| Subject | Date Asked |
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| dozes of eltroxin | 5/7/2008 |
Q: My TSH is 100. What will be the perfect dozes of eltroxin I should take regularly?
A: Chanchal, Are you sure that your TSH is 100? That is very high. Are you newly diagnosed as being ...
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| consultant pharmacist | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I'm a recent PharmD graduate, working in retail, with the intention of further pursuing consultant ...
A: Moh! I'm glad you are interested in consultant pharmacy; it is very rewarding. Before I was a ...
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| blood pressure spike | 5/4/2008 |
Q: My wife has high blood pressure. Recently Micardis was added to her treatment. Her first dose was ...
A: David, That is a very strange occurrence, and I checked the adverse reaction profile of Micardis, ...
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| substitute | 5/1/2008 |
Q: My mom is addicted to benydrylhas been for a very long time. She takes it several times a day and ...
A: Alison, It 's great that you are concerned about your mom's use of Benadryl. Is she taking it for ...
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| terrified of side effects | 4/22/2008 |
Q: What if youre anxiety is so bad you are afraid {paxil for example} will intesify the anxiety. Is it ...
A: Jennifer! It' s really up to your doctor. If he/she feels you need both, it is alright. It would be ...
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| name drugs vs generic | 4/20/2008 |
Q: are there any major differences in name brand drugs vs generic
A: Dan! When a medication is first manufactured, the pharmaceutical company holds a patent on it for 17 ...
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| rifampicin | 4/14/2008 |
Q: what is the effect of taking rifampicin with the contraceptive pill? i am aware it decreases the ...
A: Mahria, Oral contraceptives and rifampicin (rifampin)are both metabolized by certain liver enzymes. ...
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| Supplements | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I am a 39 year old male with Heart disease. I am currently taking Aceon, Advicor, Plavix, Coreg, ...
A: Ricky, Fish oil, vitamin C and niacin are all OK. As far as garlic is concerned, usage with ...
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| birth control overdose? | 4/11/2008 |
Q: i missed 2 pills in a row so when i remembered i took the 2 i missed plus the one i was supposed to ...
A: Brittany, It depends on the specific kind of birth control you take; you need to ask the pharmacy ...
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| phentermine | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I am a 36 year old female with High Blood pressure. My doctor prescribed me ZIAC to control my blood ...
A: Tasha, I would NOT recommend taking phentermine if you have pre-existing blood pressure, whether it ...
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| levothyroxine conversion | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I am a pharm tech and was asked this question on a test today: 15mg of levothyroxine is needed, you ...
A: Shauna, Are you sure you have the decimals in the right place?That seems like an awful lot of ...
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| Pharmacy and Acting | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I am planning on going into pharmacy school and becoming a pharmacist. My minor however will be in ...
A: Mohammad, You could work part-time, and act, If you work in a hospital pharmacy, there would be more ...
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| Bactrim, alcohol, skin rash | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I just finished taking Bactrim for a kidney infection I had over a week ago. Last night I had a ...
A: Lindsey, Bactrim can cause a rash,though it wouldn't be caused by drinking alcohol when taking it. ...
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| Pharmacist job security | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have two questions: 1. I am going to be a student pharmacist very soon. Although we are facing ...
A: Sanduo, I don't know how it is where you live, but there shouldn't be a problem finding a job 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: Kumar, Propranolol can raise blood sugar, but I have not seen much evidence of this. It is listed by ...
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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: Michael, I would suggest that you go back to the pharmacy and ask them to double-check the ...
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| Nexium, Aciphex ect... | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am currently taking Nexium 2 x's a day. None of the PPI's seem to work. How long do the effects ...
A: Jill! I have not heard of any of the PPI's causing a burning tongue.It can cause dry mouth,though ...
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| Antibiotics | 3/16/2008 |
Q: This past week I was diagnosed with diverticulitis with abscess. Put on Flagyl and Levaquin - out ...
A: Sandy, Levaquin can be taken with amox-clav,just don't take the Levaquin with antacids or ...
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| Lisinopril and Adipex | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am currently taking 20 mg of Lisinopril w/a hydro. and Adipex. Are there any major side effects?
A: Kassi! If you are taking lisinopril for high blood pressure, there is a contra-indication with ...
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| geriatric anxiety | 3/8/2008 |
Q: My 88-year-old mother has been physically and mentally active all her life. She has a severe ...
A: Barbara! Fluoxetine is not recommended for use in the elderly because it can cause weight loss, ...
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| Diovan hct 160mg/12.5mg tablets | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I'm concerned because I also take Dilantin. Would Diovan increase or decrease my chances of ...
A: Marie! Although Dilantin (phenytoin) interacts with a multitude of other meds, Diovan HCT is not one ...
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| sleep help | 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: Susie! I would just use generic diphenhydramine 25mg (1 capsule). It's a lot cheaper than Nyquil and ...
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| levothyroxine SOD 2MG | 3/7/2008 |
Q: Due to tumors, I had surgery October 16, 2007 and was given a prescription for levothyroxine SOD ...
A: Mary! I'm glad to hear that your thyroid test is normal. If you are taking the thyroid once a week, ...
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| Antidepressant medication | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I am 62, lost my husband nearly a year ago due to complications from heart surgery. I believe I ...
A: Mary! I'm sorry for your loss. I wouldn't recommend increasing the Lexapro and Wellbutrin if you ...
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| Niaspan | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I had a reaction to Niaspan, broke out in a rash and itched all over. I actually lost conscienous. ...
A: Toby, If you are not taking an aspirin 30-60 minutes before the Niaspan, you should definitely do ...
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| can thes two mix | 3/1/2008 |
Q: If I am taking diovan hct 160/mg tab nov and Nifedical, I get an reaction from them,so far I have ...
A: Ann! It is all right to take these meds together. Diovan HCT is a combination drug which contains ...
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| The use of Alli diet pill and multiple sclerosis | 2/27/2008 |
Q:
A: Chanel! I do not see any problem taking Alli if you have MS. If you are taking any medications that ...
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| Phentermine and anti-depressants | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have been on various versions of Phentermine for over a year now (including ionamin, bontrol ...
A: Ann! I don't advocate the use of phentermine for weight loss. I'm glad it's working for you,but ...
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| Seroquel generic | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My daughter (28) is currently in a drug rehabilitaion centre ( cocaine abuse ) A Phycologist has ...
A: Peter! Unfortunately, Seroquel is not available in a generic form. Lithium is available in a ...
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| drug interaction | 2/17/2008 |
Q: delusional thoughts, hallucinations and hearing voices etc..she tried it for 5 days and it worked ...
A: Kelly, Sorry it took so long for me to answer-went away for the weekend and didn't get back until ...
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| Lovenox | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I was taught that when giving Lovenox the air bubble is not expelled and is injected before the ...
A: Joanna! The manufacturer directions say: to avoid loss of drug from the 30mg and 40mg syringe, DO ...
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| color and shape available on a generic | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I recently received a generic medication for zocor 80 mg which was distinctively different. My ...
A: Mary! Most generic drug manufacturers make their version of the drug a different color and shape due ...
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| Amox-Clav 875 MG | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have some from early January this year, is there a shelf life on these.
A: Robert! They should be good for a year from dispensing, but unless you know that you are treating ...
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| levaquin 500 mg | 2/4/2008 |
Q: i have taken two pills and i am having trouble going to sleep is this a side effect.
A: Janet, According to my references, insomnia can be a side-effect in about 5% of people that take ...
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| how do i decide? | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am a high school junior and i am interested in becoming a pharmacist. I was wondering what ...
A: Sarah! You need to graduate from an accredited pharmacy school with a PharmD degree. This is a ...
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| expired zyrtec | 1/20/2008 |
Q: My children currently have a prescription for Zyrtec and it is expensive for us because of our ...
A: Carrie! I would still use it if I were you; it is within a year of being expired. It may not be 100% ...
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| 92 yr. old mother | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My 92 yr. old mother (who lives w/ us) has had 2 strokes in the past 11 years. She had mild ...
A: Carole! From what she is taking, it doesn't seem as if the somnolence is caused by her meds. ...
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| Expired Dietary Supplement | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Is it okay to take Omega-3 & Phytosterol dietary supplement(softgels) that expired Sept 2006?
A: Dawn! I don't usually recommend taking anything that is over a year old, especially in a softgel ...
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| 92 yr. old mother | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My 92 yr. old mother (who lives w/ us) has had 2 strokes in the past 11 years. She had mild ...
A: Carole! I would have to look a list of her meds to determine if a med or combination of meds may be ...
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| medications that do not cause bleeding | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have pain from spinal stenosis and arthritis. All the medications I take seem to promote ...
A: Norma! Acetaminophen is recommended for arthritis because it is an antiinflammatory drug that ...
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| Darvocet | 1/14/2008 |
Q: If long term use of Darvocet (low dose) can cause liver damage and it is not recommended that ...
A: Nancy! By CNS side-effects I meant drowsiness,falls,etc. I wouldn't worry about it if you don't ...
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| TAKING MEDICATIONS | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Mary HI My mom takes many different medications, and each doctor tells her different times to take ...
A: Ken! I have changed the times to make it a little easier AND to make sure optimal absorption of the ...
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| Pharmacist | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I am a Highschooler and I want to know what college in Raleigh, NC would you recommend I go to? I ...
A: Shante! I am not from North Carolina, and don't really know which college would be the best to go ...
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| Switching Antibioitcs | 1/8/2008 |
Q: If your prostatitis treatment no longer responds to levaquin, does that mean that ciproflaxin won't ...
A: Mike! Levaquin and Cipro are both in the quinolone class of antibiotics. Basically, they work ...
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| water pills | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I am a 55 years old,I have no health problems, I stopped smoking two years ago,I weight 210 lb's I'm ...
A: Bob! If you have not had a physical recently, I would suggest getting this checked out. ...
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| over the counter | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I need a medication that I can buy over the counter that will have the same effects azithromycim or ...
A: Nick! I'm sorry, but there are no oral antibiotics available over the counter to treat infections. ...
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| stopping lexapro | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I am a 65 YO female. I was prescribed lexapro for mild depression and anxiety. I find I have a ...
A: Joyce! I understand why you would want to get off the Lexapro, but I don't think you should worry ...
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| pain in my knees | 12/31/2007 |
Q: CAN I TAKE CELEBREX AND PROPOXYPHENE-N100 W/APAP650TABS TOGETHER SAFEY?
A: I would not take Propoxyphene N-100 routinely, but you could use it for breakthrough pain (as ...
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| mixing viodin and Advil cold and sinus | 12/31/2007 |
Q: hello my name is Dakota Reynolds and my mom is very sick she doesn't know with what she is sickened ...
A: Dakota, Advil Cold and Sinus contains ibuprofen for pain,and sudafed for nasal congestion. It will ...
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| depression and seroquil | 12/30/2007 |
Q: "i have been put on seroquel for anxiety plus mirtazapine can you let me know the side effects of ...
A: Angeline, First of all, I would not be scared of being on these meds. They are not helping your ...
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| inderal la 60 | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have a pacemaker for neurocardiogenic syncope. I also have low blood pressure, this seems to be ...
A: Gayle, Inderal LA will lower your blood pressure, but you need to let your doctor know about this. I ...
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| depression and seroquil | 12/29/2007 |
Q: "i have been put on seroquel for anxiety plus mirtazapine can you let me know the side effects of ...
A: Angeline, Normally, mirtazepine is used for depression and/or insomnia. It is not usually used for ...
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| A Phamacy Career | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I'm a junior in high school and seriously considering a career as a phamacist. I have some questions ...
A: Britsie! I will try to answer most of your questions. However, I have been out of school for ...
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| taking lexapro can it raise blood sugar levels | 12/27/2007 |
Q: Had not problems with it Im 60 years old and my sugar usually runs about 80 to 85 but now is 129 to ...
A: Susan! Increased blood sugar levels is not listed as one of Lexapro's side-effects, and I've not ...
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| ativan and paxil | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I have finished chemotherapy where they had me on ativan (.25 mg). Now my doctor wants to wean me ...
A: Sally! It may make you drowsy; it depends on the person. If you are already fatigued from the chemo, ...
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| INFO on Advil | 12/22/2007 |
Q: How long has Advil been available for use and what are the side effects?n
A: Philip! I don't really know how long ibuprofen has been on the market. I would guess since the ...
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| Is it safe to break up tablets | 12/18/2007 |
Q: Is it safe to break them in to smaller bits or powder so it easier to take? I have just finished ...
A: Ricky, These can be crushed, but it will be very bitter. It is available in a liquid suspension ...
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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: Mary! Well, after graduation from pharmacy school, I worked in a retail pharmacy for 5 yrs and my ...
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| Nausea pills | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My elderly mother-in-law was recently hospitalized due to side effects- vomiting and diarrhea- of ...
A: Raquel, That is a tough problem. I don't think the neb treatments are causing the nausea, but the ...
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| taking meds together | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My mother takes Synthroid (once q a.m.) and Nexium (a.m. & p.m.). She was told she has to take the ...
A: Ann! She should NOT have to get up at 3AM to take the Synthroid! It is important to take the Nexium ...
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| Taking Synthroid and Lotrel | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I recently was given synthroid and lotrel rx's, Is it safe to take them in the morning at the same ...
A: Jenny! It is alright to take them both at the same time. It is probably the Lotrel that is causing ...
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| questions | 11/21/2007 |
Q: which of your duties do you look forward to performing?
A: Kaylee! I do consulting at several facilities,and I enjoy interacting with the nursing staff. They ...
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| Pharm D | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am 27 years old with a Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration. I have completed some masters ...
A: Lori! The Doctor of Pharmacy degree is now required to practice pharmacy. This is a 6 yr program, ...
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| Nasal drainage | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have had a nasal drip in my nostrils. It has a foul smell and forms a crust at the tip of my nose. ...
A: Wanda! Did he rule out a sinus infection? If he/she thinks it's viral, you don't need an antibiotic, ...
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| prednisone | 11/8/2007 |
Q: my father is 80 years old with a life long history of smoking and has emphysema. he quit smoking 3 ...
A: Christy, I agree with his doctor; the 2 wk course of prednisone wouldn't cause long-term ...
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| Long-term care Pharmacists | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Mary Scott, Currently I am in my first year in Pharmacy school and I am trying to find out more ...
A: Brittany! When I was in pharmacy school, long-term care pharmacy was still in its infancy,so I ...
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| Nasal Drainage | 11/6/2007 |
Q: My husband has lots of problems with drainage in is throat and can hardly get a minute's sleep do to ...
A: Kathryn! Postnasal drainage can be annoying for both you and your husband! He can try Claritin ...
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| B.S. in Biology but am now extremely interested in Pharmacy | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I just completed my undergraduate studies and have a BS in Biology with a minor in Psychology. I ...
A: Imran, You could work as a pharmacy technician in a retail store. Hospitals usually require that you ...
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| Benefits | 10/25/2007 |
Q: what kind of benefits do pharmacists have? as in Insurance, Paid sick leave, and paid vacation and ...
A: Brandi! Benefits vary depending on where you work. Most all jobs have paid sick leave,vacation,and ...
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| side affects when stop taking venlafaxine | 10/18/2007 |
Q: what are some of the side affects when i stop taking venlafaxine xr
A: Rose! You need to wean off Effexor (venlafaxine); you will experience some nasty side-effects if you ...
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| Questions about possible interactions | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I am taking AmbienCR 12.5 and Doxycycline 100 mgs.. Can I take ibuprofen with these drugs or is it ...
A: Debbie, It should be alright to take these together. Remember to take the doxycycline 1 hr before or ...
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| question | 10/5/2007 |
Q: What is the difference between oxycodone sr and er? Thankyou
A: Christine, SR means sustained release ER means extended release-basically,they both mean that it is ...
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| Mavik = Lisinopril | 9/30/2007 |
Q: Does 2MG of Mavik = 40MG of Lisinopril?
A: Anthony, You can't compare apples and oranges. Even though they are in the same drug class,they have ...
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| cumadin | 9/27/2007 |
Q: What is the effect of ibuprofen on cumadin levels? What is the effect of famotidine on cumadin ...
A: Thom, Acetaminophen can increase clotting time,but if you are taking it infrequently (not on a daily ...
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| available substitution | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I'm a 73 yr. woman with major spine surgery 4 yrs. ago, which resulted in neuropathy. One yr. ago ...
A: Ms Jutta Sorry it took so long for me to answer-was away for the weekend. Cymbalta is not exactly ...
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| zoloft 100mg and aciphex 20mg | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I take zoloft 100mg before bed and I take aciphex 20mg in the am I'm starting for feel more ...
A: Charlotte, It would actually be better if you took the Aciphex at the same time as the Zoloft since ...
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| available substitution | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I'm a 73 yr. woman with major spine surgery 4 yrs. ago, which resulted in neuropathy. One yr. ago ...
A: Jutta, There are 2 other medications you could try that may not knock you out as much as Neurontin ...
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| paxil withdrals | 9/26/2007 |
Q: i was taking 20 mg of paxil and then just stoped taking it now i have severe headaches neasea and im ...
A: Sabrina, Paxil should be gradually decreased and not abruptly stopped. It is best to decrease by ...
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| Pharmacist question | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I was reading your answers to a previous question someone asked you. There was something in there ...
A: Alexis, In the 27 years since I graduated from pharmacy school, there has been a shortage of ...
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| pharmacy school | 9/6/2007 |
Q: hey im a freshmen student in a state university and i was wondering that do you have to get a BS ...
A: Murad, I'm not sure, but think it varies by pharmacy school. It has been awhile since I've been in ...
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| getting off novo venlafaxine xr | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have been on 75mg of this drug for 7 months and I think I need to get off it. What do you ...
A: Lorraine, PLEASE don't got off this medication "cold turkey"! Many people have experienced problems ...
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| Change of Anti-Depressant | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I want to know what kind of transition is normal for changing from 40mg of Paxil to Zoloft? What is ...
A: Suzie! Zoloft and Paxil are both antidepressants in the SSRI class. That means that they work on the ...
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| 80 year old grandma being treated for UTI | 8/31/2007 |
Q: last week I took my 80 year old grandma to the doctor b/c she was complaining about a headache, ...
A: Hannah, Erratic behavior that is sudden can be a sign of a UTI. Many times in the nursing facilities ...
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| colestipol hcl (colestid) | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I see the recommendation not to crush the tablet form, but I cannot find out why. I understand why ...
A: Fred! The manufacturer recommends not crushing the tablet form because it could cause esophageal ...
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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: Vin! Believe it or not, there ARE pharmacy jobs that don't require standing all day. You can rule ...
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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: Dean, I would make an appointment to see your doctor about either increasing your dose or switching ...
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| Mother's medications | 8/23/2007 |
Q: My mother, age 54, is on the following meds for various conditions. Would you review the following ...
A: Shanon! Prednisone can increase the blood-thinner effect of warfarin, especially if she is not ...
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| lexapro / ultram/ adivan interactions? | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My mother, age 89, is in a rehab facility, and was just told that she needs to stay in the nursing ...
A: Jayne! Before you add another medication to her drug regimen, it may be wise to look to other ...
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| Temazepam | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Im 24 yrs. old with 3 children, and I've been going through severe depression and cannot sleep. ...
A: Ruby, It's not a good idea to be on a sleeping medication if you are not already on an ...
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| lexapro / ultram/ adivan interactions? | 8/16/2007 |
Q: My mother, age 89, is in a rehab facility, and was just told that she needs to stay in the nursing ...
A: Jayne, There is no drug interaction with Lexapro,Ultram,or Ativan that would cause anger and/or ...
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| drug interactions | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I am currently taking Cymbalta 60mg, Cozaar 25mg, metformin 500mg bid. I would like to know what ...
A: Sue! You are on Cozaar; if you are taking this for high blood pressure, you want to stay away from ...
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| Drug Interactions | 7/24/2007 |
Q: My doctor has put me on 30mg of Cymbalta, 5mg of Zyprexa and I have gained weight really bad, been ...
A: Michelle, Unfortunately, Zyprexa can cause weight gain and also hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). I ...
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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: Brittany! Some basic prepharmacy classes you would need to take: advanced math (past algebra). I had ...
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| decongestant medicine | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Mary, can you tell me what decongestant only pills are available for me to ask my doctor about. I ...
A: Marc, Having just got over a sinus attack, I can surely sympathize! There really aren't any ...
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| Plavix ? effect on bladder and kidneys | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I am a nurse. My fiance has been on Plavix for two years following stents.. and a DVT he now has ...
A: Carole, According to the literature, Plavix can cause hemorrhage at any site in the body. It ...
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| medcation side affects | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I am almost 70, taking Venlafaxine 75mg 3/day & Bupropion SR 150mg twice daily. My doctor added 2 ...
A: Saxon, Lamictal comes in 4 strengths; 25mg, 100mg, 150mg, and 200mg. You did not mention which ...
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| Inderal interaction with Valium | 7/1/2007 |
Q: with a nursing background I should know this answer but have been out of nursing for years. I take 5 ...
A: Pam, It's good that you are being cautious; I think you are fine with the Valium, taking it the way ...
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| Inderal interaction with Valium | 6/29/2007 |
Q: with a nursing background I should know this answer but have been out of nursing for years. I take 5 ...
A: Pam! Valium can cause a lowering of your blood pressure. Do you know what your baseline blood ...
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| Toprol XL & Zoloft | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I'm currently taking Toprol XL for atrial fibrillation & have just recently started on Zoloft (only ...
A: Joy, Zoloft is a good choice compared with other SSRI's (serotonin re-uptake inhibitors)such as ...
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| pharmacist/pharmacy tech question | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I have enjoyed reading through your answers. I am planning on going back to school for Pharmacy. ...
A: Tiffani! Thanks for the compliment! That is a good question about whether you should go to tech ...
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| antibiotics and alcohol | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Is it true that when taking antibiotics, one should not drink alcohol? Thank you.
A: Gaston, It really depends on the antibiotic involved and how long you will be taking it. With some ...
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| fish oils and warfarin | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I just wanted to know if the use of fish oils is contraindicated in people who are taking ...
A: I agree that the information available is ambiguous. From what I've read, 2-4grams daily appears to ...
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| drug interactions | 6/3/2007 |
Q: My FIL has taken Toprol XL (CHF) and Zetia(cholestrol for several years. His doctor gave him ...
A: Terry, Although it is uncommon, Zetia can cause myopathy (muscle pain). I don't understand why the ...
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| Parmacist/Consultants | 5/15/2007 |
Q: Mary. I have been hearing much about special pharmacists who sit down with a client, go over ALL ...
A: Deb! The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists website (www.ascp.com) has a referral service. ...
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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: Nate, Feldene is a very good medication for pain and inflammation and has been around for years. It ...
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| Help on Pharmacy | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I am still in high school and am trying to become a pharmacist, but I don't know which college to ...
A: Esther, There are many pharmacy schools in the US, but I don't know all of them. I'm not familiar ...
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| loss of appetite | 4/25/2007 |
Q: My husband had a stroke that only effected some speech, he says that everything I now cook for him ...
A: Pam! Spironolactone can cause loss of appetite, as can warfarin. He may want to check with his ...
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| what is the difference between a registered pharmacy tech. and a certified pharmacy tech. | 4/25/2007 |
Q: my name is Tanisha and I am interested in becoming a pharmacy tech. I was wondering if you could ...
A: Tanisha! A certified pharmacy tech is a tech that has taken and passed the national pharmacy tech ...
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| serequel | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I found serequel In my uncles bathroom and I was wondering what it does for your body. and how can ...
A: Kaitlyne, Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication used for many conditions, from dementia with ...
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| Zeneperin | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me. Can you please tell me anything about a pain medication called Zeneperin? ...
A: Kathryne, I have never heard of it,either and can't find it in my drug references. Is there any ...
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| Acifex and Anti-Acid | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I take lisinopril for blood pressure and Acifex for acid reflux (the kind that attacks the ...
A: Steve, By antacids, they mean Rolaids,Maalox,Mylanta. Nexium is not an antacid, per se. It is a ...
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| RE; PILL | 3/22/2007 |
Q: cAN YOU TELL WHAT THESE PILLS ARE USED FOR: pROPOXY DICLOFEN AC CIPROFLOXACIN PROMETRIUM tHANKS
A: Marcia, Propoxyphen is a pain killer,about as strong as Extra Strength Tylenol. Diclofenac is a ...
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| becoming a pharmacist | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I am interested in becoming a pharmacists and have several questions. I am 35 so my first question ...
A: Michelle, Only you can decide if you are too old to start school. Several of my classmates were ...
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| water pills | 3/15/2007 |
Q: can I buy water pills over the counter
A: Selvyn, There are over-the-counter pills to relieve bloating, but they work for 2-3 days at best. ...
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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: Roy! If the Celebrex is working for him,he should stay with it but make sure he takes it with food ...
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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: Jason! Wow, that is a tough one! Let me answer the last question first. There doesn't seem to be any ...
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| Mother | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I have recently found out that my mother (70 years old and living alone) has been taking a ...
A: Tony! Thanks for adding the generic names for the meds. First of all, it sounds like she is ...
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| triliptal | 2/19/2007 |
Q: my father recently had a grand mal seizure. he has alzheimers and is now on triliptal. he appears ...
A: Krystal! This seems like a low dose-usualstarting dose is 300mg twice a day, with lower doses in ...
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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 go away within a week-I would go back to the doctor if they continue. She ...
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| suboxone and darvocet | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I have been taking vicodin for several years, going back to 1997 before finding out i had a ruptured ...
A: Traci! No, you can't take Darvocet and Suboxone together. Suboxone is a combination narcotic ...
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| when to take prescription | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I am supposed to take this pres. 1/2 hour before eating. Can it be taken at other times? How long ...
A: Betsy, It depends on the medication. What is the name of the medication? Some meds such as ...
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| what is this pill | 1/21/2007 |
Q: i took a pill with the name cefaclor what is it?
A: Ajah! Cefaclor is an antibiotic in the cephalosporin family. Cephalosporins have a cross-sensitivity ...
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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: Emad! I don't know if the pharmacy laws concerning controlled substances are different in New ...
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| Valtrex | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I have a script for Valtrex 500mg. It was issued 1/14/05. There is no expiration date on the pill ...
A: Jessica, The pills would be 2 yrs old this month. I would not take them;even if they are not ...
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| Job | 12/17/2006 |
Q: Would you be able to tell me the time it takes educationally to become a Pharmacist? Also, i want to ...
A: Caitlin! It takes six years to get a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)degree,maybe less if you are ...
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| ADDERALL & DAYQUIL | 11/13/2006 |
Q: .. thanks for taking the time to help. I am taking 40 mg of Adderall XR/day for Adult ADHD (27 years ...
A: Nancy! I wouldn't recommend Dayquil if you have the symptoms that you have. It would be better to ...
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| drug interaction | 10/31/2006 |
Q: My mom is taking nimotop, toprol, and phenytoin. Any possible side effects from taking these 3?
A: Teresa! All medications have possible side-effects,nausea and vomiting being common to almost every ...
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| I want to be a Pharmacist | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I have a question. What made you want to be a Pharmacist. I want to be one but for some reason I ...
A: Erin! I don't really know what made me want to be a pharmacist; when I was in high school,I wanted ...
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| Prescription Medication* | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I don't have a doctor & time to time I need some prescription medications, is it safe to order these ...
A: John! I cannot recommend ordering prescription drugs online without a valid doctor's ...
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| pin killer | 10/5/2006 |
Q: . i had pin on my back and my liver work about 20% becuse i have hebatitce B & c.. my frined tell me ...
A: Jamal! You really need to check with your doctor about pain meds because I don't have your medical ...
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| TO MUCH MEDICATION | 10/2/2006 |
Q: Mary Hi I reviewed what you said, is there anyway you can help me with the times on the ...
A: Ken! It would be better for her to take the furosemide in the AM since it is a diuretic. So, she ...
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| TO MUCH MEDICATION | 9/30/2006 |
Q: Mary Hi, thank you for getting back to me, he are the amounts of the medication. SUCRALFATE ...
A: Ken! The timing of the sucralfate doses is critical,especially when someone is also taking digoxin ...
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| TO MUCH MEDICATION | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I really could use your help, My Mom who is 74 is on so many different kids of medications. I ...
A: Ken! I can't tell without knowing the strengths of the meds and how many times a day each is ...
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| crohns disease and the long term effect of methodone. | 9/15/2006 |
Q: They have'nt said anything about any other pain medication yet.They just want to see if her ...
A: Kevin, I would definitely ask the doctor what they are planning to do for pain management if they ...
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| crohns disease and the long term effect of methodone. | 9/14/2006 |
Q: Yes, she is on stool softners.Whats going on is that her intestinal system has stoped working.She ...
A: Kevin, Wow-if the doctors are stumped,then that sounds really serious. If they are cutting down the ...
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| crohns disease and the long term effect of methodone. | 9/13/2006 |
Q: Is methodone a narcartic? They say that narcotics is known to cause constipation and can slow down ...
A: Kevin! Methadone is a narcotic,and most narcotics do cause constipation,but it usually is a problem ...
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| Geriatric anxiety | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My 88 yr. old mother-in-law has had several episodes of extreme anxiety recently. Could there be a ...
A: Marilyn! Urinary tract infections can cause confusion,delirium,anxiety,and other mental changes. ...
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| Career goals in pharmacy | 8/20/2006 |
Q: As a senior in high school, I applying to several schools and colleges of pharmacy and I am required ...
A: Lisa! That's great that you are thinking about pharmacy as a career. In the 25yrs that I have been ...
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| penicillin | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Could you please tell me the shelf-life of penicillin?
A: There are many forms of penicillin (oral,powder to be reconstituted into liquid,IV)just as there are ...
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| medication hypothyreose cholesterol | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I am asking for my wife (76) about cholesterol medication and side effects. First, let me recount ...
A: Rolf! Thanks for giving me the background on your wife's condition, and also which drugs were tried. ...
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| h | 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: You seem to have a lot of questions, and I will try to answer them all as best I can. Let me address ...
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| giving meds | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I have to give my grandma three pills every day. Only one of them, says that i have to give it to ...
A: Donyl! The hydrochlorothiazide is the only medication that should be given in the morning because it ...
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| pharmacy | 7/10/2006 |
Q: i dont know any thing about that plz let me how how i can do this thanks
A: I started out working as a retail pharmacist,then wanted to use my clinical experience more, so I ...
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| Pain killers | 6/30/2006 |
Q: i was addicted to pain killers and quit about 6 months ago and i now have horrible back pain can ...
A: Andrew! I am assuming you were on some sort of narcotic or opioid painkiller. Has your doctor tried ...
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| Benadryl & Xanax Side Effects | 6/23/2006 |
Q: My 82 year old father was given Benadryl 25mg 7am and Xanax 0.25mg at 9am 06-22-06. At 6:30pm he ...
A: Travis! First of all, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is not recommended for use in persons over 65 yrs ...
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| drug interactions | 6/3/2006 |
Q: I take doxazosin and tricor. Can they be taken at the same time? I have been taking one after ...
A: Eric! Tricor should be taken with a meal,but other than that, you can take both at the same time. ...
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| Too Much Medication? | 5/19/2006 |
Q: My Mom has been placed on so much medication, aged 84. She seems drugged and not too coherent ...
A: JD! Sorry it took so long for me to answer; the All experts website was down for repairs the last ...
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| interactions and time to administer | 4/21/2006 |
Q: If I must take prevacid on an empty stomach and synthroid on an empty stomach, both before my first ...
A: Ann! Prevacid and Synthroid should be taken on an empty stomach, but don't have to be taken before ...
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| anxiety medication for older adults | 4/15/2006 |
Q: What anti-anxiety medications would you consider appropriate for a 90 year old woman with mitral ...
A: Carol! Buspar is effective and relatively safe compared to other antianxiety meds on the market. ...
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| Prozac and Sleep | 3/26/2006 |
Q: I've been on Prozac for a few months. Unexpectedly, it has enabled me to sleep more, which I ...
A: Herb! Fluoxetine (Prozac) is the least likely one of all the SSRI's to cause drowsiness. Sleep ...
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| generic vs brand name ingredients | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I am doing some research for my grandmother and have a question as to what a Dr has told her on a ...
A: Sue! Sounds like something got lost in the translation! Ultracet is the brand name for the generic ...
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| Medications purpose | 1/18/2006 |
Q: My wife is about to be admitted to a assisted care facility. The caregiver would like to know what ...
A: Charles! Namenda(memantine) is used to improve cognition and memory in people with Alzheimer's ...
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| zestoretic | 1/17/2006 |
Q: basically our company switched drog comverage to medco and they operate by mail. my question is when ...
A: Andy! This is the problem with getting mail-order prescriptions.(Don't let me get on my soapbox! ...
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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: Paul! It doesn't have to be exactly 60 minutes,but as close to it as you can.The manufacturer ...
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| Medication interaction | 1/5/2006 |
Q: My mother is 76 years old. Has had, over the years, pneumonia, hysterectomy, and breast cancer ...
A: Julia! I think what you mean by cillium is psyllium.Psyllium is an ingredient in various fiber ...
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| what is an acceptable substitute... | 1/3/2006 |
Q: what is an acceptable substitute for depakote and what is depakote used for in psychiatric ...
A: Depakote has a variety of uses, mainly in seizure disorders, but is used for bipolar, ...
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| drug interaction | 12/21/2005 |
Q: I am currently taking Prozac (60 mg. once a day), Klonopin (twice a day), Zelnorm (twice a day), and ...
A: Kristy! Flexeril is a good muscle relaxant; it can make one really drowsy,though, especially if you ...
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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: Roy! From what I understand from your question, she is taking Diflucan every month continuously? And ...
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| Digoxin legal & ethical issues | 11/4/2005 |
Q: With the use of digoxin/lanoxin are there any ehtical and legal issues that surround the use and ...
A: Michelle! Since digoxin is a medication with a narrow therapeutic index, it is recommended that a ...
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| pharmacist | 11/2/2005 |
Q: What is the difference between a registered pharmacist RPh and a Pharm. D.?
A: Regina! There are 2 degrees in pharmacy, the Bachelor's degree (BS Pharmacy) and the Doctor of ...
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| Venlafaxine | 10/24/2005 |
Q: I am 71 years old and have been treated for depression, anxiety, OCD, squirming, tics etc. since I ...
A: Dave! When I read that you were taking 450mg a day, I thought it was a misprint! That is an ...
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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: Frank! Usually, I would not recommend using another person's medication, but since you are already ...
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| B.s in pharmaceutical science vs Pharm D | 10/15/2005 |
Q: I'm a 1st year student in B.S in pharmaceutical science major and I wanted to ask you what is the ...
A: Roxane! Starting in 2003, all pharmacy schools in the US converted to the PharmD program. Before ...
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| can i take this drug? | 9/18/2005 |
Q: sir, MD docter has prescribed following drugs patient details:-age 45 weight 98 kg---height ...
A: I don;t think the glucosamine/aspirin is a problem. I would worry about the sildenafil; it should ...
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| MILK OF MAG | 9/8/2005 |
Q: We use MOM a lot at our nursing home. Is this a good practice?
A: Constance! What do you mean by "a lot" ? If the majority of residents in the facility have a ...
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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: Brison! About the most effective medication to use for this problem is a stool-softener. These are ...
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| VALIUM | 7/15/2005 |
Q: HOW LONG DOES VALIUM STAY IN YOUR SYSTEM
A: Brenda! There is no easy answer to this question, unfortunately. Valium(diazepam) is one of a class ...
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| Fiorinal C1/2 | 7/8/2005 |
Q: Good morning Ms. Scott I suffer from migraine headaches which I seem to have brought under control ...
A: Rob! The caffeine in Fiorinal is not much more than a cup or two of coffee like you said. I really ...
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| Thanks for your reply Mary | 7/6/2005 |
Q: Mary: I am using the pay for pharmacy information concept which is patterned after a very ...
A: Bob! This sound interesting, but I have a few more questions for you and you can reply to my email ...
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| disposal of medications | 7/6/2005 |
Q: How would you, as a Pharmacist, dispose of medications that patients bring back to you for disposal ...
A: Deborah! I am no longer a retail pharmacist, so I don't have anyone bring meds back to me. Retail ...
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| Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide and tylenol sinus | 7/4/2005 |
Q: Cane you take Lisinopril and tylenol sinus?
A: Vanessa! Tylenol sinus has pseudoephedrine in it, which could cause an increase in blood pressure. ...
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| fluoxidine | 6/20/2005 |
Q: I am on fluoxidine for ocd. Is there a different drug I could take that doesn't have the sexual ...
A: Deb! Just so we are on the right page, do you mean fluoxetine? Fluoxetine is an SSRI, and most ...
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| Qlyburide | 5/21/2005 |
Q: My mother has type 2 diabetes and has been prescribed Glyburide. I have been reading about ...
A: Kaye! While glyburide does some of its work on the islet cells of the pancreas, it also increases ...
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| inderal | 5/10/2005 |
Q: is it ok to take micardis with inderal?the inderal will be used for anxiety.
A: Nelson! If you are taking the Micardis for high blood pressure, the Inderal may have an additive ...
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| COPD/EMPHYSEMA MEDICINE | 5/1/2005 |
Q: I have been using Serevant Discus (50mcg)1 puff twice a day. The V.A. doctor sent me Foradil ...
A: Charlie! These are both beta-adrenergic agonists that are used as bronchodilators. If the VA doctor ...
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| DIOVAN HCT 160mg/12.5 mg | 3/19/2005 |
Q: I have just been perscribed this medication, and I take medication to lower my cholestral, what is ...
A: Don! Diovan HCT is a combination drug. One drug is Diovan( valsartan is the generic name). It is ...
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| Aspirin and ibuprofen | 3/12/2005 |
Q: I have been taking a low dose aspirin daily along with the prescription mobic I take for arthritis. ...
A: Mary! Recent studies have shown that ibuprofen can inactivate the cardioprotective effect of aspirin ...
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| zyban | 2/26/2005 |
Q: can i take zyban with lexapro
A: Delisa! Zyban (bupropion) can be taken with Lexapro (escitalopram) under a doctor's care. However, ...
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| wellbutrin | 2/1/2005 |
Q: My doctor wants to prescribe wellbutrin to help me quit smoking. I thought wellbutrin was an ...
A: Angel! Yes, wellbutrin is also used to help reduce the craving for nicotine. It is even marketed ...
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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: I know it is hard to try a new medicine especially with today's media hysteria every 5 minutes about ...
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| AGGRENOX AND LIPITOR | 1/5/2005 |
Q: WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF THESE TWO MEDICATIONS?
A: Latricia! All medications have side-effects but not everyone experiences the side-effects that drug ...
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| metformin long time effect | 12/21/2004 |
Q: sir age 45 weight 99 kg male sir in borderline DM case metformin use of daily 500 once or twice as ...
A: I am assuming that you want to know if there are any long-term negative affects of taking metformin? ...
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| Amitriptyline | 12/12/2004 |
Q: I was prescribed Amitriptyline for migraine headaches during the night. I've been on Amitriptyline ...
A: Randy! I'm glad you emailed me back with the explanation of why you are on amitriptyline.I think you ...
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| Amitriptyline | 12/10/2004 |
Q: I take 100mg of Amitriptyline, what is the closest medicine to that, that I can get over the ...
A: Randy! There is nothing equal to amitriptyline available over the counter. All classes of ...
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| Wages of Pharmacists | 11/30/2004 |
Q: What is the average salary of a Pharmacist working full time?
A: Allison! I would say the average salary of a pharmacist is 80-90 thousand dollars/yr. It really ...
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| drug interaction | 11/23/2004 |
Q: Scott, My wife is taking BenicarHTC(olmesartan medoxomil-hydrocholrothiazide) for high blood ...
A: Earl! Benicar HTC can cause hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar) but there should not be an ...
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| Dear Mary, What is the difference... | 11/21/2004 |
Q: What is the difference between a pharmacist and a pharmacist technition ? what are the ...
A: Thea! A pharmacist has to complete 6 years of pharmacy school to graduate with a Pharm D (Doctor of ...
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| Ativan and sleep | 10/25/2004 |
Q: Ms. Scott Due to the illness of a close family member I was having a difficult time sleeping ...
A: Rob! You do not say how old you are- I would not recommend using Ativan for sleep for someone over ...
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| side effect | 10/24/2004 |
Q: My father is taking digoxin and disopyramide for arrhythmia. He ask me if these drugs do harm to ...
A: Sinn! You can call me Mary; I am not a doctor! Digoxin does not cause kidney damage, but the dose ...
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| iron | 10/19/2004 |
Q: My 73 year old mom takes iron gluconate for anemia. We were wondering if liquid iron would be ...
A: Jeanette! Liquid iron is not easier on the stomach; it causes as much constipation as the tablet ...
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| Antibiotics | 10/18/2004 |
Q: My doc has prescribed Bactrim for a suspected prostate infection. There has been no improvement ...
A: Jack! Bactrim DS twice a day for 2-4 weeks sounds reasonable to me to treat a prostate infection. ...
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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: Sorry it took so long to answer. Are you asking about pharmacy care in the United States? How rural ...
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| Prescription Sleeping Pills | 9/16/2004 |
Q: My Mother is taking 1/2 of 50mg Amiteiptylin. I am wondering if this is a generic brand & if so, ...
A: Margaret! Amitriptyline is the generic name for Elavil, which is an antidepressant. It can also be ...
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| divorce | 9/13/2004 |
Q: I am suffering because I am divorcing and my psychiatrist adviced me to take 2 mg clonazepam ...
A: Andres! Klonopin is a very good medication for anxiety. It seems like it is working well for you. ...
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| "Shingles" | 8/21/2004 |
Q: I am a recent victim of shingles and have completed a course of Famvir (21 tablets). My problem ...
A: Frances! I don't know your complete medical history as your doctor does, but you could ask him if it ...
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| side effects | 8/10/2004 |
Q: To Mary: Thank you for your message. But I don't want to look for every drug under the sun. I just ...
A: Al! I don't know that there is such a list. You basically named the most common side-effects ...
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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: Bridget! Atenolol and Toprol (generic name is metoprolol) are both high blood pressure medications ...
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| Nexium | 7/31/2004 |
Q: How long does Nexium take to work? Also would it cause a salty taste in the mouth? Thanks.
A: Nexium is one of a class of drugs called proton-pump inhibitors. These drugs inhibit or stop acid ...
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| Imitrex & Fiorinal | 7/30/2004 |
Q: Ms. Scott I am a 38 year old female mother of two who suffers from serious migraine headaches. ...
A: Steffanie! I would not use the Fiorinal tablet rectally or vaginally, but it could probably be ...
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| Itching | 7/14/2004 |
Q: Mary your advise was so good last time I thought of calling you regarding my wife's problem. She ...
A: Daniel! It's nice to hear from you again.First of all, is there a rash on her legs or are they just ...
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| heart med | 7/9/2004 |
Q: Tropol xl Lopressor Metoprolol succinate Metoprolol cr My question are any of the above the same as ...
A: Bill! Toprol XL is the brand name for metoprolol in a timed-release formulation. There is no ...
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| Aggrenox | 7/9/2004 |
Q: Following minor stroke, I was placed on Plavix + 1 81 mg aspirin a day. Reaction to this caused ...
A: Jess! I would go with the advice of the gastroenterologist at this time. Aggrenox contains aspirin ...
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| frequent urination | 7/6/2004 |
Q: Mary is there an over- the- counter drug that I can take for frequent urination? Currently I wake ...
A: Dan! Two other medications used for benign protastatic hypertrophy (BPH) are Flomax and Hytrin. ...
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| A career in Pharmacy | 5/14/2004 |
Q: What made you become a Pharmacist? How many years were you in school? What are some of your major ...
A: Charity! I have been a pharmacist for 23 yrs. I graduated with a BS in Pharmacy which was a 5yr ...
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| Pharmacy | 4/19/2004 |
Q: I have been accepted in USP-University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. I wanted to know the future ...
A: Raj! I seriously doubt that pharmacy will be saturated within 5 yrs or 30 yrs. There has been a ...
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| pharmacy | 4/14/2004 |
Q: in the drug industry, they say that the generic products are widely used and equal to the brand-name ...
A: Mamoud! When a drug company develops a medication, it can take up to 12 yrs for the company to bring ...
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| NEED HELP FOR MY MOTHER | 4/6/2004 |
Q: *****MARY - ***** SEE VERY END OF THIS PAGE FOR LIST OF MEDS MY MOTHER IS CURRENTLY TAKING...THANK ...
A: Mary Lou! She doesn't have to wean off Reminyl-she can just stop taking it. The Detol LA may be ...
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| NEED HELP FOR MY MOTHER | 4/1/2004 |
Q: MY MOTHER IS 85. SHE WAS HAVING MILD MEMORY PROBLEMS. HER DR. IMMED. PUT HER ON REMINYL. SHE THEN ...
A: Mary! Before I answer your questions,I need to know what other medications she is on, and, if prior ...
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| percocet for shingles | 3/22/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Thank you for your reply. My mother's shingles are a little unusual in ...
A: Pattie! I'm sorry I didn't answer the question about the Advil/Percocet. I suppose there is no ...
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| percocet for shingles | 3/21/2004 |
Q: My 76yr old mother has been diagnosed with Shingles. She has taken darvocet, then demerol, and now ...
A: Pattie! Since the pain from shingles is nerve pain, it is a good idea for her to try Neurontin. It ...
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| Substitute medication | 3/12/2004 |
Q: Prescribed Vasotec(Enalapril)50MG tab. Military does not issue those brands of ace inhibitors. Are ...
A: Charles! There are many other ACE-inhibitors on the market. Prinivil and Zestril are brand-names for ...
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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: Ruth! There are many aspects to pharmacy practice,from working in a retail store to hospital to ...
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| Science | 1/14/2004 |
Q: I am a student at Los Amigos High School. My Chemistry teacher assigned my fellow classmates and ...
A: Marquez! I would be happy to answer some questions about pharmacy. Several of the sciences are ...
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