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| Can tetralysal affect brain? | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I have this weird feeling that my brain has started functioning more slowly after starting to eat ...
A: Susanna Although Tetralysal is associated with some neurological side effects, I don't think the ...
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| Plan B pill | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I just got my girlfriend a plan B emergency contraceptive because the condom broke. The package ...
A: Nate From the research I have done (Plan B is not available in the UK), I think there are two ...
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| Prescription | 11/16/2009 |
Q: A patient bought medicine for the first time in a pharmacy and gives a 12 month prescription to the ...
A: Carine Under normal circumstances a pharmacist must maintain confidentiality of any clinical ...
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| Prescription | 11/16/2009 |
Q: A patient bought medicine for the first time in a pharmacy and gives a 12 month prescription to the ...
A: Carine From what you describe, the pharmacist does not appear to have been acting in a professional ...
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| dosing (morphine vs methadone) | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Nigel, Is 10mg ms contin (morphine) equivalent to 10mg methadone pill? My friend has been taking ...
A: Theresa I cannot urge strongly enough that your frieend must not attempt to make a change such as ...
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| tylenol sleepy time | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have been taking Anxiety medication CITALOPRAM and simply sleep made by tylenol for several years ...
A: Fred I suspect the citalopram may the cause of your problem. Certainly sexual dysfunction is a ...
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| Warfarin at altitude | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I am 53 and active but have just had DCCV for a spell of AF. I am now taking Bisoprolol and ...
A: Diane After a quick trawl, I can only find two references to the effects of altitude on INR, though ...
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| false negative for xanax | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I take xanax every night and have for years for restless legs syndrome my doctor recently gave me a ...
A: Sandy I'm not aware of cimetidine causing a false result for drug screens, but it does increase the ...
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| ADHD Meds + Current Meds | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Are there any adult ADHD medications that can be taken with 10mg. Lexapro (1X Daily) and Metoprolol ...
A: Amy As all medicines to treat ADHD are stimulants, they will almost certainly interact with other ...
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| Pharmacy | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My daughter had urinary infection with severe malaria she was managed with gentamycin & quinine, is ...
A: Ayub Both of the drugs you refer to contain sulphur (chemical element) in very small amounts, and ...
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| Identify a pill | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I found a white oval shaped pill kind of thick with one side having A236 on it. Do you have any ...
A: Pamela My apologies for a slow response, I was away on business which extended into a busy weekend ...
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| amoxillin double dose? | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I have been prescribed amoxillin 500mg fo a throat infection, which I started taking on Thursday ...
A: Cathy Given you are already taking a high dose of amoxicillin, there would be little benefit gained ...
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| Mulitple Pills | 10/7/2009 |
Q: if i take: 1 Sudafed cold and sinus pill, 1 equate cold and sinus pill, 2 extra strength Tylenol, 2 ...
A: Charissa From the information you have provided I cannot determine the exact composition of all the ...
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| Too much magnesium? | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I take something called TheralithXR to prevent kidney stones (which I had twice). A nephrologist ...
A: Steve Firstly, I assume your nephrologist advised you of this statement which appears on the ...
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| Pain Pills While Pregnant | 10/4/2009 |
Q: My Name is Tiffany and I am 9 weeks pregnant. Before I found out I was pregnant I was snorting pain ...
A: Tiffany You are correct that taking any medication whilst pregnant is not recommended because of ...
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| UK equivalent to Darvocet | 10/1/2009 |
Q: ..I am an american now living in the UK and I am running out of my prescription for Propoxy-N/APAP ...
A: Tina As you've discovered, medicines in the UK can have very different names to the US. Darvocet / ...
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| zoloft | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I was given a dose of zoloft one time and had a reaction that caused my neck to twist and my jaw ...
A: Bonnie It sounds as though you have suffered a rare, but severe adverse reaction to the sertraline ...
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| clomipramine (anafranil) | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have been taking clomipramine for just under 7 years now. Recently i have come off the drug but ...
A: Sarah Clomipramine can cause abnormalities in liver enzyme levels and this is often monitored by ...
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| Phentermine 15 mg | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Can I take phentermine, 15 mg, l a day, with a metoprolo ER tab suc 24 mg?
A: Bonnie Phentermine is specificially contra-indicated in all patients with cardiovascular disease. ...
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| Dexamethasone | 9/24/2009 |
Q: sir, with due respect i want to say that last month i started taking the Dexamethasone( DMS- life ...
A: Paras The acne you describe is a common side effect of steroid treatment, even for mild steroids ...
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| drug interactions | 9/21/2009 |
Q: 0.25 alprazolam medication and doxylamine succinate 625 mg can they be taken together?
A: John There is no specific interaction between alprazolam and doxylamine, but as both can cause ...
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| Pseudovent | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I have a question, I am very sick flemy cough, nose and chest congestion been like this for a couple ...
A: Tara While all medicines will have a degree of safety built into their expiry date, neither the ...
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| Morphine | 9/19/2009 |
Q: In March,I was in the hospital with my grandfather who was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosos about a ...
A: Ashleigh My apologies for not addressing that question. Certainly respiratory support, be it ...
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| Morphine | 9/19/2009 |
Q: In March,I was in the hospital with my grandfather who was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosos about a ...
A: Ashleigh I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather, but it does sound as though his death was ...
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| nitrofur monohy cp | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Is there any side effects to this drug?I seem to be having one ever since I took it. That was two ...
A: Georgia All drugs tend to have some form of side effect, though they are usually minor and dose ...
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| white oblong pill | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I found a white oblong pill with 8685 I wanted make sure it wasnt going to hurt someone
A: Rhonda I can find information on only one product with the 8685 code, but it also has a futher code ...
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| Lexapro | 9/12/2009 |
Q: My prescription plan recently discontinued Name brand meds.My daughter is on Lexapro and it is no ...
A: Cindy As far as I am aware there is not a generic (unbranded) form of Lexapro (eiscitalopram) ...
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| Can I flunk a drug test? | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have never smoked a cigarette, much wise touch any illegal drugs, unless prescribed. Right now I ...
A: Beatrice Provided the medication has been obtained from a reputable pharmacy (rather than a dubious ...
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| Dolaren Plus | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Please advise whether Dolaren Plus is safe to use during pregnancy. The tablets contain: Diclofenac ...
A: Dave The general rule is that all drugs should be avoided in pregnancy, especially in the first ...
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| bactrim for sinusitus | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Can I use bactrim ds 800 for sinus infection. I have some left over from another infection. Please ...
A: Tina The use of an antibiotic for any infection should be tailored to the likely type of bacteria ...
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| Dolaren | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I wanted to know why Dolaren is not available in the U.S.A? And also, is penicillin available in ...
A: Karen The availability of medicines in the US and Europe is controlled by the respective regulatory ...
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| Triamcinolone Side Effect | 9/8/2009 |
Q: It was noted that there appeared to be skin infections around my scalp which may have been a cause ...
A: David I am a liitle confused why your doctor gave such a long course of steroid for what you ...
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| needing info about fluoxetine | 8/28/2009 |
Q: i just started taking fluoxetine HCL 20mg today. after a few hours of taking my first pill i had ...
A: Victoria There is no problem with taking any simpe over the counter analgesic to help the headache. ...
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| drug comparison | 8/26/2009 |
Q: How do simvastatin and lovastatin compare. Are they interchangeable?
A: Lynn In terms of therapeutic effect, there is no significant difference betweeen the two drugs. ...
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| morphine effects | 8/20/2009 |
Q: my aunt recently had a procedure done and in recovery she was od'd on morphine now she is not ...
A: Crystal In a patient who does not take opiates on a continuous basis and otherwise normal liver and ...
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| drug tests | 8/19/2009 |
Q: i was on a suboxone treatment program and was just taken off. The job i want requires a drug ...
A: Lynette Opiates can remain in the body for a prolonged period of time. certainly weeks and in some ...
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| vitamin question | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I take a lot of supplements: Barley-Max w/alfalfa, omega-3, Estrovent Menopause supplements, as ...
A: Pat My recommendation would be to stick with the Vitamin D supplementation alone as you are clearly ...
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| Vitamins | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have always wondered if taking lots of vitamin supplements does damage to the liver. I used to ...
A: Lu Providing an individual has a healthy, balanced diet with no significant underlying health ...
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| pharmaceutical chemistry | 8/16/2009 |
Q: sir, i would lyk to pursue masters course in medicinal chemistry frm an american university..... it ...
A: Divya Your question is a little outside my area of expertise, but I'm happy to offer what help I ...
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| Allergy | 8/14/2009 |
Q: f you are allergic to cephalexin is it safe to take penicillin?
A: Teresa A proportion of patients who are truly allergic to penicillins will also have a ...
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| Prescription meds- false postive drug screen | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I am a foster care soical worker who works with parents who abuse substances, including prescription ...
A: Diann if the laboratory and test manufacturer confirm they offer drug specific results, then I can ...
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| Prescription meds- false postive drug screen | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I am a foster care soical worker who works with parents who abuse substances, including prescription ...
A: Diann It very much depends on the type of test used. Simple urine tests will almost certainly look ...
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| Sudden stop of medication | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I am currently taking the following medication for severe depression: Duloxetine 180mg; Quetiapine ...
A: Spicey As you are taking several drugs which act on the brain chemistry, sudden withdrawal of any ...
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| hip operation | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I had a hip pinning operation seven months ago after accident, i have now been told the bone has not ...
A: Maureen Providing you stay within the recommended maximuum daily dose of 8 x 500mg tablets a day, ...
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| How much should be dispensed for one month's supply? | 8/4/2009 |
Q: An eye-hospital doctor prescribed Allergan CELLUVISC eye drops as part of the treatment for eye ...
A: Roz I suspect the original prescription did not specify a supply quantity or simply stated a ...
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| Re: Drugs producing "False Positive" Reading | 8/3/2009 |
Q: Can the drugs Abilify and Seroquel alone or together with other prescription drugs cause a "False ...
A: John I am not aware of any reason why either of the two drugs should cause a positive result for ...
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| false positives | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have been on methadone maintance for 6 1/2 yrs for opiates addiction.About three months ago I was ...
A: Cindy Without knowing exactly the type of screening tests that were carried out, it is difficult to ...
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| Pill Codes | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I had a curious question, and I was hoping that maybe you could answer it for me. I just got back ...
A: Samuel The code number is used to identify the product should it be removed from its original ...
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| pharmacy | 7/23/2009 |
Q: can you please tell me if its safe to mix these drugs- 1) Reductil 30mg (containing Sibutramine ...
A: Dana I would caution adding further products which claim (they are not licensed medicines, so do ...
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| Anarex | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I was prescribed Anarex for my backache and had taken it consistently over a period of two weeks, ...
A: Nur Anarex is a combination of two drugs, acetaminophen (also called paracetamol) and orphenadrine. ...
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| alcohol | 7/22/2009 |
Q: can you drink beer while taking levothyroxin 25mcg & metoprolo 50 mg er 1 a day?
A: Mary Whist regular consumption of alcohol is never to be encouraged, I can assure you that moderate ...
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| Microgen 30 | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend is on the Microgen 30. She has started her last week of the packet, before her week ...
A: James Firstly, an apology because I have not been able to send this response as quickly as I would ...
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| Give me your lights | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Hallo,i was taking feric hydroxide polymaltose iron+Folic acid at age of 13 because i had iron ...
A: Dimitris You don't say how long ago this was, but I will assume we are several years on. If so, ...
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| yellow jacket sting | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Is it alright to take Aleve or ibuprofen for pain from a yellow jacket sting?
A: Tanya Although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics will have some benefits, they would not ...
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| 5 panal drug screen | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have been on 2mg of Xanax for anxiety. I am about to be employed to Afghanistan and have to take ...
A: Laura I can't be sure what drugs will be in the screen, but it is highly likely that ...
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| medicines storage | 6/12/2009 |
Q: What if carvidelol, aspirin, isosorbide dinitrate, amlodipine and perindopril are stored in the ...
A: Ahmad Unlike food products, storing medicines below 0C is potentially detrimental to their ...
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| cold sore | 6/12/2009 |
Q: is it normal for a cold sore to cause swelling after just 1 day of having it because i cant speak ...
A: Mason Cold sores take several days to develop, though they are not noticeable immediately. Some ...
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| out of date tablets | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have some fincar tablets that are dated Nov 2008.Are they safe to take or should I throw them ...
A: Billy When you say the tablets are dated Nov 2008, do you mean they have an expiry or Do not use ...
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| drug interactions | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am concerned about possible interactions because my son has been prescribed several meds by his ...
A: Gaylene I am not an expert in psychiatric medicine, and drug management of complex mental health ...
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| Zoloft and other medications | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what medications can lessen the effects of an anti depressant such as Zoloft? I am ...
A: Kyra Although there are no reports of interaction between indometacin and sertraline, this may be ...
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| hydrocodone and alcohol in urine tests | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Greetings. I undergo regular and extensive urine tests for a rehab that I am in. I was prescribed ...
A: Janet I'm surprised that the doctor who prescribed the hydrocodone combination did so in the ...
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| what's the name of this medication? | 6/3/2009 |
Q: i have a white oval pill that says IMO on one side and 2 on half and 125 on the other half on the ...
A: Lynne I cannot find any trace of a white tablet with the marking you describe, but my (somewhat ...
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| tetralysal 300 | 6/2/2009 |
Q: i have been on tetralysal antibiotics for around 7months now and my course has recently ran out, i ...
A: Laura Almost all of the Tetralysal should now have been eliminated from your body, so I would ...
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| Urine and blood test for work | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I take 5 mg of Norvasc. Will this come up in a blood/urine tests at work? I will been screened for ...
A: Mark The majority of drugs have some degree of elimination through the kidneys, so either the ...
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| Roxycodon | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I know someone who is smoking roxy. Besides being extremely addictive and dangerous, I was told it ...
A: Debbie Compared to many drugs Oxycodone does not have as significant fat solubility as others. ...
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| Time Release | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I've received conflicting information regarding the time release mechanism of Wellbutrin XL. I wish ...
A: At last an answer from GSK - US: >>Wellbutrin XL tablets have a diffusion controlled dosage ...
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| Armour Thyroid | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My wife is taking Armour thyroid 30mg 5ea every day and a doctor changed it to 1 1/2 GR 10 tabs a ...
A: Wayne You are correct that the 1 1/2 Grain tablets are equivalent to 90mg. From what you say the ...
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| Time Release | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I've received conflicting information regarding the time release mechanism of Wellbutrin XL. I wish ...
A: David Just to let you know that I haven't given up on your question. I spoke with the UK Medicines ...
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| drug interactions | 5/25/2009 |
Q: i am currently on 20 mg of prednisone and ycloclosphomide 150mg..for Wegeners desease."Vascluar ...
A: Cheryl Although there are no specific interactions between Citalopram, I suspect that this may in ...
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| Time Release | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I've received conflicting information regarding the time release mechanism of Wellbutrin XL. I wish ...
A: Sustained or Extended Release properties can be designed into medicines by a variety of methods. ...
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| Amoxicillian | 5/19/2009 |
Q: My son is 17 months old and was just prescribed amoxicillian. He started taking it yesterday and he ...
A: Natalie Although in very rare cases (less than 1 in 10,000) amoxicillin has been recognised as ...
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| interactions mirena and loestrin | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am 42 and have had a mirena IUD in place for 3 years. At my yearly OBGYN visit my doctor ...
A: Carol My apologies for a slow response, I have been offline while I had deccorators in. As the ...
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| Zoplicone | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Can you please advise the difference(s) between APO Zoplione 7.5 and Ran Zoplicon 312. Thank you
A: Susan As far as I can determine (from here in the UK), both products are generic (unbranded) ...
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| to know more | 5/11/2009 |
Q: Can you take synhroid and preterax and what is it for?
A: Pedro Preterax is a combination medicine containing Perindopril (a drug to lower blood pressure) ...
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| Tetralysal 300 and Erythromycin | 5/10/2009 |
Q: My 14 year old daughter has been taking Tetralysal 300 for the past year which then changed to ...
A: Carolyn I think weight gain associated with erythromycin and/or Tetralysal is unlikely and ...
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| dentist visit | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A RELATIVE THAT IS GOING TO THE DENTIST THAT IS ON METHADONE. THEY WANT TO PUT HIM TO SLEEP ...
A: Michelle Sedating a patient who is taking a regular opiate, particularly methadone is not without ...
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| false positive | 5/5/2009 |
Q: may prescription and over the counter cought medicines produce false positives pcp urine drug test?
A: Tyrina Although false positives are not unknown, they are rare and the manufacturers of the test ...
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| question | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if you've heard of the drug Ran-Zopiclone? My friend told me that she took FIVE ...
A: Emily I suspected that might be the case. Take my word for it, taking an overdose of any ...
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| question | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if you've heard of the drug Ran-Zopiclone? My friend told me that she took FIVE ...
A: Emily Taking an excessive dose of zopiclone is not dangerous, but the individual will experience ...
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| question | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if you've heard of the drug Ran-Zopiclone? My friend told me that she took FIVE ...
A: Emily For professional reasons I cannot discuss clinical details about your friend, but can say ...
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| Alcohol metabolism | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to find an expert in alcohol metabolism who could act as a court witness if ...
A: Andy If you are in the UK, there is a register of expert witnesses and numerous websites which ...
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| Overdose concern | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I recently was given AMOXICILLIN-CLAVUL for ear infection. I do not know the amount in each dose of ...
A: Ryan Rest assured, there is no serious risk. From what you say, I'm not sure whether you've taken ...
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| provigil | 1/12/2009 |
Q: if i were taking provigil and probation decided to give me a UA would it show up as a narcotic or ...
A: Amanda Providing the Provigil is being prescribed for you by a doctor and you can provide evidence ...
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| intake of vitamin supplements | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My son who is age 7yrs is taking omega-3+6 oil 2 spoons per day plus 1 multi vitamin tablet. i know ...
A: Louise From the information I have researched, a child of 7 needs only around 7mg vitamin each day, ...
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| vitamins | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have been taking Vitamin B12 pills and Folate pills every day for the past six months. But I would ...
A: Al There is no problem with discontinuing B12 & Folate providing there is no ongoing condition ...
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| Could the combination of these meds cause Kidney Stones? | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I am a 42 yr old female, I am taking Cipralex (Escitalopram)20mg a day- for anxiety Simvastatin 40mg ...
A: Sam There is no specific contra-indication for any of the medicines you have referred to, though ...
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| just a question! | 1/7/2009 |
Q: my name is Emily and I am 18 years old. Recently my doctor prescribed me Ran-Zopiclone, 7.5 mg ...
A: My apologies if my reply was slow, but all the experts only guarantee a response within 48 hours. ...
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| just a question! | 1/6/2009 |
Q: my name is Emily and I am 18 years old. Recently my doctor prescribed me Ran-Zopiclone, 7.5 mg ...
A: Short term sleep problems are not uncommon and usually most people do adjust to their sleep needs ...
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| paroxetine | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I am 50 years male had been taking lexapro 10 for anxiety and my dr has now tapered off the dose.I ...
A: Hemant If I understand you correctly, you are still taking Paroxetine but have stopped Lexapro? ...
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| Amoxicillin | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I'm a 28 year old healthy male. I've been taking 1 gram of Amoxicillin twice daily for the past ...
A: Bryan Although there are very rate reports (one in tens or hundreds of thousands), of high dose ...
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| Paxil and Iron Possible Interaction | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have been taking 10 mg of Paxil (not the generic) for about 4 years. Recently, I have been ...
A: Jennifer I'm not aware of any specific interaction between Paxil and iron supplements. However, ...
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| aropax and restavit | 12/8/2008 |
Q: hey there,,,,i have been taking aropax for a month now and i am still getting anxiety.....a doctor ...
A: James Although there is no specific contra-indication, doxylamine (Restavit) is a sedating ...
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| IMPAIRED GLUCOSE TOLERANCE and metformin | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Respected Sir,Sir, I am male/51 years and hypertnsive on Tenormin 100 Losartan 100 Amlodepine 10 and ...
A: Harsvadan It sounds as though you are boardering on Type 2 (maturity onset) diabetes, commonly ...
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| Question | 12/6/2008 |
Q: how are you going? My name is Christina and I live in Australia. I was just wondering if either of ...
A: There's no evidence that Loratadine (Clarityn / Claratyne) can cause weight gain. Nasonex is a ...
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| aropax and ativan | 12/5/2008 |
Q: hey there,,,,i have been taking aropax for a month now and i am still getting anxiety.....a doctor ...
A: James It is not uncommon to be prescribed an antidepressant / anti-anxiety drug such as paroxetine ...
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| cephalexin and penicillin | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I am allergic to penicillin. Should I take cephalexin?
A: Jill For the majority of individuals who are allergic to penicillin, there is no cross-sensitivity ...
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| Series Research | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I'm doing some research for an internet series. In the plot, one character finds out that a little ...
A: Brooke The most obvious legal drug with these side effects (no drug would be sold intending to ...
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| Evista vs. Didrocal | 11/28/2008 |
Q: My mother is 54 years old and experienced hip broken a year ago. She's been taking Didrocal ( ...
A: Connie It is generally inadvisible to take two vitamin D analogues such as etidronate and ...
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| pain medication potencies | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Do you have a list of narcotic pain medication according to their potency compared to other narcotic ...
A: Bill My apologies for a slow response, but I have been travelling most of the week and finding it ...
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| Nitrofur | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I am 38 weeks pregnant and am going for a C-Section on Dec. 1st. I have been prescribed Nitrofur ...
A: Tammy The following is a quote from the clinical specification for Nitrofurantoin products ...
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| renagel | 11/19/2008 |
Q: my 78 year old mother has kidney problems and was on 160 mg of lasix now the doctor has prescribed ...
A: Terry Such a combination of products would not be unusual for a patient with significant renal ...
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| Starting birth control on the wrong day | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I had a question concerning a birth control that i just started today. I went to my doctor for birth ...
A: Jasmin There are no particular problems with starting the contraceptive pack earlier than intended, ...
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| i failed a urine drug test... | 11/15/2008 |
Q: what medications raise your thc level? I take 800mg ibuprofen: 25mg hydrochlorot: 6.25mg carvedilol: ...
A: James As far as I have been able to determine, there is no definitive list of medicines that may ...
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| decilone forte | 11/13/2008 |
Q: i have been taking decilone forte once a day, 4mg. for many years, although i took it for a period ...
A: Kim While weight gain is a common effect of prolonged steroid use, so are the other symptoms you ...
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| False positive mouth swab | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I was using orajel the same day I had a mouth swab drug test, it came back positive. I am taking no ...
A: Candice If I am thinking of the correct product, you are referring to a mouth ulcer gel containing ...
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| hydroxycut and zanax | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I am curious as to whether it is ok to take zanex and hydroxycut at the same time. I take ...
A: Shira As Hydroxycut is sold as a dietary aid and not a medicine, it has not undergone the rigorous ...
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| Naproxen | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I just got put on Naproxen for back problems, and I'm already on Microgynon 30. Is it ok to take ...
A: Aislinn There is no specific interacttion between Microgynon and naproxen. My only concern is that ...
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| Dicloflex, drinking | 10/28/2008 |
Q: can you drink a few beers when taking Dicloflex? I've only been taking 150 mg per day. Thanks...
A: Steve While I can never encourage anyone to drink, I can reassure you there is no significant ...
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| underarm deodorant | 10/24/2008 |
Q: i am a heavy sweater and in need of a powerful deodorant that stops heavy sweating as it is very ...
A: Max The product you are looking for is Driclor, which should be available through any community ...
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| mixing Tablets | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I take cymbalta (30mg daily) and am having problems sleeping am I okay to take herbal nytol as well.
A: Laura Unfortunately insomnia is a common side effect of treatment with Cymbalta and I'm sure many ...
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| Ariprapozole VS. Ziprasidone | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have Bipolar I with psychotic features and need to be on an antipsychotic. I currently take only ...
A: Courtney I'm afraid I am not a mental health specialist, so I can only offer a guarded response. ...
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| Doxycycline | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I recently started taking doxycycline for acne and the pamphlet that came with my prescription told ...
A: Shannon There is no hazardous interaction, so do not worry about it. The recommendation is because ...
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| Loestrin & hydroxycut | 10/14/2008 |
Q: is it safe to take hydroxycut while on loestrin 21? i have been on it for 7 months and am not ...
A: Jenna I'm afraid I am very sceptical about the claimed benefits of products like Hyrdoxycut, which ...
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| testing for those prescribed | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have been prescribed xanax 1mg twice daily(2mgs a day) I took a urine test it came back positive ...
A: Joe In normal circumstances and a healthy individual, the concentration of xanax and its ...
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| efexor-xr 150 mg, missed doses | 10/12/2008 |
Q: Top of Mouth, Eyes and hands and generally the Body above my waist. Could this be a side affect of ...
A: Robert It sounds like you have been experiencing withdrawal symptoms because of the missed doses. ...
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| cough | 10/10/2008 |
Q: sir, me have cough. the cough to be in the night mostly. I cough because of the night I do not ...
A: Kumar I'm afraid I don't recognise the product you describe. Nor can I find any reference to ...
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| Antibiotics for STD's | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Mr. Simmons, I am in a desperate, terrible situation and hope you can help. I will try to keep it ...
A: Mike Unfortunately if the infecting organism is resistant to a particular antibiotic, then any ...
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| opiate withdrawls | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I am trying to get off oxycodone.Is there anything I can take to help with the withdrawl symptoms
A: Bobby Management of opiate withdrawal is a complicated process and should really only be done under ...
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| urinalysis | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I am in the military and i am on several medications (depakote, treximet, pretnisone,ibuprofen and ...
A: Eric I receive many questions about possible false postive results of drug screens. I would be ...
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| sudden e.d. | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have been treated for about 18 months now for reactive arthritis. During this time, I have taken ...
A: Frank I am not aware of Darvocet or similar drugs being associated with erectile dysfunction. Given ...
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| marijuana | 9/30/2008 |
Q: My daughter takes 50 mg. at night Zoloft. I gave her a drug test for marijuana. It tested positive, ...
A: Tracey There do appear to be odd reports of Zoloft being associated with false positive drug ...
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| Sleeping pill. | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me with naming a sleeping pill. It's oval, white and has no ...
A: Elle I'm afraid I cannot make a guess at what product you are describing as too many medicines ...
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| cholesterol result | 9/26/2008 |
Q: i'm female, 56 years of age. cholsterol runs in my family so i always worry. my total is always ...
A: Nitza As there are a number of other factors that contribute to your Cardiac Risk, can I suggest ...
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| tablets | 9/26/2008 |
Q: can you tell me how long diazepam 10mg tablets stay in your blood stream for?
A: Avril Much will depend on whether this is a single dose, or whether the diazepam has been taken ...
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| warfarin and antihistamine, urgent. | 9/25/2008 |
Q: my nan is on holiday with us in Spain and has been bitten on her legs and feet by mosquitos. she had ...
A: Claire There is absolutely no problem with your Nan taking an oral antihistamine such as Cetirizine ...
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| Motrin compatibility | 9/25/2008 |
Q: What drugs are motrin compatible with, particularly drugs that are for nausea, such as pepto-bismol?
A: Bryan Although non-steroidal analgesics like Motrin carry a potentially significant risk of causing ...
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| Severe cystic acne and severe OCD | 9/25/2008 |
Q: my 19 year old son has severe OCD. Max dosages of Zoloft and Luvox didn't help. What should he be ...
A: Ura I'm afraid I am not a doctor and do not have significant experience in mental health disorders, ...
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| using vasaline | 9/24/2008 |
Q: is vasaline dangerous to use on lips/nose/eyes. I use it for removing makeup etc.
A: Elizabeth Vaseline is really only an expensive form of soft paraffin, and in itself is very bland ...
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| urine test | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I had a urine test today and I took 1/2 loratab yesterday it was about 22 hours ago and I weigh only ...
A: Shar What a urine screen will detect very much depends on what they were designed to look for. ...
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| Augmentin in Pregnancy | 9/22/2008 |
Q: !
A: Fiona Although the best advice is to avoid any medication during pregnancy, there is always a ...
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| changing from effexor cr to paxil | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I was on Paxil for 8 years for anxiety and then my breast cancer marker ca 27 29 started to rise for ...
A: Laurel If you do wish to change back to Paxil, then obviously you do so with the knowledge that ...
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| Mixing drugs | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My wife recently dide from a brain anurysim in Mexico on the days leading up she really complained ...
A: Nick I'm sorry to hear of your wife's problems and your loss. From the information you have ...
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| Mixing over the counter meds | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am concerned about all the medications my fiance is taking and wanted to know if the combinations ...
A: Karen While this is an intriguing cocktail of products, I have to assume that the doctor(s) ...
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| Yaz and Hydroxycut | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have been taking Yaz birth control pills. I recently missed three pills, and started bleeding. I ...
A: Courtney I assume you missed three of the pink (active) pills rather than the white inactive ones? ...
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| Kenalog & Trigger Finger | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I had 1mg injections of Kenalog in 3 of my fingers every 3 months for about 1 year. Each time the ...
A: Rich I'm afraid it's not really in my area of expertise to advise what the patches might be. ...
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| Kenalog & Trigger Finger | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I had 1mg injections of Kenalog in 3 of my fingers every 3 months for about 1 year. Each time the ...
A: Rich It may be that the Kenalog could have caused the problems, either because of the volume and ...
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| dicloflex 50mg & pregnancy | 9/9/2008 |
Q: i recently had an operation on my foot and suspected i might be pregnant i did an over the counter ...
A: Lorraine The general advice is that all drugs should be avoided in pregnancy unless absolutely ...
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| novo-venlafaxine xr | 9/2/2008 |
Q: My doctor has just prescribed novo-venlafaxine xr to me for pain. Is this common? I dont have any ...
A: Tracy I'm not sure whether your doctor is a pain specialist, but certainly experts in this area ...
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| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ...
A: Rhema I'm pleased all is going well for you, so keep it up and congratulate yourself for ...
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| sore throat with infection | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I had had a slight fever and minor discomfort in my throat for a few days and didnt think much ...
A: Stephanie Without microbiology it is impossible to confirm whether the primary cause of your ...
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| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ...
A: Rhema The withdrawal symtoms will take several weeks to pass and to be absolutely honest, will ...
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| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ...
A: Rhema You have made a significant step along the road by recognising you have a problem and ...
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| daily diuretic use prescribed by doctor | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have had the Mirena IUD for almost three months now, and am fine with it, even would say that I ...
A: Cori Unfortunately hormonal treatments, like steroids can cause fluid retention in some patients, ...
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| Holiday | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Nigel, I have been taking "Tetralysal 300, Lymecycline 400mg" for about a year now. It was ...
A: Rachel You are correct that use of Lymecycline can result in light sensitive skin reactions. This ...
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| cefalexin | 8/12/2008 |
Q: my four month old is taking cefalexin after having a urinary tract infection. This time the ...
A: Lisa If you live in an area with a clean supply of mains water, then there should be no need to ...
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| Evion during pregnancy | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I am in the sixth month of my pregnancy. My doctor has prescribed me Evion. What could that possibly ...
A: Nidhi I believe that the product you are referring to is a Vitamin E analogue though it's direct ...
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| depression anxiety | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I am taking 150 mg of Wellbutrin a day now. I can take 300 mg if I want to. I also have anxiety ...
A: Noreen To be honest, there is really very little benefit to most patients from Xanax XR. It is ...
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| Cipralex | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have been taking cipralex, 10 mg per day, for two months and unfortunately i'm one of the unlucky ...
A: Loraine I would always urge caution when using apetite suppressants which affect brain chemistrym ...
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| Will any of these drugs make my Drug Test positive? | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Within the past three weeks I've taken a couple of drugs prescribed by my doctor for my sinus ...
A: Nadia Drug screens are intended to check for evidence of specific products, but given the number of ...
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| cipralex | 7/31/2008 |
Q: i am 14 years old,my psychologist says i am clinically depressed,she has recommended cipralex.is it ...
A: Qasima Cipralex can be used in children, though this should always be under the supervision of a ...
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| spina bifida and ditropan | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Our newborn has spina bifida around the S1 region and it was rather small. The urologist says he ...
A: Lane I think you are seeing the desired effect from the Ditropan. It is usually used to promote ...
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| expired Phentermine | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I know that technically, all expired medication should be safely discarded. However, can you tell ...
A: Marzie Indeed you have given many of the answers I would normally respond with. As far as I am ...
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| Doxylamine Succinate | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am pregnant and was having morning sickness badly but still have to work. I was taking the ...
A: Huong The general rule is that all drugs should be avoided in pregnancy if at all possible, but ...
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| Qutn. | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I am 30 years old. I have urinary tract infection. Doctors have given me plenty of ...
A: Dick With antibiotics, the intention should be to use the product which has been shown to be ...
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| meds interfering with drug screen | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I had a pre-employment urine drug screen today in which the THC was positive. They are sending my ...
A: Anita As far as I am aware, there is no reason why any of the medications should cause a false ...
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| How to tell my doctor | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 51yr old Hospice Rn who sees a doc for chronic pain treatment. Last week was extremley ...
A: Jan I'm afraid I am really out of depth here. I would expect that the results of a test are ...
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| Benzodiazepines and diphenhydrahmines? What is the link? | 7/20/2008 |
Q: Benjamin wrote you a few months back about his problem with Tylenol PM and benzodiazepines. I am ...
A: April I can entirely sympathise with your predicament but from my understanding of the way drug ...
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| Aleve vs mobic/meloxicam | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have heterotopic ossification after a hip revision. I have to wait for the bone to mature before ...
A: Deb My apologies for the slow follow up, I've been dealing with the fallout of my partner's health ...
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| How to tell my doctor | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am a 51yr old Hospice Rn who sees a doc for chronic pain treatment. Last week was extremley ...
A: Jan As I'm based in the UK, it's very difficult for me to address all your questions as I don't ...
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| Aleve vs mobic/meloxicam | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have heterotopic ossification after a hip revision. I have to wait for the bone to mature before ...
A: Deb For someone with your condition and pain control needs, it will be very much a matter of ...
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| aspirin and raw unfiltered ACV | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I take a 325 mg aspirin a day for a-fib and want to start drinking raw unfiltered apple cider ...
A: Mark After some research I haven't been able to find any clinical reference to the benefits or ...
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| using androgel | 7/12/2008 |
Q: after being diagnosed with a testicular cancer more than a year ago i had a surgery and after that ...
A: Paul I can appreciate your problem. What I would suggest is discuss with your doctor whether ...
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| Hello | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I am an indian my age is 21years i am doing my MBA and my weight is 51kgs and my height is 5.11feet. ...
A: Chinna I'm sorry if my answer disappoints you, but it is based on a clinical perspective. Should ...
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| Medication for severe OCD | 7/7/2008 |
Q: my 19 year old son is suffering from severe OCD since 13. We've tried Zoloft for 6 months max dosage ...
A: Irina Management of OCD is really a specialist area and not something I can rally advise on. You ...
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| Adipex-P intereactions with other meds | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Is it safe for me to take Aleve(naproxen sodium tablets, 220mg NSAID) with Adipex-P?
A: Katie My apologies for the slow response, but laptop problems and being away from home have made it ...
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| OCD | 7/6/2008 |
Q: my wife is suffering from OCD from last 12 years. she is taking feliz 20mg *3 tab in night and 1 tab ...
A: Gaurav Firstly my apologies for the slow response, but I have been having major computer problems ...
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| Hello | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I am an indian my age is 21years i am doing my MBA and my weight is 51kgs and my height is 5.11feet. ...
A: Chinna My apologies for the slow response, but your question arrived after I had left for the ...
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| Midazolam | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I take midazolam half a tablet for insomnia after 3-4 days. i am taking it for many years. i am 50 ...
A: Sajid I think the answer to your question really lies within the question itself. You describe ...
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| Motrin | 6/28/2008 |
Q: My husband recently severly sprained his left ankle and the hospital gave him...percezet for ...
A: Jennifer As your husband has found Oxycodone (Percocet) is a very potent pain killer with ...
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| xanax, suboxone and sperm | 6/25/2008 |
Q: Do you have any reference or evidence that would suggest xanax or suboxone effect sperm in relation ...
A: Mary While there is no evidence of Xanax causing infertility problems, there is reference in the UK ...
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| Anxiety | 6/24/2008 |
Q: My name is pete, Ive been having issues with anxiety, worrying, apprehension, scary circulating ...
A: Pete Age is not the determinant of the need for medication. If the condition warrants it, then ...
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| Anxiety | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My name is pete, Ive been having issues with anxiety, worrying, apprehension, scary circulating ...
A: Pete I fully understand why your GP is hesitant about prescribing an MAOI for you. In addition to ...
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| Interview Question | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I am doing a career research project and my chosen profession was a pharmacist. I read your other ...
A: Theresa When I was in your position I knew I wanted a science-based career with a medical ...
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| Hyoscyamine | 5/27/2008 |
Q: My wife is on Hyoscyamine for the spasms related to severe IBS. My pharmacist is unable to get it ...
A: Kenneth Hyosciamine is a very old treatment and this probably explains the supply problems you are ...
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| trouble in bed | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Can nasonex nasal spray or nicoderm nicotine patches cause impotence? I'm healthy, 29 years old & ...
A: Joe It is most unlikely that the Nasonex is causing the problems you describe, but there is a small ...
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| I want to know..... | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I want to know if I become a pharmacologist, will the company I am working for pay for my Medical ...
A: Kalani I'm afraid you are confusing two diffeerent qualifications which while having some ...
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| glucose | 5/22/2008 |
Q: under what conditions a patient is suggested for a glucose drip?
A: Pooja It really depends on the concentration of the glucose infusion. High concentrations would be ...
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| pseudoephedra & drug tests | 5/22/2008 |
Q: 2 years ago I had become a methamphetamine addict, and failed a random drug test at work, and was ...
A: Ludger It sounds like you are hitting the barrier of trust. Understandably from an employer's ...
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| extasy | 5/21/2008 |
Q: why would people take extasy as a percription+
A: Ab You are lucky to have caught me before I head for bed. As a far as I am aware, Ectstacy is not ...
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| want to increase my height | 5/20/2008 |
Q: how r u?i m not happy about my height.i m just 5-5" now.i want to increase my height as my girl ...
A: Mohammad Given your age and your family tendency to short stature, then I'm afraid increasing your ...
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| Adipex-p | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I got the generic of adipex-p 37.5mg and I was wondering if it is ok to take this pill with YAZ ...
A: Sara In general there is no specific interaction between phenteramine in the Adipex and oral ...
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| pseudoephedra & drug tests | 5/19/2008 |
Q: 2 years ago I had become a methamphetamine addict, and failed a random drug test at work, and was ...
A: Ludgar The safest way to ensure that you never test positive for illicit drugs is to avoid using ...
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| surgery post surgery pain management | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I was given IV Morphine in the hospital and had a full "crash cart" experience as put to me buy the ...
A: Jennifer As you are allergic to opiates, you should ensure that everyone who treats you in the ...
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| med mixture | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I have moved quite a lot in the past five years due to going back to school for my Masters, career ...
A: Shannon While all drugs can have side effects, if you have been taking this combination for a ...
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| false positive | 5/14/2008 |
Q: can benzocaine 7.5% oral pain reliever, proventic inhaler, flovent 44 mcg, or advair, or a ...
A: Bonnie You don't say what the swab test was to detect, but I would assume it would include Cocaine. ...
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| side effects of ultraset | 5/14/2008 |
Q: my doc recently scripted me for ultraset. i am 5'10 and215 lbs, with anatural high tolerance for ...
A: Jay Firstly, as you can achieve an erection Viagra will be of no additional benefit, so there is no ...
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| medication name | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Whats the name of a white oval shaped pill with GPI A5 on it?
A: Sean I have not been able to find a product which exactly matches your description. However, there ...
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| side effects of ultraset | 5/13/2008 |
Q: my doc recently scripted me for ultraset. i am 5'10 and215 lbs, with anatural high tolerance for ...
A: Jay I suspect that the bad experiences you had with Ultram were due to the tramadol it contains. ...
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| bacitracin zinc | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My 6 month old daughter had a band-aid with bacitracin on it on her clothes. If she ingested that ...
A: Sue My apologies for not being able to respond to your question earlier, but AllExperts is not a ...
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| Diuretics | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Which brand of diuretic would you consider the safest to use? Is it okay to take diuretics one day ...
A: Ashley I'm concerned why you are asking this question. If there is a valid medical need for a ...
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| Ezetimibe treatment for cholesterol | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Dr., another answer on this site mentioned that this medication is helpful for folks who cannot ...
A: Jim Ezetimibe (Ezetrol in the UK) is licensed for the following conditions: "++Primary ...
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| IV Vancomycin | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have been told Vancomycin burns as it is delivered via IV is this true? If so how badly?
A: Heather The following is an extract from the UK clinical data sheet for vancomycin gives a clear ...
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| amoxicillin 250mg/5ml susp | 5/7/2008 |
Q: the pharmacist told me to give my 9yr old daughter 2 teaspoonsful but i made a mistake and gave her ...
A: Brenda The safety range for penicillins is usually wide, so I would not expect significant problems ...
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| MRSA | 5/7/2008 |
Q: How can you mrsa if you have it? As a student in lots of sports what can I do to protect myself ...
A: Dani I suspect you may be worrying yourself unnecessarily as the risks of otherwise healthy ...
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| Under the eye redness | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have redness under the eyes. Day to day it varies in intencity. I do have dry skin around the area ...
A: Ryan This is a challenging question if a dermatologist cannot identify a cause. Having ruled out ...
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| Bactrim - sinusitis | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have sinusitis, I know this because I have had it frequently in the past. I also have a good ...
A: Nicole As a pharmacist I cannot reccomend the use of prescription medicines for anything other than ...
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| Malarone tablets | 5/1/2008 |
Q: my name is Amy and next Thursday i am going to be going abroad to Borneo. I have bought Malarone ...
A: Amy Malarone tablets are film coated, largely for presentation or to mask an unpleasant taste, but ...
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| Birthcontrol | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I recently switched to a low dose birthcontrol pill, but i am nearing the end of the first cycle and ...
A: Dawn Missing occasional periods is not uncommon both for natural and more commonly emotional ...
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| Fentanyl | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I'm rather surprised at the answer you gave Jeremy B. on 4/20/08. He stated he had been taking 100 ...
A: Charlie You are indeed correct that fenntanyl withdrawal can be an issue for some patients, and ...
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| Fentanyl Withdrawal | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Doctor, I have been taking fentanyl 100mcg ptaches for some years but now a promising surgery may ...
A: Jeremy Some of the key benefits of Fentanyl are its short duration of action and a low likelihood ...
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| Maxalt & Lexapro - please help me | 4/19/2008 |
Q: Almost Killed me!! Last week I was experiencing severe migraines. I went to the Doctor, and he ...
A: Christa From the number of questions I receive, this seems to be an all too common occurrance and ...
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| FLUCLOXACILLIN | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Is it ok to take my weeks course of Flucloxacillin while taking the following supplements? Multi ...
A: Nat I'm afraid I don't have access to any speciailist references on potential interactions between ...
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| theophylline | 4/14/2008 |
Q: why is theophylline clearance increased in smokers?
A: Mahria I'm afraid I am not an expert on drug metabolism, but the following link goes to an extract ...
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| found 1 pill | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I found a baby blue pill, it is oval and the dosage is 02.5mg and very curious to what it is,should ...
A: Mark Although there are not that many blue tablets to my knowledge, this could vary from country to ...
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| Employee Drug Screening | 4/12/2008 |
Q: An employee rececntly tested positive for benzodiazepine, specifically Oxazepam. He is in a safety ...
A: Dee None of the drugs you refer to are benzodiazepines and so in theory should not produce a false ...
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| side affects | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have been taking 75mg of venlafaxine for the past 5 days, taking one every other day for a week as ...
A: Carrie Mydriasis, excessive dilation of the pupils is a recognised side effect of venalfaxine. The ...
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| Birth Control | 4/11/2008 |
Q: How long does it take your body to absorb your birth control after you take it? I'm wondering ...
A: Summer Given the short time interval, I would certainly not say that the contraceptive protection ...
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| CUMADIN | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I had a pulmonary embolism Aug 07. Since then, I take Cumadin daily and have bi weekly blood tests ...
A: Daniel As a user of anticoagulants myself, I can appreciate your dilemma. Although many will say ...
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| propranolol and increase of blood sugar | 4/1/2008 |
Q: sir, I have read in internet that propranolol -beta blocker can raise blood sugar even than calciam ...
A: P The general view is that in young children, the elderly or those being treated for diabetes or ...
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| change of medication | 3/28/2008 |
Q: my doctor has changed my monthly prescription of escitalopram I'm to citalopram I'm. I don't know if ...
A: Amanda In clinical terms there is no real difference between citalopram and eiscitalopram. The ...
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| prescription | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have a prescription for nexium. the label says refillable until 02/17/09. does this mean i can get ...
A: Tina As I'm in the UK, I cannot be certain of the regulations relating to repeatable prescriptions. ...
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| interaction of gabapentin and spirulina | 3/26/2008 |
Q: i'm taking gabapentin 100mg 3x a day, is it safe to take spirulina 250mg 8 tablets a day? thanks
A: Chap I'm afraid there is insufficient evidence on the use and effects of herbal products such as ...
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| marijuana and lopressor | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I'm a 25 yr old fairly overweight male and I recently went to my family Dr. about some chest pains ...
A: Chris I don't know if your doctor was aware of your marijuana use, because I suspect this is likely ...
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| FALSE POSITIVE FORBENZODIAZEPINES | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I WAS GIVING A URINE TEST IDONT DO DRUGS BUT I TESTED POSITIVE FOR BENZODIAZEPINES THE ONLY THING I ...
A: Misty I suspect anything is possible, though probably unlikely. Without knowing what products are ...
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| False Positive Drug Screen | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I took 2 tablets of Benadryl sever allergy &sinus headache on the 23rd of March, took drug screen on ...
A: Rachel In theory the tests should be specific for the drugs they test for but there is some ...
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| FALSE POSITIVE FORBENZODIAZEPINES | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I WAS GIVING A URINE TEST IDONT DO DRUGS BUT I TESTED POSITIVE FOR BENZODIAZEPINES THE ONLY THING I ...
A: Misty Based on the number of similar questions I receive, apparent false positive results are ...
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| Zovirax 400mg | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I'm Melojane from Philippines. My mother had been exposed to varicella for 3 days now. The doctor ...
A: Melojane This question is pushing my area of knowledge to the limit. I suspect the doctor felt that ...
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| Is my doctor right? | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I'm from Philippines. I have herpes and varicella right now. The physician-surgeon prescribed me ...
A: Melojane Although your question is slightly outside my area of expertise, I do tend to agree with ...
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| drug screening | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have been on methadone for 2 1/2years. The Dr. at the treatment ctr. where I recieve my methadone ...
A: Robyn Based on the number of similar questions I receive, apparent false positive results are ...
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| trileptal and cold medicines | 3/14/2008 |
Q: My 7 year old is taking Trileptal. He has a runny nose and a sore throat. Can he take a cold ...
A: Stephanie While there are no specific contra-indications between Trileptal and ingredients in ...
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| Zithromax | 3/13/2008 |
Q: Is it safe to take this if the expiration date is nov 01?
A: Cindy While all medicines are manufactured with a small safety margin built into the shelf life, it ...
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| Risk taking sxpired percodan | 3/12/2008 |
Q: In the middle of the night last night I had terrible back pain, for which I usually take Vicodin. ...
A: Joe While medicines are manufactured with a degree of safety margin built into the expiry date, it ...
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| liv.52 herbal liver support | 3/11/2008 |
Q: can any of the things it's made off cause a flase positive urine for benzo's? caspers,wild ...
A: Robert Given the apparent number of claimed false positive tests I am asked about, it is really ...
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| Microgynon 30 | 3/10/2008 |
Q: When is it safe for me 2 stop using condoms??? please help ive asked everyone!!!! no one knows!!! x
A: Chloe Assuming you started taking the tablets at the correct point in your cycle, then the ...
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| pill | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I found this pill, well it is a half a pill. it is white. on one side there is nothing but on the ...
A: Brandi Tablet identification on white tablets can often be a challenge, but doing so on a partial ...
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| benzodiazepine mistake from urine screen | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Simmons, I am currently in a Methadone maintenance program, and have been clean of ALL illegal or ...
A: Benjamin Based on the number of similar questions I receive, apparent false positive results are ...
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| Pharmacist Prescribing | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Nigel, I noticed that you are a pharmacist in the UK and have been a chief pharmacist in a hospital ...
A: Can I suggest you email me directly at nigel.simmons@ the nhs email domain? I have some experience ...
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| Flouxetine | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I used to take antidepression medications for two years or about(27 months)I stopped taking it about ...
A: Lana I would never recommend anyone to resume a treatment such as fluoxetine without first seeing ...
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| novo-venlafaxine xr | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I am experiencing slight changes in my vision with this drug. I have been taking the product for ...
A: Lisa Visual disturbances is a common side effect of venlafaxine treatment, and it is most likely to ...
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| Lexapro/zopiclone safe? | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am currently travelling around China and need some advice. I was just wondering if it is safe to ...
A: Wesley I'm envious! China is somewhere I would really love to visit. There is no specific ...
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| Escitalopram | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I had been on these several yrs but decided i was still quite depressed even on the higher dose of ...
A: Anita The following is an extract from the UK clinical data sheet for escitalopram. As you can see, ...
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| can I use this | 2/25/2008 |
Q: One of the my friends suggested me to take Spirulina. I bought Spirulina tabs from market. In that ...
A: Saroja You do not say why you feel it is necessary to use such a product. From what I can ...
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| Testing Positive for Bezo | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find out if Artane will show up positive on a drug screen for Benzo. I am in a Drug ...
A: Gary Although there are some similarities in structure between Benzhexol and benzodiazepine drugs ...
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| i need ur help !! | 2/22/2008 |
Q: . recently..i found that i lost most of my concentration,i don't know why?!may be due to work ...
A: Yehia We can all lose concentration on occasions and the factors can be numerous and varied. It's ...
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| citalopram vs escitalopram | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have been taking antidepressants for awhile now and recently moved to a new state - thus needing a ...
A: Raina In clinical terms there is no real difference between citalopram and eiscitalopram. The ...
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| tamoxifen | 2/21/2008 |
Q: what is the likely effect of being administered with tamoxifen when one's liver is failing , ascites ...
A: Edwin As the following extract from the UK product specification shows, liver problems are a ...
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| novo-venlafaxine | 2/20/2008 |
Q: My husband has recently (a week) been on the above medication. It was prescribed by our Dr. for ...
A: Sherry The following links to the UK clinical specification and patient information leaflet will ...
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| higher hgh levels | 2/20/2008 |
Q: since hgh helps teenager gorw taller i was woundering if i am still growing in hieght if i were to ...
A: Adawe While there are numerous products which claim to promote growth, my recommendation would be ...
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| higher hgh levels | 2/19/2008 |
Q: since hgh helps teenager gorw taller i was woundering if i am still growing in hieght if i were to ...
A: Adawe My advice is not to take anything unless it is recommended by a doctor who has done a ...
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| Lexapro / Tinnitus | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I was prescribed lexapro for GAD. I took it for 5 weeks with no side effects. I stopped taking it ...
A: Kevin I think the Lexapro is the cause of your problems. According to the manufacturer's literature ...
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| pill | 2/17/2008 |
Q: i need to find out what this pill is that i found in my sons room, please help,it is light blue ...
A: Darryl I cannot find a photo to be give greater confidence to my suspicion, but I believe the ...
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| psy medicine which do not affect weight gain and diabetes | 2/17/2008 |
Q: SIR AGE 48 MALE WEIGHT 100 KG HEIGHT 5.7 DIABETIC TAKING METFORMIN 500 MG 3 TIMES AND LISINOPRIL 2.5 ...
A: I'm afraid I am not a mental health specialist and therefore unqualified to make prescribing ...
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| old pill indentification | 2/16/2008 |
Q: i have an old glass bottle with white round pills in it. the pills have a double square with a ...
A: Greta I'm afraid on the information you have and without knowing where in the world you are, it is ...
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| pharmasist too controling | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I recently had some dental work done over a course of several days and I was talkint to the dentist ...
A: Linda As I am in the UK and not familiar with the regulations regarding prescribing by dentists in ...
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| methadone | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Yes...i needed to kno if there is any such thing as a 15mg methadone? If so...what does it look ...
A: Savannah Firstly, I must apologise for the delay in responding. I have been away from home for a ...
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| elidel and protopic | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Im ill.my illness is LÝKEN PLANUS.my doctor said to me,ý can use elidel or protopic for my ...
A: Secil Lichen planus is a skin condition that often has no obvious cause. You can read more about it ...
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| doxycycline hyc | 2/13/2008 |
Q: My doctor recommended not to drink while taking this medicine, mentioning a serious side effect ...
A: Joe I think your doctor is referring to a rare side effect in some patients where liver function ...
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| Information on using Warfarin and Glucosamine | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Precisely that please. I'm male, 83yrs with Atriel Fibrilation for which I take Warfarin ...
A: Harold As you will be aware it is important that your warfarin dosing is controlled to the correct ...
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| Question about medication | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have been on pain medication(Hydrocodone) for about three weeks now. Got a tooth pulled. I wanted ...
A: Jesse While Hydroxycut is heavily promoted, particularly in the body building fraternity, it is not ...
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| sick, smokeing | 2/9/2008 |
Q: i have ben dienosed with acute sinustitous, the doc gave me AMOX-CLAV 875MG tablets, now im am to ...
A: Wil Aside from the usual contra-indications to smoking (risk of cancer etc.), there is no problem ...
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| expiry dates on medicines | 2/8/2008 |
Q: If the expiry date on medicines has just the month and year does that mean the expiry date is the ...
A: Keith You may not realise, but you have asked one of the most challenging questions known to a ...
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| pharmacy | 2/7/2008 |
Q: can you tell me that when i go for an interview for medical representative the company ask me about ...
A: Gurpreet The most important thing in any interview situation is to be yourself and be honest. If ...
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| Pill Identification | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Please help me identify this pill, the bottom half is white with nothing labeled on it, and the top ...
A: Shanto I cannot be 100% certain on this product because I believe the original manufacturer (Amide ...
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| laxatives affect narcotic drug test?? | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know if taking sennoside SUP 25mg of laxatives will affect a drug test i have ...
A: Sennosides will themselves should not cause a false positive result. However, if you are looking to ...
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| MEDICATION | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My doctor gave me prozac for OCD But I read it was ototoxic, so I'm not taking it - do you know of ...
A: Nicola This is the site I tracked down yesterday, and I'm a little sceptical about how credible it ...
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| MEDICATION | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My doctor gave me prozac for OCD But I read it was ototoxic, so I'm not taking it - do you know of ...
A: Nicola As far as I am aware there is no formally defined adverse effect on hearing as a result of ...
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| inr levels. | 1/31/2008 |
Q: my father-in-law has levels between 2.3 and 3.0 but occasinally gets a reading of 1.6 or 1.8 he is ...
A: Lyn All patients on warfarin will see some variation in their INR between tests, even with a fixed ...
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| lyrica | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I am trying Lyrica for my fibromyalgia. I can only take half of the capsule due to side effects. I ...
A: Janet For professional reasons I cannot encourage splitting of capsules in the way that you ...
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| glucosamine | 1/26/2008 |
Q: . what questions would you ask as a uk pharmacist, to a patient requesting glucosamine? i.e What ...
A: Mo The general practice in the UK is to lead a patient through the WWHAM Questions whenever they ...
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| Medication mixture | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I take...LISINOPRIL 20MG, PANTORPRAZOLE 40MG, XANAX 0.5MG, PREVALITE 40GR, SINGULAR 10MG, REQUIP ...
A: Linda While it is a complex range of products, there is no problem with taking any of them in a ...
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| taking pain pills while pregnant | 1/21/2008 |
Q: my name is Ashley and I have a question about taking pain pills while being pregnant. I would like ...
A: Ashley The general rule during pregnancy is to avoid all medication if at all possible. That way ...
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| Technical Writing in Pharmacy | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I'm working on a report about writing in the field of Pharmacy, so I just have a few questions for ...
A: Natalie I can't promise that my answers are applicable to all pharmacists, especially as I am in ...
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| Mother in law died | 1/20/2008 |
Q: My mother in law died recently. She went in to the ER and was sent home with the flu. The next day ...
A: Sandra I am sorry for your sad loss. Unfortunately, I am not a doctor and cannot therefore comment ...
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| zopiclone(gen) 7.5mg | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I was prescribed zopiclone(gen) 7.5mg for sleeping on 1Oct05. Is it safe to take them today?
A: Jo While all tablets are manaufactured with a margin of safety, it would not be as long as 13 ...
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| arthritis | 1/16/2008 |
Q: are Hydorxychloroquine, Lexapro and estrogen gel all compatible? do you believe fluctuating ...
A: Nancy There is no specific interaction or caution that I am aware of between any of the medications ...
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| lortab | 1/16/2008 |
Q: is it ok to take lortab when you are pregnant
A: Alysia The gerneral rule is that no drugs should be taken during pregnancy because it is impossible ...
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| Pain Pills and Alcohol | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I know someone who is addicted to pain pills and takes them daily. She also drinks on top of it. ...
A: Megan I'm very sorry to hear of the problems your mother is having. Your concern for her is highly ...
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| Pain Pills and Alcohol | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I know someone who is addicted to pain pills and takes them daily. She also drinks on top of it. ...
A: Megan I presume you are referring to Vicodin (Hydrocodone), Percocet and Oxycontin (both forms of ...
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| Novo-Venlafaxine XR 75 mg | 1/14/2008 |
Q: There was another posting with regard to changing to the generic Effexor after a number of years on ...
A: Nancy In theory, generic products are intended to be direct equivalents of the original, but like ...
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| Klonopin Drug test | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I recently took two trips to the ER on a overdose of methadone 80 mg and Klonopin 2mg. The klonopin ...
A: David I'm sure you are aware that Knonopin is a brand of clonazepam, so it will result in positive ...
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| Meds | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Is it ok to take Norvasc and Lopressor together?
A: Debbie It is not uncommon for several drugs with different modes of action to be used to manage ...
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| taking tenuate with asthma treatments | 1/11/2008 |
Q: i have had asthma for 19 years i am taking ventolin inhaler, serovent inhaler, flixotide inhaler i ...
A: Andrea There is no specific record of interaction between Tenuate preparations and your range of ...
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| bleeding for 2 weeks after started contra ceptive pill | 1/10/2008 |
Q: what should i do, i have been bleeding for 2 weeks now after starting to take the pill after a years ...
A: Cory My immediate recommendation has to be that you should consult your doctor who can then confirm ...
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| migraines | 1/9/2008 |
Q: im just emailing on behalf of my mum she suffers badly with migraines and takes imigran (sumatripan) ...
A: Sian There is no problem with taking paracetamol to ease migraine discomfort while also taking ...
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| lansoprazole | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I am taking Lanzoprazole 30mg ( capsule form). This generic version is produced by Cipla drug co of ...
A: Roy My apologies. According to the site records your question was answered within 20 minutes of you ...
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| false positives | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My husband is currently taking lipitor for high blood pressure, will this medication cause any false ...
A: Norma I'm not aware of Lipitor being associated with false positives for ilicit drug tests, but I'm ...
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| Sudden stop of Efexor-XR 300mg | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have been on Efexor Xr 300mg for about 4mths at this dose. I decided to stop because I didn't ...
A: Karen I'm sorry if I misunderstood your anxieties, but it is difficult to second guess emails. If ...
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| Sudden stop of Efexor-XR 300mg | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have been on Efexor Xr 300mg for about 4mths at this dose. I decided to stop because I didn't ...
A: Karen If you are not suffering from withdrawal side effects, then it is all to the good, though ...
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| Green tea Extract | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I take Toprol XL 25 mg daily and Cenestin 1.25 mg daily. I would like to begin taking concentrated ...
A: Jill As you are presumably being treated for some form of heart or blood pressure problem, then it ...
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| HELP | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I found a pill in my daughter room i would like to know what it is its blue and lavander with the ...
A: Megan I think this is the product you are describing: ...
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| hydroxycut and beta blockers | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I am on a 60mg dose of beta blocker. Can I take hydroxycut as well?
A: Amanda It is difficult to determine the exact contant of Hydroxycut (the manufacturers do not ...
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| Duragesic and adderall togother | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I take adderall 30 mg i time per day for add. and duragesic 50 one patch every three days. two parts ...
A: Katrina I can't find any specific references to interaction between Adderall and Durogesic, but I ...
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| STOMACH ACID | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Dr. Simmons, is there is a test to determine whether I have too much acid or too little acid?
A: Maryann There are hospital investigations which can determine the level of acid secretion and how ...
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| birth control | 12/31/2007 |
Q: i am on vacation in chile and forgot to bring my pill packet for this month. I had my old packet and ...
A: Liz I am concerened because I cannot give you a confident answer. If the product you have obtained ...
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| diclofenac | 12/31/2007 |
Q: my husband had a hair sample testing for employment and tested positive for 2.3ml of thc, he does ...
A: Christi I suspect you have been misinformed or misheard the 2.3ml. I think it was more likely 2.3mm ...
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| Difference between different formulations | 12/31/2007 |
Q: What is the difference between extended release, sustained release, time release, controlled ...
A: Renu As the names suggest, the differences are down to the rate at which the active drug is ...
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| Could AMOX-CLAV cause liver pain? | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I was taking AMOX-CLAV 875MG twice a day for 10 days. When I stopped, I feel liver pain. I did not ...
A: Natalie Problems with liver function is not unknown with patients who have taken Amox-Clav, indeed ...
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| pregnency | 12/31/2007 |
Q: can i take naproxen while im pregnant
A: Chyna The general rule is that all medication should be avoided during pregnancy unless it is ...
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| Propoxy-N/APAP | 12/30/2007 |
Q: You Have said that Darvocet does not contain aspirin (I have Hep C) but isn't Propoxy-N/APAP the ...
A: Glenn Darvocet and Propxy-N / APAP are equivalent products. Both contain acetaminophen and ...
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| diclofenac | 12/30/2007 |
Q: my husband had a hair sample testing for employment and tested positive for 2.3ml of thc, he does ...
A: Christi My suggestion would be that your husband has a thorough physical and screening. Have blood, ...
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| pill identification | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have a round, white pill with 368 on oneside and a deep score on the other. I have prescription ...
A: Lyn I cannot be absolutely certain, but my information sources confirm that there is a generic ...
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| diclofenac | 12/29/2007 |
Q: my husband had a hair sample testing for employment and tested positive for 2.3ml of thc, he does ...
A: Christi As far as I know there is no way that diclofenac could give a false positive for ...
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| depression and seroquil | 12/29/2007 |
Q: "i have been put on seroquel for anxiety plus mirtazapine can you let me know the side effects of ...
A: Angeline I'm afraid I am not an expert in the diagnosis and management of complex mental health ...
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| pill id | 12/28/2007 |
Q: What is this pill I found in my drawer with no bottle? It is a peach colored round tablet. One side ...
A: Shawn I think this is the product you are describing: www.drugs.com/imprints/9-3-7207-8989.html ...
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| ID a mystery medication | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Capsule, mustard color marked 118 on one end, the other end is off white with marking looking like ...
A: Cathie If this is the product you are describing: www.drugs.com/imprints/ku-118-10816.html If so, ...
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| phentermine and buspirone | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Is it okay to take phentermine and buspirone at the same time?
A: Kandice There is no published evidence of interaction between phentermine and buspirone, but I ...
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| Mixed Medication | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have been taking Ramipril 2.5mg for around 5 months now. I recently suffered a bout of Sciatica in ...
A: Lee Muscle and joint pains are a potential side effect of Ramipril, so this may have contributed to ...
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| sulfa drugs vs sulfur cream | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I had an allergic reaction to a chemical in hair dye called 'PPD.' I read that people allergic to ...
A: Lee As you have found the American tendancy to call sulfonamides sulfa drugs does lead to confusion ...
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| decongestants | 12/26/2007 |
Q: what decongestants are safe with wellbutrin and vyvanse
A: Becky As both the medications act on brain chemistry, I would not recommend a decongestant drug ...
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| medicine | 12/24/2007 |
Q: i take Benedryl on a daily basis. Got Tylenol 3 for a sprain. Can i take both together or will that ...
A: Carie There is no specific interaction between Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and Tylenol 3 ...
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| What kind of pill is this? | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I allowed someone to spend a few nights here and just found a pill in the room they stayed in and I ...
A: Brandi If the fancy R looks like this: www.pharmer.org/node/700 and the other side like this: ...
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| Citalopram and Lexapro. | 12/12/2007 |
Q: As of two years ago I was suffering from massive anxiety attacks. I didn't understand why I was ...
A: Tim This is an interesting question because as you say citalopram and Lexapro (Escitalopram) are ...
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| gabapentin | 12/11/2007 |
Q: My wife has been taking gabapentin for about 9 months for neuropathic pain due to nerve damage ...
A: Peter I see. Age does complicate things further. If your wife is seeing a pain specialist, then ...
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| gabapentin | 12/11/2007 |
Q: My wife has been taking gabapentin for about 9 months for neuropathic pain due to nerve damage ...
A: Peter Management of chronic pain is a dark art and is always a matter of juggling benefits and side ...
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| Urine test for benzodiazepines | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I was subject to a random urine test for drugs. At that time I was prescribed Lorazepam, which I ...
A: Chris Takng your points in reverse order, the following extract from the product data sheet for ...
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| malarone | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I am travelling to Kenya tomorrow night from the UK and i have some trouble flying. to calm my ...
A: Niki There is no specific interaction between these two drugs and diazepam and assuming you have ...
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| why does septra ds fail a drug test for benzo? | 12/5/2007 |
Q: today i took a drug test for probation and was drug tested. i do not use drugs. but i am perscribed ...
A: I think I can say with confindence that there won't be any form of chemical reaction or metabolism ...
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| why does septra ds fail a drug test for benzo? | 12/5/2007 |
Q: today i took a drug test for probation and was drug tested. i do not use drugs. but i am perscribed ...
A: Matthew While I am happy to offer what advice I can, please do not consider it to be "expert" in ...
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| re: ANTIOBIOTICS | 12/3/2007 |
Q: BEST ANTIBIOTIC FOR STREPT THROAT.. I'VE HEARD NOT TO MIX BENZODIAZAPINES WITH CIPRO? WHY?
A: Lynn In the vast majority of cases antibiotics are not necessary for simple throat infections. Most ...
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| COPD/ventilator | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My dad was recently put on a trach due to burns on his face and throat. The trach was to treat the ...
A: Jennie I'm a little out of my depth in this area, but a few thoughts would be worth discussing with ...
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| drug interactions | 11/26/2007 |
Q: can you take cymbalta and xanax together ie cymbalta daily and xanax as needed I have a neruimmune ...
A: Britt There are no particular problems or interactions if the two drugs are taken at the same time. ...
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| clonazepam | 11/25/2007 |
Q: i was given this for at times i fell anger more so than i should. i take paroxetine for depression. ...
A: Shirley My apologies, I had wrongly assumed you were used to taking Clonazepam. Certainly you ...
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| valtrex | 11/23/2007 |
Q: what medications should not be taken with valtrex???
A: Kevin There are no serious drug interactions with Valtrex and other products. It is possible that ...
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| methylpred | 11/21/2007 |
Q: how long does it take for methylpred 4 mg to get out of your system after taking it for three weeks ...
A: Naomi The plasma (blood) half life of methylprednisolone is appoximately 2.5 - 3.5 hours. i.e. the ...
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| Re: Medication Information | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Please identify a pill I have found. It is a light blue and round, it has L490 imprinted on it. ...
A: Brooke Although I don't recognise this as a product in the UK, I think this is the tablet you are ...
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| drug interactions | 11/19/2007 |
Q: can coumadin (the blood thinner) and ultram be taken together?
A: Judy Assuming the Ultram contains only Tramadol, then there is no specific interaction with oral ...
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| Lunesta sleep aid | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I just fail a urine drug screen for opiates.The only thing i have taken was lunesta and a 600mg ...
A: David As far as I am aware there is no reason why either drug should cause a false positive test ...
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| morphine overdose | 11/13/2007 |
Q: A friend has overdosed on morphine and is in a coma-little reaction to light held in eyes not ...
A: Sue If supportive treatment is being given and was available promptly, then a good recovery is ...
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| 21 Day pill | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I start my pill cycle on a Sunday. Last Sunday i took the monday pill but didn't realise and monday ...
A: Megan I cannot be 100% certain without knowing which brand of pill you are taking, but if the ...
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| topamax and unisom | 11/12/2007 |
Q: My wife suffers from migrain headaches. She is taking topamax for them right now. But there are ...
A: Brian While there is no interaction between Topamax and any of the Unisom formulations, I would ...
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| Cephalexin | 11/10/2007 |
Q: Can Cephalexin be taken with alcohol products ?
A: Leo Pharmacists never encourage alcohol consumption ;-) However, there is no particular problem if ...
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| Drug Interactions | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I've been diagnosed with several different problems over the last 4 years. I'm very concerned ...
A: Annette With such a complex medical history I'm afraid multiple drug therapies are usually ...
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| Septra DS BEFORE MRSA Test Results? | 11/9/2007 |
Q: My son went to the Dermatologist today, who said that one of the pimples on his face was abscessed. ...
A: Deb If the infection on your son's face has developed as far as an abscess then delaying antibiotic ...
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| expired viagra | 11/9/2007 |
Q: i have some viagra which was perscribed to me in 2004 nd expired in 2005. i know that over time ...
A: Dachsel Although there is a degree of safety in the expiry date given to medicines, it is never ...
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| Claritin D & Excedrin Migraine | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have had headaches for years(10 or more). I'm 31. My DR. suggested that I try Claritin D. I ...
A: Trisha From what you describe, it sounds as though the headaches are a sign of congested sinuses. ...
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| positive methamphetamine test | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I take weekly random urine drug screens. My last three tests have been positive for ...
A: Elaine None of the drugs you refer to are related to amphetamines so are very unlikely to give a ...
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| adderall xr and pin-x | 11/7/2007 |
Q: my son is taking adderall xr 15 mg daily, my daughter is taking adderall 25 mg and will change to ...
A: Tom As far as I am aware there is no specific contra-indication between any of the products and ...
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| knee disorder | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have been taking glucosamine and Chondroitine for some time now. Can I take Shark cartilage which ...
A: Tim While there is growing evidence that Glucosamine, Chondrytin and calcium supplements can be ...
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| Pharmacy School | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have graduated with B.S. in Business about 4 years ago. I am considering being a Pharmacist. Do ...
A: Michelle Regulations may vary from country to country, but it may well be that you have to take a ...
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| Novo Venlafaxine XR 150mg | 11/3/2007 |
Q: My doctor believes i was on a 75mg dose and I'm starting on 150mg I have serve psychosis i see ...
A: Cody The following link will take you to the UK clinical information for venlafaxine: ...
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| Effexor vx | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have been taking effexor 75mg for over a week now and have noticed an increase in my BP and Heart ...
A: Chris Stopping Effexor (venalafaxine) in these circumstances is definitely advisible. Under normal ...
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| allergic reaction to zoloft | 11/2/2007 |
Q: My doctor prescribed Zoloft for anxiety. I took it about 6 days when I had a severe allergic ...
A: Jody It does sound like you did suffer a true allergic reaction, so you should ensure that you are ...
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| red spot under eye | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have been using for 4 days a products by Obaji with hydroquinone as well as retin a. I have ...
A: Beth It is a possibility. Retinoins are vitamin D derrivatives used to treat severe acne, and ...
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| red spot under eye | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have been using for 4 days a products by Obaji with hydroquinone as well as retin a. I have ...
A: Beth Obaji seems to be a range of skin conditioning and peeling products? If you have been using a ...
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| Novo Venlafaxine XR 37.5 | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I have been prescribed this medication for anxiety. I had recently had a c-1 NUCCA (National Upper ...
A: Cindy Obviously I am not a doctor and do not have your full medical history, but I am a little ...
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| CEFDINIR | 10/24/2007 |
Q: HW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR CEFDINIR TO STAY IN YOUR SYSTEM? I GAVE IT TO MY 2 1/2 YEAR OLD NEICE MORE ...
A: Tzivia Assuming the last dose of Cefdinir was over two weeks ago, then assuming your niece's ...
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| oxycodone Hcl 10 mg | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how long this pill can be kept before it is no longer effective, there is no ...
A: Catherine Most medications have a shelf life of 2-3 years after manufacture, based on storage in ...
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| sperm and suboxone | 10/19/2007 |
Q: My husband is on suboxone right now and I am wondering if will affect his sperm if we get pregnant. ...
A: Courtney There is no evidence that Suboxone affects sperm numbers or activity. Similarly there is ...
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| Medicines causing a positive drug screen for benzodiazipines | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I am a social worker who has a client who tested positive for Benzodiazipines. She is taking the ...
A: Stephanie None of the drugs you ask about contain a benzodiazepine, and as their chemical structure ...
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| ? | 10/13/2007 |
Q: i found some pills in my girlfriends room i don't want to check up on her but i'am worried because ...
A: Stephen You place me in a difficult position, because to identify the medication could effectively ...
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| Cefalexin for penicillin allergy sufferers | 10/12/2007 |
Q: My daughter has been asked to take "cefalexin" for her fever cold and rashes by her GP. She is ...
A: UR The general view is that 5-10% of patients who are truly (positive skin reaction) to penicillin ...
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| pharm-d | 10/11/2007 |
Q: can i do M.D degree after pharm-d.please tell me.i also want be a surgen,please tell me is there any ...
A: Tayyab I don't know the regulations in your home country, but I can see no reason why you could not ...
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| morphine-scopolamine | 10/9/2007 |
Q: What effect would injections of morphine (10ml) and scopolamine (.4 ml) have on a bedridden 95 year ...
A: Liz Scopolamine (Hyoscine) is used clinically to suppress secretions and consequently ease ...
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| adderrall and loratab | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I am taking 60mg adderall daily and just had surgery for my jaw 1 1/2 weeks ago. I am on loratab, ...
A: Michele It is quite likely that the amphetamine in Adderall is competing and having an antagonistic ...
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| antidepressants | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I lost my medical coverage so I was switched from Cymbalta to Prozac. Ihe plan I was switched to ...
A: Mary Ann Although both are antidepressants, Cymalta and Prozac are from slightly different classes. ...
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| SMALL WHITE ROUND PILL | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I FOUND A SMALL WHITE ROUND PILL IN MY COUCH IT HAS GG296 ON IT. DO U KNOW WHAT IT IS?
A: Melissa I think this is the product you are describing: www.pharmer.org/files/images/GG296.jpg If ...
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| side efects | 9/28/2007 |
Q: im a 24 year old female with a lot of medication. i have mental health problems, brittle asthma, i ...
A: Niki None of the medications are likely to cause the bleeding or diarrhoea you describe, indeed ...
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| antibiotics | 9/19/2007 |
Q: i have been on a course of antibiotics called amoxycillin? for five days since monday for a mouth ...
A: Bryony There is no specific contra-indication between amoxicillin and alchohol, so the greatest ...
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| Cephalexin and Cheratussin - side effects | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I was prescribed 500 mg of Cephalexin (generic for Kelfax) 2X per day for 10 days. I was also ...
A: Bridget I suspect the diarrhoea and nausea are probably a side effect of the cephalexin. You will ...
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| drug interaction | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Can I take ibuprofin if I am taking Claritin?
A: Dee For routine control of symptoms of allergy, there is no problem with taking ibuprofen and ...
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| Lidocaine, menthol, and hydrocodone | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I am planning to use a topical cream with 4.0% lidocaine active ingredient and 1% menthol for a ...
A: Louise I'm not sure I would advise the menthol component of the cream because it could irritate the ...
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| urine screen positive for benzo's | 9/10/2007 |
Q: my 26 yr old daughter was just released from a 38 day inpatient drug rehab. She is currently ...
A: Donna Assuming the urine tests are being done in a controlled way (one patient at a time to avoid ...
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| help | 9/8/2007 |
Q: every morning when I wake up, I will have a runny nose, the insides of my mouth will itch, and I ...
A: Roshan Many of the symptoms you describe do indeed sound like some form of allergic rhinitis (hay ...
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| Head Pressure | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I am a 33 yr old female with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. I take Ambien CR 12mg on a regular basis and ...
A: Tina Firstly you should stop taking the phenteramine, with such rapid gastric transit it is not ...
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| nasal decongestants | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I am trying to compile a very broad list of chemical compounds (or combinations of compounds) that ...
A: Philip My suggestion would be to get access to a copy of Martindale - The Extra Pharmacopoea which ...
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| Head Pressure | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I am a 33 yr old female with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. I take Ambien CR 12mg on a regular basis and ...
A: Tina The symptoms you describe very much sound like side effects of the Phentermine (see ...
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| medication | 9/3/2007 |
Q: i have a resident who i look after that says he takes to many pills how can i answer that
A: Sharon Questions like this are not uncommon and without knowing the patient's full history and ...
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| Concerned and in pain | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I've been taking augmentin (875 mg)for an ear infection and aleve gel caps (220 mg) for the pain. I ...
A: Shay There is no problem with taking the two products at the same time, but it is important to take ...
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| testosterone | 8/30/2007 |
Q: Greetings I am a 57 year old male in good health however in the last year or so I have had sore ...
A: Al I presume that the tiredness etc. cannot be attributed to over exertion? While exercise is ...
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| Xanax and Valium | 8/30/2007 |
Q: Please tell me the shelf life of these two drugs. I have a couple of bottles that are 5/6 years old ...
A: Kathleen Most tablets have a shelf life from the date of manufacture of 2-3 years. This will ...
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| Desloratadine side effects | 8/29/2007 |
Q: i am taking clarinex for ear pain i stopped the medicine after taking more than 1week but it ...
A: Sirisha Firstly, I am puzzled how an antihistamine will help with ear pain. Do you mean that you ...
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| Re: pills | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I had found a small baggy of pills, i was wondering if you could tell me what they were. Kind of ...
A: Jen I think this is the product you are describing: ...
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| 90-yr-old Dad--Morphine and COPD | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I'm going to try to make this short, but it is complicated. My 90-yr-old Dad has not been eating ...
A: Bonnie It does sound as though your father is making slow, but steady progress and is getting out ...
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| lymecycline | 8/27/2007 |
Q: My 12yr old daughter is on Erythromycin for acne which is not helping at all. Her brother is on ...
A: Deb The general recommendation is that tetracycines should not be given to children under the age ...
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| 90-yr-old Dad--Morphine and COPD | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I'm going to try to make this short, but it is complicated. My 90-yr-old Dad has not been eating ...
A: Bonnie Firstly you need to remember that your father has been throgh what for someone with his ...
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| Is it safe to take Cumadin | 8/27/2007 |
Q: My sister recently had an unruptured brain aneurysm, which she was treated for using a coiling ...
A: J I don't think the doctors are being indecisive, just juggling complex alternatives and associated ...
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| loratidine overdose | 8/26/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old grandson got stung by a bee last night....I gave him 5mg of loratidine this am, and ...
A: Nancy Based on the UK paediatric reference (BNF for Children), the maximum daily dose of Loratidine ...
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| paxil dosage | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I am a 21 year old male. I was prescribed by my family physician Paxil (generic) 20 mg to help me ...
A: Dean You are correct that 60mg is the normal upper limit of doses for Paxil, and that doses should ...
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| contraceptive pill | 8/24/2007 |
Q: please can you tell me if there are any differences between microgynon 21 and microgynon 30, if so ...
A: Chris Do you mean Microgyon 20? I can't find any record of a Microgynon 21, though most oral ...
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| methadone by roxane | 8/23/2007 |
Q: 10 ng methadone by roxane has the numbers 54/142 on one side and are white does 5mg methadone by the ...
A: Thomas Fortunately Roxane do include photographs of their products on their website, which confirms ...
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| novo-venlafaxine xr | 8/22/2007 |
Q: i was switched meds, and was put on venlafaxine 150 mg for a little over a month. note ( i have ...
A: Bobbi It sounds very much as though you are exhibiting symptoms of withdrawal from venlafaxine. As ...
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| New pink generic Adderall? | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I recently moved states and went to refil my adderall prescription, I have always gotten the generic ...
A: Carmen Unfortunately generic products do not always match the colours of the original brand, but ...
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| Diabete | 8/20/2007 |
Q: Can Atlantis insulin and 70/30 be mixed together in the same syringe? We have been giving my mother ...
A: Larry I'm afraid I don't recognise and cannot find any insulin product under the Atlantis brand ...
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| health question | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I am 55 and have constipation problems - for years. I have had a colonoscopy and have increased ...
A: Lauren Faecal softeners should not have any negative impact on the risk of developing a bowel ...
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| health question | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I am 55 and have constipation problems - for years. I have had a colonoscopy and have increased ...
A: Lauren Regular use of a stool softener is required for it to be effective, and it is preferable in ...
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| novo-venlafaxine | 8/15/2007 |
Q: i recently got precribed novo-venlafaxine xr 75mg to treat my anxiety disorder. A lot, but not all ...
A: Rob From the research I have been able to do there appears to be no formal research to determine ...
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| a little orange pill | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I know there painkillers and anti inflammatory pills i just wanna know the name of it so i can read ...
A: I'm afraid I can find no trace of the markings you describe in any of my usual reference sources and ...
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| Tetralysal 300 (Lymecycline) | 8/13/2007 |
Q: Having read a few of the other questions people have asked you about similar medication i am hopeing ...
A: Emma While it's not appropriate to recommend taking alcohol with any medication, I can confirm that ...
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| vicodin effects on stomach and liver | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have a question about the effects of vicodin. If you take 5 750 mg vicodin a day for over a month ...
A: Jennifer Vicodin is a mix of Acetaminophen and a synthetic opiate Hydrocodone. This means that it ...
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| Vitamin B12 | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I need to take Vitamin B12 supplements. I wish to take it as a nasal spray to avoid injections and ...
A: Chabdrashekar I'm afraid I am unaware of any nasal formulation of B12 being marketed anywhere in ...
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| amoxycillin vs microgynon | 8/8/2007 |
Q: i regularly prescribe amoxycillin to my patients 500mg for about 5 days. does it render microgyno ...
A: Johnson There is no specific interaction between amoxicillan and oral contraceptives such as ...
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| Lymecycline (Tetralysal 300) | 8/7/2007 |
Q: My 12 year old son has been prescribed Lymecycline to help clear his acne. Will his teeth become ...
A: Wendy As it is a tetracycline antibiotic there will always be a risk of teeth discolouration. ...
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| combining pain killers | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I suffer from very bad period pain and find it is only eased by taking, for example, 2 paracetamol ...
A: Lynn Providing that you keep to a maximum of 4g (8 x 500mg tablets) Paracetamol a day, this should ...
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| need help | 8/1/2007 |
Q: i found some pills in my daughters room she resently had gastrobypass sergery im a little conserned ...
A: Jim Forgive me if this appears impertinant, but I hope you will understand why I always include the ...
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| Nova-venlafaxine medicine | 7/31/2007 |
Q: im taking this medicine for one month before 14 days of my periods as im having a very bad pms ...
A: Samina Alopecia (hair loss) is recognised as a "rare" side effect of Venlafaxine usage, so it may ...
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| Pharmacology vs Pharmaceutical Sciences | 7/27/2007 |
Q: Would you be so kind as to explain what is the difference between a degree in Pharmacology and one ...
A: Kerise Very simply, pharmacology is the science of drug action on a living organism, while ...
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| iron supplements | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have been taking an iron supplement under the direction of my Gp for about 6 weeks for low blood ...
A: Russell The following is taken from the UK standard reference. The detail will apply to all iron ...
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| what is this pill? | 7/24/2007 |
Q: what is a circle white pill with L405 on one side and on the other side it has soo mg in the middle ...
A: Brogan It is impossible to be absolutely certain regarding the identity of a tablet without first ...
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| Medication | 7/22/2007 |
Q: Can I take claritin with zanax.f
A: LaRose There is a risk that antihistamines can cause sedation, thereby increasing the potential ...
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| Mixture of Pills | 7/20/2007 |
Q: My Dentist has just prescribed me Amoxicillin and i failed to tell her that i am already taking the ...
A: Joanne Fortunate timing as I'm likely to be off-line most of the weekend. There is no theoretical ...
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| Expired Medication | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I would like to stop smoking and found some Zyban (bupropion hyrochloride)that expired in September ...
A: Alison Although manufacturers will have a safety margin in the formulation and packaging of their ...
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| spironolactone/appetite suppressant | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Is there any harm in taking both an appetite suppressant such as Phentarmine along with ...
A: Angie I'm not aware of any reason why spironolactone could not be taken with phenteramine. Although ...
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| side effect | 7/13/2007 |
Q: Can paresthesia include abnormal temperature sensations? When I touch anything warmer than room ...
A: Amanda Regrettably parasthesia can affect all forms of sensory nerves, so touch, pain, temperature ...
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| Xanax false-positive for serax? | 7/10/2007 |
Q: My wife was recently drug tested for a job and she lost the job because her test came back ...
A: Russell I suspect that the test your wife was picked up with was testing for benzodiazepines in ...
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| Zanax and clarinex | 7/8/2007 |
Q: Is it okay to take both of these drugs. I took a clarinex at 11:00 A.M. Take zanax at night.
A: LaRose Apologies for a slow response, but I have been travelling to areas where I can't get a ...
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| Need help identifying a pill | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I found some pills in my daughters room that I need some help finding out what they are. It is a ...
A: Amy I'm afraid I am really struggling with this as I can find no products which appear to match ...
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| ultram and missed period | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have been taking Effexor( 75 mg) for nearly a year now. Recently, I also began taking Ultram once ...
A: Lauren I am not aware of any reports of Tramadol affecting hormones and period cycles, so it is ...
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| Fentanyl | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I had a Spinal Fusion in September 2003 relating to L3 & L4 (I was missing L5), due to a birth ...
A: Louise I'm afraid I am on the limits of my knoweldge and experience with your question, and by and ...
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| miracleburn | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I was considering Miracleburn as a weight loss supplement. http://www.miracleburn.com. It ...
A: Scott Whatever claims the manufacturers make about such weight loss products, I would be very ...
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| African Parasites and breastfeeding | 6/29/2007 |
Q: My wife and I just returned from 7 months in Burkina Faso, West Africa. We both have constant ...
A: James I think you need much more specialist advice than I can give, especially as there is a young ...
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| unidentifiable pill | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I have a prescription pill I have found and can't identify what it is. It is white, oblong, and has ...
A: Brian I cannot be anywhere near 100% confident on this because my usual reference sources are not ...
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| hi | 6/27/2007 |
Q: i have a surplus of this how much are they worth? the price range please thanks! Nutren glytrol ...
A: Dana I'm afraid I have no idea of prices because as I explained they are not available in the UK. ...
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| im wondering | 6/26/2007 |
Q: ok im a freshman this year im wondering what i need to no rite now to prepare for working in ...
A: Keller It's a little difficult for me to give a lot of advice as things here in the UK may be ...
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| hi | 6/23/2007 |
Q: i am wondering if unused canned goods that are not consumed , or opened, but may have been touched ...
A: Dana Given that the stability and breakdown of such products is unknown and there is no way of ...
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| proscar question | 6/21/2007 |
Q: i'm 19 and have been prescribed to take 1/4 of proscar a day to aid in hair loss i've been ...
A: John It's a little strange that your doctor is prescribing Proscar 5mg as a treatment for hair ...
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| microgynon | 6/20/2007 |
Q: i was using microgynon for only a week last month and this month i have missed my period by ...
A: Kerry Missed periods when starting oral contraceptives is not unusual, and only you will know ...
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| uti | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I have UTI also seem to have ear and throat infection. doctor gave Nitrofurantoin and amoxicillin ...
A: Jay There is no real problem with taking both antibiotics at the same time. My only concern would ...
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| Topamax and Buspar | 6/19/2007 |
Q: Does Topamax and Buspar drugs give false positive in urine tests of drug addiction? Thanks for ur ...
A: Walaa Drug tests will only find what they are looking for, so if the test is designed to find drugs ...
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| medicine | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I just took one Claritin D 24 hour extended release tablet. Is it okay if I also take one Tylenol ...
A: April Extended, Sustained or Modified release are tablet formulations designed to release the drug ...
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| LORITAB | 6/15/2007 |
Q: WHAT IS THE HIGHEST DOSAGE THAT IS SAFE?I AM ABOUT TO HAVE SURGERY AND I AM TAKING LORITAB FOR A FEW ...
A: Dave Lortab is a combination product containing Acetaminophen and Hyrdocodone (a synthetic opiate), ...
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| fish oils and warfarin | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I just wanted to know if the use of fish oils is contraindicated in people who are taking ...
A: Hmm. Homework. ;-) You're right, the information may be ambiguous but there are a lot of factors ...
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| side effects | 6/1/2007 |
Q: can you give me some of the side effects caused by decilone forte. I would like also to know what is ...
A: Arnold I don't recognise the brand name Decilone, but I believe it is a form of dexamethasone, a ...
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| medicine reaction? | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I was given ERY-TAB 500MG EC TAB 4 times a day for an infection in my right foot. On my 3rd dosage, ...
A: Lin Erythromycin has occasionally been associated with heart problems, both by interaction with ...
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| Adult Ear Infection | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I can find little info on ADULT ear infections. My family doctor prescribed Amoxicillan which had NO ...
A: Ann Glue-ear in adults is unsual as it is most commonly occurs in children and usually disappears ...
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| preventing sleep | 5/19/2007 |
Q: i am in school and i need to study for long hours because there is limited time, so i would like to ...
A: Ahmed I commonly get this question as the exam season approaches. My recommendation is that it is ...
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| Can Cephalexin be taken with cold medicines? | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I just recently started taking Cephalexin for an infection. Yesterday I started to feel slightly ...
A: David There are no particular problems with taking cold remedies with antibiotics such as ...
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| Piroxicam | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I am a 23 year old male and I am currently taking Piroxicam 20 MGCapsules MLY once a day. I am going ...
A: Nate There is no problem with taking alcohol while using Piroxicam, though obviously I have to ...
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| Mixing Uppers and Downers | 5/17/2007 |
Q: Mr. Simmons I have just been prescribed Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 20mg twice a day(which will be ...
A: Scott I'm afraid this is rather out of my sphere of expertise and advice is best sought from your ...
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| medicine | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have burcitus in my right shoulder and both kness. I am active duty military and the Dr's on base ...
A: Junnifer Bursitis is an inflammatory joint problem which usually responds to anti-inflammatory or ...
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| novo venlafaxine xr | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have been taking novo venlafaxine xr: 37.5 mg a day (for anxiety) for the last 3 days and I am ...
A: Julie I'm afraid I can't really recommend any vitamin or herbal type products to treat anxiety. As ...
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| novo venlafaxine xr | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I have been taking novo venlafaxine xr: 37.5 mg a day (for anxiety) for the last 3 days and I am ...
A: Julie As you are taking a sustained release (long acting) formulation, it will usually take 7-10 ...
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| contraceptive pill after misscarriage | 5/15/2007 |
Q: My Wife had a misscarriage 4 weeks ago. Having misread the instructions she started taking the pill ...
A: Bob I'm sorry for you both. I suspect the spotting is just an effect from hormone levels returning ...
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| novo venlafaxine xr | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have been taking novo venlafaxine xr: 37.5 mg a day (for anxiety) for the last 3 days and I am ...
A: Julie It sounds as though you are experiencing common side effects of Venlafaxine (see ...
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| pain medications | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I have been on 135 mg. of oxycodone due to a degenatrive spinal condition...before that , my x-Dr ...
A: Cynthia Are you sure the pain specialist is treating you like an addict? It is true that through ...
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| Piroxicam | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I am 18 years old, about 5ft 8in tall 135 lbs am I have been seeing a specialist for arthritis that ...
A: Nate I think the weight gain you describe would be due to fluid retention, a rare but serious side ...
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| Lidocaine and Prilocaine cream, 2.5%/2.5% | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I am 18 and I think I have had tennis elbow for around 3 to 4 months now from playing racquetball. ...
A: Nate EMLA is now widely used to ease pain at injection sites. Visit the children's ward of any ...
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| False positive in urine screen for Benzo | 4/27/2007 |
Q: Can the drug Benzocaine give a positive urine screen for the class of drugs in the Benzo family ...
A: Stephen Benzocaine is not a benzodiazepine like Xanax and Valium so it should not be detectable in ...
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| Iron Tablets | 4/27/2007 |
Q: CAN I USE IRON TABLETS THAT HAVE EXPIRED ON 02/2007
A: Rumana Although manufacturers will have a margin for safety in the setting of expiry of a product, ...
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| xanax | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I just wanted to know if I take xanax twice (on tablet only each time) in the same week, will it ...
A: Dan It really depends what the test is looking for. Even simple urine dip tests are quite specific ...
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| drug test | 4/26/2007 |
Q: will cymbalta cause any type of false positive(for illict drugs)to appear in urine drug screen?
A: Jonathan If the test is looking only for opiates, amphetamines and cocaine, then Cymbalta should ...
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| metaxalone | 4/26/2007 |
Q: Is is alright to take ibuprofen while taking metaxalone for a muscle spasm in the lower back? The ...
A: Jo The manufacturers recommend that anyone who experiences persistent headaches should see their ...
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| help | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I'm not sure if I have the right person, but my question is, I'm 19 year old, and very short, I'm ...
A: Jack I fear that at 19 there is little that can be done to increase your height. Most people attain ...
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| constipation drug | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I am anxious to find in America a German drug I have used for constipation. it is called BECUNIS. ...
A: Gordana I think the product you are referring to is also called Bekunis (my German and Dutch aren't ...
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| Megacolon | 4/24/2007 |
Q: My 2 year old has been having abdominal distention for about 8 months. She was just in the emergency ...
A: Xiomara I am not a doctor and only have limited detailed knowledge of many medical problems ...
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| interactions/contraindications | 4/23/2007 |
Q: Can a teenager already on accutane (has one month left to finish) take an antimalarial drug such as ...
A: Diane I am not aware of any problems, though admittedly use of antimalarials is not a usual ...
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| celebrex | 4/22/2007 |
Q: If a Celebrex (celecoxib) is ingested will it show up on a drug test? If so what will it show up as?
A: Steven I'm assuming you are referring to a drug test for illicit products such as heroin or ...
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| Ultraset | 4/18/2007 |
Q: .. I took one pill on two seperate occassions and both time about or even six hours after taking got ...
A: Jeanne Although the literature cites gastro-intestinal problems as rare, I think the problems you ...
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| Clonazepam | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I recently went over my prescribed dose because I felt very anxious I am bipolar and I have GAD. I ...
A: Denia I would not recommend routine additional dosing unless your doctor has told you the upper ...
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| Zeneperin | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me. Can you please tell me anything about a pain medication called Zeneperin? ...
A: Kathryne I'm afraid I have drawn a complete blank on tracking down anything about this product, or ...
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| effexor xr vrs. novo-venlafaxine xr | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I was taking effexor xr 150 mg for some years with much success. Decided to switch to ...
A: Ahmie The Novo product is intended to be a generic (ubranded) equivalent of Effecor XR and is ...
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| cumadin and steroids together | 4/16/2007 |
Q: Is it ok for a person to take cumadin(has 2 stints in heart) for heart condition and steroids for an ...
A: Tasha Steroids can significantly affect the anticoagulant effect of Coumadin and increase the risk ...
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| I FOUND A PILL IN MY SONS ROOM | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I FOUND A PILL IN MY SONS ROOM.IT IS SAMLL WHITE ROUND PILL,SCORE W/F L,ON ONE SIDE AND A 10 ON THE ...
A: Terri I'm afraid I haven't had any luck identifying the product you describe. Your local pharmacy ...
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| Viagra - expired medication | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I have some Viagra that was perscribed to me back in 2001, that I have not used. Is it still safe to ...
A: Jeff While there is usually some margin for safety in the shelf life of any tablet, there is no ...
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| i found a pill in my sons pockey??what is it? | 4/9/2007 |
Q: i found a pill in my 15 yr old pocket .....he said it was for pain in his back....it has the number ...
A: Chris For simple back pain, gabapentin would not be the first choice. A non-steroidal ...
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| i found a pill in my sons pockey??what is it? | 4/9/2007 |
Q: i found a pill in my 15 yr old pocket .....he said it was for pain in his back....it has the number ...
A: Chris I think this is the product you are describing: ...
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| interactions between medications | 3/31/2007 |
Q: Can I take Claritin -d (24 hour) , effexor xr (75) and ulatrect together safely?
A: Margaret I cannot find any trace of a product called Ulatrect, can you confirm the spelling? With ...
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| Lisinopril 10 mg | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I've been taking Lisinopril 10 mg for 2 years, it was always a pink oval with E101 on it. I just got ...
A: Cathy It sounds as though you have come across one of the rare occasions when a generic product is ...
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| Is it really phentermine or not? | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I ordered phentermine online and what I got no one has yet to identify. The package was postmarked ...
A: Sarah Without proper laboratory analysis it is impossible to be certain what any tablet or capsule ...
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| Synthroid and Levothroxine | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I read online that Levothroxine is the generic for Synthroid. Does this mean that they are the same ...
A: Connie Yes they are exactly the same drug. Synthroid is a brand name product, whilst Levothyoxine ...
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| Paxil CR Withdrawls | 3/29/2007 |
Q: - Good afternoon, I recently tapered off of Paxil CR after a few months on it. While tapering ...
A: Robert It's difficult to say how long such effects will continue as they are very much dependent on ...
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| amoxicillan | 3/28/2007 |
Q: will amoxicillan give you a positive urine screen for cocaine
A: Marco I am not aware of any reason why amoxicillin would give a false positive for cocaine or other ...
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| Prilosec | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with gastritis. (no h pylori) I tried protonix and aciphex but had side ...
A: Marissa Urticaria / itching in the slin is described as an uncommon side effect of Ompeprazole, so ...
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| expired supplements | 3/24/2007 |
Q: what are the side effects of taking an iron supplement that is expired since 6/06?
A: Shauna Whilst it cannot be recommended to take any medicine beyond its expiry date, there is ...
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| Lexipro/Generic? | 3/23/2007 |
Q: My wife is currently taking lexipro.We would like to know if there is a generic brand for lexipro?My ...
A: Steve A mix of bad and hopefully good news on this question. There is no generic form of Lexapro ...
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| Prilosec | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with gastritis. (no h pylori) I tried protonix and aciphex but had side ...
A: Marissa You don't say what dose of Prilosec you are taking, so it may be that you can take a lower ...
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| dabigatran | 3/20/2007 |
Q: My relative a cardiac patient and AF was advised by the doctor to join in RE-LY study by Boeringher ...
A: Asis Dabigratan is not in the same class of drugs as Clopidogel but it does have similar properties ...
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| Pain Killers for Headaches | 3/18/2007 |
Q: I have been taking pain killers for headaches for about a year now. For three years prior to that I ...
A: Therese From the dosage you describe, I cannot see that Adco-Dol is likely to cause any GI ...
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| male testosterone replacement therapy | 3/11/2007 |
Q: I recently had a physical and my blood work showed that I have a low testosterone level of 180. My ...
A: Paul Information on both products can be found on their respective websites: www.androgel.com ...
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| aminophylin | 3/6/2007 |
Q: patient with asmathic bronchospasam has received aminophylin infusion with speed 20mg/h.After 12h ...
A: Jelena Although your suggestion that levels are directly proportional to the dose, this is not ...
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| ditropan/hyperhidrosis | 3/2/2007 |
Q: Due to an unexpected side effect from a neurosurgery procedure I am now a chronic sufferer of ...
A: Jason I sympathise with your problems. At present there are few medications used to treat ...
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| ranitidin | 2/28/2007 |
Q: 48 patient has duodenal ulcer,he were taking ranitidine for 8 weeks but the symptoms are worse then ...
A: Jelena If the endoscopy did not include a screen for Helicobacter pylori as this can easily be ...
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| St Johns Wort | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if it is safe to take Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Lortab) while taking St. Johns ...
A: Nicole Herbal products like St John's Wort are potentially more hazardous when taken with other ...
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| Can you identitify these pills | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I keeep finding pills in my child possesssion one is a round orange pill it has the THE NUMBER 285 ...
A: Mandy Unfortunately I cannot find any product which matches exactly the codes you have given. ...
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| Proton Pump Inhibitors for Children | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me identify a few proton pump inhibitors that are used for ...
A: Mark This sounds like a coursework question! ;-) From my experience, Omeprazole is most commonly ...
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| Xenical | 2/11/2007 |
Q: Is it safe for a diabetic who is taking lisinopril and lopid to also take orlistat(xenical) to aid ...
A: Naomi Whilst there is no problem with taking either lisinopril or Lopid, it would be advisible to ...
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| IDpills | 2/11/2007 |
Q: first one vary small extra small round off wight with the markings R x 7 ? second one large oval ...
A: Tim I assume from the question mark the first code is incomplete? However, I think this may be the ...
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| manufacturer-mixed | 2/8/2007 |
Q: again, My previous post is ridiculous. I was trying to be lighthearted and instead it's stupid. ...
A: Sullivan I can't be absolutely certain, but I assume the notes refer to a commercially produced ...
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| "... and more morphine than you can use in a lifetime " | 2/4/2007 |
Q: Nigel, I want to introduce my question with the remark that I am only wanting to address the ...
A: Sullivan Without all the relevant details it's impossible to give a specific response, but I can ...
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| unidentified capsule | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I found a capsule a little smaller than a Nyquil, it is half white and half orange, and it is powder ...
A: Cole Nyquil is not sold in the UK, so I can't be certain of its size. From its ingredients I would ...
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| Prilosec vs Prilosec OTC | 1/31/2007 |
Q: Is there a difference between prescription Prilosec (Omeprazole) and Prilosec OTC (over the ...
A: Michael As far as I can tell there is no difference between the products and they will almost ...
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| mixing drugs | 1/23/2007 |
Q: My husband has a bottle with Hydrocodone, benedryl, muscle relaxer and ibuprofen all mix up. He ...
A: Aubry I'm sure you realise that while it is conventient to keep all medicines in one bottle for ...
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| medications my husband is taking | 1/20/2007 |
Q: My husband is currently taking levothyroxine, cardizen cd and lisinopril-hctz. Would any of these ...
A: Connie There is no specific interaction between your husband's medications and lorazepam, and ...
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| side effects | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me if any research has ever been done to determine which are the most common side ...
A: Al Hopefully I have understood your question correctly. I don't think any specific research will ...
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| Quality Control | 1/14/2007 |
Q: What is quality control? What does a person do in this fiel of Pharmacy? Please do reply to this ...
A: Safia Quality Control (sometimes described as Quality Assurance) is the process of testing and ...
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| Mixing drugs? | 1/12/2007 |
Q: My fiance has an ear infection and was prescribed Floxin OTIC and Amoxicillin (500MG). I was ...
A: As both amoxicillin and Floxin are antibiotic preparations, there is no problem with adding in an ...
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| Malarone and Conception | 1/4/2007 |
Q: Myself and my husband are off to Kenya for 2 weeks in February and have been advised to take ...
A: Kirsty It is a general rule in medicine that drugs and pregnancy should not be mixed. However in ...
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| oxycontin | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Ok, so I got that, but what about the hydrocodone in vicoden compared to oxycodone in oxycontin? My ...
A: Emad My apologies. It's been a long holiday period! Although there are numerous variables which ...
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| underarm deodorants | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I notice that some of underarm deodorants contain aluminum chlorohydrate and some of the newest ...
A: Al There is not really any significant difference between the products. Aluminium Chlorohydrate is ...
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| oxycontin | 1/2/2007 |
Q: You helped me in the past and I have a quick question today. I take vicoden es. How is oxycontin ...
A: Emad Vicodin is a combination product containing Acetaminophen and Oxycodone in a "normal" release ...
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| suboxone and side effects | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I am currently on 8mg of suboxone, it really has changed my life. I have no cravings and I now ...
A: Holly I'm pleased that you are finding Buprenorphine (Suboxone) sucessful in managing your ...
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| Pharmacy Volunteer | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I am a pre-pharmacy student right now, but I need to volunteer 40 hours at a pharmacy location. I ...
A: Eva As I'm in the UK, I can't claim to have a wealth of experience of US hospital pharmacy ...
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| withdrawing clomipramine | 11/28/2006 |
Q: sallam I have been taking clomipramine for 10 months and for the last 5 months i was taking 25 mg ...
A: Aqoob Having started a withdrawal programme, I would not recommend re-starting treatment unless you ...
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| medications | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I have Chronic Ideopathic Demylineating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) and have been on Gamunex 10% product ...
A: Ken Perhaps you won't be surprised if I say this is a question very much outside my comfort zone ...
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| pill identification | 11/24/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me what pill is little, yellow and has R ...
A: Caty I assume this is the product you are referring to: ...
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| BZO's | 11/24/2006 |
Q: how many nano gram's are in a gram ? if i don't take xanx a lot so it is not built up in my system . ...
A: Timothy A nanogram is one billionth of a gram i.e. there are 1,000,000,000 nanograms in 1g. The ...
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| indentify | 11/23/2006 |
Q: Can you let me know what IP131 with 400 on the back is please. It is quite a large round white pill. ...
A: Dave I think this is the product you are describing: ...
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| bad breath | 11/14/2006 |
Q: for some time now I have been struggling with halitosis. It is awful and I feel it is affecting my ...
A: T As you have seen an ENT specialist who has clearly made a detailed examination, it is difficult ...
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| Is Ibupropen the same as Roboxin? | 11/13/2006 |
Q: And is either medience okay for a person to take that has had an kidney transplant?
A: Toi I assume you mean Robaxin (Methocarbamol)? In which case it is not the same drug or drug class ...
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| what is this pill | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I found a small white pill with the numbers 93 on the top and 834 underneath. Can you tell me what ...
A: Patti I think this is the product you are describing: ...
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| (NO GCMS) | 11/8/2006 |
Q: What does "Abuse I Profile" mean?
A: Robert I'm afraid I need a few more details to get an understanding of your question. Can you ...
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| swelling and hives | 11/6/2006 |
Q: You advise expert medical advice but I have seen not one but three specialist in the last year and a ...
A: Jan I'm afraid with complex allergies it can be a battle to find a treatment and it is often a case ...
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| small rash on leg | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I have sort of small rash on my lower leg. It has been there for months and will not heal. It's ...
A: Angie There are several possibilities, so my advice would be to start simple and see how much it ...
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| swelling and hives | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I am a 42 year old female that has had some allergy problems all my life but nothing severe. I ...
A: Jan It sounds as though you have become overly sensitised to allergens by the vaccinations and need ...
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| Sty in both eyes | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I keep getting stys in my eyes. After they go away I don't feel anything for about a week and then ...
A: Sherry Recurrant styes can be a probem and treatment is often a matter of hygeine and perseverence. ...
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| Suboxone | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have recently began suboxone treatment for dependency to hydrocodone. I was taking approximately ...
A: Jason Firstly, my apologies for not responding as quickly as you perhaps hoped. Global time zones ...
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| Birth Control Pills | 10/30/2006 |
Q: How long after taking birth control pills are they out of your system? How long will I be like I ...
A: Tina When stopping drugs like oral contraceptives, effects and side effects tend to disappear over ...
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| amox/clav | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I have a full prescription of amox/clav dated Nov 16, 2005. The doctor gave this prescription to me ...
A: Bonnie If the prescription has been dispensed by a reputable pharmacy (i.e. from fresh stock) and ...
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| Sty in eye | 10/22/2006 |
Q: I have a sty on my left eyelid. You said that if Kathy felt that she had a steady hand she could ...
A: Jessica If I recall, I did urge caution with this approach - to say the least it might be painful! ...
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| identify a pill | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I found a pill that is oval, white,not a capsule, and the imprint on one side is L612. can you help ...
A: I'm afraid this code doesn't appear in any of my usual reference sources. The closest I can find is ...
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| medicines | 10/14/2006 |
Q: in my medacation bottle i found a pill that was different from all the rest it is white and has TOP ...
A: David I think this is the product you are describing: ...
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| prescription mistake | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I recently had a prescription of Axert 12.5 mg filled at a local pharmacy. The prescription says ...
A: Dianne This is a slightly difficult question because medicines regulations from country to country ...
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| Pain medication | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I am a 25 year old female. I just had surgery on my lower ribs 5 1/2 weeks ago. I still have severe ...
A: Kirsty I sympathise with your problems, having had chest surgery myself I know how uncomfortable ...
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| identification | 9/29/2006 |
Q: CAN YOU TELL ME THE NUMBERS ON A GENERIC OXYCOTIN 40MG PLEASE.I HAVE ONE AND IT HAS A 93 ON ONE SIDE ...
A: Stephanie There are literally dozens of tablets and capsules which have 93 in their imprint codes, ...
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| medications | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I am currently on Metroprolol for high blood pressure. Can I take Tylenol or Ibuprofin while I am ...
A: Karin Although occasional low doses of either medication could be used, I would not recommend them ...
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| height increase | 9/23/2006 |
Q: i am 18 years old completed in april 2006 and 5"7. tall is it possible for me to gain 3-4 ...
A: Akhilesh As far as homeopathy is concerned, I fall into the heavily sceptical or disbelieving ...
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| Morphine Sulfate given to COPD patient | 9/18/2006 |
Q: My mother was given 20MG of Morphine Sulfate immediate release for shortness of breath in a period ...
A: Carol My sympathies over your sad loss. This is a little outside my area of expertise, and without ...
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| ACE inhibitors | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I am a pharmacist and volunteer expert as well. I recently had a question I did not have a clear ...
A: I'm afraid I am not what would be described in the UK as a Clinical Pharmacist, so your question is ...
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| identify a pill | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I found a pill in my sons room what kind of pill is it. I t is a capsul black on half and yellow ...
A: Lori I don't think this is a licensed medicine as it is not appearing in any of the reference ...
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| ? on medicine | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I am about to start taking Fem trace 0.9 mg, I was wondering if there is a Generic Medications for ...
A: Pat As this product is not marketed in the UK, I only have limited knowledge of it. The tablets ...
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| Claritin-d | 9/3/2006 |
Q: How long does it usually take for Claritin-D 24 extended tablets to work?
A: Roberta As the tablets have been designed to be effective over a 24 hour period, it is likely that ...
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| Paxil 40mg. | 8/31/2006 |
Q: Can you send me a website to go to as far as the paxil 40mg. goes? My husband is interested in ...
A: Misty You should find all the key information produced by the manufacturers on the product website. ...
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| Knee injury, Glucosamine Chondroitin | 8/26/2006 |
Q: Simmons, My doctor told me to take "Glucosamine 500 mg Chondroitin 400 mg " capsules 2 times a day ...
A: Tim Glucosamine & Chondritin is becoming commonly used / recommended for joint problems, but it is ...
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| Adderall | 8/25/2006 |
Q: Just wanted to make sure that I got the right medication because I don't usually buy generic. Is ...
A: Jaime Tablet identification, especially trans-atlantic can be very difficult and I have not been ...
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| side effects of lipator | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I was treated for 3yr's with prednazone for polymalaser rumatica "hope i spelled it correctly" then ...
A: James Unless there are concerns that your long term use of steroids is causing bone density ...
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| Why is Zoloft (Sertraline) still expensive even though it has gone generic? | 8/19/2006 |
Q: I have been paying $45.72 for Zoloft per month at Wal-Mart. I noticed that on this month's refill ...
A: Peter Being based in the UK it is difficult to be absolutely accurate about US pricing etc. ...
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| too high of a metabolism? | 8/9/2006 |
Q: im not sure if your the correct person to ask, but is there such a thing as too high of a ...
A: Kara Assuming your diet has not changed or that you have suddenly increased your activity/exercise ...
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| what are these pills? | 8/5/2006 |
Q: what kinda of pills have a M on the front and T7 on the back? they are small and white
A: Krystal I'm afraid I can't trace any product with that code, the nearest is one marked T77. I ...
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| Lipitor and allergies | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I am allergic to lots of medicines, ASPRINE, DISPRINE MORPHINE, NSAIDS. They cause swelling(complete ...
A: Anna Like all drugs, Atorvastatin (Lipitor) does have side effects, but allergic reactions is not ...
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| abt dormicum(insomnia) | 7/30/2006 |
Q: what is the main use of dormicum? what is the side effect of taking dormicum? is it an illegal drug? ...
A: Eric Dormicum is an oral form of Midazolam, a short acting benzodiazepine similar to Valium ...
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| Pill Itentification | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I found a pill and I'm unsure what it is. The pill is small, white, oblong and has a score down the ...
A: Vicki Identification of white tablets is always a major challenge, even with some identifying ...
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| darvocet | 7/19/2006 |
Q: propo-n/apap 100-650 tab. i ran out of vicoden and raided my cabinet for a pain killer. i took ...
A: Zach Although tablets have a reasonable safety margin beyond their declared expiry date, this is ...
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| helo | 7/18/2006 |
Q: what is the purpose and prescribing info for provera or other drugs that cause restarting of a ...
A: I'm afraid I am not a gynaecologist, so have no real expertise in this area. As you suggest it can ...
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| RPh vs Pharm D | 7/16/2006 |
Q: First off, what is a RPh? And secondly, what is the difference between a RPh and someone with a ...
A: Shinelle I'm afraid I am not the expert on this question because RPh refers to the US registration ...
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| Abouta pill i found | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I found a white pill that has the number L484 on it and I was concerned to know what it is becuase ...
A: Bridgett Assuming the tablet is white and oval in shape, it appears that it is a generic ...
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| choice of this vocation | 7/13/2006 |
Q: why have you chosen to study pharmacy from the begining? I am 19 years old, and my parents are ...
A: Samar The key attraction to me for chosing pharmacy as a career was the ability to contribute to ...
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| hairloss | 7/12/2006 |
Q: ..For around five years now, I have had a lot of hair loss, I can just put gently on my hair and ...
A: Jess Lexapro (Escitalopram) does not appear to cause hair loss, though it does have flushing ...
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| WellbutrinXL | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I went on wellbutrinXl 150mg for 7 days then on wellbutrinXL 300mg for almost 3 months then I am ...
A: Jan Assuming you are not suffering significantly from the drop in dosage, my suggestion would be to ...
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| not responding to prednisolone | 6/29/2006 |
Q: i had dark marks on both my legs(inner side). my dermatologist said it is reticular dermatitis and ...
A: Prathima I'm afraid this is really beyond my area of expertise and experience. It seems very ...
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| Taking Meds. together | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I take Vasotec20mg daily I take Lexapro 10 mg daily Can I take them both at the same time, ...
A: Jerry My aplogies for the slightly late response, but I am working away from home weekdays, so can ...
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| Anarex | 6/28/2006 |
Q: Anarex tablet contains Orphenadine Citrate and Paracetamol BP. It is for muscle relaxant. And this ...
A: Lina Many thanks for the clarification, that makes things much easier. Orphenadrine is excreted in ...
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| Anarex | 6/27/2006 |
Q: Is anarex safe for breastfeeding? Thanks & Regards Lina
A: Lina Can you confirm the spelling of this drug, or even better let me have any other drug names on ...
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| allergies | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I am on Zyrtec can i take Benadryl before i go to bed because my allergies are really bad and ...
A: Kim Zirtec is a non-sedating antihistamine which is claimed to offer 24 hour effectiveness, though ...
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| itchy skin | 5/15/2006 |
Q: for the last 20 years I have had an itchy body. It generally starts as I get tired and is worse the ...
A: Jayne A mystery indeed! Having suffered for so long, the obvious contributing factors such as a ...
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| medications | 5/10/2006 |
Q: Do you know of a website that will give me the equivalents in the UK of the medication I was on in ...
A: Sharon The best UK reference source is the British National Formulary (www.bnf.org - free ...
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| medicines | 5/7/2006 |
Q: Can my son take clarinex and singular at the same time
A: Melissa Although Singulair and Clarinex are similar drugs, they do act on different parts of the ...
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| Actonel and Coreg | 5/5/2006 |
Q: My Mother has been prescribed both of these drugs and would like to know some more information ...
A: Jolene I suggest you start by looking at: www.drugs.com/mtm/a/actonel.html and ...
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| interaction of medication | 4/30/2006 |
Q: I am studying a safe handling of medicines course and was given a scenario were an elderly lady was ...
A: Tracey Although not common, I have seen both drugs used in some patients. It really depends on the ...
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| Trazadone | 4/28/2006 |
Q: I was given Trazadone to help me sleep better. I read that it is used for people who are depressed. ...
A: Debbie Don't worry unnecessarily about the references to depression. Antidepressants like trazodone ...
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| Re: vitamins and supplements | 4/24/2006 |
Q: I have a friend who is taking the following supplements and vitamins a day: calcium 2x/day ...
A: Mike Excuse my cynicsm, but I doubt very much whether the cocktail of protein and minerals will ...
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| Am I within my rights to keep the medicine? | 4/18/2006 |
Q: I received my prescription from my doctor as I normally do every month for the past year for my ...
A: Barabara This is a complicated history, so please forgive me if I go through it point by point to ...
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| Codeine | 4/16/2006 |
Q: I have been taking Codeine for 10 days to treat a cough (Cheratussin AC). Yesterday I woke up with a ...
A: John An allergic reaction as you describe can be difficult to pin down as to the cause. Codiene is ...
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| dose counting on mdi's | 4/14/2006 |
Q: what is the best way to keep up with my dose count on my metered dose inhalers? I take Albuterol, ...
A: John They're not available in the UK, so I'm afraid that I've never seen them. It looks worth a try ...
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| dose counting on mdi's | 4/14/2006 |
Q: what is the best way to keep up with my dose count on my metered dose inhalers? I take Albuterol, ...
A: John Assisting compliance or knowing when they will run out has never been an easy area with ...
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| blood pressure | 4/10/2006 |
Q: Nigel sorry I was wanting to know a little more advice, I'd appreciate your insight...well I have a ...
A: Shannon Without knowing your detailed medical history, it's difficult to be precise, but a BP of ...
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| Lisinopril | 4/8/2006 |
Q: but anyways I was wondering if there was any difference in the medications Lisinopril and Lisinopril ...
A: Shannon There is a slight difference between Lisinopril and Lisinopril Dihydrate in the same way as ...
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| Can abruptly stop taking anti-depressants... | 4/4/2006 |
Q: Can abruptly stop taking anti-depressants like Zoloft or Wellbutrin cause permanent brain damage? ...
A: Nick There have been many reports of serious reactions to the abrubt withdrawal of antidepressants, ...
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| side effects of perindopril | 4/4/2006 |
Q: I developed a cough and lost my sense of taste.I went off of this medicine about Friday April 3.How ...
A: Dee As someone who has also suffered with the cough from a close relative of Perindopril, you have ...
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| Linsinopril | 4/3/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if it is save to take some of the thermalgenic weightloss supplements w/ this drug. ...
A: Jeremy If you have developed high blood pressure as a result of being overweight, then reducing ...
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| I think I picked up Staph... | 3/24/2006 |
Q: I think I picked up Staph infection at a local gym. I think it's Staph because I have the same ...
A: Johann Whilst I sympathise with your problems regarding health insurance, I cannot recommend an ...
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| Prescripions | 3/20/2006 |
Q: What is metoprolol
A: Metoprolol is one of a class of drugs known as beta blockers. Like Atenolol, Metoprolol is ...
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| Glucosamine and Chondroitin | 3/18/2006 |
Q: Simmons, What is 'Glucosamine and Chondroitin' ? (don't know if I have spelled it correctly ...
A: Ted I'm afraid I'm not exceptionally knowledgeable as Glucosamine & Chondroitin are not licensed as ...
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| about a med I got | 3/16/2006 |
Q: I take a drug test once a month for methadone and I got a new med. called carbamazepine. What does ...
A: Michelle Drug screens will detect whatever they are looking for, but they should not mis-report ...
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| Bitterness | 3/15/2006 |
Q: Mr. Simmons, Why do most pills taste so bitter. Does this have negative impact on the body ? I was ...
A: Dave Quite simply because the components are biiter or bland themselves. Aside from the active drug ...
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| pill information | 3/2/2006 |
Q: I came across a pill in my 18 year old daughter's room that was hidden in her top drawer. It is ...
A: Amber Identifying round white tablets is exceptionally difficult, so it is hard to be precise. The ...
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| drugs side effect | 3/1/2006 |
Q: Nigel, Would being on Citalopram and Thioridazine for a long period of time have any impact on ...
A: Pat My apologies for the slow response, I've been working away from home for much of the week ...
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| Switching from Ibuprofen to other NAISDs for acute pain killing effective when taken only 'once' ? | 2/13/2006 |
Q: Does a single dose (only "one" time intake) of NAISDs like Mefenamic Acid 500 mg or Diclofenac 50 mg ...
A: Dan Of the drugs you have suggested, Mefenamic Acid is of similar potency and would have a similar ...
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| antidepressant | 1/18/2006 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Dysthymia, Social Phobia with panic attacks, and Adult ADD. I have taken ...
A: Kay Firstly my apologies for a slow response, but I have been away from home for a few days and am ...
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| NSAIDs | 1/17/2006 |
Q: Which anti inflammatory do you recommend for prostatitis, Mefenemic acid or Naproxen ? Thank you, ...
A: George My rule of thumb for any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such as Mefenamic Acid and ...
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| zestorertik | 1/17/2006 |
Q: basically our company switched drog comverage to medco and they operate by mail. my question is when ...
A: Andy As part of their development, all drugs should undergo stability testing at a variety of ...
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| dexedrine and pre-employment testing | 1/9/2006 |
Q: I am currentely taking 15mg Dexedrine daily.. Can I pass my pre-employment test?
A: Gary As I'm based in the UK and I suspect you are in the US, I really don't have the experience to ...
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| Warm sensation in foot after surgery | 1/7/2006 |
Q: Not sure if this is within your area of expertise, but here goes: Nine days ago, I had a vaginal ...
A: Mia I can't be certain what is causing this problem, but hopefully I can give you some ...
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| what is an acceptable substitute... | 1/3/2006 |
Q: what is an acceptable substitute for depakote and what is depakote used for in psychiatric ...
A: Yom You don't say whether the Depakote is to control epilepsy or bipolar disorder, but either way ...
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| vitamins | 12/29/2005 |
Q: I understand that nothing takes place of good eating habits but I take vitamins as well. Is there a ...
A: David As long as you are comparing eggs with eggs, i.e. similar doses of the same vitamins and the ...
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| Dr. Alan Galbraith | 12/27/2005 |
Q: Do you know if Dr.Alan Galbraith already left allexperts? Sincerely, Roberto
A: Roberto It would appear so as he's no longer listed in the Experts for the site. I thought that ...
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| thank you can the damage... | 12/16/2005 |
Q: doesn't come, or is that ok since the baby is too small to b affected signif by sykotropes? what is ...
A: Yom If damage to an unborn child occurs it is udually irreversible, though stopping the drug ...
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| drug safety | 12/14/2005 |
Q: I can save quite a lot by buying a generic for Norvasc that is made in India from Jandrugs, it is ...
A: Paula Firstly my apologies for the slow response, but I have been away from home on business all ...
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| if one has a short cycle... | 12/13/2005 |
Q: if one has a short cycle when do they ovul8 as compared to someone with a long cylce? r ...
A: Yom Firstly my apologies for the slow response, but I have been away on business all week and have ...
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| Substitute medications | 12/7/2005 |
Q: I have a disabled student who is being forced to change her method of prescription coverage. Most ...
A: Steve Being based in the UK, I'm afraid I know very much about health systems in counties such as ...
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| I am a 37 year old woman in... | 12/4/2005 |
Q: I am a 37 year old woman in good health. I do have a seizure disorder for which I take Carbatrol. ...
A: Sharon I'm afraid this question is out of my depth and if you have significant concerns in this ...
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| Vytorin | 11/28/2005 |
Q: I am taking Vytorin to lower my cholesterol. My wife and I are trying to get pregnant and have been ...
A: Mark Ah! So it's you that is taking the Vycotrin. That simplifies things somewhat. As far as I am ...
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| Vytorin | 11/27/2005 |
Q: Can taking Vytorin hurt my chances of getting my wife pregnant?
A: Mark Taking any drug whilst pregnant, or in the weeks before conception can be a leap into the ...
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| Aspirin | 11/26/2005 |
Q: I am doing a research essay on the effects of Aspirin. I was wondering if you could answer some ...
A: Andrew It's not in the spirit of AllExperts to give detailed answers to coursework questions, but ...
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| diclofenac | 11/23/2005 |
Q: Simmons, How long does it take Diclofenac to take effect ? is it a matter of days or hours because ...
A: Jack Other than dispersible tablets that are disolved in water before taking, all other ...
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| Drug research? | 11/19/2005 |
Q: Let's say, a doctor is seeing a patient who has a history of chest pain, high cholesterol, ...
A: Bo From my side of the AllExperts site, it looks like I may have overwritten my original response ...
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| when will the drug Zoloft go generic? | 11/13/2005 |
Q: do you have any information on when Pfizer's drug Zoloft (Sertraline) will go generic? their ...
A: Peter Firstly an apology as I answered your question a few days ago but it does not appear to have ...
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| (pyridostigmine bromide)Mestinone | 11/9/2005 |
Q: Iwant that know all about Mestinone(pyridostigmine bromide) such as indications &complications ...
A: Fatemeh Personally I would be very hesitant abount using Mestinone in this way. Theoretically ...
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| DM | 11/9/2005 |
Q: my aunt is having diabetes and prescribed drugs including L-Carnitine. please tell me 1.why ...
A: Sinn I'm afraid this is not an easy question to answer. Carnitine is not prescribed in the UK for ...
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| cardiology | 11/8/2005 |
Q: Which opiatic is responsable for providing toxic metabolics? 1. FENTANYL OR MEPERIDINE
A: Nancy Can you expand your question a little? Both Fentanyl and Meperidine are similar in that they ...
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| Progesterone | 11/3/2005 |
Q: I went in yesterday to my Dr. for a pregnancy est since I haven't menstrated sincce September, and I ...
A: Tessa Many congratulations! Although Progesterone can cause problems during pregnancy, but there ...
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| (pyridostigmine bromide)Mestinone | 11/2/2005 |
Q: Iwant that know all about Mestinone(pyridostigmine bromide) such as indications &complications ...
A: Fatemeh It's a long time since I heard anything of Pyridostigmine, back in my student days as it is ...
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| skin patch skin irritation | 10/31/2005 |
Q: Currently there is clinical trial ongoing employing lisuride-releasing skin patches ...
A: Uwe A couple of things first. If you are part of the trial, then using a steroid cream without ...
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| mrsa | 10/25/2005 |
Q: Will SEPTRA DS cure MRSA? or is there a better choice of medication (Methicillin-Resistant ...
A: Sanford I'm afraid it's not as easy as you may think. MRSA exists in a number of strains, and like ...
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| HBr | 10/24/2005 |
Q: Simmons, I bought a medicine, it says on it, Citalopram (as HBr). what does this mean ? is there ...
A: John The HBr refers to Hydrobromide, part of the drug molecule in the same way that Sodium and ...
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| pill caught in throat | 10/23/2005 |
Q: I am writing on behalf of my wife who swallowed an ibuprofen tablet, and it was lodged in her ...
A: Tim Normally in such circumstances a tablet will break down, encouraged by plenty and regular ...
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| Athrotec | 10/7/2005 |
Q: I am currently taking arthrotec 75 due to muscular tension in back, since I have been taking it, i ...
A: Wayne Gastro-intestinal problems are a recognised side effect of all non-steroidal ...
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| the body | 9/26/2005 |
Q: am 26 male and my waight is just 54 is there any medicine or something to boost me up? i need to add ...
A: Aban I assume you are saying your weight is 54Kg (a figure I would die for!). There are no ...
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| Alcohol | 9/24/2005 |
Q: Alcoholic Drinks are forbiden in my country so they are either imported illegally or made by ...
A: John I'm not an analytical chemist, so I can't specifically advise on the testing of alcoholic ...
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| can i take this drug? | 9/21/2005 |
Q: -------------------------sir have u idea of alternative of sildenafil here? Followup To Question - ...
A: All of the orally available preparations for erectile dysfunction carry the same risks as ...
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| can i take this drug? | 9/18/2005 |
Q: sir, MD docter has prescribed following drugs patient details:-age 45 weight 98 kg---height ...
A: Firstly my apologies for a slow response, I have been busy with meetings away from home and I am ...
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| Neck Problem | 9/14/2005 |
Q: My doctor did have me receive X-rays and an MRI of my neck. However, neither showed anything. All he ...
A: Brison Achieving weight loss is unfortunately a long process if it is to be effective. Very rarely ...
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| Neck Problem | 9/13/2005 |
Q: I'm a 52 year old rather overweight white male. Two days ago I started feeling a slight pain inside ...
A: Brison I'm not a doctor, so my assessment may be wrong, but I would not expect a narrowing of a ...
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| HCL | 9/4/2005 |
Q: Simmons, Does Tetracycline HCL have acid features ? I used this topical ointment on my burnt skin ...
A: John Just plain Mr. I'm afraid, I'm not clever enough for the doctor bit. ;-) I can see where your ...
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| sweaty | 9/1/2005 |
Q: I've tried every anti-perspirant on the shelf and was wondering if you know of anything over the ...
A: Annie Hyperhidrosis can be a very disconcerting condition, so I sympathise with you. In addition ...
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| Sexually transmitted diseases | 8/26/2005 |
Q: I am a man. I had oral sex with a woman. My mouth and chin touched her Vagina. My chin turned red ...
A: George It may be a simple skin reaction to toiletries, but it could be something more serious such ...
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| pregnancy and smoking cessation products | 8/24/2005 |
Q: I have recently found out I'm pregnant. I am 32, was a smoker and have virtually eliminated smoking ...
A: Jennifer Congratulations! I hope all goes well for you. It is never recommended to take any ...
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| Effexor XR | 8/10/2005 |
Q: Do you know the mechanisms by which effexor xr increases blood pressure? Thanks for your help, ...
A: Roberto As with so many drugs acting on the brain and nervous system, the exact mode of action of ...
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| Prescription | 8/10/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if there are some good effective prescription drugs you could recommend to me that ...
A: Brison Management of bowel function can be by a variety of methods, many of which do not include ...
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| bacitracian | 8/1/2005 |
Q: my son (1 yr)fell a nd cut his eyelid,thank goodness stiches were not required.they want bacitracian ...
A: Jen Hopefully the formulation of Bacitracin your son has been given is specifically designed for ...
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| Dear Sir:
1-What are differences... | 7/28/2005 |
Q: 1-What are differences between sustain release and retard form of a drug? 2-When shall a sustain ...
A: The terms Sustained Release, Retard, LA (Long Acting), XL (Extra Long), Slow Release, MR (Modified ...
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| CLOMID | 7/27/2005 |
Q: I HERD THAT CLOMID HAS A HORMONAL STUFF INSIDE IS THAT WHY I'M HAVEING TROUBLE LOOSEING WEIGHT ...
A: Silva Clomifene (Clomid) is classified as an anti-oestrogen, so it does have an affect on hormone ...
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| birth control | 7/25/2005 |
Q: I was taking a birth control pill called Loestrin FE 1/20, my insurance stopped covering the brand ...
A: Yana From what I can determine (neither product is available in the UK), both Loestrin and Junel ...
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| antidepressants | 7/18/2005 |
Q: Sir, 1) Do you know of any anti-anxiety pill which is not a Benzodiazepine and works as fast? 2) ...
A: Ted You are correct, the US (and Canadian?) brand name for Citalopram is Celexa, it's Cipramil here ...
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| Ace Inhibitors | 7/18/2005 |
Q: I am interested in knowing what dose of lisinopril would be equivalent to 10mg of Altace (ramipril). ...
A: Herb Ramipril 10mg is at the uppermost end of the dosage range for the class of drugs, so I would ...
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| Three questions- | 7/15/2005 |
Q: Sir, 1) Do you know of any anti-anxiety pill which is not a Benzodiazepine and works as fast? 2) ...
A: Ted If the anxiety manifests itself as a tremor or palapitations (racing heart) rather than having ...
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| Hydroxycobalamin (B12) and estrogens | 7/9/2005 |
Q: The problem is that in May 16, 2005 I was given an IM hydroxycobalamin shot (3cc). Then, on May ...
A: Roberto I've now received the reply from my colleague who has been unable to provide any further ...
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| Hydroxycobalamin (B12) and estrogens | 7/8/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if you know if hydroxycobalamin (B12 vitamin) can increase estrogen levels in males. ...
A: Roberto As far as I know, Hydroxocobalamin has no direct effect on any sex hormones. It's main ...
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| lovastatin and alcohol | 7/7/2005 |
Q: should my husband be drinking alcohol while taking lovastatin?
A: Emily Lovastatin, like all other "statins" can cause liver damage in some rare cases, and this can ...
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| drug interaction | 7/6/2005 |
Q: diagnosed with pheumonia a few days ago - given zithromax and tylenol and nytol for sleep - tonight ...
A: Kate If the product you are referring to is Kadian (www.kadian.com), then you should not take it ...
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| bad breath | 7/1/2005 |
Q: i have bad breath but i dont think its caused from my mouth or teeth.i brush my teeth,rinse,and ...
A: Mike Chlorhexidine is a very effective topical anti-bacterial agent, commonly used in mouth wash ...
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| Bactrim | 6/27/2005 |
Q: I was diagnosed with mastitis a week and a half ago. My physician has prescribed bactrim for me to ...
A: Susan Bactrim is a combination of two antibiotics Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole, which together ...
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| Dear Sir,
I had flouxetine... | 6/24/2005 |
Q: I had flouxetine 10 mg for ten days. Each day one pill. Now I want to withdraw. How many days could ...
A: Pat Having only taken Fluoxetine for such a short time, you should be able to stop immediately ...
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| hi,
I want to know that
(Deodorant)... | 6/19/2005 |
Q: I want to know that (Deodorant) and (Antipersiprant), which are used monthly used, Can be are cuase ...
A: I'm not aware of any medical product which can be used in this way, and to be honest I find the ...
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| counting narcotics | 6/2/2005 |
Q: I am managing a ltc facility. My staff says they don't have to count narcotics daily with 2 ...
A: Alice Regulations differ from country to country, so I cannot give a definitive answer for (what I ...
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| FUngus | 5/31/2005 |
Q: i know of the product lamisil, but ive recently red about the product, Leucatin to help get rid of ...
A: Mike I have a suspicion that the oral product is more of a money making opportunity, rather than ...
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| FUngus | 5/27/2005 |
Q: i know of the product lamisil, but ive recently red about the product, Leucatin to help get rid of ...
A: Firstly, an apology as the system appears to have lost my original response, so hopefully this one ...
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| Medical Pofessionalism | 5/25/2005 |
Q: Helo Nigel Simmons, I am a pharmacy student at Massachusetts College of Pharamacy, Boston and ...
A: Sajid I'm afraid I can find no trace of the article you refer to, however the Medicines Information ...
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| alcohol and tablets | 5/22/2005 |
Q: I am 18 years old and have been prescribed Tetralysal 300/ lymecycline 408mg for acne, whilst ...
A: Andrew Don't worry too much. There is no significant interaction between Lymecycline and alcohol. ...
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| USE OF PILL | 5/21/2005 |
Q: WHAT EXACTLY ARE THE EFFECTS ONE COULD EXPECT TO EXPERIENCE WHEN TAKING THE DRUG RISPERDAL IN THE ...
A: Chris Risperidone (Risperdal) is used to treat a number of mental health disorders, such as ...
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| ozone | 5/17/2005 |
Q: I was planning to make Tesla coil but then i heard that electric sparks and emition of the UV light ...
A: Pera You are probably at greater danger from the electrical discharge than the ozone that could be ...
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| Stop Smoking Aids | 5/16/2005 |
Q: Do you feel there is any concern using a nicotine patch along with Wellbutrin (bupropion ...
A: Mike The two products together may be a little excessive, as it may be more difficult to give up. ...
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| Drugs to increase stomach acid | 5/13/2005 |
Q: Do you know of any drugs that are useful for people with hypochlorhydria in helping the production ...
A: Roberto My colleague has provided a comprehensive of the information available (see below), but it ...
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| Xanax | 5/6/2005 |
Q: I am a 30 year old female that was sexually abused when younger. Now I am going through my first ...
A: Jessica I can sympathise with your concerns. 1.5mg Xanax should produce a very effective level of ...
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| MAOI and cold and flu remedy | 4/27/2005 |
Q: The client is currently taking medication for severe depression. The depression is classified as ...
A: Dennis MAOI's are a contra-indication to most cold remedies, because they contain adrenaline-like ...
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| hola desde chile | 4/25/2005 |
Q: hola te escribo desde chile y necesito que me ayudes quiero ser un buen farmaceutico clinico y no ...
A: Estimado Sicario Un farmaceutico a quien conozco ha traducido esta respuesta a su pregunta por mi ...
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| chlamydia | 4/13/2005 |
Q: I would like to know what medication can I buy at the pharmacy for chlamydia? Also how much does it ...
A: Tracy The drug of choice for treatment of chlamydia infections is Doxycycline, but Erythromycin may ...
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| what is the difference | 4/2/2005 |
Q: what is the difference between hydocodone and oxycodone my uncle says there the same thing if so why ...
A: Heather Oxycodone and Hydrocodone are very slightly different in their chemical structure, but they ...
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| Height Increase | 3/16/2005 |
Q: How are you? I am not sure if you are the right person I should be talking to, but I just thought ...
A: Victor I'm not an expert on growth impairment as it is a complex subject, however I can offer what ...
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| Have you completed your CPD... | 2/24/2005 |
Q: Have you completed your CPD yet!
A: Kiran Still catching up with backdated email. NTL has been poorly for three days. I did pick this ...
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| Fosamax | 2/23/2005 |
Q: I have a prescription for 35mg tab of Fosamax. Can I get the 70mg tab and split it in half? Thank ...
A: Barbara This seems an unusual dose. Typically the dose is either 5mg each day or 70mg once per ...
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| Genotropin injection | 2/21/2005 |
Q: In which controlled drug schedule is Genotropin injection?
A: Theresa I'm not sure of the context of your question. Certainly I would expect Genotropin to only ...
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| prescription medication | 2/20/2005 |
Q: Been taking Zocor 80 mg for about 3 years, no side effects and my numbers are excellent and have ...
A: Glen In the UK Simvastatin, the active component of Zocor has recently come off patent and there ...
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| Pharmacy Technicians | 2/19/2005 |
Q: I would like to know a hourly/salary range for this field. I live in the north east region of the ...
A: Ken Assuming you are taling about salaries in the UK, the information is in a document on the ...
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| intravenous administration of digoxin | 2/11/2005 |
Q: Should a patient be cardiac monitored during administration of digoxin irrespective of the dosage ...
A: Lee It is normal practice in hospitals for a patient's pulse to be checked before digoxin is ...
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| Piroxicam | 2/9/2005 |
Q: Simmons, I am using 10 mg piroxicam for a pain (knee)that I have once a day, does it stay in my ...
A: John The half life (time for 50% elimination) in healthy adults is around 50 hours, so a single ...
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| Drug reaction to prolonged sunlight | 2/5/2005 |
Q: I am currently taking 1500mg of acetazolamide (diamox)per day. On the bottle it says to avoid ...
A: Sarah Photo-sensitivity reactions to Acetazolamide are a rare side effect, but obviously can be ...
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| AUGMENTIN RX 1000MG | 2/1/2005 |
Q: I went to the dr and was prescribed augmentin rx 1000mg at a dosage of 2 pills every twelve hours ...
A: Debbie All I can assume is that the doctor considered your infection to be more severe or that you ...
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| Chicken | 1/27/2005 |
Q: I am terrified to take new medicine. I was prescribed doxycycline today for a vaginal infection. I ...
A: You should have no fear about taking Doxycycline. It has been prescribed for over 20 years and ...
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| Thanks. It was right around... | 1/27/2005 |
Q: It was right around the time of my period when the WBC read positive. That is weird. Can that ...
A: Other causes of blood in urine would be bladder or kidney damage, though obviously this would have ...
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| Hello. I have IBS so having... | 1/25/2005 |
Q: I have IBS so having to potty a lot is nothing new to me. However I noticed my urine smelling a ...
A: A positive white cell test indicates the presence of white blood cells in the urine specimen, which ...
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| Lipator | 1/19/2005 |
Q: I have been taking Lipator for about a year because my cholesterol is high. At first I had the ...
A: Don Weight gain is a documented side effect of Lipitor therapy, and may therefore be a contributory ...
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| Where can I obtain? Tincture of Metaphine or Tincture of Mckressen? | 1/16/2005 |
Q: When I was a young man I went to my family Dr. and he would "mop" my sore throat with Tincture of ...
A: Robert I have to admit your question was beyond me, and I have had to call in support from wiser ...
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| high bllood pressure | 1/11/2005 |
Q: which high blood pressure medication has fewer side effects. I had taken Atenolol and it made me ...
A: Loren Atenolol is seen as the first choice treatment for high blood pressure, but as you have found ...
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| Birth control | 1/7/2005 |
Q: I was wondering which color pills are the placebos in birth control packs. Are all brands the same ...
A: Elizabeth It really depends what sort of contraceptive you are talking about. Progesterone only ...
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| prescription pills | 1/4/2005 |
Q: Can a person take phentermine and wellbutrin together? What might the side effects be?
A: Firstly an apology. I have previously answered your question, but it appears the system did not ...
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| Trying to identify a pill. | 1/3/2005 |
Q: I have a pill but I don't know what it is. It is white,oblonged,and has GG and slash and 101. Do you ...
A: From the information available to me, which may not be comprehensive, I believe the code refers to ...
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| IM pain medication | 1/1/2005 |
Q: Typically, how close together can IM Ativan and IM morphine sulfate be given safely?
A: Kiersten As Ativan and Morphine are different drugs, with differing actions there is no reason why ...
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| memory loss and aggressive episode | 12/28/2004 |
Q: Mr. Simmons, Christmas eve (2004) I took 5 of these following pills: NFA 500 Neuro Focusing Agent ...
A: Andrew Despite all the detailed information you have provided, this really is a difficult question ...
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| hyaar ds | 12/26/2004 |
Q: please advise as to what categorie of heart medication this falls in
A: Ernie The only pharmaceutical reference I can find about a product called Hyaar is a brand name for ...
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| Cox 2 | 12/22/2004 |
Q: With the current uncertainty with regard to Vioxx and Celebrex would there be any concern with a ...
A: Russell Mobicox (Meloxicam) is like Celebrex and Vioxx a CoxII anti-inflammatory drug. As such it ...
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| Piracetam | 12/22/2004 |
Q: I have read lately a lot about Piracetam, and I'm interested to try it. Is there some kind of ...
A: Hector I think you will find the following websites useful: www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/30002147 ...
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| Overdose? | 12/21/2004 |
Q: I take One Source multivitamin/multimineral/Herb Pure Performance. Today I think I MAY have taken ...
A: R I assume you mean the Iron (Fe) content of the tablets was 18mg, rather than 18mg of Ferrous ...
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| Chephalexin | 12/13/2004 |
Q: What is Chephalexin prescribed for -- and what are the likely side-effects of taking such ...
A: Paul Cephalexin is one of a family of antibiotics called cephalosporins. They are similar to ...
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| Dolaren | 12/6/2004 |
Q: What is the maximum dose of Dolaren hat I can take in one day? like how many tablets Is Dolaren , ...
A: Pat Dolaren is not available in the UK, so I cannot be 100% precise in my comments. If you are ...
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| How to change time I take my prescription | 12/5/2004 |
Q: I am taking 150 mg. of Toprol and I have been taking it about 6pm, it is hard for me sometimes to ...
A: Judy As Toprolol is a long acting preparation, the particular time it is taken should not be that ...
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| taken two med. together | 12/5/2004 |
Q: should phenazopyridin tap 100mg be taken with nitrofur monohy cp 100mg. Or should I stop on of them?
A: John The two products can be taken together. Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic, used particularly for ...
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| Tetracycline 250 mg capsule | 12/3/2004 |
Q: Will Tetracycline discolor the teeth of a 16 year old boy? My son was prescribed this drug to help ...
A: Lori Although there is a potential risk of discolouration, I assume your son is only taking the ...
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| Paxil | 12/3/2004 |
Q: I was given Paxil for the first time yesterday by my doctor. I was wondering if it is normal that I ...
A: Jason I'm afraid insomnia and dizziness are common side effects of Paroxetine (Paxil). The drug ...
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| I'm working on a school project... | 11/25/2004 |
Q: I'm working on a school project and I was wonderng if you knew what were dangerous doses of ...
A: Alyssa I'm afraid that true toxicity doses of any medicine are not, for obvious reasons, readily ...
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| Accutane question | 11/17/2004 |
Q: I took accutane(isotretinoin) back in 1997 for 4 months. At present, I suffer from several ...
A: Roberto If you were able to complete the course of Isotretinoin, and a period beyond without ...
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| Compounding | 11/11/2004 |
Q: I had a breif question on compounding. Im interested in working in a compounding pharmacy, and I ...
A: Theresa My apologies, I did answer your question several days ago, but for some reason you appear ...
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| How To Apply | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I recently recieved Eldopaque(hydroquinone 4%) to use on my face for hyperpigmentation. But I'm ...
A: Tesha Given the nature of the product, I would expect that it should be rubbed (gently) into the ...
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| trilettal | 11/7/2004 |
Q: I AM TAKING TRILATTAL AND HAVE A BAD COUGH CAN I TAKE A OVER THE COUNTER COUGH SYRUP WITH DM IN IT ...
A: The only trace I can find of Trilettal, is an Italian document which (from my poor translation) ...
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| hydrocodone | 11/4/2004 |
Q: Can someone who is allergic to codine take hydrocodone?
A: Jessie Although Hydrocodone is a synthetic opiate, it is chemically similar to codeine which is the ...
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| TRIMOX | 11/4/2004 |
Q: I was just prescribed Trimox (amoxicillin) 500MG 4 times a day for an abcessed tooth. I have a ...
A: If you have taken Amoxicillin on previous occasions without difficulty, then you should not have any ...
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| Anginine | 11/2/2004 |
Q: What other medication can be used to treat Angina other than Anginine (glycerol trinitrate
A: William Nitrates are probably the first line treatment for angina. In addition to Glyceryl ...
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| PROTONIX | 10/28/2004 |
Q: COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THIS DRUG IS USED FOR AND ITS SIDE AFFECTS
A: Theresa Protonix (Pantoprazole) is used to treat gastrointestinal ulceration, reflux or severe ...
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| Medicine | 10/28/2004 |
Q: Is there a generic for Adderall? What drug is most parallel to Adderall?
A: Lisa As Adderall is a mixture of amphetamine products and obviously made for a limited market, I ...
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| interview questions | 10/27/2004 |
Q: Tell me a little bit about your job. How long did it take you to get through all your schooling? How ...
A: - Tell me a little bit about your job. As a hospital pharmacist my responsibility would be to ...
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| Itch | 10/25/2004 |
Q: Do you mean that alcoholic drink are toxic? If I continue to consume alcoholic drink, would my body ...
A: Shawn No, I'm not suggesting that alcohol itself is toxic, though alcohol poisoning can occur after ...
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| side effect | 10/24/2004 |
Q: My father is taking digoxin and disopyramide for arrhythmia. He ask me if these drugs do harm to ...
A: Sinn No doctor, just a humble pharmacist. ;-) Digoxin and Disopyramide themselves do not have ...
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| Itch | 10/23/2004 |
Q: My skin particularly my arm and back starts to itch everytime I have my first drink of alcoholic ...
A: Shawn Allergy to alcohol itself is unlikely, though it could be indicative of an allergy to ...
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| primacore | 10/21/2004 |
Q: Any information available about the use of Primacore when used in conjunction with heart ...
A: Matthew This is a rather specialist topic for me, but I have a good friend who is Chief Pharmacist ...
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| generic alternatives for pletal | 10/21/2004 |
Q: ticlopidine 250mg and pentoxifylline 400mg..I was recently given the above drug names as ...
A: Margaret Detailed information on the three products you refer to are available at: ...
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| Looking for a new alcohol prevention drug | 10/18/2004 |
Q: I read about a new drug in the Los Angeles Times newspaper that prevents the craving of alcohol. ...
A: Todd I presume this is the article you refer to: >>Capsules; Epilepsy medicine may curb craving ...
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Q: i was just wondering if you could help me with an assignment that I have started. it was one of ...
A: OK A few thoughts and experiences... - If a patient lives in a rural area, can they easily access ...
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| Paxil (paroxetine) and cold medicines | 10/17/2004 |
Q: I am miserable with a cold - but I'm on Paxil (paroxetine). Is there *any* OTC cold ...
A: Andreia My preferred recommendation for colds and congestion is to use a vapour rub such as Vick, ...
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| HELP | 10/15/2004 |
Q: If two pills of Bupropion HCL that have 150mg each were taken at one time by mistake would that ...
A: The recommended dose of Bupropion is upto 300mg, so two tablets should not cause serious problems if ...
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| Antibiotics | 10/15/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- What are your concerns about Cipro? Are serious side effects more likely ...
A: Herb No particular concerns about Cipro per se. However it is good medical practice to only use ...
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| Antibiotics | 10/14/2004 |
Q: I have been taking Bactrim (Trimethoprim+Sulfamethoxzole) for prostatitus for a few weeks, to no ...
A: Herb There should be no problem with swapping, though I would recommend that Cipro should only be ...
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| Best price for Bextra? | 10/6/2004 |
Q: It's an expensive drug. Where have you found the best price for Bextra? Thanks! Earl
A: I'm afraid I'm not going to be a lot of help on this one, as I have no knowledge of the US market, ...
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| College | 10/4/2004 |
Q: I have a question on college degrees for pharmacy. I hope that you can help me out with this simple ...
A: Paul From your question, I assume you are looking for a college course in the US? This makes it ...
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| worried about all the medications I am taking | 10/3/2004 |
Q: I am wanting to know if all the medications I am taking is fine together. I am taking 4 different ...
A: Lori This is a potentially complex question, so I will do my best. Presumably you have been taking ...
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| what this pill is | 9/21/2004 |
Q: i found a pill when i was cleaning up and i want to know what it is it has a 6 or could be a 9 on ...
A: Charles It's always difficult to be certain without seeing a tablet and knowing the country of ...
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| interaction | 9/12/2004 |
Q: i would like to know if i was to take tylenol or excedrin and ate something made out of pork would ...
A: Wendy As far as I know there are no specific interactions with Acetaminophen/Paracetamol (Tylenol), ...
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| Ranitidine vs. Exomeprazole | 9/11/2004 |
Q: In general, what makes the difference in whether Nexium (exomeprazole magnesium) or Zantac ...
A: Jann Ranitidine and Exomeprazole (or Esomeprazole in some countries) are indeed similar in their ...
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| clonazpam | 9/6/2004 |
Q: I think it is 5 month I am using quarter of a clonazpam tablet every night. I think it is now the ...
A: Armin I assume the Clonazepam has not been prescribed to treat a condition such as epilepsy. ...
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| Side effects of medicine | 8/27/2004 |
Q: Would you please tell me the side effectys of the following medicne? Aciphex 20mg. tablets ...
A: Jesse Aciphex is also known as Rabeprazole, and is similar to Losec (Omeprazole) in most respects. ...
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| side effects | 8/11/2004 |
Q: I found the BNF 47 link but when I clicked on it nothing happened. Al BrownThank you for your ...
A: I suppose it should have been obvious to me, but the link you need is: www.bnf.org/bnf/index.htm I ...
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| side effects | 8/10/2004 |
Q: I connected to www.BNF.org but I did not see any yellow BNF 47 icon. Where is this yellow BNF 47 ...
A: On the upper right part of the page there is a list of clickable links: > BNF 47 - which is ...
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| side effects | 8/10/2004 |
Q: Do you know of any publication or web site where I can get a list of the most common side effects of ...
A: Al If you know the approved name e.g. Paroxetine rather than Paxil (which is Seroxat in the UK), ...
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| weight | 8/7/2004 |
Q: Mr. Simmons No need to apologize - I completely understand and I very much appreciate your ...
A: Have you had your doctor check your thyroid function? Thyroid deficiency can cause the symptoms you ...
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| weight | 8/4/2004 |
Q: I started taking Paxil about a year ago. I noticed I was gaining weight so my doc switched me to ...
A: Kusa Firstly an apology. It appears that the technology that runs this service lost the response I ...
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| yellow jacket stings | 8/2/2004 |
Q: what home remedy can I use for the pain of a yellow jacket sting. I am 77 years old and got stung ...
A: Mary Firstly an apology as it appears the technology that runs this service has had a lapse and ...
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| Antibiotics | 8/1/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Nigel: Thanks for the speedy response. I am taking Cefzil. ...
A: Herb Cefzil (Cefprozil) is one of a class of penicillin-like antibiotics called Cephalosporins. ...
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| emergency contraceptives | 8/1/2004 |
Q: I have on hand 3 months supply of Watson brand microgestin 1/20 (20mcg ethinyl estradiol and 1.0 ...
A: Margaret I'm afraid I am not familiar with US brands of contraceptives, Norethidrone is not ...
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| Nexium | 7/31/2004 |
Q: How long does Nexium take to work? Also would it cause a salty taste in the mouth? Thanks.
A: Like most oral medicines, Nexium should begin to exert an effect within 30mins of taking a dose. ...
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| Nigel,
I am using Propranolol... | 7/30/2004 |
Q: Nigel, I am using Propranolol 10 for my heart beats, half a tablet Clonazepam for anxiety and ...
A: Armin From the list you provide, there is no restriction or interaction with any anti-inflammatory ...
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| sty in eye | 7/26/2004 |
Q: I have a sty on my right eyelid. I have done warm compresses on the eye but it remains there in ...
A: Kathy If your feeling brave and have a steady hand, you may be able to pluck the eyelash at the ...
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| I started taking Vioxx (25... | 7/2/2004 |
Q: I started taking Vioxx (25 mg) for inflammation in my knees and muscle pain. I noticed that I have ...
A: Linda Unfortunately weight gain is a recognised side-effect of Vioxx, as described in the UK ...
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| pills | 6/29/2004 |
Q: i found some pills and dont know what they are for. they are ultram and vioxx.thank you
A: Edna Ultram is a potent opiate-like painkiller. Vioxx is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory / ...
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| tetracycline/cephalexin | 6/27/2004 |
Q: My son was recently prescribed cephalexin after busting his lip open and has been taking ...
A: Kim I'm not aware of any specific interaction or contra-indication between Tetracycline and ...
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| re: Vioxx | 6/24/2004 |
Q: I'm hoping there's a cheaper alternative drug. Thanks Earl ebrown@mastersite.net
A: Earl Vioxx (Rofecoxib) is one of a class of anti-inflammatory analgesics commonly known as COX II ...
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| drug inter actions | 6/19/2004 |
Q: what foods have a bab interaction to warfrin?
A: Robert Warfarin is an anticoagulant, a drug that impares the blood's ability to clot. It requires ...
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| What are they? | 6/10/2004 |
Q: I'm 17 years old this year.I would like to know what are the uses and effects of the following ...
A: Angeline Setamol appears to be a brand of Paracetamol (also known as Acetaminophen in the USA). It ...
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| Combination drugs | 6/2/2004 |
Q: Since I am studying Pharmacy Tech, I have thought about to ask these question that I am looking for ...
A: Mahad I'm sure your tutors wouldn't want me to give you all the answers, but maybe a few pointers ...
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| What is this | 5/28/2004 |
Q: i found these pills in my friends room and i need to know what they are.they are white oval shaped ...
A: Tenner The nearest I can find is: Imprint Code: 0780 / PAL Drug/Strength/Manufacturer: ...
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| Ear Infection Medication | 5/13/2004 |
Q: I have moved from the US to France recently. I am trying to find if the medication (Ciprodex) ...
A: Lynn I've just received the following from my contact in France: "Hello Nigel, Managed to get ...
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| methotrexate | 4/27/2004 |
Q: i will begin taking this drug with acetretin(Soriatane) 5mg x2 weekly and 30mg daily of ...
A: Mic Methotrexate is sometimes used as an add-on therapy for severe auto-immune disorders such as ...
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| Clarification of a drug | 4/25/2004 |
Q: Several years ago, when my husband had a skin problem on his hands that made them itch, the doctor ...
A: If the doctor prescribed Vaseline, the product is really White Soft Paraffin (albeit a bleached and ...
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| -Nigel
The doctor has given... | 4/22/2004 |
Q: -Nigel The doctor has given me Diclofenac 25 mg and Mefenamic Acid 250 mg for joint pain. Could I ...
A: Armin There would be no problems with taking Diclofenac and/or Mefenamic Acid with Clonazepam. My ...
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| drug industry | 4/14/2004 |
Q: in the drug industry, they say that the generic products are widely used and equal to the brand-name ...
A: Mahmoud The subject is a little confusing but I will try and make some sense of it for you. Drugs ...
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| HELP FOR MY MOTHER | 4/2/2004 |
Q: TO - NIGEL SIMMONS - I REALLY DO APPRECIATE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT YOU ARE PROVIDING ME WITH. ...
A: Mary I'm sorry but on this bit, I really cannot help. The nearest I have got to Florida is ...
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| HELP FOR MY MOTHER | 4/1/2004 |
Q: ****SEE END FOR NEW FOLLOW UP QUESTION ****** MY MOTHER IS 85. SHE WAS HAVING MILD MEMORY PROBLEMS. ...
A: Both drugs are reported to show a slightly increased incidence of adverse episodes such as ...
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| tolarance | 4/1/2004 |
Q: Your answer makes sense, I don't take meds on regular basis. I take like cold meds when Im sick and ...
A: Julia From the further information you have given, I have to admit I remain concerned. 5x10mg ...
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| 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 As someone whose mother suffers with Alzheimer's disease, I sympathise strongly with your ...
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| Viagra v. Cialis | 3/30/2004 |
Q: Viagra takes one hour to be effective and lasts for about six hours (according to a Viagra ...
A: The answer lies in the properties of the drugs themselves. Factors such as water solubility, ...
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| sleeping pills | 3/27/2004 |
Q: I take one Apo Zopiclone 7.5 MG every nite before bed. I have a lot of family issues which will ...
A: Connie I sympathise with your problems and hope that your are able to work through them. If you ...
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| height/weight/muscle | 3/24/2004 |
Q: I am 22, 5ft 7inches and I weigh 130 lbs. I desire to increase my weight, build and height. I ...
A: Chris From the details you give, I cannot see that you are either under-weight or short for your ...
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| Acetaminophen | 3/23/2004 |
Q: I have been taking 2000mg of acetaminophen a day for the last four months for sever pain in my foot. ...
A: Unless you have other symptoms I would not expect Acetaminophen to cause such problems and the ...
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| drug to replace gabapentin for bipolar disorder | 3/8/2004 |
Q: My pharmacy no longer carries gabapentin, I have taken it for 7 or so years without problem. Have ...
A: Danae As far as I know Gabapentin has not been taken off the market anywhere in the world, so I am ...
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| Hi
I am currently a grade... | 3/3/2004 |
Q: I am currently a grade 12 student and I was wondering about undertaking a university degree next ...
A: Ruth I commend your choice of career, although pharmacy may sometimes seem to be the forgotten ...
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| Adderall | 3/1/2004 |
Q: I am a 49 year old female who has been on Adderall 20 mgs. twice a day for over 6 years (same ...
A: Carolanne Adderall is a product containing several amphetamine based drugs, and as such will have ...
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| tail bone pain ( meds for) | 2/10/2004 |
Q: i am seeing my doc tomorrow and he put me on hydrocodone as needed for tail bone pain..(unexplained) ...
A: Rainee To be honest, the cause of your pain should, if possible be identified as that would then ...
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| Ephedra | 12/31/2003 |
Q: Could you tell me if what is in Tylenol Sinus is the same thing as ephedra? I am very concerned, ...
A: R The two products are quite different. Tylenol Sinus contains Acetaminophen (a mild ...
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