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| Subject | Date Asked |
| amlodipine | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: im 78 years old and take lorstan potassium and metoprolol for high blood pressure.my pressure ... A: Howard, It would be all right to take the whole 5mg tablet in the evening; it is fairly long-acting ... | |
| Medicine Price | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Why would a 25 mg. tablet of a medicine cost more than a 50 mg. tablet when you are using the same ... A: Tim! There are many factors involved in prescription pricing. I work in a HMO pharmacy at this ... | |
| How to become a pharmacist | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I have a Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences and I live in ... A: Anita, Pharmacy school is a six year degree,but most pharmacy schools will accept many college ... | |
| trazodone | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: i have hypertension and mild kidney impairment.m 78 years old.i was surprised my doctor prescribed ... A: Earl! Trazadone is safe to use in persons over 65 yrs of age with hypertension and mild kidney ... | |
| head and chest cold | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: A: Tara, As a rule I don't recommend any multi-symptom cold relievers since they have small quantities ... | |
| new pain med | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: My pain clinic physician just put me on a new drug, Nucynta, which is fairly new I believe. I went ... A: Teresa, Without knowing your medical history or what kind of pain you are being treated for,I can't ... | |
| Metoprolol | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I have been taking Metoprolol for about a month now and are getting a few side effects.I would like ... A: Debbie, You need to wean off metoprolol and other beta blockers. Please let your doctor know before ... | |
| wellbutrin xl dosage. | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I was prescribed Wellbutrin XL 150mg once a day to begin with, now I take 2 150mg Wellbutrin XL a ... A: Pam, I agree with your pharmacist. Wellbutrin SR is the sustained-release form which the ... | |
| motrin | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I hear of people who are prescribed Motrin, but can't they just buy over the counter Ibuprofen like ... A: The 400-800mg tablets may be more expensive if you are paying cash for the rx, but if you are paying ... | |
| motrin | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I hear of people who are prescribed Motrin, but can't they just buy over the counter Ibuprofen like ... A: Lee, Yes, Motrin (ibuprofen) is available over the counter (OTC) in the 200mg strength. The ... | |
| chantix | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: is it safe to take chantix? this is my list of medication iam taking provigil-200mg,nexium-40mg ... A: Gladys Chantix can cause sedation which would be a concern if you are taking Provigil for ... | |
| INTERACTION OD MEDICINE | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning, My husband Gary has a cold he takes lisinoprilhctz 20/25,Tamsulosin,& bisoprolol ... A: Susan, Since he is on blood pressure medication, he needs to make sure if he takes something with a ... | |
| Consultant Pharmacist | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: Mary, I am currently a retail pharmacist in Northern Virginia and have been for almost 3 years ... A: Dixa, I don't know how it is in your area, but in our region, the pharmacist market is dead. While ... | |
| Aleve for 94-year-old | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: My 94 year old father broke his femur in February. He has been taking OTC Aleve twice daily for ... A: Jan Aleve (naproxen) is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory medication used for pain and inflammation. ... | |
| medication | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: My 74 y/o father has dementia and diabetes and is a local nursing home. As POA, I am growing ... A: First of all, if you could let me know the dosages of all the meds he is on (for HBP and ... | |
| remeron | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: mary i am 77 years old and was taking remeron for 6 months for sleep with no side effects,gained ... A: I don't understand why your doctor put you on Gabitril. Its only approved use is for seizures. I ... | |
| sleeping pills | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: What sleep do benzodiazepines induce? Rem or deep sleep. I need more deep sleep. Have tried ... A: Jim! Most sleeping pills help REM sleep, not deep sleep. Have you tried taking melatonin routinely? ... | |
| AMOX-CLAV got upto temp of 89F | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: is it still effective to give to my son? A: Beth, Is it the liquid amox-clav (Augmentin) suspension? If it is, it would depend on how long it ... | |
| interaction and effect on diabetes | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: sir I have been prescribed following medicines for diabetes 1) metformin--for diabetes 2) ... A: Pandk, I am unfamiliar with levosulpride since it has not been approved for use in the US or ... | |
| enalapril | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: i dont understand why doctors prescribe enalapril to kidney impared patients.i am 77 and have ... A: Howard, Enalapril and other ACE inhibitors are not contraindicated in renal impairment. The dose ... | |
| Pill interaction | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: Is it safe to take klonapin with blood pressure medicine? A: Ann, Klonopin (clonazepam) is safe to use with high blood pressure medications. However, it can ... | |
| remeron | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: i am a 77 year old male who has diabetes and moderate kidney impairment./i am in pretty good shape ... A: Howard, Due to its tendency to cause weight gain, you have to take that into consideration if you ... | |
| relafen | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: with all the negative information about pain medications i am always skeptical about taking them. i ... A: Anthony, Relafen (nabumetone) is a non-steroidal antiinflamatory medication, in the same class of ... | |
| Buspar | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Question for you. I'm currently trying Buspar...I started July 14th and steadily increased it to ... A: Heather, Wellbutrin is not as effective for depression in people with associated anxiety since it ... | |
| Buspar | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Question for you. I'm currently trying Buspar...I started July 14th and steadily increased it to ... A: Buspar is basically for anxiety. You haven't been on it a month so far. I would try it for a few ... | |
| bone density test | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: After having had osteoporosis since 2004, and barely taking the actonel prescribed, I just took a ... A: Debbie, Guidelines now recommend a bone density test after using it for 5 yrs. If there is an ... | |
| 81mg aspirin | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I am surprised at your reference to 81mg low dose aspirin as "baby aspirin". The term baby aspirin ... A: Marianne, You are not telling me anything that I don't already know. However, the majority of ... | |
| Difficulty taking tablets | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I just wanted to ask is it ok to dissolve tablets on your tongue? Im not very good at taking them. ... A: Mason, It really depends on the particular drug. Some drugs have a coating that do not allow ... | |
| Tylenol with Baby Aspirin | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: Is this safe to take the aspirin during the day and the Tylenol at night to help me sleep. I am 43 ... A: Tina, It is safe to take Tylenol (acetaminophen) with baby aspirin. You should not take Motrin or ... | |
| medications | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: could two prescription pills Simvastatin and Lisinop/HCTZ look identical? A: Joyce, Depending on the generic manufacturers involved, they could be the same color/shape, but they ... | |
| leg ulcer pain | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I currently have a new leg ulcer, this one being down on my foot by my ankle. This is not my first ... A: Natalie, I'm sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. It can be frustrating when you are not ... | |
| levothyroxine | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: The info with my medication says to "take this medicine on an empty stomach at least one-half to one ... A: It would be best to take the levothyroxine about 1 hr after the alendronate. You can have coffee and ... | |
| Career research project | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Ok I have a few questions... 1. What would I do on the job as a pharmacist? 2. Are the companies ... A: Breezy, 1) pharmacists decipher prescriptions from physicians and dispense medications making sure ... | |
| Wellbutrin SR w/other Meds | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: First let me say thank you again for your help on my previous question. I so appreciate you sharing ... A: Connie, From what I have read in my research, it doesn't affect the level of Plavix unless the ... | |
| Wellbutrin SR w/other Meds | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: First let me say thank you again for your help on my previous question. I so appreciate you sharing ... A: Connie! I agree with his doctor and pharmacist. Unless he has a seizure disorder, the Vicodin should ... | |
| How to take my medication | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: Can you please tell me the best way to take my medications everday. I wake up at 5:30 and eat ... A: Lori! Taking meds at their optimal times without causing drug interactions and setting up an ... | |
| Viseral pain/Viseral herniation | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I would like your opinion please. The problem is acute onset of visceral pain most likely associated ... A: Jax, Ranitidine could be added for additional protection against GERD with a trial of 1-2 weeks. ... | |
| remeron | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: i was taking 15mg of remeron for sleep.my last blood report had my liver enzymes up around 20 points ... A: Larry, Remeron (mirtazepine) can increase cholesterol and triglycerides and cause elevated liver ... | |
| OTC meds for arthritus | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: you may not be the right person for this question, but when i tried to find experts for what i think ... A: Ellen, First of all, you said that the little finger is not swollen or hot, but is it red? If it is ... | |
| Crestor/Niacin | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: My 63 year old husband's cardiologist suggested he take 250 to 500 mg of a slow release niacin to ... A: It's no bother! That's what I'm here for. You are correct in that research has shown that ... | |
| Crestor/Niacin | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: My 63 year old husband's cardiologist suggested he take 250 to 500 mg of a slow release niacin to ... A: Connie, There is an increased risk of muscle pain with the combination of a statin and niacin.It's ... | |
| degree | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: Mary: you really should let the readers know that your certification does not come from the ... A: Bob, You're correct that that my certification is not from APHA and I am not board-certified in ... | |
| When will a generic for Plavix be available? | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I take the (horribly expensive) medication, Plavix. When will a generic be available? (I.e., when ... A: Steve, According to Wikipedia, in 2006, generic clopidogrel was briefly marketed by Apotex, a ... | |
| insulin | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: i am 77 year old diabetic type 2.for the past year my a1c went from 5,7 to 6.9 i eas taking junuvia ... A: Howard, I think Lantus would be better tolerated for you than oral meds. Many times, physicians are ... | |
| My UTI medication and Yasmin birthcontrol | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I have been wondering/worrying a lot lately with my recent UTI medicaton : APO-SULFATRIM DS ... A: Kate, Sulfamethoxasole/Trimethaprim doesn't have an effect on birth control pills such as Yasmin. ... | |
| skin allergies and disease | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: i have been taking this drug DRENEX 3mg for almost 3 years now to treat my allergies. i have found ... A: Leigh, If you are taking Drinex, this is a combination antihistamine/decongestant. The ... | |
| throid | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: i have underactive and am taking levothyroxine.i dont like the drud and it does not keep my tsh ... A: Howard, Thyroid medication is not available over the counter because thyroid levels need to be ... | |
| cgcp test | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Mary, i subscribed and basically reviewed the ascp course. a lot of info. been licensed working ... A: James, Clinical experience with geriatric populations counts for a lot in the CGP exam. The first ... | |
| januvia | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: now i read 88 patients in 2 years gotn pancreatitis from juniva.i know its a small number but i dont ... A: Howard, Sounds like your endocrinologist is keeping an eye on your thyroid. When did you start the ... | |
| januvia | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: now i read 88 patients in 2 years gotn pancreatitis from juniva.i know its a small number but i dont ... A: Howard, I've never heard about insulin shortening lifespan! Your HbA1c is 6.9; that is not that bad ... | |
| Ativan | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have been taking Ativan for 4 months at first 1-2 mg day, then I stated breaking them in half ... A: Shelly, If I understand you, you are now taking 0.5mg every 3 days? How long have you been at that ... | |
| Taking Aderol? | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: and am male. I am wondering how I can tell whether or not I have ADD.. umm other than taking any ... A: Cameron, Taking Adderal a few times would not determine if you have ADD or ADHD or not. You would ... | |
| Lamictal/Prozac Combo | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I have been on Lamictal 200 mg a day and have been happy with it for the most part. Although it has ... A: Lisa, I don't think Prozac (fluoxetine) is a good choice for anxiety.Side-effects include insomnia ... | |
| Pharmacy Technician | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I am doing a research paper on Pharmacy Tech and I had some questions about being a tech that I was ... A: Karina, I was never a pharmacy tech so I will skip those questions asking about pharm tech ... | |
| Chronic Cervical Pain | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I am having difficulty either absorbing my medication or sustaining any minuet response from it. I ... A: Bobbi! Before I would make any recommendations, I would need to know 1)your age (if >65yo) ... | |
| neurontin side effects | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I have been prescribed Neurontin (Gabapentin) by my Neurologist for Large Fiber Neuropathy. After ... A: Kevin, Even though the side-effects noted for gabapentin may be similar to the side-effects you have ... | |
| Effexor XR and L-Tryptophan | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I take Effexor in the morning with breakfast. Would it be okay to take L-Tryptophan at night before ... A: Manos, It is not recommended that you take l-tryptophan because it can increase serotonin levels in ... | |
| Pharmacy Reporting Procedures - Patient's Medications/Refills | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I'd like to know if pharmacies (in Illinois) do any type of ongoing reporting as to the ... A: Chico, I do not practice pharmacy in Illinois, but in my state, there is a reporting system ... | |
| acid reflux | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: are there any plus or minus for H2 blockers vs PPI drugs for acid reflux A: Tony, They both work effectively for acid reflux. It would depend on if you are on other medications ... | |
| phentermine and paroxetine 20mg | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: can you take phentermine along with paroxetine? if taken one time will it cause any side effects? A: Brittany, It is not recommended that phentermine be taken with paroxetine because the combination ... | |
| Alprazalom withdrawal | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm 64 and in excellent health. I'm an avid runner, sometimes 40 miles a week. However I do have ... A: Don, I recently read a journal article about how short-acting benzodiazepines can cause rebound ... | |
| provigil | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: i am 77 years old and doctor gave me provigal for my narcolepsy.i have taken 100mg of provigil for 4 ... A: Howard, You may want to check a narcolepsy website. There are different kinds of narcolepsy. You may ... | |
| Lovaza | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a bottle of Lovaza and the perscription label says use by 9/10. But the bottle itself says ... A: Roberta, If you have the manufacturer's bottle of Lovaza and the expiration date is 3/11 I would go ... | |
| provigil | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: i am 77 years old and doctor gave me provigal for my narcolepsy.i have taken 100mg of provigil for 4 ... A: Howard, Dizziness is a fairly common side-effect. It should discontinue as your body gets used to ... | |
| Itraconazole | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: what is intraconazole? What is the indication for a long term use of this medication? A: Eric, Itraconazole is an antifungal medication. There are many conditions caused by a fungal ... | |
| Clomipramine and antihypertensive drugs | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: If a patient is on clomipramine 25 mg 3 times a day but feels drowsy. Is it better to take the whole ... A: Maria, Yes, it would be better to take the whole 75mg at bedtime. Pseudoephedrine can increase blood ... | |
| verapamil ER 120 mg | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: i was just put on a 1 tablet verapamil ER 120 mg every day for blood pressure. my pressure was ... A: Anthony, This is the lowest extended release dose. There is an 80mg dose that is usually dosed twice ... | |
| Vitamin C..... | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Can you take too much Vitamin C? I'm not talking about overdosing, I'm talking about taking too much ... A: Josh, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin which means that quantities do not ... | |
| isotretinoin | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: i am currently taking isotretinoin(10mg) for my acne this is the 3rd months of the course 1st 2 ... A: Terence, Isotretinoin will increase cholesterol and triglyceride levels. If they are at the upper ... | |
| benafryl | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: i am a healthy 77 year old male,with slightly enlarged prostatr.i never have trouble passing ... A: I would recommend Remeron over other medications for sleep. If you are going to go off the Xanax, ... | |
| benafryl | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: i am a healthy 77 year old male,with slightly enlarged prostatr.i never have trouble passing ... A: I do not recommend the use of Benadryl(diphenhydramine) or any diphenhydramine-containing product in ... | |
| Jesus Help me | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I get terrible pain in my eye muscles and neck muscles. There are also cysts in my right eye. My eye ... A: Peter, I have never heard of Ritalin doing this. You need to check with your doctor and get this ... | |
| remeron | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: im 77 years old and thinking to switch to remeron for sleep.any bad long term side effects i should ... A: Howard, Overall, Remeron is a pretty safe sleep medication. It works in a paradoxical way with ... | |
| Plavix-Loss of taste | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old male. In mid November, experienced a stroke that has been attributed to the fact ... A: Logan, I've never seen anything in the drug literature about Plavix (clopidogrel) causing anorexia ... | |
| Question about taking advil with a few other meds | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I have been sick for about a week so i went to the doctor and he perscribed me AMOX-CLAV 875MG ... A: Joseph, You could take either one on an "as needed" basis. I would not take Tylenol routinely ... | |
| Medication disposal | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have accumulated a lot of Prozac (fluoxetine) and Lexapro (escitalopram) pills from my various ... A: Alison, Due to concerns about the environmental effects of medication disposal in the water supply, ... | |
| chlord/clidi | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: i have taking this medicine for few days for the abdominal pain,and i stop taking because i feeling ... A: Franklin, Chlordiazepoxide/clidinium is the generic name for Librax which is used mainly for ... | |
| drenex used to treat allergies | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a skin allergy. allergic to chicken and some seafoods. when i consulted some dermatologists, ... A: Leigh, Drenex is the brand name for dexamethasone which is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are ... | |
| Employment outlook for CGP | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I graduated from pharmacy school in 1979, and have mostly worked part time, always putting my family ... A: Mary, My email address is mscottcgp@yahoo.com if you would like to correspond by email. I set up a ... | |
| pain management | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm 56 years old, in excellent health and take no meds. I've had 2 fraxel restore laser treatments ... A: John, If I were you, I would ask the doctor again for something for pain, maybe Ultram or Ultracet. ... | |
| Employment outlook for CGP | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I graduated from pharmacy school in 1979, and have mostly worked part time, always putting my family ... A: Mary! I'm always glad to talk with another pharmacist about pharmacy! I think that having ... | |
| Career interview for school | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm from Rosemead high school, a junior. One of my class requires me to do research on a possible ... A: Danny, Sorry it took me a few days to answer. I am snowed in now so this is a good time for me to ... | |
| Is 150 mg of morphine a lethal dose? | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm 5'9" tall and weigh 190 pounds. Will 150 mg of Roxan tab definitely be a lethal dose? A: Michael, With opioid medications such as morphine, it depends on the person. If a person is using ... | |
| Lab Testing Comprehensive Enough? | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: My Mother is 90 years old. Western doctors have been trying to get her BP and blood thinner ... A: Michael, I guess it would depend on her desire (or not) to have more testing done. This is JUST MY ... | |
| Excessive Roxanol dosage | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: 20 mg of Roxanol was administered to a 96 year old who weighed 90 pounds to keep this person ... A: Linda, You are not giving me enough information about the patient and her medical history to hazard ... | |
| Dosage | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Is it illegal to deviate from the prescribed dosage? I know it's not a good idea, but is it ... A: No, it's not illegal to take a different dose than the doctor orders, but it would be illegal (or a ... | |
| Diovan HCT 160mg 12.5mg | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I take this medication once per day. Is there a generic version? A: Mary Lu, There is no generic available for Diovan HCT, but there are less expensive alternatives ... | |
| Dosage | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: Is it illegal to deviate from the prescribed dosage? I know it's not a good idea, but is it ... A: Dave, No, it is not illegal to prescribe a different dosage than the manufactor's recommended ... | |
| imergency treatment for sudden occ hypertension and fast heartrate | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: sir kindly suggest oral medicine that can work maximum fast for fast heart rate unbearable 130 to ... A: Usually, in the hospital, they would give an IV of a calcium channel blocker such as verapamil or ... | |
| Trazodone | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I was given Trazodone and Ativan at separate times during recent hospital stays for severe anxiety ... A: Mary, The dosage of trazodone used for depression is usually 150mg-300mg daily given at bedtime ... | |
| pill mix | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: "Can I take SMZ/TMP DS 800-160 at the same time as Tylenol Severe Cold Multi Symptom caplets? Also, ... A: Elizabeth, It is all right to take SMZ/TMP DS with Tylenol Multisymptom, Tylenol plain and/or ... | |
| Pharmacy School | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: My question is after taking 2 years of Pre-Pharm in college does that make me a Pharmacy Technician ... A: Ho, That depends on the state you are living in. Some states require that pharmacy technicians be ... | |
| Lisinopril | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: can I take Tylenol Sinus/with Pseudoephedrine HCI in it? A: Tony, It may depend on how severe your blood pressure is. Occasional use of the Tylenol Sinus (once ... | |
| Just changed, again, pain meds! | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: In "99" I had a back fusion. For 11 years I was taking 6/40mls Oxycontin,and 8/30/mls oxycodone per ... A: Daniel, If I read this correctly, you are taking 1 tablet of 60mg MS Contin twice a day (12 hours ... | |
| Thyroxin medication | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I have had a total thyroidectomy & removal of large goiter weighing 1km this year. First started on ... A: Michelle, If you miss a dose here or there, it shouldn't be a problem. If you are consistently ... | |
| Response to Pharmacist Question | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I was giving you an update on more facts that I found out about the situation. My concern was that ... A: Sounds like a strange situation to me. I would, at the least,contact the state board of pharmacy ... | |
| can I give my 9yr old this med...... | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Can I give my 9yr old 100mg of Doxycycline until I am able to fill his amoxicillin. He should have ... A: Maria, I would not give the doxycycline because it is not in the same drug class as amoxicillin. ... | |
| Pharmacist violation of rights and privacy | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I am presently undergoing treatment with two different doctors for two different situations. I use ... A: Allison, It does sound strange that the pharmacist would accuse you of forging a prescription if it ... | |
| Adverse side effect | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Can long term use of Ritalin cause nerve pain and nerve damage in the face? /thank you ANSWER: ... A: Peter, If you think it is the Ritalin that is causing the nerve problem, you could ask your doctor ... | |
| pharmacy career | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm interested in becoming a pharmacist. However, I have never had a chance to volunteer/work at ... A: Wow! That would be as crazy as replacing all optometrists with vending machines! There are ... | |
| Migraines | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: My daughter who is now 42 has been having migraines since she was a little bitty girl. She vomits ... A: , I'm sorry to hear that she is having so much trouble. I would recommend making an appointment with ... | |
| expired meds | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: What happens if you take Bupropion SR that expired 12 years ago. It was prescibed for smoking A: Hank! Are you serious or was this a typo (12 yrs??!!) Twelve year old medication of any kind is no ... | |
| Clarithromycin | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: DOn't know if you're familiar with 'prepac' the antibiotic regimen to get rid of 'H. Pylori' ... A: Lee! Erythromycin is usually very hard on the stomach,and other antibiotics are less so. The most ... | |
| Clarithromycin | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: DOn't know if you're familiar with 'prepac' the antibiotic regimen to get rid of 'H. Pylori' ... A: Lee! The granules are timed-released also as long as the granules are not crushed or chewed. The ... | |
| remeron | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: i want to get off xanax and rozerem.my doctor suggested remeron.there is a lot of bad press about ... A: Roger, In my opinion,Remeron (mirtazepine) is a safe and effective medication for depression. In ... | |
| remeron | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: there is 10 of us in our family who take remeron as sleep aid,at least 2 of us have developed ... A: Larry, Increased cholesterol levels is listed as a side-effect; however, I have never seen this ... | |
| Does the risk of taking Statin drugs out weigh the benefits. | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: My mom and dad are taking Lovastatin for cholesterol. Dad, 85, takes 40mg. Mom, 82, takes 10mg. They ... A: Lori! In my opinion, statins are very effective for reducing cholesterol levels.However, if one is ... | |
| I am twenty-two years old taking Meany medication and in the best of health and not the best diet! | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I am 25 years old and in not very good health. I have hart problems Supraventricular Tachycardia, ... A: Benjamin, I'm glad you listed your medications. I noticed some meds can interact with others that ... | |
| metaprolol | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I was recently put on metoprolol for high pressure---25mg twice a day. I suffer from eczema, and ... A: MJ! Wheat could be in the tablet binder. I would tell your doctor that you are experiencing itching/ ... | |
| drug interactions | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My mom who has alzheimers is taking aricept 10mg.namenda 10mg three times a day and lexapro 20mg. ... A: Patricia, That is a high dose of Namenda. The highest dose recommended by the manufacturer is 10mg ... | |
| remeron | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: i am 76 years old in good health with chronic insommnia.my doc wants to get me off restoril and ... A: Frank, I agree with your doctor regarding Remeron (mirtazepine).However, he should wean you off of ... | |
| pain pills | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old female. I drink fourty ounces of beer everyday on top of hard liquor. I do know ... A: Lisa, The paranoid feeling occurs because your body is used to that high level of alcohol. In order ... | |
| thyroid | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed as hyperthyroid,low tsh's for many years. unfortunately my primary care doctor ... A: Paige, I don't know why he/she would have dropped you from 125mcg to 50cmg a day. Usually, it would ... | |
| remeron and gabitril | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: i am aware that remeron and restoril work on different receptors i would like your opion on which is ... A: Larry, It would depend on a person's age and the meds he/she is on. For someone under 65 ,either one ... | |
| lipitor generic | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I cannot use Zocor or its generic because it makes me feel like I have arthritis. Lipitor works ... A: Vicki, Although the statins can have similar side-effects such as muscle pain, they may not all ... | |
| Macrobid | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I was prescribed 100mg of Macrobid twice a day for a possible UTI. I noticed a tingling sensation ... A: RJ, I have not heard of Macrobid(nitrofurantoin) causing permanent peripheral neuropathy. It can ... | |
| remerron | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: in your experience with remeron is the drug well tolerated in elderly people with very few serious ... A: Larry, Yes, Remeron is fairly well tolerated in the elderly. It can be used as an antidepressant, a ... | |
| Merthiolate (thiomersal) | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: For many years I used Merthiolate (thiomersal) to fight a fungus (athlete's foot) that I have never ... A: Lawrence, In cases of recurring athlete's foot fungus, prevention is as important as treating the ... | |
| Amoxicillin dosage | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I have been prescribed amoxicillin, 1000 mg, 3 times a day, for 10 days. This dosage seems very high ... A: Diana, No, that is not too high of a dose. The amoxicillin is for the infection; the Sudafed is a ... | |
| Augmentin and Gastroparesis | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I was recently prescribed 875 mg. every 12 hours for 10 days form what began as an infection in the ... A: Kathy, That is not too high of a dose of Augmentin; you are probably sensitive to the GI ... | |
| I don't know who else to ask, please help | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I am 44 years old and have just been started on meds abuut 2 yrs ago. I have severe bi-polar mania, ... A: Selina-Marie, If you feel more agitated when taking the Concerta, I would let your psychiatrist know ... | |
| 84 Yr Old On Too Much Med | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: My 84 year old mother in law began experiencing a loss of appetite at the end of last summer. ... A: Chrissy, It sounds like she is on Lovenox, which is safer than Coumadin but a lot more expensive. ... | |
| 84 Yr Old On Too Much Med | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: My 84 year old mother in law began experiencing a loss of appetite at the end of last summer. ... A: Chrissy, Thanks for writing back. I've never read that magnesium (Mag-ox)can interact with ... | |
| lisinopril and bactrim | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: Is it safe for a 69 year old male to take bactrim and lisinopril? ANSWER: Hi,Glenda, The only thing ... A: Glenda, It could have been brought on by the Bactrim,especially if he was dehydrated at the time or ... | |
| 84 Yr Old On Too Much Med | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: My 84 year old mother in law began experiencing a loss of appetite at the end of last summer. ... A: Looking at the drug list you gave me, it seems as if her meds are mainly being given at meals. This ... | |
| lisinopril and bactrim | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Is it safe for a 69 year old male to take bactrim and lisinopril? A: Glenda, The only thing I would watch out for is that this combination can cause potassium levels in ... | |
| Pharmacy volunteer | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I am doing my undergraduate degree for pharmacy and it is time for me to apply to pharmacy school ... A: Tina, I am not from the NY area, but if there is a VA hosp near you, you could try there. That's ... | |
| oain relievers with other meds | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I am taking 500mg niacin, 40mg simvastatin, 81mg aspirin, and xanax .5 daily. I am walking 3 to ... A: Pat, I would check with your doctor since he/she knows your medical history. Acetaminophen and ... | |
| psoriasis | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a kind of topical cream/ointment that i was prescribed about 14 years ago by a ... A: Peter, I am just guessing because there are quite a few ointments that are available in pound jars ... | |
| 78 year old mom, Arthrotec and Atrial Fibrillation | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: My 78-year-old mom has used Arthrotec to control arthritis pain for several years. While dieting ... A: Karen, Arthrotec is a combination product that contains diclofenac which is a non-steroidal anti ... | |
| venlafaxine hcl er | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: DR. Please help I have been on Venlafaxine ER 75mg for over a year and my DR took me off cold ... A: Brenda, I would call his office and let him know about your symptoms and get back on the venlafaxine ... | |
| bottom rash | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS THE BEST DRUG (PRESCRIPTION OR OVER THE COUNTER) TO USE ON A RASH ON MY ... A: Anthony, It is hard to answer this without knowing the cause of the rash. Do you experience the rash ... | |
| tinnitis | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I suffer from tinnitis, itching ears and very dry ear wax. Do you have any solutions for these ... A: Georgia, Tinnitus can be caused by various medical problems. It's best to be evaluated by your ... | |
| anxiety | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: What would you suggest as a treatment for anxiety in an 88 year old woman. She gets shortness of ... A: Rita, Prn Ativan(lorazepam) is used frequently in the nursing facilities for anxiety with shortness ... | |
| Tapering off clonazepam | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I've been on 2mg of Clonazepam for a few years. I have no insurance and huge debt, plus was laid ... A: Pamela! Wow! He sounds like a lovely doctor! You didn't say why you are taking the clonazepam, but ... | |
| drug interaction | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: My VA doctor recently increased my dosage of Diltiazem from 360mg to 480mg. I also take simvastatin. ... A: Vic, You are correct that the 2 drugs should not be taken together. Diltiazem inhibits a specific ... | |
| Water pills and Birth control | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I am taking birth control pills, and I had a lot of water retention. I was just wondering if it was ... A: Samantha, If you are taking over the counter water pills, such as Midol,etc, they will only work for ... | |
| remeron | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: i gather it is well tolerated in nursing facilities.im concerned about weight gain since i have ... A: Howard, You could try melatonin; it has also been used with sucess in nursing facilities. It doesn't ... | |
| remeron | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: my doctor said try remeron for sleep,i am reluctant because it has a list of side effects a mile ... A: Howard, From my experience in nursing facilities, Remeron would be a good choice for insomnia. I ... | |
| Crohn's Disease & Methadone Use | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Some years back I started having severe abdominal pain and eventually it was discovered I had ... A: Tim, It's glad that you have finally found something that really helps. Methadone is an excellent ... | |
| Elements | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Where can you get magnesium, copper chloride? Can you get it in Abu Dhabi in a pharmacy? I am ... A: Julia, I know that you can use epsom salts (magnesium)to add color to a fire,but I can't remember ... | |
| remeron and zanax | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: If you have glaucoma can you take zanax or remeron? need them for sleep only..thanks, A: Noemi, They are both all right to take if you don't have narrow-angle glaucoma. Mirtazepine ... | |
| Over medication of elderly? | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: My mother is 94 years old, very frail, but mentally alert. She has no appetite, and about an hour ... A: Steven, I agree with you that she may be on too many medications. I will break down the meds by ... | |
| Prozac to lexapro | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I've been taking I'm Prozac for months now. Like a million other Americans I'm going through ... A: Joanne, It is always best to wean off Prozac while starting a new antidepressant such as Lexapro ... | |
| meridia and tylenol PM | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: When I have trouble sleeping, I usually just take a couple Tylenol PM. My doctor started me on ... A: Sunny! You didn't mention how old you are. Tylenol PM is alright for occasional use,but it is not ... | |
| nose bleed | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a question regarding nose bleed and stage 1 hypertension. This morning when i returned home ... A: Sherry, If you can list all her medications, that would be helpful for me to figure out if any of ... | |
| Medcations | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I am on so many medications, i.e., Nexium a.m./p.m., Synthroid a.m., Lamictal a.m./p.m., Topomax ... A: Susan, I'm sorry, but I don't know what Imovane is-what is the generic name for this? US drug names ... | |
| remeon | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: i would like to switch to remeron for sleep and anxiety,beside weight gain you think remeron by ... A: Martin, The only concern I would have with the switch would be that Remeron (mirtazepine)may lower ... | |
| percoset | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Is percoset habit forming especially after taking it everyday for 8 weeks A: Patricia, It is not addicting if you take it according to your doctor's directions and don't exceed ... | |
| Pharmacy School | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Scott, My name is Krista White and I am interested in applying to pharmacy school. I would like to ... A: Krista, When I was in high school, a sister of one of my friends was in pharmacy school and that got ... | |
| tylenol and ativan | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: What is the mechansim that gives these two meds (tylenol and ativan) in combination such a ... A: Brent, I don't know that they HAVE a synergistic sedative effect. Tylenol(acetaminophen) works as an ... | |
| medicine and juices | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have had heart disease for 40 years and take several medications daily. Now I have heard that you ... A: Charles! Wish I was in Arizona for the winter-just got 9 inches of the white stuff (s--w) is a ... | |
| medicine and juices | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have had heart disease for 40 years and take several medications daily. Now I have heard that you ... A: Charles, The main class of drugs you need to watch out for are the statins (cholesterol meds). Some ... | |
| remeron | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: for the past 7 years i have taken ambien restoril and xanax.i want to get off these pills and start ... A: Frank, In the nursing facilities I consult at, we discourage the use of Restoril and Xanax for ... | |
| Seeking Pharmacy Career | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: !! My name is Jertrice Richardson and I am a high school senior at Linden High School in Linden ... A: Jertrice, It's great that you are on the honor roll now; I'm sure that will make a big difference to ... | |
| Codeine and Tramadol | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Recently I was afflicted by an injury, about 3 weeks ago, and I still haven't received an MRI, ... A: Christopher, You didn't say how often you are taking the Cheratussin. The codeine in it can cause ... | |
| mixed | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Y is hydrocodone and tramadol is not to b taken in the same day? A: You would have to be careful if you took both in the same day because they both cause sedation and ... | |
| Penicillin powder | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My son has a strep throat he was prescribed penicillin. At the pharmacy the pharmacist gave me a ... A: Maria, Unfortunately, omitting the water is sometimes inadvertently done if they have a new pharmacy ... | |
| combini ng meds | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: hello/my doctor said you can take restoril9temazepam) and rozerem together as they work ... A: Howard, I am not generally a fan of sleeping pills, and would not recommend taking 2 at the same ... | |
| LTC Pharmacy | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I was interested in a previous email in which you discussed your work as a consultant. I am ... A: Vicky, A very helpful website to find out more about consultant pharmacy is the American Society of ... | |
| Same drug Interaction.... | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: My question is: Can you take EffexorXR 150mg and Effexor 75mg together or in a same day period? A: Kim! If you are switching from one to another, I would not take both on the same day,but if you ... | |
| Benicar HTC & Bad Breath | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Scott, Hello. I was wondering about my fathers use of Benicar HTC. He was taking Lipitor 20mg ... A: Matthew, I have not heard of Benicar or Benicar/HCT causing bad breath, but it can cause stomach ... | |
| mixing prempro, prednisone and ridalin | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: Scott - I am currently taking Prempro and have been for about a year. I believe I am post ... A: Kristina, I do not know why you were prescribed prednisone (a steroid)for headaches. Prednisone ... | |
| meds not detected in blood or urine tests | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: My Dr recently took a urine sample an she said that the percocet that I have been taking for 20 plus ... A: Dayle, I think it is time to do a little detective work on your own. Call the doctor's office and ... | |
| Benadryl | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Benadryl one at bedtime everyday for about a year. What harm am I dong to myself ... A: Jenny! Benadryl(diphenhydramine) is very effective for drying up nasal passages. However, it can ... | |
| iron deficiency anemia | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: patient is prescribed ferrogradumet tablets once daily and Hydroxocobalamin inj one every 3 wks. I ... A: Ferrogradumet tablets are ferrous sulfate (iron).It is used for the treatment of iron-deficiency ... | |
| Dementia, Seroquel and too many meds? | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My mom is now 89 years old and is at home with 24 hour care. Her multiple problems include, ... A: Betty, I don't think Ambien is a problem if it's given on an as-needed basis. I don't understand ... | |
| Dementia, Seroquel and too many meds? | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My mom is now 89 years old and is at home with 24 hour care. Her multiple problems include, ... A: Betty, That's good to know about the Lasix and thyroid. The amount of Tylenol(acetaminophen) is a ... | |
| Dementia, Seroquel and too many meds? | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My mom is now 89 years old and is at home with 24 hour care. Her multiple problems include, ... A: Betty, After looking over the list of her meds for a possible reason for her increased agitation, a ... | |
| Doxylamine succinate 6.26 mg | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: My husband suggested that I take Alka-Seltzer Plus Night for a very bad cold that was causing sleep ... A: Kathye, Some people experience that reaction when they take a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine ... | |
| pain control | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: My Father is a 90 year old brittle diabetic with severe pain from spreading prostate cancer. The ... A: EJ, What a horrible situation that he's in! Not knowing what other meds that have been tried, I'm ... | |
| Anxiety in 84 year old mother | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: My 84 year old mother has recently plunged into a state of anxiety and depression upon her having ... A: Paula, I don't think using Seroquel in an 84 year old with a diagnosis of anxiety is the right way ... | |
| Cutivate Cream | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My dr prescribed cutivate, my 5 month old sons back is full of dry skin so I rubbbed the cutivate ... A: Jenn, Cutivate cream can be absorbed through the skin and affect the pituitary system if used on ... | |
| Anxiety in 84 year old mother | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: My 84 year old mother has recently plunged into a state of anxiety and depression upon her having ... A: Paula! You may be thinking of long-acting benzodiazepines, such as Valium and Dalmane. These have ... | |
| Anxiety in 84 year old mother | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: My 84 year old mother has recently plunged into a state of anxiety and depression upon her having ... A: Paula, As far as the Ativan dosage is concerned,I hope you meant 0.25mg,not 25mg! It usually takes ... | |
| Stephen Johnson Syndrome | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I absalutley hate taking medicines exspecially antibiotics!!! The thing that scares me the most ... A: Molly, First of all, Steven-Johnsons syndrome is relatively rare. According to the Steven-Johnsons ... | |
| Is there a med that will reduce agitation in someone who has dementia? | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My mother has dementia and has lived in an assisted care facility for 5 years. A significant ... A: Judy, Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner-family has been sick with the flu. I would try the ... | |
| Is there a med that will reduce agitation in someone who has dementia? | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My mother has dementia and has lived in an assisted care facility for 5 years. A significant ... A: Judy, Another question-has she had her TSH level tested recently? Low TSH level may show that she is ... | |
| Sugar glucos test | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to buy a "one time" tester kit to see what the glucose level is in a persons blood? ... A: Diana, Sorry that I misunderstood you. I don't believe there is a 1-time test for just that reason. ... | |
| Pharmacy | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a research paper in my English class on what career we would like to choose. Since I ... A: Alex, I don't normally answer homework questions. If you need to quote what 1 or 2 pharmacists think ... | |
| Sugar glucos test | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to buy a "one time" tester kit to see what the glucose level is in a persons blood? ... A: Diana, Testing your blood glucose one time will not give you an accurate reading of your blood ... | |
| pharmacy | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Iam a senior in highschool and I want to major in phramacy I have took IPC(Intergrated Physics and ... A: Dee! Although there are required math classes in pharmacy school,I wouldn't let that deter you from ... | |
| Three courses of antibiotics in a month. | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: My little boy, who is five, just started school four weeks ago and since then he has been prescribed ... A: Geraldine, I would do what I do for my kids, make sure he gets plenty of rest, drink fluids,and if ... | |
| Three courses of antibiotics in a month. | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: My little boy, who is five, just started school four weeks ago and since then he has been prescribed ... A: Geraldine, I don't think the 3 courses would be detrimental to his health. If they kept him on a ... | |
| Dosage for Amoxicillin | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I am currently in Germany on a business trip (I live in Canada), and unfortunately, 2 days ago had ... A: Kevin, I did mean for you to take the prescribed dosage of 1000mg amox three times a day x 5 days. ... | |
| im having issues with my lisinopril | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: im cuurently taking lisinopril hctz 20-25 mg tabs 1 per day, in combo with suboxone 8 mg tabs 2 mg a ... A: Andrew, I am not that familiar with naloxone but this seems to be a usual dose. Were BOTH of these ... | |
| Dosage for Amoxicillin | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I am currently in Germany on a business trip (I live in Canada), and unfortunately, 2 days ago had ... A: Kevin, This dosage is not excessive; I would continue with this dosage. If you experience more ... | |
| Prilosec | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm scheduled for a endoscopy in 3 weeks. Since I don't have insurance, the gastro doctor told me ... A: Karen, Yes, the doctor is correct; the dose does not go by the weight of the person, and it is all ... | |
| Plavix and Nexium | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have heard that after stents the combination of Nexium and Plavix can be deadly. I had two heart ... A: Carol, There is some misinformation there. One study has found that proton-pump inhibitors such as ... | |
| Too much magnesium | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I take something called TheralithXR to prevent kidney stones (which I had twice). A nephrologist ... A: Steve, The best way to tell would be to have your blood drawn and check the magnesium level. ... | |
| Expiry dates | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: When do drugs really expire? and for how long after the indicated expiry date can drugs be ... A: Taiwo, It is hard to generalize about expiration dates. I have seen medications with a 5 yr ... | |
| Capsazin (Capsaicin) | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: If you don't mind, I had two questions about the topical analgesic, Capsazin for my lower back pain. ... A: Lee! The liquid is the stonger of the two,but the gel formulation,because it is alcohol-based, may ... | |
| sudafed with trachea stent | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a dumon y stent in my trachea and was wandering if it is ok to take sudafed for sinuses ... A: Kim, Sudafed(pseudoephedrine) is a nasal decongestant-it will increase nasal drainage.It won't dry ... | |
| ibuprofen | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I have chronic lower back pain and don't want to start taking prescription pain killers. ... A: Lee! You didn't specify how much acetaminophen you were using. I would recommend 2 500mg tablets ... | |
| Nsaids with coumadin | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Everyone seems to suggest that people on Coumadin should completely stop Nsaids. When I did, I got ... A: Eileen, It isn't just that NSAIDs affect the anticoagulation effect of warfarin(Coumadin) but taking ... | |
| What is the Shelf life for Tussin DM Tablets | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: What is the Shelf life for Tussin DM Tablets please? I have called to my doc who was to call in a ... A: Jill, As far as I know, Tussin DM doesn't have a decongestant in it.I would not be afraid to use ... | |
| Appropriateness of Depakote for 88 year old woman | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My mom has Alzheimers and occasionally gets agitated and very occasionally aggressive with my dad, ... A: Janet, I would recommend starting the Depakote at that dose even if the sertraline was contributing ... | |
| phobia depression | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: olanzapine mouth dissolving tablet is creats any sexual dysfunction,it is used for what purpose.or ... A: Majid, There are several antidepressants available in the US that may not cause sexual dysfunction, ... | |
| Appropriateness of Depakote for 88 year old woman | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My mom has Alzheimers and occasionally gets agitated and very occasionally aggressive with my dad, ... A: Janet, Depakote(divalproex) is commonly used for behavioral symtoms of agitation and aggression in ... | |
| loss of determination | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My mother who is 82 has always been a determined woman . since a fall she has been placed in a ... A: Linda, The dose of Xanax may be sedating her too much. If she is taking both for anxiety, they could ... | |
| Interested in Pharmacy | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Scott, I am a college student interested in pharmacy. I have a couple of questions concerning the ... A: Annie, I have found that phone calls don't usually work. People need to see you in person. I would ... | |
| Interested in Pharmacy | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Scott, I am a college student interested in pharmacy. I have a couple of questions concerning the ... A: Annie! I am completely in agreement with you! If you peeked into my medicine cabinet at home, you ... | |
| pharmacist wage | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Ms Scott, I am a pharmacy student and am interested in more information about the change in ... A: Kathy, I can't recommend a specific source of info save the Occupational Outlook Handbook, but ... | |
| Interested in Pharmacy | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Scott, I am a college student interested in pharmacy. I have a couple of questions concerning the ... A: Annie! My most rewarding experiences in the nursing home involve taking a resident off meds they ... | |
| Geriatric Certification | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: How are you? I am a pharmacist interested in obtaining my geriatric certification. I read about ... A: Jasmine! I would suggest that you check out the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists website ... | |
| otc duiretics/water pills | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I currently do not have insurance and I am in need of something I can obtain OTC for swelling of my ... A: Angie, Unfortunately the OTC diuretics are not very effective. They will work 2-3 days for the ... | |
| Advil and Zoloft | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I just read that there can be a drug interaction with these two medications. I have been on zoloft ... A: Sue, With Zoloft and other SSRI's the risk of GI bleeding can be increased than with ibuprofen ... | |
| Anxiety | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently taking Bupropion for anxiety. I did some research online and the articles I've ready ... A: Libby, Bupropion is an antidepressant,but anxiety is not an FDA-approved indication for it. There ... | |
| overdose | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: My mother recently had a vascular surgery. a full 4 days before the surgery she was receiving ... A: Priscilla, Without knowing what her medical history is, I wouldn't hazard a guess as to the cause of ... | |
| Glucosamine | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I looked through your past answers and would be very happy if you could help me with my question. ... A: Rochelle, Glucosamine/glucosamine sulfate either of these are what he recommended. The combination ... | |
| I need your help with a career research project. | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Scott. I am in summer school for enrichment right now, and I have to do a career research project, ... A: Keith! I'll be happy to answer some questions for you. I'll just answer them as they are numbered. ... | |
| xanax vs. valium | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: How & what can I address w/my primary care physician to switch xanax for valium.My experience has ... A: Leki! I guess I could ask you why you would want to switch. Is it because you feel that Xanax is not ... | |
| Side Effects of Taking Daypro & Antideppressants | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been on Cymbalta and Adderal for a long time for chronic depression. I began taking Daypro ... A: Laurie, It is not a good idea to abruptly discontinue the Cymbalta especially if you are on a higher ... | |
| ltc pharmacy consulting | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Mary, Are you aware of any software products available to assist in ltc consulting? Thank you A: John! I work for Omnicare Corp which uses their own software. The best place to check for consulting ... | |
| Are there any drugs that would do this? | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm writing a short story for school and need information about a drug that would paralyze someone ... A: Daniel, How interesting! Is it a mystery story? My first thought would be to use succinyl choline. ... | |
| Antibiotics | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have the beginning stages of a UTI...and found that i still have a couple of antibiotics that were ... A: Dawn! I would not use leftover antibiotics since you don't know which bacteria is causing the ... | |
| Time Release Wellbutrin | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Most pharmacists will say that you cannot cut a pill that is designed to be a time-release ... A: David, In bupropion's case (Wellbutrin), it is not the outer coating that determines the ... | |
| 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: Steve! I wouldn't worry about the Vitamin C, but I would check with your doctor if he thinks it may ... | |
| career interst | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: my name is Danielle and I was wondering if you can answer a few questions I have about your career ... A: Danielle, Sorry it has taken me so long to answer. I've been having internet problems for the last ... | |
| Niaspan | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I am starting Niaspan therapy. I see that taking it at night with a low-fat snack and ASA are ... A: Mary! You should definitely take aspirin 30 minutes before taking Niaspan. This will minimize the ... | |
| consultant pharmacy | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been a retail pharmacist in Northern Virginia for 10 years and I am definitely ready for a ... A: Barbara! Although you don't need to be certified,it does add to your credentials as a pharmacist ... | |
| pharmacy school | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm starting pharmacy school in the fall and I was wondering what exactly is a barbituate? Also i ... A: Mary! A barbituate is a class of drugs which contains phenobarital (anti-seizure med) and ... | |
| Tamiflu & Amoxil | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: Swine Flu is on the way and we are leaving on a cruise for the Southern Caribbean. We are baby ... A: Carl, It is all right to take them together. You do need to take the Tamiflu within 40 hours of the ... | |
| Effexor and antacids | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been on 350mg Effexor XL/day for about 5 years. Recently I've been having heartburn and was ... A: Peggy, Antacids such as Rolaids and Tums should have no effect on Effexor XL (venlafaxine).There is ... | |
| morphine question | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: my father died recently from a melanoma that had spread to his lungs, liver and lastly his brain he ... A: Tracey! That is a low dose, and usually what is recommended for someone who is not used to taking ... | |
| Darvocet 100 vs. generic brand | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I've tried to use the generic brand....it does not deliver the same pain relief. For financial ... A: Sammye, There is no difference in the active ingredients (propoxyphene and acetaminophen ) between ... | |
| morphine question | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: my father died recently from a melanoma that had spread to his lungs, liver and lastly his brain he ... A: Tracey, I am sorry to hear about your father's death. I would need to know what strength morphine he ... | |
| lovastatin | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: My mother's doctor doubled her lovistatin prescription a month or so back and since then has been ... A: Gina, If your mother's thyroid function is low, that could cause the muscle pain to remain, ... | |
| Interview | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a high school student required to do a career shadowing interview for my English course in ... A: Crystal, Sure, I would be glad to. 1) went to pharmacy school out of high school 2)worked for a ... | |
| 1000 mgs. of Amoxicillin | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I was prescribed 100 mgs. of Amox three times a day. The pharmacist became alarmed and said that is ... A: Sue! That dose is fine for some infections. Amoxicillin is not dosed by weight. I am about the same ... | |
| what? | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: i am in quite a dilemma: i'm a graduating high school senior concerned about the future. i was ... A: Martin, Sorry it has taken me so long to answer. Due to storms, our satellite internet has been out ... | |
| Cough syrup with codeine | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: Last week i had a cold and the doctor prescribed me cough syrup with codeine and i think i took too ... A: Ryan, I wouldn't be able to tell you without knowing what the cough syrup was. Most likely, if it ... | |
| OTC anti-inflamitory medicines | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I will be 70 next month. I started taking Lisinopril 20mg recently. I know that I am not supposed ... A: Al! I would not recommend taking large doses of aspirin for its anti-inflammatory affect because of ... | |
| Clonazepam and High Blood pressure | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: My fiance has high blood pressure unrelated to high cholesterol, and does not take any meds. He ... A: Diana, It is not the best way to treat high blood pressure. It is also the best way to have a ... | |
| Is my dosage of amoxicillin too high? | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Today I was prescribed amoxicillin for a sinus infection. The prescription bottle reads to take 2 ... A: Bethany, Depending upon the person's weight, you can be prescribed up to 6000 mg a day to be given ... | |
| drug interactrion | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Can I take Tramadol and Zanax if spaced hours apart? Thanks I am 69 years old, having back problems ... A: I would space them at least 2 hours apart. They can both cause drowsiness so you need to watch out ... | |
| lexapro withdrawls.please help | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: My mother is on lexapro one and a half pills a day I think, not sure. She recently ran out and did ... A: Heather, It may take up to 2 weeks for the Lexapro to achieve the same effect. It may be a good idea ... | |
| meds | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem: I am currently on 20 mg. Citalopram (Celexa) p/day for depression, but am ... A: Alice, I have not heard of anyone experiencing jaw pain with citalopram. Are you on any other ... | |
| B.S. vs D Pharm | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: my name is Anh. I am currently pursuing a bachelor degree in nursing. After graduation, I plan to ... A: Anh! Currently, the Pharm D degree is the only pharmacy degree you can graduate pharmacy school ... | |
| pharmacist questions | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could answer a couple of questions for me. The questions are for my high ... A: Maegan, I would be happy to answer your questions. If it is easier for you, I will answer them in ... | |
| levaquin and nausea | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with pneumonia and prescribed 7 days of 750 mg levaquin. I have 3 more days ... A: Barbara. You should try to complete the whole 7 days. Have you tried taking the Levaquin with food? ... | |
| tramadol intoxication | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I recieved my sisters autopsy results which was ruled a suicide by tramadol. My sister was an RN ... A: Relda! Please accept my condolences for your sister's death. I'm sure it probably wasn't intended to ... | |
| Im so scared of pharmacy school | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Scott, I'm so happy I can finally ask a professional something. Due to the way my life is set up, ... A: Voula, First of all, it's been a loooong time since I was in pharmacy school and a lot of ... | |
| Rash after stopping using steroid Prednisone | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I was prescribed 20mg of Prednisone on a sliding dosage for very swollen and infected tonsils that ... A: Sarah, Sorry it took me so long to answer-internet problems. If you are still experiencing the rash, ... | |
| question about drugs | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: When companies sell drugs, how do they come up with those really long lists of "watch out for," "do ... A: David, The FDA requires the drug manufacturer to test and monitor any new drug application, first ... | |
| Nitrofur Monohy CP | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: Can i take Cranberry Juice with Nitrofur Monohy CP. Is there any foods or medicine I should not ... A: Matha, You can drink cranberry juice with nitrofurantoin. It should be taken with food since it is ... | |
| BP in LTC | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: How often is it necessary to take BP on elderly residents in LTC who take antihypertensive ... A: Dolores, Often it is up to the facility to make a policy on that. I would recommend a weekly blood ... | |
| stopping/starting antibiotics in child | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My 12 yr old daughter was first diagnosed with strep (no test was taken) She was prescribed ... A: Sara, Yes, re-starting the cephalexin without having a bacterial infection promotes antibiotic ... | |
| 12yr. old son sore throat | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a recent rx for penicillin vk 500 mg. My 12yr.old son weighing 85lbs. has had a low grade ... A: Donna, There is no reason to give him penicillin unless he has a bacterial infection, such as strep ... | |
| Green stool in 18 month old girl | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 18 months old and she has had green diarrhea and an awful smell with it and she ... A: Sandra! It can be hard to tell what would cause green diarrhea. When my daughter was around that ... | |
| Propafenone | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Rythmol (for control of A-Fib) for about 6 months. My dosage is 150MG 3X per day. ... A: Dave, In the drug literature, it does mention that propafenone can cause parasthesias (tingling), ... | |
| expired biaxin | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: is it dangerous to take biaxin 500mg extended release 2 1/2 years after expiration date? A: Susie, I would not take any medication that's 2 and 1/2 yrs past the expiration date, and especially ... | |
| Liver | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I was on levaquin for 5 days and was still drinking alcohol. Sometimes 3 glasses a day. Can this ... A: Philip! Simvastatin can cause high readings on a liver function test. If it is too high, you may ... | |
| Niacin Plus Niacinamide | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking (under MD's care) 1 g of SLO NIACIN (one tablet in morning, one at night) for ... A: Ernest, The maximun dose of extended release niacin is 2gm per day. The main symptom of overdosage ... | |
| help please! | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: what would a whole bottle of celexa 40 mg do to you? A: Emily, I don't know what you mean by "a whole bottle". It depends on how many are in the ... | |
| switching antidepressants | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I am going to be switching from lexapro to zoloft. Am I going to feel a change since the dosing is ... A: Diane, Since Lexapro (escitalopram) is a different drug than Zoloft (sertraline) even though they ... | |
| 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: Al, There are several things you can try. If taking it with a glass of water doesn't help, you could ... | |
| geriatric medication for grandfather | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My 82 yo grandfather has "been in bed" for the past two years with little to no interest in ... A: Charmon, Is he on any other medications that could be contributing to his depression? What does his ... | |
| Can I take pain pills if I drink almost everyday? | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I usually drink anywhere from 3 to 8 beers during the weekdays and on the weekend I have more ... A: Nate, It does make a difference if you drink that amount of alcohol on a daily basis. It affects ... | |
| medications | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Can I take lisinopril/hctz 20/25 mg and phentermine at the same time. A: Mary! Phentermine can cause increased blood pressure. If you are taking the lisinopril/hctz for ... | |
| Plavix and NyQuil | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My 84 year old Father takes Plavix and is currently dosing himself with NyQuil and DayQuil for a bad ... A: Anna, I would not recommend using Dayquil or Nyquil in the elderly. The antihistimine and alcohol in ... | |
| oxycodone | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have been taking oxycodone 15 mg. IR. This month the dr. changed my husband to oxy ... A: Karen, I had never heard of that happening. I wonder if he is allergic to an inactive ingredient in ... | |
| Pharmacy Career | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a chemistry/mathematics undergraduate trying to decide between pharmacy and medical school. I ... A: Sadie! Wow, to me, these are two very different careers. When I was in high school, I (very briefly) ... | |
| lexapro 20mg changing cymbalta xrelease | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: and the lexapro is making me nashes when i take it ...what will happen if he changes me to cymbalta ... A: Hector, It is usually best to taper the dose, while starting the new medication. For example,you ... | |
| spacing out times to take blood pressure meds | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: My 76 year old mom is living with me, recovering from osteomylitis and back surgery. She is taking ... A: Trudie, It is all right to take the blood pressure meds all in the morning. The cholesterol ... | |
| Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I am 36 years old and have been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about 12 years straight since the birth ... A: Veronica, There are higher risks the older you are, especially if you smoke> 15 cigarettes/day or ... | |
| propanolol | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a public speaking phobia and I have found that propanolol helps me immensely with speaking. ... A: Katie, I am the same way, and propranol is great for this purpose! If you have no medical problems ... | |
| Premarin Vaginal Cram | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I was told that I could use Premarin Vaginal Cream after the expiration date it just might not be as ... A: Lorna, If the cream is not discolored and does not smell bad, and it's within 2 yrs of the ... | |
| augmentin | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: i was prescribed augmentin and was wondering how significant is it to take continuously? i know it ... A: Caesar, I don't know what you mean about lessening its effects. It is an antibiotic which should be ... | |
| antibiotics | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Can you overdose on Bactrim DS? A: Susan! Yes, it is possible to overdose on Bactrim DS, however it is not usually fatal. Too much of ... | |
| Celexa for geriatric depression with psychosis | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: My mom is 72 and was just diagnosed with geriatric depression which includes some paranoia. She is ... A: alayna, In a 41 year old, it is not a bad thing. In the elderly, drugs such as these are not ... | |
| Pharmacy School.. | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently graduated high school in 2008 and I am thinking about pursuing a career as a pharmacist. ... A: Rosa, After high school, it takes 6 yrs to graduate with a PharmD degree. To save money, you can ... | |
| Celexa for geriatric depression with psychosis | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: My mom is 72 and was just diagnosed with geriatric depression which includes some paranoia. She is ... A: Alayna, I would wait a few more weeks for the Celexa to kick in before trying something else. ... | |
| nifedical xl 60 mg | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: is one of the side effect swelling or water gain A: Calvin, Peripheral edema (swelling, water gain) is quite common with nifedipine (Nifedical). This ... | |
| Restarting Prozac | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I weaned myself of Prozac after 14 years several months ago, but my depression symptoms started to ... A: Mark Lexapro can be used long-term. Several people in the nursing facilities I consult at have been ... | |
| Restarting Prozac | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I weaned myself of Prozac after 14 years several months ago, but my depression symptoms started to ... A: Mark I would go with the advice your GP gave you, but you could also try another SSRI such as ... | |
| Leg ulcer | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: A very close friend has suffered with a v leg ulcer for three years. She is seen weekly by a leg ... A: Mary! It's really nice of you to help your friend this way. Has she tried Neurontin (gabapentin) or ... | |
| confidentiality | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My son is being treated for facet joint pain and ruptured discs in his back. He is seeing a Dr. and ... A: Wow,this sounds like a HIPPA violation to me! If your son's doctor is not your doctor, she has no ... | |
| Was meds prescibed correctly | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Mother had taken the following medicine. But with morphine it seemed like too much was given. Had ... A: Sher, I'm sorry to hear about your mother's passing. It seems like a lot of Roxanol was given ... | |
| medication | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference in Metoprolol and Metoprolol Tartrate? A: Jody! There are 2 kinds of metoprolol; the tartrate form and the succinate form. Lopressor is the ... | |
| High School Student Questions | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm a high school student interested in pharmacy. I was wondering if you could answer a couple of ... A: Michelle! I would be glad to answer your questions. 1) my favorite part is interacting with patients ... | |
| baby | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: Will seroquel and topamax kill pregnancy A: Kristen, Both of these medications are dangerous to a developing fetus. They are both in Pregnancy ... | |
| Megestrol | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what Megestrol is used for. A: Patricia, It has 2 FDA-approved uses. One is for the palliative treatment of breast cancer, and the ... | |
| cannot take tylenol, given darvacet | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: My mom is a 70yr. old white woman with Insulin dependent diabetes, CHF, high blood pressure, and ... A: Vickie, Acetaminophen, whether it is in Tylenol or Darvocet, can cause an increase in bleeding time ... | |
| replacement | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: .maybe you can help. i took a prescription to the pharmacy today and left it there after finding out ... A: James, Ultram is the brand name for tramadol. You can get a prescription for generic tramadol that ... | |
| Bactrim | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently got a boil and went to the hospital and the doctor said it was a staff infection from an ... A: Crystal, If I were you, I would throw the expired Bactrim away. Chances are it is only 80% effective ... | |
| 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: Sarah, I don't understand how he can be taking 40mg of temazepam since it is only made in ... | |
| Where to 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: Steve, Usually, it is given in the physician's office. They would have to order it from the ... | |
| Mixing Medications | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I am a 56 y.o. female with moderate osteoarthritis. I have taken Ibuprofen for yrs but felt it had ... A: Martha, It should be all right to take these together; there is no drug interaction involved. Just ... | |
| gas relief | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Hey so I am having some air (the dr said) stuck on my right side under my rib and its hurting me. ... A: Gaviscon (and Tums). works well to break up any trapped gas that can cause gas pain. If you mean ... | |
| questionz | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in being a pharmacist and i am willing to take any advice you give me. I am a studen ... A: Susie! While you are in high school now, you should take all the science and math courses ... | |
| Lexapro Withdrawl | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Scott, I began taking Lexapro (10mg) approximately 4 years ago and increased by dosage to 20mg ... A: Deidra, Lexapro should be gradually tapered; your doctor should have told you to decrease following ... | |
| thyroid | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently took a thyroid medicine, Levoxyl, for 2 days. I have been having heat intolerance, ... A: Tom! These are all listed side-effects. If they are intolerable to you after 1 week, I would set up ... | |
| Acetaminophen as a mild anti-biotic? | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine, whenever he gets a cold...Takes Acetaminophen. Apparently he read somewhere that ... A: Rose, No, acetaminophen doesn't work as an antibiotic. It will relieve pain and reduce a fever. You ... | |
| is this a breach of my hippa rights? | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: . A: Lucy! If I'm understanding this right, the pharmacist or tech asked both your daughter and boyfriend ... | |
| Preservatives and Injectable medications | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I heard that the preservatives in injectable multi-dose medications can be dangerous. What parts of ... A: Peter, All the preservatives used in multi-dose vials of medications have been approved for use in ... | |
| Estrogen | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I was taking Premarin for the past 9 years, recently changed to the patch,however just noticed that ... A: Julie, You could switch from the patch to the tablets, but some patches are once weekly and some are ... | |
| Lexapro and Hydroxycut | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: Can I take Hydroxycut while being on 10 mg of Lexapro daily? A: Melissa! This is a question that should be asked of your doctor. While I don't know of any specific ... | |
| monthly salary | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: what is a pharmacists monthly salary A: Ariel, Pharmacists work in many different areas, such as hospitals, retail stores, long-term care ... | |
| dosing | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: If a rx reads, take every 3-4 hrs. mean around the clock or is it based on a 12 hr. day? Thank you A: Suzy! It depends on the medication sometimes. If it's a pain medication, it's probably around the ... | |
| anaphrinil | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: What is anaphrinil and how does it work? A: Amber, The generic name for Anafranil is clomipramine. It is used as an antidepressant and for ... | |
| Bi-Polar Disorder | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: My friend is not taking her medicine as prescribed. She is suppose to be taking Abilify, Depkote, & ... A: Richard, You can check out Webmd for info on ADHD and bipolar disorder. They have very readable ... | |
| Contraindicated | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: Why are antianxiety agents contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled severe pain? Specifically ... A: Mag, I have never heard or read that, but it makes some sense. If someone's pain is uncontrolled, ... | |
| Arthrotec 75mg & Loprazepam 1mg | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: My mom has been taking Arthrotec 75MG/200MCG for a week now for her shoulder pain. Four days ago her ... A: Cathy, Arthrotec is a combination medication which contains diclofenac for pain and inflammation and ... | |
| Drugs Schedule | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning an European trip and I'd like to know if I should continue to take my pills along with ... A: Raymond, It would depend on what medications you are on. If it is a high blood pressure med, I would ... | |
| Drug test | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: i have been in prednisone and Immuran about 2 months. In 2 weeks i have to take a drug test both ... A: Ana! I don't usually answer drug test questions, but will in this case. They should ask you before ... | |
| voluntary work | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: i want to do some voluntary work in pharmacy, i am in college and i have some jobs pending any ... A: Gabs, When I was a junior/senior in high school, I volunteered in the pharmacy of the local ... | |
| lorazepam and tylenol head congestion night time | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking .5 mg lorazepam nightly for anxiety for the past 4 1/2 months. I wanted to know ... A: Lakeshia, It would be OK to take Tylenol and a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine along with the ... | |
| Wellbutrin XL | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: My husband has been taking Wellbutrin XL (100mg). His MD recently increased the dose to 300mg daily. ... A: Shelly, That is a big jump from 100mg a day to 300mg a day. Usually, the dose would be increased ... | |
| metoprolol | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: what is the difference between metoprolol and metoprolol succinate? My prescription was filled with ... A: Sandra! Metoprolol is available in 2 forms. The immediate-release form is metoprolol ... | |
| Safe to combine medicine? | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I am taking Efexor XR 75MG, Deanxit and Clonazepam 1MG all in one day along with my blood pressure ... A: Donald! I am not familiar with Deanxit (correct spelling, foreign medication?). As far as the others ... | |
| dissolving supplements | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I am having trouble swallowing some of the large supplement caplets and pills. Barium X-ray showed ... A: Marily! Some of these would take awhile to dissolve. I have a better suggestion. You could crush the ... | |
| Information on Xanax ER | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed 14 years ago with a severe panic disorder. I was put on I'm of Zoloft and Xanax 1mg ... A: Margaret, I don't understand why he would want you to go from 3mg Xanax a day down to 1mg if you ... | |
| Pharmacy | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I have just got done reading your answer to Michelle. I'm a senior in high school, and thinking ... A: Nick! Your best bet would be to talk to an admissions counselor at the closest pharmacy school to ... | |
| trouble sleeping | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I have had trouble sleeping for 2 weeks.3 days ago i was prescribed ativan. It helps me sleep but i ... A: Shana, Ativan is pretty safe for occasional insomnia. You would not get addicted to them unless you ... | |
| Starting basics | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Mary I am very interested in becoming a Pharmacist. I live in Cumming,Ga and i have no clue where ... A: Aaron, Working for Walmart you have a good opportunity to talk to the pharmacy techs and pharmacist ... | |
| zoloft winstrol | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: hello i take 200 mg zoloft per day can take winstrol v is it dangerous to take together A: Dominic! As a rule, I don't recommend the use of anabolic ateroids because of the great amount of ... | |
| Starting basics | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Mary I am very interested in becoming a Pharmacist. I live in Cumming,Ga and i have no clue where ... A: AAron! The best place to find out the answers to your questions is the admissions department of your ... | |
| Pharmacy | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm only in my first year of college, but I'm looking into majoring in pharmacy. So I have a few ... A: Caitlin! I'm glad you are thinking about pharmacy as a career. I have been out of school so long ... | |
| birth control vs. antibiotics | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking birth control (nortrel 1/35) for a couple of years now and was put on ... A: Nicole, There are certain antibiotics that will decrease the effectiveness of the birth control ... | |
| HIPPA breach | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: My ex-husband contact a pharmacist to find out any information about possible drugs my current ... A: Misi! Yes, this is a HIPPA violation and you should contact your state board of pharmacy to register ... | |
| medicine info | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: and levothyroxine, and birth control pills? thanks A: Britany, I don't recommend Nyquil or Dayquil to anyone. This is a combination medication in which ... | |
| Why does my friend slur when he talks? | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: My friend is starting to talk with a slur. His mom thinks that he is back on illegal drugs but his ... A: Julie! You did not say how old your friend is or why he is taking Depakote and Risperdal. If he is ... | |
| drug reactions/interactions | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I help care for my mother,age 86. She has a history of allergic reactions. She has taken Pindolol, ... A: Deborah, I would let her doctor know about the rash. Even though it is not itching, it could be a ... | |
| Potassium Limits | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have been studying a bit, on the internet that is, concerning sodium/potassium imbalance as I ... A: Mike! As the old saying goes, "you learn something new every day". That's certainly true for me. ... | |
| Darvocet/Nyquil | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I have been allergic to Nyquil since I was five. I haven't found out what is in it that I am ... A: Alisha, There are 2 medications in Darvocet-N100; propoxyphene which is a prescription-only ... | |
| ALPRAZOLAM | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET THIS OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM AFTER STOPPING THIS DRUG. AND WHAT ARE THE SIDE ... A: Howard, If you have been on alprazolam for any length of time, it should be gradually decreased in ... | |
| Lower Back Pain | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I have had a heart attack and hve undergone angioplasty Hence I take aa ASA tablet 80mg everyday ... A: Brian, Ibuprofen can inactivate the antiplatelet action of aspirin. There are differing reports ... | |
| use of aggronex | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: My husband has had two open heart surgeries and a stroke. He was put on Aggronex and see a ... A: Alice, Aggrenox was most likely prescribed to prevent a further stroke. It is a combination drug ... | |
| SSRI and increased liverenzymes | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking LExapro (escitalopram). After having pain in the rigt side of my stomach under ... A: Mari! I'm sorry; I didn't know that you were from Norway. Well, do you have nicotine skin patches in ... | |
| Why choose Pharmacist? | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: Mary. Out of the Medical field why choose Pharmacist? A: Tim! Well, when I was in high school, I liked science and one of my friends' sisters was in pharmacy ... | |
| effexor | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: she is 54 and a heavy smoker, first it made her very sleepy for few days then she started feeling ... A: Hala, Effexor comes in 2 forms, immediate-release and extended release (Effexor XR). The XR form is ... | |
| ANTICOAGULANTS | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: Is baby aspirin or Ecotrin a good substitue for Aggronex? (It is so expensive.) A: Christine! Aggrenox is an expensive medication. It contains aspirin and dipyridamole in an ... | |
| Lovostatin | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: Is there any reason that Lovostatin should be administered at any certain time of day, with or ... A: MaryHeln, According to the manufacturer, food decreases the bioavailability of lovastatin ... | |
| ???? | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: what is balecet? A: Adam, This is a combination pain medication, which contains propoxyphene 100mg and acetaminophen ... | |
| Efexor-xr | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a freind who started taking Efexor-xr 75 mg daily for depression a week ago she is sleepy and ... A: Hala! If she has high blood pressure, then Effexor (venlafaxine) is probably not the best choice ... | |
| rheumatoid arthritis pain | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I maintain an active life-style and am experiencing generalized pain that Mobic is not helping with. ... A: Susan, Mobic is an NSAID as is ibuprofen. If Mobic is not working for you, you can try ibuprofen,but ... | |
| Urgent | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: Well Ill make this brief and to the point. I wanted to know under what field is Pharmacist when ... A: Jason, When I went to college, I went directly to pharmacy school from high school. A lot of ... | |
| Efexor-xr | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a freind who started taking Efexor-xr 75 mg daily for depression a week ago she is sleepy and ... A: Hala! Effexor XR can make you drowsy, but that is a low dose. Is she taking any other meds that ... | |
| different manufacturers of Clonazpam | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking klonopin for 20 years for anxiety and seizure disorders. I recently changed ... A: Karen, Generic manufacturers are required to use the exact same strength as the brand name drug but ... | |
| My mother-in-law used 25+ year old desitin on my son | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I am away on business and my mother-in-law is helping my husband with our son. His bum was a little ... A: Mary! I had to laugh when I read the subject line "my motherin law used 25 yr old Desitin..." That ... | |
| pharmacy specialty | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible for a pharmacist to "specialize" in herbal medicine/products? A: Krystal, Some pharmacy schools have programs that lead to a Master's in Natural Products. You would ... | |
| recommendation request. | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: Can you please tell me what is the best product on the market, in your opinion, for (1) The relief ... A: Shlomo, I usually recommend hydrocortisone cream for the itching of mosquito bites. You can also use ... | |
| pharmacy school | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I am attending school to be a pharmacy tech and was also thinking about becoming a pharmacist in the ... A: Kristin, If you want to become a pharmacist, it would be better to invest your education money in ... | |
| septra and nyquil | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: can my 7 year old daughter take a dose of nyquil while she is on septra? A: Corinne! I would not recommend using Nyquil in a 7 yr old. The FDA advises not using in children 6 ... | |
| cyclobenzaprine 10mg | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: my prescription is dated april 2003 can i still use them? A: Teresa, If it were me, I would not use them; they are over 5 yrs old. Please do not flush them! Take ... | |
| concerta medication | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Can Concerta (taken as a stimulant for a 9 yr old boy) stunt his growth? He is now in the 10% height ... A: Dorothy, Yes, Concerta (methylphenidate) can cause growth retardation. This is a side-effect ... | |
| Thinking about long-term care realm | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I have been in retail pharmacy since I graduated in 2004, but like yourself, I have burned out way ... A: Simon, There are regional differences in salaries, obviously, but if you have been working at a ... | |
| question about biaxin XL | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I was prescribed Biaxin XL (timed release) for pneumonia, sinusitis, & bronchitis. I got the ... A: Worried! I can understand how you could be worried about this, but it can be taken either way. The ... | |
| Ultram | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking Ultram for about 4 Years now. It has been brought to my attention that taking ... A: Raquel, It does say in the drug literature that there is a 1 to <5% chance of causing a urinary ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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% ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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! ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| "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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP
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Expertise
I am a certified geriatric pharmacist with over 23 years experience as a long-term care consultant to nursing homes. I also do community-based consulting on an individual basis. My facility-based monthly newsletter on pharmacy topics is read by nurses in over 200 long-term care facilities in 5 states.
Experience
I received a BS in Pharmacy in 1980 with post-graduate work in public health. I have had a Consultant Pharmacist license since 1984.
Organizations
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
.I received certification in geriatric pharmacy in 1998.
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