6/9/2006 |
Q: I just graduated and high school, and I would like to become a pharmacist- What courses should I ...
A: The courses you need to become a pharmacist are pharmaceutics, biologoy, chemistry, physiology, ...
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| wellbutrin and zoloft | 6/8/2006 |
Q: I am taking 100mg of zoloft and have not been able to lose the baby weight for over a year despite ...
A: I have seen people on the combination of Zoloft and Zyban and the combination worked safely for ...
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| Effexor vs Prozac | 6/8/2006 |
Q: Is either less likely than the other to cause sexual side effects in a male? Thank you for your ...
A: Effexor and Prozac can both affect sexual function. Effexor can cause abnormal ejaculation and ...
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| Lexapro | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I have been on Celexa 20 mg for 4 years. I am taking to relieve pre-menopausal symptoms. I am ...
A: Escitalopram (S-citalopram)(the active ingredient in Lexapro) is the active enantiomer of the ...
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| Is it safe to take expired Bactrim | 6/4/2006 |
Q: I have a UTI coming on and of course it is sunday. I have a prescription left of Bactrim from 2003. ...
A: Bactrim does not become toxic at expiry It loses potency and likey will not be effective. The risk ...
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| pill identification | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I found a pill in my brother's room and don't know what it is. It is maroon in color and has a M ...
A: Sorry, i am not able to identify this pill. Drug markings vary from country to country and from ...
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| What areas of the body (skin)... | 5/30/2006 |
Q: What areas of the body (skin) provide the maximum absorbtion for skin applied medications (patches, ...
A: Th best areas for transdermal absorption from a patch is a hairless ara on the outer upper arm, the ...
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| viagra | 5/29/2006 |
Q: i was wndering about the potency of viagra and other ed pills like cialis. I used to take viagra ...
A: Keeping medications in the truck is not a good idea. The stability of the medication is ...
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| Antibiotics after surgery | 5/29/2006 |
Q: I had a wide execision for malanoma on my leg. What antibiotics typically will be prescribed for ...
A: The`choice of antibiotic depends on the oraganismcausing the infection. For the type of surgery you ...
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| androgel | 5/24/2006 |
Q: Question about topical androgel (testosterone gel). According to the package insert and ...
A: Testosterone is metabolized to various 17-keto steroids through two different pathways. The major ...
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| can you ID this tablet | 5/24/2006 |
Q: A round tablet large with a code on it "K405" Thank you
A: Sorry I am not able to identify this tablet. Drug markings vary from country to country and from ...
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| Pills I found in an old purse | 5/11/2006 |
Q: I found a white oblong pill with the numbers 451 on one side and the word MYLAN on the back what is ...
A: From what I was able to find out the description youivematches that for Naproxen. This is an ...
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| shingles | 5/8/2006 |
Q: my 24 y/o son has just been diagnosed with shingles. he has been prescribed valtrex and i am ...
A: The burning pain associated with shingles can be relievedwith topical capsaicin. It is a vailable ...
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| Taking Byetta with Actonel | 5/7/2006 |
Q: On Saturdays, I take Actonel when I get up (about 10 AM), wait an hour to eat and take my other ...
A: The reason Actonel needs to ba taken on an empty stomach is so as to not interfere with absorption ...
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| expired zyrtec | 5/6/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if my zyrtec (cetirizine) which expired Feb. 2005 would still be effective? I plan ...
A: Expired Zyrtec may still have some therapeutic activity but likel not full potency. To get the most ...
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| informing you | 4/21/2006 |
Q: i saw this: Expert: Eric Brandt Date: 12/25/2004 Subject: Pliva 563 Question I forgot where I ...
A: Antipsychtics are used to relieve anxiety, agitation, confusion which may be a side effect of using ...
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| drug interactions and time of administering | 4/21/2006 |
Q: If I must take synthroid, or its generic, and prevacid, on an empty stomach, can I take them ...
A: You may take Synthroid and Prevacis in the morning together on an empty stomach- with water only. ...
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| Calf strain | 4/17/2006 |
Q: Mr. Brandt I'm a 40 year old male in training for my fourth Marathon. About three weeks ago I ...
A: I do not know of anything that would help speed the healing. NSAID creams would help symptoms and ...
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| Estrogens | 4/16/2006 |
Q: I have taken Estrace 1mg for several years and last year the doctor lowered it to .5mg. Because of ...
A: Estrace is not the same as conjugated estrogens. Estrace is one estrogen called 17-beta-estradiol. ...
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| zofran ( ondansetron) | 4/11/2006 |
Q: hope you can help Do you know any european countries where i can buy zofran without a prescription. ...
A: Zofran is available in Canada but requires prescription. I do not know of availablity of this drug ...
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| weight loss | 4/10/2006 |
Q: I have seen on TV a diet pill by the name "Phenterprin", is this another name for phentermine or a ...
A: I have not heard of phenterpin. I looked it up on the web but was not able to find a site that ...
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| MAO (Nardil) and epinephrine | 4/7/2006 |
Q: I need some dental work done and am going to a dental clinic now that my husband is retired and we ...
A: You should not have epinephrine while taking Nardil. The combination can cause hypertensive crisis. ...
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| Misfill on prescription | 4/4/2006 |
Q: I have a question on a prescription drug that I had filled today for my daughter. She was given a RX ...
A: Pharmacists are human and we do make mistakes. The only person who does not make a mistake is the ...
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| Thank you. Just curious- what... | 3/26/2006 |
Q: Just curious- what did people do before antibiotics? Die from common infections?I think I picked up ...
A: Yes, people did die from infections we now easily treat with antibiotics. There can be instances ...
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| medicine side effects? | 3/25/2006 |
Q: I was wondering about possible side effects from my medication. I am bipolar II and take the ...
A: Feeling fatigued can be a side effect of some of these medications. The list of possible side ...
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| zyprexa | 3/23/2006 |
Q: I have hhad people tell me that these drugs can do brain damage can you tell me if this is true?Also ...
A: I have no experience with the use of these medicationd in pediatrics. Also the monographs do not ...
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| Hydrea to treat Thrombocythemia | 3/22/2006 |
Q: I have been seeing an oncologist, who recently diagnosed me as having Essential Thrombocythemia, a ...
A: Here is a link to patient info from the BC Cancer Agency. I think this is the information you need. ...
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| Brain damage with tylenol daily? | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I hope I am asking in the right field, but are you aware if taking 2 tylenol PMs every night be ...
A: I have not heard of Tylenol PM causing brain damage. Tylenol PM contains acetaminophen and ...
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| raw garlic and cholesterol etc | 3/20/2006 |
Q: I would like to know whether by eating one or two cloves of raw garlic a day helps in reducing ...
A: Garlic can help lower cholesterol and boost your immune system. You need about 5 G of fresh garlic ...
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| Expired Medication | 3/16/2006 |
Q: I'm currently using Lescol XL 80 mg Tablets. I have a 12 week supply left that expired Jan 2006. Is ...
A: The drug does not detriorate to toxic buyproducts. At the expiry date the manufacturer does not ...
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| Altace to Lisinopril | 3/12/2006 |
Q: The approximate conversion of 10 mg of Altace would be 40 mg Lisinopril. Wouldn't it make more ...
A: The elimination of these drugs is not identical. One needs to consider the patient's kidney function ...
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| expired medication | 3/3/2006 |
Q: I have been a long time sufferer of back pain, and recently had a spinal fusion. I am no longer ...
A: At the expiry date the manufacturer does not guarantee potency greater than 90% of label claim. It ...
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| dilantin | 2/22/2006 |
Q: can you answer this question for me please. My dad has been on liquid dilantin for almost a year, 3 ...
A: Dilantin can cause sleepiness which is why I recommend to people who take a single daily dose to ...
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| heartburn | 2/18/2006 |
Q: my husband has a bad case of heartburn. he has taken maalox twice and a pepcid with no relief. i ...
A: You do not write what dose Pepci your husband took. He can take up to 40 mg Pepcid. It would be ...
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| mixing drugs.. | 2/15/2006 |
Q: Is there a risk in mixing tylenol 3 and diclectin. I have an ulcer and the dicletin helps with the ...
A: It is ok to take Diclectin and Tylenol concurrently. You may get a little too drowsy so you must ...
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| Switching from Ibuprofen to other NAISDs for acute pain killing effective when taken only 'once' ? | 2/13/2006 |
Q: Does a single dose (only "one" time intake) of NAISDs like Mefenamic Acid 500 mg or Diclofenac 50 mg ...
A: A single dose of all the NSAID's should provide pain relief after the first dose. None of them ...
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| bedwetting | 2/8/2006 |
Q: My 6 1/2 year old is having trouble with bedwetting. We have heard of a drug called DDAZP. I was ...
A: The drug name is DDAVP. The active ingredient is desmopressin. Desmopressin is a synthetic ...
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| exfoliated lips cure | 2/3/2006 |
Q: My lips made contact with a exfoliate product... Eau De Quinine.Which is the best product for ...
A: Eau De Quinine actually does nopt have any quimime in it. I expect your lips to recover fully soon. ...
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| Side effects | 1/31/2006 |
Q: I am taking Lamictal 200mg bid for epilepsy, and I just began Celexa 20 mg every morning one week ...
A: Both these drugs can make you feel sleepy. Perhaps the combination makes you more sleepy than each ...
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| Nexium dosing timing | 1/14/2006 |
Q: My father takes Nexium (Esomeprazole) once a day before dinner. Can you explain to me what the "at ...
A: Food delays and decreases the absorption of Nexium. Since it takes 1-2 hrs to reach peak ...
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| GABA | 1/13/2006 |
Q: Well, I wouldnt say that Im depressed, but I do tend to worry a lot about things,(maybe have a ...
A: There are medications for managing nighttime muscle twitches. You need to discuss the options with ...
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| GABA | 1/13/2006 |
Q: I actually have another question. I am thinking of asking my doctor for a sedating antidepressant to ...
A: Are you depressed? If you are not depressed a sedating anti-depressant is likely not the answer. ...
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| GABA | 1/8/2006 |
Q: I have been looking at the supplement GABA. I would like to know more about it. I have a lot of ...
A: I took a little longer than usual to respond to your question in order to allow me to do some ...
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| Considering Career in Pharmacy | 1/3/2006 |
Q: I am 24 years old and have been working as an auditor for a year and a half. I know that auditing is ...
A: 1. Pharmacy is a high pressure profession. You are pressured by customers and employers. 2. 3. In ...
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| hi | 1/3/2006 |
Q: what is an acceptable substitute for depakote and what is depakote used for in psychiatric ...
A: Depakote is one of several medications that can be used for psychiatric problems. Alternatives and ...
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| Drug interaction | 12/26/2005 |
Q: i was just wondering if it was safe to take tylenol pm or any kind of asprin while taking zoloft? ...
A: Tylenol PM contains 2 active ingredients, acetaminophen and diphenhydramine. Acetaminophen is an ...
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| identifying medication | 12/25/2005 |
Q: My father is asking me to identify two pills that he is taking. The first is a little yellow pill ...
A: The pill imprinted with the number 34 is too difficult for me to identify. There are several drugs ...
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| pharmacy major | 12/24/2005 |
Q: Brandt I want to become a pharmacist like you are in the future, and I know that the way is long ...
A: The major academic areas you need to proficient in as a pharmacist are chemistry, biology, ...
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| eye infection | 12/19/2005 |
Q: What is the best medicine to treat a person who is having herpiesimplex in his eye? Is the medicine ...
A: There are 2 antiviral eye drops that can be used: Idoxuridine (Herplex-D), and trifluridine ...
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| -------------------------thank... | 12/16/2005 |
Q: -------------------------thank you can the damage of depakote b reversed? i mean most times we ...
A: Congenital malformations are not reversible in utero as far as I know. Some malformations can be ...
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| if one has a short cycle... | 12/13/2005 |
Q: if one has a short cycle when do they ovul8 as compared to someone with a long cylce? r ...
A: As long as you have a cycle you are probably ovulating. Somr psychotropic medications should not be ...
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| what affect if any does wellbutrin... | 12/13/2005 |
Q: what affect if any does wellbutrin depakote prolixin and cognetin have on conception? at what ...
A: It is not known how Wellbutrin affects the developing fetus. There are adeqquate well controlled ...
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| medication | 12/12/2005 |
Q: what kind of adverse effects if any would it have on the body?
A: What was the medication taken? If it was an anti-viral, likely there would not be any adverse ...
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| Lexapro drug interaction | 12/10/2005 |
Q: I take 20mg of Lexapro daily. I'd like to take evening primrose oil in caplet form for menopause ...
A: I am not aware of adverse interaction between Lexapro and evening primrose oil. Lexapro is not known ...
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| Subsitute Medications | 12/7/2005 |
Q: I have a disabled student who is being forced to change her method of prescription coverage. Most ...
A: Ativan is an antianxierty medication and Restoril is a sleeping pill. There are several ...
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| fungal infections | 12/4/2005 |
Q: My wife suffers from recurrent fungal vaginitis which is relieved by taking Diflucan 150mg once a ...
A: For vaginal fungal infection the recommended dose is 150 mg as a singlr dose. To prevent recurrence ...
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| I found some pills | 11/29/2005 |
Q: Over the Thanksgiving holiday i had a small family gathering. Some of the kids from the neighborhood ...
A: I am not able to positively identify these pills. Drug markings vary from country to country and ...
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| paxil and phentermine | 11/22/2005 |
Q: can you take paxil and phentermine together?
A: The combination of Paxil and phentermine is not recommended. The combination can result in a ...
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| Adderall XR | 11/20/2005 |
Q: My son,age 5, has been prescribed Adderall XR 5mg. Can you tell me the risks of taking this drug ...
A: All the data and drug information I could find relates to the use of Adderall in children 6 or over. ...
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| Melatonin | 11/20/2005 |
Q: I am 59, taking Ramipril and a diuretic, b6&12, and stopped hrt after being on it for years. The hot ...
A: Black cohosh is said to help with menopausal symptoms. You can get it at the healthfood store. Once ...
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| when will Zoloft (Sertraline) be available in generic form in the United States | 11/14/2005 |
Q: earlier you answered mywhen will Zoloft be available in generic form? by saying that it is already ...
A: There are some internet pharmacies operating from Canada that will fill your prescription and send ...
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| DM | 11/9/2005 |
Q: my aunt is having diabetes and prescribed drugs including L-Carnitine. please tell me 1.why ...
A: L-carnitine has been shown to be efficacious in alleviating synptoms of peripheral neuropathy (nerve ...
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| pharmacy | 11/8/2005 |
Q: plive563 little round yellow pill i want to know what it is
A: This must be a Pliva product. Pliva is a croatian drug manufacturer. I have contacted them to ask ...
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| hydrocodone | 11/5/2005 |
Q: Brandt I accidently took hydrocodone (vicodin) a week or so ago.I just wanted something to help me ...
A: There is over the counter non-prescription medicatiopn like hydrocodone. In Canada you can get ...
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| (pyridostigmine bromide)Mestinone | 11/2/2005 |
Q: Iwant that know all about Mestinone(pyridostigmine bromide) such as indications &complications ...
A: Your request goes beyond the scope of this free service. You can find a monograph detailing the ...
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| skin patch skin irritation | 10/31/2005 |
Q: Currently there is clinical trial ongoing employing lisuride-releasing skin patches ...
A: Long term use of topical corticosteroids is likely to result in adverse effects such as thinning of ...
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| RTA | 10/27/2005 |
Q: First of all thank you for taking the time to read and answer my question. Probably a little ...
A: The treatment for RTA is bicarbonate od soda, Vitam in D and potassium id needed. I suggest you do ...
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| In a 72-year life span, my... | 10/23/2005 |
Q: In a 72-year life span, my most serious health problem has been seasonal allergies (genes, clean ...
A: I do not recommend taking double the prescribed dose every second day. That may be too taxing to the ...
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| Pill Identification | 9/25/2005 |
Q: I found a pill on my floor in the livingroom and I dontknow what it is. It is a small round light ...
A: Sorry, I am not able to identify this tablet. Drug markings vary from brand to brand and from ...
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| Hepatitis B vaccine | 9/23/2005 |
Q: I am taking a Microbiology class and was asked to research the following"why does it take 3 doses of ...
A: I have searched for an answer but strangely enough could not find one. I have a theory though. The ...
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| drug screen | 9/20/2005 |
Q: what medications or conditions will create a false positive drug screen?
A: It depends on the drug being screened and the type of test. For example I recently read that people ...
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| can i take this drugs?or second openion | 9/18/2005 |
Q: sir, MD docter has prescribed following drugs patient details:-age 45 weight 98 kg---height ...
A: There is no interaction between Sildenafil and ASA. But I do remember reading sometime ago that ...
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| Potassium | 9/14/2005 |
Q: Lets just say theres a guy with a history of Crohns disease and several surgeries... immagine hes on ...
A: The diarrhea is of concern as you may be throwing your electrolytes off balance. I suggest ...
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| Neck Problem | 9/13/2005 |
Q: I'm a 52 year old rather overweight white male. Two days ago I started feeling a slight pain inside ...
A: I am not qualified to make a diagnosis, much less over the internet. If you think it is musclw ...
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| Drug interaction | 9/9/2005 |
Q: I am currently taking 300 mg Bupropion SR (Welbutrin) and 1000 mg Metformin ER (Glucophage) each ...
A: I do not what the active ingredient in Hypo-Ade is or what it is intended for. Do not decrease the ...
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| sweaty | 9/1/2005 |
Q: i was wondering if you know of any over the counter anti-perspirants, or if there anything that my ...
A: I have encountered this question before. In my research into answering it I found that a doctor can ...
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| Sleep medications | 8/28/2005 |
Q: I am taking a 1/2 of a 2 mg lunesta right now, so would I go to 1/2 of a half pill? Or should I just ...
A: You can try taking half a tablet every other day. Also there is a homeopathic medication called ...
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| Birth Control | 8/27/2005 |
Q: I need to know if the pill brand OVCON 35, is close to Orthotrycycline 28, levlen 28 or yasmin.
A: I do not know what the ingredients in Levelen are. It is not a Canadian product and I could not find ...
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| Sleep medications | 8/25/2005 |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with this. I have been taking either lunesta or ativan for the past 2 ...
A: You can try decreasing the dose by half every few days, then every other day and see how that works. ...
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| anticonvulsif | 8/13/2005 |
Q: During my first pregnancy I developed severe preeclampsia at 33 weeks. I was sent to Erlanger ...
A: I do not know of any new anticonvulsants the begin with "p". The newest ones on the market are ...
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| Possible drug reaction | 8/12/2005 |
Q: I recently started taking a low dose of hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension. I was already taking a ...
A: You may have experienced an allergic reaction to hydrochlorothiazide. Do you have any known ...
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| Prescription | 8/10/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if there are some good effective prescription drugs you could recommend to me that ...
A: You do not need a prescription medication for laxatives. These can be obtained without prescription ...
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| bacitratian | 8/1/2005 |
Q: my son fell a nd cut his eyelid,thank goodness stiches were not required.they want bacitracian on 3 ...
A: The amount absorbed from ingestion after touching the ointment is too little to worry about. It ...
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| Dear Sir:
1-What are differences... | 7/29/2005 |
Q: 1-What are differences between sustain release and retard form of a drug? 2-When shall a sustain ...
A: "sustained release" and "retard" are terms used sunonymously to describe forms of medications that ...
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| concerning Wellbutrin | 7/19/2005 |
Q: Eric! I have a question about Wellbutrin. I've been taking it for about two months or so now, ...
A: Wellbutrin is metabolized to active metabolitrs. The half life of the parent drug is 21 hours and ...
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| DMSO | 7/14/2005 |
Q: If I want to use DMSO to absorb a water based medicine faster into my skin, would it work better ...
A: For DMSO to increase absorption of a drug, the drug needs to mixed with the DMSO. However not all ...
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| Fiorinal C1/2 | 7/8/2005 |
Q: Good morning Mr. Brandt I suffer from migraine headaches which I seem to have brought under control ...
A: Fiorinal contains ASA, Butalbital and Caffeine. The caffeinr is there to counter the drowsinwss the ...
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| Hypothyroidism | 7/7/2005 |
Q: Mr. Brandt: For several years now I have been borderline for hypothyroidism and have had some of the ...
A: Levothyroxine levels rise and fall over a long period of time. One month is not enough to assess the ...
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| Vitamins-Minerals | 7/5/2005 |
Q: I've learned where our soils have been depleted of minerals from wind, leaching, poor farming ...
A: The B vitamins are water soluble and not stored in the body. Taking a sustained release version of ...
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| Ace Inhibitors | 6/19/2005 |
Q: Would lisinopril be an appropriate substitute for Altace for someone who is primarily concerned with ...
A: Lisinopril and Altace belong to the same drug classification. Lisinopril could be an alternative to ...
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| prendisone | 6/19/2005 |
Q: ----------- I have one last question.If the hives come back after this would it be dangerous to take ...
A: It would not be dangerous to take the medication for the 10 week period. Side effects are not ...
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| prendisone | 6/17/2005 |
Q: i am on 10mg tablets of prendisone.im on a 6 day course,today and tommorow 3 pills then 2 etc when ...
A: The response to prednisone depends on the dose and severity of condition. From what you describe I ...
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| Ingrown Hair | 6/15/2005 |
Q: Is there any over the counter medication to treat ingrown hair? Every now and then after I shave, I ...
A: Ingrown hair often occurs when you hace curly hair and cut it too close to the skin. When it grows ...
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| Concerta - taking it sporadically | 6/13/2005 |
Q: My 13 year old step son was on Concerta. We took him off beacsue he was experiencing headaches. ...
A: Some people take this type of medication only on days they are needed. Most people take them on ...
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| right medication? | 6/12/2005 |
Q: I have been taking synthroid for a few years now and I recently got them refilled, but the ...
A: The Canadian version of levothyroxine 100 mcg is a yellow round tablet imprinted 100 on it and the ...
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| cream | 6/8/2005 |
Q: i am using betamethasone dipropionate on my arms twice per day.how long does it take to absorb into ...
A: It is difficult to say how long it takes for topical betamethasone to be absorbed. Absorption ...
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| Drug interactions | 6/1/2005 |
Q: Can Lexapro (20 mg) and Serenity (with Lithium, all natural) be taken together. Are there any ...
A: Lithium can enhance the effects of Lexapro. In effect the results could mimic those of a higher dose ...
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| Expectorant | 5/26/2005 |
Q: Is it safe to use Expectorant (Syrup for coughs) as a sleeping medicine, like time to time, instead ...
A: An expectorant thins the phlegm so you can cough it up. It will not make you drowsy ans will not ...
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| Pill Identification | 5/2/2005 |
Q: To Dr. Brandt, I am curious about some pills that I found in my son's room. He claims that they are ...
A: I use rxlist.com to help me identify pills. I was not able to find an exact match. I suggest you ask ...
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| Drug Interactions | 4/27/2005 |
Q: The client is currently taking medication for severe depression. The depression is classified as ...
A: All oral decongestants contain pseudoephedrine which is contraindicated with MAO inhibitors. The ...
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| Vitamin B | 4/26/2005 |
Q: I have been taking 2 high potency vitamin B capsules everyday lately I was wondering if that was too ...
A: It is pretty difficult to overdose on B vitamins. They are water soluble so the body uses what it ...
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| bacitracin | 4/25/2005 |
Q: one more question for you,do these burns tend to take a long time to heal?it was caused by a hot ...
A: It is difficult to predict how long it would take to heal. Lip skin regenerates quite quickly so I ...
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| bacitracin | 4/25/2005 |
Q: my daughter had a burn on her lip and we are using mederma for kids as per MD.I saw one of the scabs ...
A: I would like to assure you that bacitracin is nor toxic to humans in recommended odes. It is widely ...
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| Cough suppressent in pill form | 4/23/2005 |
Q: Are any couch suppressents, either o-t-c or Rx, made in pill form? Have a persistent cough from flu ...
A: I am not aware of a commercial tablet/capsule that contains only a cough suppressant. Most of them ...
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| taking expired medication | 4/18/2005 |
Q: My doctor gave me a perscription for ambien to help me sleep. I have a few left and they expired ...
A: MOst medications do not deteriorate to toxic chemicals by the expiry date. This includes Ambien. By ...
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| Bactrim DS | 4/15/2005 |
Q: Are there any alcohol restrictions while taking Bactrim DS?
A: I do not recommend the combination alcohol and Bactrim Ds because a disulfiram-like reaction ...
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| Reglan and Erythromycin | 3/31/2005 |
Q: My 6 month old daugther...born at 33 weeks gestation...suffers from acid reflux and a milk protein ...
A: Reglan does not have to be avoided in children. One has to be careful that the dose is not too high. ...
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| Antidepression Medication | 3/30/2005 |
Q: I have been taking Effexor XR for 2 1/2 years now. Although it does alleviate the worst parts of my ...
A: There are many antidepressants available. I have seen Effexor used effectively in combination with ...
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| med interaction | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I have degenerative disc disease and am being treated with methadone for pain. I started bloating so ...
A: You should go into your doctor's office to be examined for water retention. I am not skilled in ...
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| cold cough and sildenafil | 3/14/2005 |
Q: sir my husnand regular take sildenafil 25 mg abot 3 times in week..he has no problem but he frequent ...
A: Cough syrups are safe when taking Sildenafil. Sildenail should not be taken with nitrates ...
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| Sir,
I don't know if you... | 3/8/2005 |
Q: Sir, I don't know if you quite remeber but I asked you a question about taking diazepam after ...
A: Propranolol can reduce heart rate, however it can also reduce libido. It is worth trying to see if ...
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| mixing herbs with antidepressants | 3/2/2005 |
Q: I am wanting to start taking an herbal supplement that is supposed to enhance your breasts. It is ...
A: The interactions between herbal supplements and prescription medications are not systematically ...
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| prescription alternatives | 2/20/2005 |
Q: Been taking Zocor 80 mg for about 3 years, no side effects and my numbers are excellent and have ...
A: I consider Mevacol (lovastatin) a reasonable alternative to Zocor. Effexor XR has a unique mechanism ...
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| RE: OMEGA THREE FATTY ACIDS + DHA | 2/19/2005 |
Q: What do you know about Omega 3 Fatty Acids + DHA? I saw something on the computer that claims Omega ...
A: Here is an interesting abstract on the subject I found on Medscape. "According to Dr. Cott, ...
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| Pharmacy Technician | 2/19/2005 |
Q: I would like to know the starting hourly rate of a Pharm. Tech. in the Northeast region. Thanks for ...
A: I can only tell you approxiate rates in British Columbia where I practice. Hospital pharmacy techs ...
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| persistent dry cough | 2/7/2005 |
Q: I've had a persistent dry/tickling cough since July 2004 when I caught a bad cold/cough. The illness ...
A: I am not in a position to make a diagnosis or prescribe. Considering what uou have told me it is ...
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| NEUROLOGICAL AND SLEEP DISORDERS | 2/7/2005 |
Q: I'm plannig to move to the U.S.A. Please,let me know if it is possible to import in the U.S.A. ...
A: I am in Canada so I do not know what the rules are in the US regarding importing medications for ...
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| Prodiem vs. Metamucil | 2/3/2005 |
Q: I would like to switch from Metamucil to another another bulk fibre product. I purchased Prodiem ...
A: The Canadian formulation of Prodiem Bulk Fibre powder contains methylcellulose. Prodiem Plain ...
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| Astelin nose spray | 2/3/2005 |
Q: Why does Astelin increase my appetite? I have had allergys all of my life and this medication works ...
A: I do not know the machanism by which Astelin increases appetite. Thank you for using Allexperts ...
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| Medications | 2/1/2005 |
Q: I am an 80 year old female, weight 130 lbs., 5' 6" tall. Following is the list of meds I now ...
A: Many antihistamines tend to increase blood pressure. It may not be a good idea for you to take them ...
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| Chicken | 1/27/2005 |
Q: I am terrified to take new medicine. I was prescribed doxycycline today for a vaginal infection. I ...
A: If you were allergic to doxycycline you would have had a reaction after the first dose. Doxycycline ...
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| Hello. I have IBS so having... | 1/25/2005 |
Q: I have IBS so having to potty a lot is nothing new to me. However I noticed my urine smelling a ...
A: WBC stand for white blood cells. WBC are cells that fight infection. If the level is high that means ...
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| medication interactions | 1/25/2005 |
Q: My father has been an alcoholic for 40 years, consuming about a pint of whiskey per day. He goes 1-2 ...
A: I am not in a position to determine the appropriateness of these medications for you father. Looking ...
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| Drug Interactions | 1/25/2005 |
Q: Greetings, I have an unusual situation to inquire about. I am a Behavioral Specialist who works ...
A: Haloperidol is a drug that can cause anorexia and weight loss. Your concern should be brought to the ...
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| cooper@gbronline.com | 1/24/2005 |
Q: Would you expect the 4mg dose to also provide the additional benefits found in the EUROPA Study? ...
A: The EUROPA study demonstrated the benefits of perindopril in reducung coronary vascular events in ...
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| cooper@gbronline.com | 1/23/2005 |
Q: What dose of Perindopril would be comparable to Altace 10mg? Thank you for your valuable help.
A: If you are switching fro Altace 10 mg to Perindopril, a 4 mg dose perindopril would likely provide ...
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| Salves | 1/22/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if they make a numbing salve that works fast and if you know a name for it. Thank ...
A: How big an area are you trying to numb? There is a cream called Emla cream that we use in the ...
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| Prenatal vitamins | 1/18/2005 |
Q: Is there a difference between prescription and over-the-counter prenatal vitamins? Does one have ...
A: I can not think of any prescription prenatal vitamins off hand. But here in Canada you can not sell ...
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| lexapro | 1/18/2005 |
Q: It was very helpful. However, then I went to the webpage you suggested, and it said: Health Canada ...
A: Here is a link to the article. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/protection/warnings/2004/2004_31.htm ...
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| one more question | 1/15/2005 |
Q: I'm sorry - I forgot my other question. Does the lexapro affect my seratonin for the long run. I ...
A: It is possible to get off the drug. The timing needs to be discussed with your doctor. Generally ...
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| lexapro | 1/15/2005 |
Q: I was just given lexapro for depression and anxiety. I went to the dr. knowing I needed something ...
A: Lexapro belongs to anewer class of sntidepressants called SSRI's (selective serotonin reuptake ...
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| fever headache ms and copaxone | 1/14/2005 |
Q: I recent stopped Avonex and was put on Copaxone. I got a lot of lumps at the injection sites which ...
A: The lumps you desribe at the site of injection of Copaxone are known side effects. I am not aware of ...
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| Drug Interaction? | 1/10/2005 |
Q: I have a prescription for Accuhist LA, which I regularly take at bedtime. I also have a ...
A: In addition to the additive drowsy effects there are also additive constipating effects. If you must ...
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| Gabapentin | 1/9/2005 |
Q: five or six days ago I asked a question about percocet and it's strenght which you promptly ...
A: Gabapentin can cause soreness in the throat. Your wife should stop taking the gabapentin and see a ...
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| Sodium Bicarbonate | 1/9/2005 |
Q: I have a dilemma at work. I have started working in a cardiac cath lab and on occasion, we hang a ...
A: BIcarb will change the pH of the sewdative you are using and it may precipitate. You need to ask the ...
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| hormonereplacement | 1/9/2005 |
Q: IN SEPTEMBER I HAVE A BENEIGN TUMOR ON MY FTUBES.IT WAS REMOVED AS WELL AS A COMPLETE HYSTERECTOMY. ...
A: Have you had your ovaries removed? If you have then you have what is called surgical menopause. If ...
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| insulin and bitter melon | 1/8/2005 |
Q: Dr. Brandr: Do the following 2 statements mean that a person on insulin or hypoglycemic agent may ...
A: You are confusing additive with addictive. Additive means that you add the effects of the two ...
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| pill identification | 1/7/2005 |
Q: the other i found this pills that have like triangle and 571 in one side and 500 imprint in the ...
A: I am not able to identify this pill. Since drug markings vary from country to country and from brand ...
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| Dystonic reaction to Compazine | 1/4/2005 |
Q: My 20 year old daughter was just prescribed Tigan for a 24 hour bout of vomiting. Several years ago ...
A: Compazine as a phenothiazine (prochlorperazine). This class of drugs can cause dystonic reaction ...
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| Percocet | 1/3/2005 |
Q: My wife was recently diagnosed with shingles. The Dr ordered Percocet to ease the pain. The strength ...
A: There is not a stronger dosage of Percocet. There are ahowever stronger pain killers. If shingles ...
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| Drug interactions | 1/2/2005 |
Q: my question is regarding Wellbutrin-XL. I'm wondering if it's an MAOI. I started taking it three ...
A: MAOI means MonoAmine Oxudase Inhibitor. This describes the mechanism of action of some ...
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| Lorazepam | 12/31/2004 |
Q: My mom,64, is taking Lorazepam. She had me pick it up for her at the pharmacy is the only reason I ...
A: Lorazepam is an antianxiety medication. It can also be used as a sleeping pill. Thank you for using ...
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| High Bood Pressure Treatments | 12/28/2004 |
Q: I am wondering the clincal use for the drug Methyldopa Oral. My father was perscribed a very high ...
A: Ho Yolanda, Methyldopa is used to ower blood pressure. It is not related to methadone which is used ...
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| Memory Loss and Angered Episode | 12/28/2004 |
Q: Dr. Brandt, Christmas eve (2004) I took 5 of these following pills: NFA 500 Neuro Focusing Agent ...
A: I do not know what DMAE is. St. johns wort is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor similar in ...
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| Serevent side effects | 12/27/2004 |
Q: For asthma I was first placed on a Serevent inhaler. This has been replaced with Advair. Is it a ...
A: Advair does not cause tooth ache. It contains an inhaled steroid (fluticasone) as well as a ...
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| Pliva 563 | 12/25/2004 |
Q: I forgot where I found it and it took searching for a few hours but the PLIVA is a flexeril. The ...
A: I am stil not able to identify the Apo pill. Some antipsychotics such as Risperdal are used for ...
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| Wellbutrin XL | 12/23/2004 |
Q: My nurse practitioner just prescribed me the new Wellbutrin XL at 300mg bid. I have taken the ...
A: The literature and references I checked also do not support daily doses that are larger than 400 mg. ...
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| Ramipril | 12/23/2004 |
Q: I am taking Ramipril for high blood pressure. Can these pills cause muscle problems ? Thanks, Dian
A: Ramipril is not known to cause muscle damage. It can cause potassium retention which can affect ...
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| toprol | 12/22/2004 |
Q: Eric Is there any advantage or disadvantage to taking the daily dose of toprol xl 50 in split every ...
A: All the beta blockers have the potential to cause fatigue. This effect varies from person to ...
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| Piracetam | 12/22/2004 |
Q: I have read lately a lot about Piracetam, and I'm interested to try it. Is there some kind of ...
A: Piracetam is not a licensed pharmaceutical here in Canada. I do not have a product monograph to help ...
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| Detrol LA | 12/22/2004 |
Q: My grandfather was given this med 2 weeks ago and last night we had to take him to the hospital to ...
A: Detrol is used to decrease urinary frequency and urgency and in people who are incontinent of urine. ...
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| Pharmacist | 12/21/2004 |
Q: Are Pharmacist considered doctors?
A: Pharmacist are not considered medical doctors. Here in Canada we have pharmacists who are bacelors ...
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| overdose? | 12/21/2004 |
Q: I take One Source multivitamin/multimineral/Herb Pure Performance. Today I think I MAY have taken ...
A: We give people as much as 100 mg iron per day. I do not think that a one time dose of 36 mg iron can ...
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| Pliva 563 | 12/20/2004 |
Q: 1.I saw that someone had asked about the pills that have PLIVA on one side and 563 on the other back ...
A: 1. I have no success in obtaing information regarding any Pliva products. 2. Apo is a symbol of ...
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| knowledge on capsule | 12/20/2004 |
Q: respected sir, i am a student of first year of b.pharm i am from india and my ...
A: What information on capsules do you require? It is a broad subject. THere are many products ...
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| Verify perscription refill change | 12/19/2004 |
Q: I have been taking Gabapentin (Neurontin)300 mg, 5 times a day for approximately 3 years. The ...
A: What you received does not match the Canadian description for Neurontin ot its generic equivalent. ...
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| male harmone | 12/17/2004 |
Q: sir which drug can help to increase male harmone testorone without causing /creating diabetes..
A: India, There is no drug to increase testosterone secretion. Pepole with low levels of testosterone ...
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| interactions | 12/12/2004 |
Q: I just started Wellbutrin today and read side effects and contraindications. Can I take Sudafed ...
A: There is no interaction between Wellbutrin and either Sudafed or Excedrin. However, Sudafed can act ...
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| medication | 12/10/2004 |
Q: what is ethambutal for
A: Ethambutal is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. Thank you for using Allexperts Please subscribe ...
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| toxic medications | 12/9/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew of any long term adverse health affects from taking drugs, like Prozac, ...
A: I have not read of reports of long term adverse health effects associated with any of the ...
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| Glucosamine | 12/6/2004 |
Q: Does Glucosamine affect blood sugar level? I have been taking Glucosamine. My recent blood test ...
A: Early studies with glucosamine in 1999 indicated that glucosamine may conribute to insulin ...
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| pill ID | 12/6/2004 |
Q: Can you identify a pill? Round, light cream colored, marked on one side DO and on the other NVR. ...
A: Sorry I am not able to identify this pill. Since drug markings vary from country to country and from ...
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| pictures of pills | 12/6/2004 |
Q: Eric, On 8/29/2004 you answered a question regarding locating pictures of pills on the internet. I ...
A: This will be helpful for some products only. Pharmaceutical p[roduct markings and formulations vary ...
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| Organic Compounds and Pharmacist | 12/5/2004 |
Q: I wanted to know how organic compounds such as Desloratadine in Clarinex plays a role in pharmacy. ...
A: Desloratadine is a non-sedating antihistamine. I can not tell you how or where is is isolated from ...
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| PLIVA 563 | 12/1/2004 |
Q: I also want to find out what this drug is. I have found some too. Would like to know what they ...
A: Pliva is a Croatian drug manufacturer. I have not had any success getting a catalog from them with ...
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| I'm working on a school project... | 11/25/2004 |
Q: I'm working on a school project and I was wonderng if you knew what were dangerous doses of ...
A: This is not the type of information I like to distribute without verification of the intent of the ...
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| Trying to determine what type of pharmcist I want to become. | 11/23/2004 |
Q: When working in retail pharmacy what were some of the things you had to do, and di you like it. Out ...
A: When I was in retail pharmacy I was in a mangement position. My duties in addition to dispensing ...
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| Pill identification | 11/23/2004 |
Q: Greetings. I need help identifying a white oval pill with the number 44175 on it. Any idea what this ...
A: I thing what you have is an acetaminophen 500 mg capsule. This is generic for Tylenol extra ...
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| Cyclobenzaprine or not? | 11/23/2004 |
Q: I'm recovering from two heriated disc (February), so I'm trying not to take the pain killers or ...
A: Pliva is a Croatian drug manufacturer. I have not been able to get a catalog with a listing and drug ...
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| Dear Eric, What is the difference... | 11/21/2004 |
Q: What is the difference between a pharmacist and pharmacist technition? What are the requirements for ...
A: A pharmacist is responsible for the professional decisions around dispensing a prescription. The ...
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| pharmacy techs | 11/19/2004 |
Q: i am training to be a tech and i have a few questions regarding hiring. anything you can tell me ...
A: When hiring a pharmacy tech I look for credentials, what program they attended. Was the program ...
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| accutane question | 11/17/2004 |
Q: I took accutane(isotretinoin) back in 1997 for 4 months. At present, I suffer from several ...
A: Any gastrointestinal problems would have shown up while you were on the drug. It is difficult to ...
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| I had a breif question on... | 11/11/2004 |
Q: I had a breif question on compounding. Im interested in working in a compounding pharmacy, and I ...
A: Actually the popularity of compounding pharmacies is on the rise. What distinguishes a compounding ...
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| drug interactions | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I take 200 mg of toprol xl and 25 mg of HCTZ for my BP. Is there anything I can take for anxiety ...
A: I recommend trying non medicinal ways to deal with anxiety first. These include yoga and meditation. ...
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| Over use of drugs? | 11/7/2004 |
Q: Sun.7th.Nov'04.14:45hrs. Of late I have been progressively been getting various "disorders". I am a ...
A: There is no adverse interaction between the medications and vitamins you describe that you take. The ...
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| Pill Identification | 11/4/2004 |
Q: I have 2 pills I can't identify: 1. Small round, yellowish orange, Pliva on one side and 563 on ...
A: Pliva is a Croatian drug manufacturer. I have not been able to obtain a listing with drug ...
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| myclonus and serotonin syndrome | 10/30/2004 |
Q: Ever since the introduction of Prozac 10 years ago, I have experienced MYCLONUS CONVULSIONs that can ...
A: Serotonin syndrome is a well recognized potential adverse effect associated with SSRI's. I can not ...
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| Best non-prescription drug | 10/28/2004 |
Q: Brandt, I am a healthy 26 year old male who suffers from ED (erctile dysfunction). I am on no ...
A: Sorry, the herb I had in mind was Ginkgo not Ginseng. It is Ginkgo that is said to help with ...
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| Paxil versus paxil cr | 10/27/2004 |
Q: I would like to know if it is easier to get of paxil cr than paxil as I am having a hell of a time ...
A: We do not have Paxil CR here in Canada. I am not sure what the conversion is from the CR to regular ...
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| mcg | 10/27/2004 |
Q: I am suppose to take 20 milligrams of vitamin B12 bought pills that are 500 mcg how many do I have ...
A: There are 1000 mcg in 1 milligram. To make 20 mg from 500 mcg pills you would need 40 tablets. I ...
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| Ativan and sleep | 10/25/2004 |
Q: Due to the illness of a close family member I was having a difficult time sleeping several weeks ...
A: My condolences on the loss of your family member. Ativan belongs to a class of drugs called ...
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| Paxil versus paxil cr | 10/24/2004 |
Q: I would like to know if it is easier to get of paxil cr than paxil as I am having a hell of a time ...
A: Theoretically it should not make a difference which form of the drug you are trying to wean yourself ...
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| identifying a pill | 10/19/2004 |
Q: I found a package of pills in my medicine chest, 10 of them, oval peach colored with the word ...
A: I think this must be Haltran. Haltran is a brand of ibuprofen. It is a non-steroidal ...
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| flu shot | 10/19/2004 |
Q: My elderly father was given a flu shot by a pharmacist at a grocery store. They did the shot right ...
A: So long as the inoculation went into a muscle there should be no problem. Thank you for using ...
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| diet pills | 10/19/2004 |
Q: Has the drug meridia been removed from the market?
A: Meridia is still listed as an available product in the Health Canada Drug Product Database. Thank ...
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| Paxil (paroxetine) and cold medicine | 10/17/2004 |
Q: I am miserable with a cold - but I'm on Paxil (paroxetine). Is there *any* OTC cold ...
A: Topical decongestant sprays (Otrivin etc) are the safest to use for mild symptoms of cold if you are ...
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| o xybutynin, 5mg.,and levsinex timecaps | 10/16/2004 |
Q: Is there a negative drug interaction using either levsinex or oxybutynin while using Glaucoma ...
A: Oxybutynin and Levsinex can potentially aggrevate glaucoma. Do not use these medications without ...
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| can you take paxil and stratera... | 10/16/2004 |
Q: can you take paxil and stratera at the same time?
A: Strattera is a selective norepinephrine reptake inhibitor. Paxil is a selctive serotonin reptake ...
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| i was just wondering if you... | 10/13/2004 |
Q: i was just wondering if you could help me with an assignment that I have started. it was one of ...
A: I do not have information specific to rural medicine. One though I have is that a rural pharmacist ...
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| scared | 10/10/2004 |
Q: I won't bore you with the details on how this happened, but my 2 year old was accidentally given a ...
A: Your son will still be protected from the organisms he was innoculated against. At worst he may have ...
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| aspirin, ibuprofen | 10/10/2004 |
Q: Eric, first, thanks for the caplet, it is very informative. I understand that both aspirin and ...
A: Your gastrointestinal irritation is likely caused by taking a combination of Ibuprofen (Advil) and ...
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| Drug interactions | 10/6/2004 |
Q: My 67 yr old husband is on Eskalith, Cardizem and also takes Vicodin for chronic back + neck pain ...
A: All non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can lead to increase in serun lithium level. If such a ...
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| Best price for Bextra? | 10/6/2004 |
Q: It's an expensive drug. Where have you found the best price for Bextra? Thanks! Earl
A: Sorry, O do not have a cheap source of prescription drugs. Mobicox (Meloxicam) is a similar drug ...
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| Bactrim | 10/5/2004 |
Q: I'll be taking this med for at least a month. All of the patient info that I have been able to find ...
A: Crystaluria is not common with Bactrim. Drink eight galsses each of 250 mL water during the day if ...
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| Ramipril | 10/4/2004 |
Q: I've been taking 20 mg of Ramipril daily since May which has brought my blood pressure to normal but ...
A: If Ramipril was going to cause stomach aches it would have occured sooner. I suspct the stomach ...
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| prilosec | 10/4/2004 |
Q: They said it wasn't drug induced but it was a severe case of ulcerative colitis. That was the only ...
A: From what you describe it sounds like the risk is quite small. Prilosec on its own will not ...
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| Sleeplessness | 10/3/2004 |
Q: I have had some trouble sleeping lately so i got some pills to help me fall asleep. They are ...
A: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine which causes drowsiness in some people. It is the drowsiness ...
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| Vitamin E & statin drug | 10/2/2004 |
Q: Will vitamin E (400 IU of, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)) lower the effectiveness of cholresterol ...
A: I am not aware of Vitamin E interacting to decrease the effectiveness of Lipitor. Thank you for ...
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| rx id | 9/27/2004 |
Q: what is volmax 4mg er tacken for
A: Volmax conatains the active ingredient albuterol which is a bronchodilator. This medications is used ...
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| indicin | 9/20/2004 |
Q: I was prescribe indicin for headaches. It seeems to be doing the trick. My question is related to ...
A: Indomethacin is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. It can increase your aerobic endurance by ...
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| diabetes and cinammon | 9/19/2004 |
Q: whether cinammon useful in diabetes?its side effects?other use?
A: Cinnamon is not useful in treating diabetes. It is useful in stimulating the circulation to fingers ...
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| pill identification | 9/15/2004 |
Q: I am in the process of moving and while packing up my bathroom closet found a baggie filled with ...
A: The capsules match the description for sulfinpyrazone. This is a medication used for gout. It is ...
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| Zyban | 9/11/2004 |
Q: I am gettign ready to try and quit smoking (again). Last time, I tried Zyban, and it helped more ...
A: When you were taking just one tablet a day, did it curb your urge to smoke? If it did, it may be the ...
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| Ranitidine vs. Exomeprazole | 9/11/2004 |
Q: In general, what makes the difference in whether Nexium (exomeprazole magnesium) or Zantac ...
A: The two drugs both decrease stomach acid production. The do so by different mechanisms. Esomeprazole ...
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| nasonex | 9/9/2004 |
Q: I am 60 year old with sleep apnea. I have deviated septum and am using c pap machine. Sometimes ...
A: Nasonex is a steroidal anti-inflammatory nasal spray as is flunisolide. Beclomethasone is another ...
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| Pill Identification | 9/9/2004 |
Q: I found several small(7mm in diameter), pale yellow(coating), round tablets with a black "L" stamped ...
A: I am not able to identify the pill. Drug markings vary from country to country and from brand to ...
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| Drug interactions | 9/1/2004 |
Q: My mother is on several medications simultaneously and has prescriptions from eight different ...
A: Levoxyl is a thyroid hormone replacement. Ranitidine is a stomach acid reducer Allegra is an ...
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| ortho evra | 8/30/2004 |
Q: Will Phentermine adversely interfere with Ortho Evra (birth control patch)? Thanks!
A: Phentermine does not adversely interact with Evra. Thank you for using Allexperts Please subsscribe ...
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| identify a capsule | 8/29/2004 |
Q: I am trying to find a website that shows pictures of pills. I am trying to identify a capsule I ...
A: I do not know of a website that posts pictures of capsules. The description you give matches that ...
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| diazepam efficacy | 8/25/2004 |
Q: Is it true that expired Diazepam gives a stronger reaction as opposed to a weaker? Thank you in ...
A: I have not heard of any drug that upon expiry is more potent than when it was "fresh." Drugs either ...
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| High Blood Pressure | 8/24/2004 |
Q: Can I take Tylenol, Tylenol PM, Advil, Motrin,or Aleve while taking Avalide 300/12.5mg(irbesartan ...
A: Tylenol is safe for people with high blood pressure. Tylenol PM has dophenhydramine that can elevate ...
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| zyrtec | 8/23/2004 |
Q: My 9 year old son has been taking 1 teaspoon of Zyrtec nightly for 2 months. Last Tuesday, we ...
A: Zyrtec is an antihistamine. It is not habit forming and is not associated with withdrawal symptoms ...
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| identify this pill | 8/22/2004 |
Q: I was cleaning and I found a pill of some kind. It is a white D shaped pill with the inscription pac ...
A: I am not able to identify this pill. Drug identification vary from country to country and from brand ...
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| What are the differences between... | 8/18/2004 |
Q: What are the differences between synergist and antagonist side effects of a drug?
A: A synergist is a drug that compliments another. The effect of the combination is greater than the ...
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| kids things | 8/14/2004 |
Q: my six year old son has just contracted threadworm, and im going crazy with the thought of the ...
A: Threadworm, also called pinworm is a common infection in children. They pick it up by playing in ...
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| side effects | 8/12/2004 |
Q: Had been on prednisone 3 times in 6 wks for bronchitis. Off the drug only for a few days, but face ...
A: It could take several weeks before you are back to normal. It is not possible to be precise on the ...
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| Drug compatibility | 8/11/2004 |
Q: I would appreciate it very much if you could tell me if there are any medications for ...
A: Luvox (fluvoxamine) is indicated for OCD and seems to not interact adversely with dilanti nad ...
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| side effects | 8/10/2004 |
Q: Do you know of any publication or web site where I can get a list of the most common side effects of ...
A: http://www.rxlist is a good site for the info you are looking for. Thank you for using Allexperts ...
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| What are the side effects of digitek .125mg? | 8/9/2004 |
Q: What are the side effects of digitek .125mg?
A: Digitek contains digoxin. The most common side effects are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, ...
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| Birth Control Pills | 8/8/2004 |
Q: I read that if you miss two days of your birth control to take two that day and two the next. Can ...
A: That is correct, if you miss 2 days in arow of your oral contraceptive take 2 pills the day you ...
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| drug interactions | 8/3/2004 |
Q: Will the drug Effexor XR interfere with my birth control pills (Desogen)? Thanks!
A: Effexor XR does not adversely interact with oral contraceptives. Thank you for using Allexperts ...
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| med | 8/1/2004 |
Q: my grandma wanted me to ask if taking Atenolol and toprol together could hurt her or just taking ...
A: Atenolol and Toprol are both beta blockers. They should not be taken together because it is ...
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| Celexa, alcohol and marijuana | 7/31/2004 |
Q: Will daily consumption of alcohol and marijuana have an adverse effect on a person who also takes 40 ...
A: I do not advise on the use of drugs for recreational use other than do not use them for that ...
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| Petechiae treatment | 7/30/2004 |
Q: Is there a topical medicine I can use to help fade this, or will it go away on it's own..? If it ...
A: It is impossible to say how long it would take for the petechiae to fade. Hydrocortisone cream may ...
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| Eric
I am using Propranolol... | 7/30/2004 |
Q: Eric I am using Propranolol 10 for my heart beats, half a tablet Clonazepam for anxiety and ...
A: Acetaminophen is likely the safest. It has virtually no known drug interactions and is a very good ...
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| Antibotics | 7/28/2004 |
Q: Can antibiotics affect lipids? I had mine checked shortly after taking Cefzil, and my HDL was ...
A: I have not heard of any antibiotics that can lower cholesterol level dramatically following a usual ...
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| WEIGHT LOSS | 7/27/2004 |
Q: CAN YOU TELL ME IF YOU CAN LOOSE A LOT OF WEIGHT BY TAKING ADIPEX WITH ALSO TAKING LASIX BOTH ARE ...
A: asix is a diuretic. Taking it will deplete water from your body, not fat. It can also upset the ...
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| Myoclonus | 7/21/2004 |
Q: In the last 10 years I have found that taking SSRI's for a severe Major Depression/Anxiety PTSD has ...
A: Tremors and stiffening of the body are possible side effects associated with some SSRI's. If you ...
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| antidepressants - combinations | 7/21/2004 |
Q: My psychiatrist has recently put me on Prozac AND Effexor. Isn't this unusal? Is this dangerous?
A: This is an unusual combination. Both drugs are serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Effexor is also a ...
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| Paxil (Paroxetine) | 7/21/2004 |
Q: I have been taking Paxil/Paroxetine for two and one half years to treat mild anxienty and ...
A: Abrupt discontinuation of Paxil after this long a treatment is not advised. Your doctor needs to ...
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| Dr. Fowlers follow-up | 7/19/2004 |
Q: In January you answered a question that Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry had been ...
A: I have not heard from users of the newly reformulated Dr. Fowler's that the product is inferior to ...
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| zinc & triglycerides | 7/18/2004 |
Q: What side effects will 500 mg of zinc daily, ordered by my doctor, to lower my triglyceies have on ...
A: I do not have information regarding the use of Zinc to lower triglycerides levels. The usual dose ...
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| PLIVA563 | 7/17/2004 |
Q: I've been searching on this pill and found another woman asking about it. I've been taking them as ...
A: Pliva is a Croatian drug manufacturer. I have not been able to contact anyone there to supply me ...
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| Metamucil | 7/17/2004 |
Q: Just a short question. What is one capsule of Metamucil equal to the powder form? I generally take ...
A: Metamucil capsules contain 525 mg of plantago seed. Metamucil powder contains 3.4 g plantago seed in ...
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| Statins | 6/25/2004 |
Q: I live in the U. S. and have been buying Lipitor 20mg from Canada. I would like to try generic ...
A: Yes, 20 mg Zocor is approximately equivalent to 20 mg Lipitor. Thank you for using Allexperts Please ...
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| Lipitor | 6/24/2004 |
Q: My dr. has reduced my dosage of Lipitor from 20mg. to 10 mg. Is it safe to cut my tablets in half? ...
A: It is quite safe to cut Lipitor in half to obtain thr smaller dose. Thank you for using Allexperts ...
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| re: Vioxx | 6/24/2004 |
Q: I'm hoping there's a cheaper alternative drug. Thanks Earl ebrown@mastersite.net
A: Vioxx is an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug. There many analgesic ant-inflammatory drugs on the ...
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| sleep aids | 6/24/2004 |
Q: My question is this: I have a very severe fear of flying and am usually prescribed Xanax before a ...
A: There are over the counter sleeping pills, but non of them is as potent as Xanax as far as being ...
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| Melatonin | 6/21/2004 |
Q: I have recently been taking 300 mcg of melatonin a night to help me sleep. I was just taking it ...
A: Melatonin is banned from sale here in Canada. The reasons are that there is no established ...
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| arrogance | 6/21/2004 |
Q: Gooday Sir, First of all please do not email me back by criticising my recreational drug use or by ...
A: Amphetamines increase metabolism so a general good diet will help with your nutritional status. Have ...
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| CNS depressants, ie concommitant use | 6/18/2004 |
Q: would overdosage of methadone 75mg, buspar 30mg BID, Metformin 1000mg BID, 1 halftab aspirin QD,and ...
A: Some of the symptoms you describe can be attributed to abrupt discontinuation of Buspar. Metformin ...
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| desonide creme .o5% | 6/15/2004 |
Q: occasionally I will have a skin rash that cortizone or benedryl doesn't clear up. If i use desonide ...
A: Sorry, I clicked the wrong button initially to reply to your question. Desonide is a corticosteroid ...
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| vitamin E | 6/12/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me what to look for on the label to tell if it is a natural or synthetic vit. E? ...
A: In Canada the label has to tell you if it natural source or sybthetic. Natural Vitamin E is a ...
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| What are they? | 6/10/2004 |
Q: I'm 17 years old this year.I would like to know what are the uses and effects of the following ...
A: Setamol is a pain killer. It contains the same active ingredient as is in Tylenol. Anarex- ...
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| menopause meds | 6/1/2004 |
Q: I've been on Estratest HS, for several years, Due to the raising cost I can't afford the meds, so I ...
A: Estratest HS is a combination drug which consists of methyltestosterone and esterified estrogens. I ...
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| epinephrine | 5/29/2004 |
Q: is the reason one cannot use epinephrine because they have narcolepsy or because they are being ...
A: Tofranil (imipramine) blocks the reuptake of epinephrine. This results in magnified effect of ...
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| Pharmaceutical Drugs | 5/25/2004 |
Q: What questions should you ask your doctor when prescribed pharmaceutical drugs?
A: The typical questions I woul ask are: what does the medication do? How long before I can expect ...
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| cholesterol lowering med prices | 5/22/2004 |
Q: My mother-in-law takes Lipitor for her cholesteol. It is very expensive, are there other lower cost ...
A: There are older cholesterol lowering drugs which may be less expensive. Your mother should discuss ...
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| Thyroid RAI Uptake and Scan/ Pill Question | 5/17/2004 |
Q: After the birth of my son one year ago I have been diagnosed with possible hypothyroidism. My doctor ...
A: It is sometimes possible to put capsules in a little bit of water to soften them and then consume ...
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| Gout | 5/16/2004 |
Q: This question concerns my husband he has Gout. We know that it starts in the joints. He takeing ...
A: Hydroxyzine does not cause nrck pain, shoulder pain and it does not aggravate gout. Thank you for ...
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| Armour generic medicine | 5/12/2004 |
Q: I would like to have your opinion on the stability of the generic version of Armour Thyroid ...
A: We do not have Armou Thyroid here in Canada so I can not comment on this drug specifically. ...
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| Methadone vs. MS Contin | 5/12/2004 |
Q: I am a chronic pain patient. I was taking MS Contin, but was switched to Methadone. My physician ...
A: Ayala, There is no clear equivalence when switching from MS-Contin to Methadone and vice versa. ...
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| Codeine Phosphate | 5/10/2004 |
Q: I am currently designing a drug monograph for Codeine Phosphate. I have chosen this as my research ...
A: I direct you to American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information text. It has the information ...
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| Lipator and St. John's Wart | 5/6/2004 |
Q: I have been on Lipator 25mg a day for a year now. I also take 2 St. John Wart capsules a day. I ...
A: St. John's wort can decrease the effectiveness of Liptor. There are other choelsterol lowering ...
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| Teriparatide | 5/5/2004 |
Q: My father is now taking Teriparatide for osteoporosis. Is there a generic form of this drug?
A: There is no generic for teriparatide. Thank you for using Allexperts Please subscribe to my free ...
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| pharmaicy | 4/23/2004 |
Q: i would like ask a question 1) how did u know u whanted to be a phramacist
A: I bacame a pharmacist somewhat by chance. When I was at university I had a summer job at a ...
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| -Eric
I had some questions... | 4/22/2004 |
Q: -Eric I had some questions about some pills that some doctors gave me ! Could I use Diclofenac 25 ...
A: I do not recommend taking mefenamic acid and diclofenac together. Both are non-steroidal ...
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| combivnet inhaler | 4/10/2004 |
Q: Can you give me the names of other inhalers that would be of the same type as the combivent? ...
A: Combivent is a combination of salbutamol and ipratropium. You can obtain these individually rather ...
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| zantrex3 and altace | 4/8/2004 |
Q: I just started taking altace for high blood pressure and wanted to know if its ok to take zantrex3 ...
A: Zantrex3 contains niacin and a concoction of herbs. I have not been able to find references to all ...
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| valtrex | 4/7/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me how long an OPENED bottle of Valtrex is good for? I have a prescription that has ...
A: You need to check with your pharmacist how fresh their stock is. They would be able to read to you ...
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| Pill Identification | 4/2/2004 |
Q: I found some wayward pills. They are small round and pink with P75 imprinted on them. Can you ...
A: Are there any markins on the other side of the tablet? Thank you for using Allexperts Please ...
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| Viagra v. Cialis | 3/30/2004 |
Q: Viagra takes one hour to be effective and lasts for about six hours (according to a Viagra ...
A: Viagra and Cialis are two different chemicals. The differences in their duration of action is ...
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| ZMA and Claritin -D | 3/29/2004 |
Q: I've been trying to work out build muscle and one of the supplements I take regularly is ZMA (zinc ...
A: I do not have any information about ZMA. Sorry I can not help you with your question. Thank you for ...
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| depo provera | 3/28/2004 |
Q: My father is 71 years old and currently in a nursing home. He is was recently given a shot of depo ...
A: Depo-provera can be used to treat some types of cancer. It can also be used in men to control ...
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| sleeping medication | 3/27/2004 |
Q: I take one Apo Zopiclone 7.5 MG every nite before bed. I have a lot of family issues which will ...
A: Zopiclone is not a habit forming medication. I have seen many people who have to take it on a ...
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| Blood Glucose Regulators | 3/22/2004 |
Q: My mother in law has run out of her glybride and her one doctor gave her a bunch of samples of ...
A: These are medications for controlling blood glucose in daibetics. I do not know how well controlled ...
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| Ibuprofen | 3/19/2004 |
Q: Is acetaminophen an anti-inflammatory? I've found some websites that say it is, and some that say it ...
A: Acetaminophen does not have any anti-unflammatory properties. Thank you for using Allexperts Please ...
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| interaction of prescribed drugs | 3/11/2004 |
Q: my son (17) has a back problem, no fractures etc. just pain. He's doing therapy, stretches etc. but ...
A: Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant and can be taken together with Celebrex. However, both these drugs can ...
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| Lorcet | 3/11/2004 |
Q: Both my brother 55, and my sister 45, have a rare form of hereitary macular degeneration. This is ...
A: The most potent pain killers we have are the opioids and they all have the risk of becoming habit ...
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| Effexor | 3/8/2004 |
Q: Am considering participating in research study using Effexor (light dosage, minus one "salt")for ...
A: Effexor does not ccause glaucoma but it can affect vision adversely. Here is an abstract from the ...
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| Hi
I am currently a grade... | 3/3/2004 |
Q: I am currently a grade 12 student and I was wondering about undertaking a university degree next ...
A: Pharmacists are in high demand currently. There are plenty of jobs out there. I am not sure about ...
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| pills | 2/11/2004 |
Q: i found a white tablet with "COR 127" on it. the "cor" is positioned over top of the 127 on the ...
A: Sorry I am not able to identify the pill. Since drug markings vary from country to country and from ...
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| Possible side effect | 2/11/2004 |
Q: I have recently contracted a lung infection while travelling to the Ukraine and since i got home ...
A: I have not heard of either of these drugs causing sexual dysfunction. Thank you for using Allexperts ...
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| tail bone pain ( meds for) | 2/10/2004 |
Q: i am seeing my doc tomorrow and he put me on hydrocodone as needed for tail bone pain..(unexplained) ...
A: Hydrocodone is a very potent opioid analgesic. Are you in that much pain that you need something ...
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| benicar | 2/9/2004 |
Q: MY 73 year old dad takes 20 mg. benicar. Because of the expense, can he split a 40 mg. tablet in ...
A: Yes, Benicar 40 mg can be split. It is a film coated tablet and splitting it should adversely affect ...
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| Trazodone in pregnancy | 2/8/2004 |
Q: I am currently taking 100 mg of Trazodone (Desyrel) to help me maintain sleep through the night. It ...
A: Accorsing to the manufacturer "Since the safety and use of trazodone in pregnant women has not been ...
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| Cortex CX516 | 2/8/2004 |
Q: Is Cortex CX516 known for improving your memory? Is it on the market and does it work?
A: Preliminary studies show that CX516 has the ability to enhance memory and cognition. More studies ...
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| antibiotics | 1/25/2004 |
Q: Eric, first thanks for your "caplet" letter, it is very informative. There have been several things ...
A: Over use, and misuse of antibiotics regardless if they are topical or systemic can lead to ...
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| prescriptions | 1/19/2004 |
Q: Eric, Hope this is in your area: Can you tell me the cheapest way for a person to get medications ...
A: The only reputable online US pharmacy I know is www.drugstore.com Try them Thank kyou for using ...
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| Grapefruit and drug | 1/15/2004 |
Q: I would like to know why some drugs, such as Lipitor, say not to drink or eat grapefruit. Does it ...
A: Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice when takinf Lipitor. The juice of the grapefruit contains a ...
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| Dr. Fowler's Wild Strawberry Extract | 1/6/2004 |
Q: I used to take the above medication for bowel problems. Of course there a lot of medications you ...
A: I know this product. I used to sell it. Dr. Fowler's has been reformulated and now contains ...
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| Pliva 563 ???? | 1/1/2004 |
Q: I found some pills in my sons room and I dont know what they are? They are a small yellowish tablet ...
A: Pliva is a generic manufacturer. I have written to them asking for product description. Once I hear ...
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| lipitor & dietary supplement | 12/27/2003 |
Q: I am taking 40mg Lipitor once a day for my high cholesterol. I have a long family history of ...
A: I was not able to find an interaction between the suplement you want to take and Lipitor. You can ...
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