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| Subject | Date Asked |
| hospital pharmacy | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: what are the minimal standards for pharmacies in hospitals?? A: Noor There are no international standards for hospital pharmacy services, though individual ... | |
| Dermatitis | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: I have become inflammed with Dermatitis after using Kamagra Sildenafil Citrate 100mg. Could you tell ... A: David Did the hospital say it was a true allergic reaction? The vasodilating effects of Sildenafil ... | |
| blood thinner interactions | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: My husband is 63 and has just been diagnost with a blood clot in his left leg. He was taking a ... A: Dorothy I don't see any problem with taking Lortab as pain relief, especially to help sleep. I'm ... | |
| supplement | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: can i take spirulina tabs-500 mg as a dietary supplement. i've heard that it is rich in vitamins n ... A: Alen I'm not familiar with the product Spirulina as it is not marketed in the UK. However, ... | |
| amlodipine | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: i am currently taking for high blood pressue in morning lorstan potassium (coozar)and metoprolol.my ... A: Howard Amlodipine can cause drowsiness itself, and this can be enhanced by fatique which can be ... | |
| Career Change | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: Was just wondering if you have any idea what sort of training i would need to change my career from ... A: You need to contact the registration section of the General Pharmaceutical Council ... | |
| expectorants | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: which ingredients in expectorants makes people to feel drowsines A: OP Most cough and cold remedies are a mix of ingredients with differing actions (sometimes even ... | |
| Antibiotics | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: i am on Amoxicillin antibiotics, which i believe is a form of penicillin, i have taken and double ... A: Ria Amoxicillin has a high safety margin, so you should not be at any risk as a result of taking ... | |
| change of medicine | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: respected sir, the patient is 50 year...due to some accident...he got a thalamic bleed and had some ... A: JK It is not uncommon to change anti-depressant or similar medication if the effects are not ... | |
| Questions for my assignment | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I am a current student at a University in Canada and I have to put together a portfolio on the ... A: Christian It's been more than a few years since I worked as a typical pharmacist, but I'm happy to ... | |
| High blood pressure | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have been taking Nifedical XL 60mg once a day, Diovan 160mg 2x a day, HCTZ 25mg once a day but ... A: Elizabeth Quite definitely, Nifedipine can cause changes in heart rhythm, so it would be advisible ... | |
| urine test | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: i'm a 58 year old male,,,with depression and anxiety,,one of the meds i take for this is lorazepam ( ... A: Joel It's difficult to give a definitive answer to your concerns because there could be so many ... | |
| Essential Tremor | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old female, very fit and in-shape, no allergies,a smoker....and I have been ... A: Marike Essential tremor can have a variery of causes, from simple stress to potentially more ... | |
| conversion | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: i understand that cc = ml. my question is what is the equivalent for 1.4 cc in tsp.? ANSWER: ... A: Shasta Thanks! As we're talking about amoxicillin the need for very precise dosing is less ... | |
| Anti-depressants | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I have been on 60mg Citalopram for at least 2 years and 2 days ago my doctor has switched me to 20mg ... A: Tracy It does sound as though you may be showing early signs of withdrawal from the Citalopram. I ... | |
| pain | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: i take for my painfull bursitis one lortab 5-100 at nite for sleep.i dont think the narcotic and ... A: Earl It is often said that GFR declines by one unit for each year over 30, and the normal value for ... | |
| pain | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: i take for my painfull bursitis one lortab 5-100 at nite for sleep.i dont think the narcotic and ... A: Earl If you find you are getting adequate pain relief from Lortab, then I see no real point or ... | |
| Pill i.d. | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: I found a pill with my other medications.i dont know what it is. Its long white with 93-6 on one ... A: Otis Unfortunately there are no national or international coding standards for medication. ... | |
| atacand vs losartan | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I take 16 mg candesartan. What is the equivalent dose of losartan A: Stan It's difficult to give a precise dose equivalence, because all patients differ and individuals ... | |
| OMEPRAZOLE and IMODIUM | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I have mild COPD and for some months have been having a problem with excess mucus production and ... A: Dennis There would be no problem with using the loperamide (Imodium), though I would be cautious ... | |
| antidepressants | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently started cutting my Pristiq in half because the copayment went up significantly. I felt no ... A: Tricia Pristiq is closely related to venlafaxine, so will be associated with similar withdrawal ... | |
| microgynon pill | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: it's been 2 days since i took one and i won't have access to them again until next monday (4 days ... A: Charlotte You haven't said whether you are hOlidaying on the UK or abroad. If you are in the UK, ... | |
| Withdrawal | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: Approx 15 days ago i was rushed into hospital with internal bleeding, whilst in there I was not ... A: Sally The symptoms you describe are not dissimilar to those experienced by others withdrawing from ... | |
| LOSARTAN - HCTZ 100mg -12.5 MG | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: can you please inform me how long it should take for this drug to begin working to lower blood ... A: Anthony The combination of drugs should start to be effective within an hour or two of the first ... | |
| Diabetes + Hypertension. | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I am 42 years old and have been taking CETAPIN XR 500 past 2 years and SARTEL 40 from past 6 months. ... A: Krishna Metformin (Cetapin) is a drug with many decades of experience, so its long term risks and ... | |
| diphenhydramine: effect on kidneys | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I have only one kidney since Jan. (it's healthy). I had been taking chlorpheniramine maleate at hs ... A: Susan I can see no reason why you cannot continue to use chlorpheniramine if you find it works for ... | |
| gabitril/remeron | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: have a question bout which drug has less side effects remeron or gabitril. gabitrilwrks on gaba ... A: Roger It's difficult to say which of any drugs has fewer side effects than another, particularly ... | |
| Heart problems | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: Recently I had a stent placed in my heart, I still have Afb with my heart . I feel so drained all ... A: Jean Considering the procedure you have undergone, and the underlying condition, I think your ... | |
| asthama with diabetes and hypertension | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: sir I have asthama mild and hypertension palpitation irregular beat and diabetes.. pl guide me which ... A: P Firstly, my aplogies for the slow respose to your question. I am working away from home st the ... | |
| lostan potassium | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: my doctor recently switched me from enanalpril to lostan potassium generic for cozaar.the side ... A: Roger The published data for Cozaar in the UK states an incidence of raised potassium levels in ... | |
| iodine/iodide | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: There are no experts in Endocrinology, but what I am asking can probably be answered by a pharmacist ... A: Patricia Whilst you could try iodine supplements, I would urge that you only do this in conjunction ... | |
| false positive drug test | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: i was recently given a mouth swab drug test and failed for marijuana. i haven't smoked it in over a ... A: Tianna I'm not aware of any reason why any of the drugs you list should be the cause of a false ... | |
| interaction and effect on diabetes | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: sir I have been prescribed following medicines for diabetes 1) metformin--for diabetes 2) ... A: Pandk There is no specific interaction between Sildenafil and any of your other medicines, though ... | |
| ciprolaxacin | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: can ciprolaxacin alone cure staph and mrsa completely or does it need to combine another antibiotics ... A: Simon Whether Ciprofloxacin is effective against MRSA or other bacteria can only be confirmed by ... | |
| insect bites | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have been bitten by insects, have a very sore one behind knee, applied hydrocortisone cream, and ... A: Shirley Assuming you don't suffer with drowsiness from the Piriton, you have used an ideal ... | |
| lortab | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a question on use of lortab5-500.i i have 40%of kidney function because olf old age im 77.i ... A: Howard As I have explained, predicting the impact of any drug on your renal function is not easy. ... | |
| sciatica | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I am 73year old female. my medication is Atenlol 25mg once daily. I have had Sciatica in my left ... A: Catherine There is no problem with taking paracetamol, ibuprofen or indeed a combination of both ... | |
| enalapril | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: dr simmons,i am 77 years old and have moderate kidney impairment.serum creatinine level 1.5i am ... A: Howard I'm afraid there isn't a linear relationship between the dose of Enalapril and kidney ... | |
| thyroid medication | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: Am i ok to carry on taking it or should i go and see my doctor? A: Jane Thyroid medication can increase your metabolic rate, but that usually does not affect specific ... | |
| enalapril | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: dr simmons,i am 77 years old and have moderate kidney impairment.serum creatinine level 1.5i am ... A: Howard You will find a lot of relevant information at the reference site for UK medicines: ... | |
| Error in dosage | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: My daughter was given amoxicillin 5mg/5ml for 10 days - twice a day. I realize that I made an error ... A: Nata Hopefully no harm has been done to your daughter, even if her symptoms have persisted for ... | |
| xanax | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: i have moderate kidney impairment,and have taken 2mg of xanax every night for 2 years.recently i ... A: Earl Kidney disease can lead to accumulation of drugs which are largely eliminated through the ... | |
| pills | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: my cousin previously came to our house and stayed for bit she has been in drugs and alchol we found ... A: Carlie With no international standards for drug identification, coupled with the multitude of ... | |
| relafen | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: with all the negative information about pain medications i am always skeptical about taking them. i ... A: Anthony You can find detailed product information, including data on side effects etc. on this ... | |
| Height increase and weight gain | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm 23 living in London My height is 5'7 an I want Atleast 5'9 And I'm slim weight is 60 I do eat ... A: Sunny Given your age it is most unlikely that you will be able to significantly add to your ... | |
| taking certain drugs together | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: can haloperidol,haloperidol lac, lorazepam ,and dilaudid all be taken on the same day A: Joan Although this does appear to be a heavy mix of drugs, it really does depend on the condition ... | |
| Lymecycline | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I am prescribed with Lymecycline(tetralysal) 300 mg once a day. I just wanna ask if there are any ... A: Model For skin conditions, there is often a steady improvement as the Lymecycline works into the ... | |
| Penicillin VK and Microgynon 30 | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I am currently taking Microgynon 30 and was prescribed Penicillin VK today (for my throat ... A: Iva Whilst there is no specific interaction between penicillin and Microgynon, there is a risk that ... | |
| benadryl | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: i am a 77 year old man i have slightlt enlarged prostate.i have no problem urinating/i urinate ... A: Earl There is no specific interaction between Benadryl and your existing medication. However, as ... | |
| Lymecycline | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I am prescribed with Lymecycline(tetralysal) 300 mg once a day. I just wanna ask if there are any ... A: Mixel Tetracyclines such as Lymecycline can react with the calcium in foods such as milk or dairy ... | |
| storing Zymaxid eye drops | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I live in hot Louisiana, USA. ZYMAXID 0.5% SOL instructions say to store at room temp. 59 to 77 ... A: Jerry Keeping eye drops in a fridge can be useful as you describe. Cool storage also reduces the ... | |
| Serotonin Syndrome? | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been on Zoloft for OCD for about a year with a dosage of 25mg. A few days ago my dosage was ... A: Mia I'm not qualified to make such a diagnosis, but clearly something is wrong and you are not ... | |
| Negative Dilute Drug Test Results | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I am a female in my 50s and was asked to take a drug test for employment. I drink a lot of water as ... A: Cheryl It sounds as though while the tests did not detect any drug, the samples were close to the ... | |
| pharmacology vs pharmaceutical sciences | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: RESPECTED SIR IM JAGANMOHAN COMPLETED BACHLOR IN PHARMACY AND INTRESTED TO COMPLETE POST GRADUATE ... A: Jagan I think the answer very much depends on where your interests lie. While both option provide ... | |
| Pain medication doesn't last 4 hours | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I had a gastric bypass done in 2008, and have noticed that with my pain medications for chronic back ... A: Dee I would advise that you go back to your pain specialist and get your medication reviewed. ... | |
| fentanyl and heat/sun exposure | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I had spinal fusion surgery on L3,4 and 5 May 2010 after 2 years of pain management, physical and ... A: Terri In a word Yes! Or perhaps more than likely yes. In the same way as you should avoid a hot ... | |
| birth control and hive medication | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I am on the birth control Yasmin for about a year now (was on Yaz for a year before that) I have ... A: Kate My apologies for the slow response - too much work, too little time to spare. There is no ... | |
| atenolol in brochitis | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I am a hypertensive Indian male 52 years I had astahmatic bout since 1978 when I was 22 years and ... A: Harsvdan Although many would advise against using beta-blockers in patients with established asthma ... | |
| Diplopia with Nicorandil | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: The drug has been stopped for more than a week but Diplopia is persisting many thanks A: Zahid You ask an interesting question!! The UK specification for nicorandil makes no reference to ... | |
| bursitis | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: i have a problem and would like your advice.i am 77 with diabetes well controlled last a1c was 6.0 i ... A: Howard I would give it a little longer. The inflammation will not go down overnight, but you are ... | |
| Bio-identical Drugs | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: How's the weather there in England? I live in the center of California, USA, and the weather here ... A: Angel My apologies for the slow reply - too much work, too little free time. Surprisingly, the ... | |
| bursitis | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: i have a problem and would like your advice.i am 77 with diabetes well controlled last a1c was 6.0 i ... A: Howard I would suggest that getting the bursitis under control should be a priority as it will ... | |
| Rash | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I had a rush started after a Metronidazole course (one day after the course was completed). I dont ... A: Anna It's difficult to say whether one antihistamine is more potent than another, but different ... | |
| Rash | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I had a rush started after a Metronidazole course (one day after the course was completed). I dont ... A: Anna The licensed dose for Cetirizine is 10mg per day for an adult. So it is not possible for me ... | |
| Pill | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: So my aunt has been addicted to pills for a couple years and i was recently cleaning her ... A: Kelsie I cannot find any record of the product you describe in any of my regular references. This ... | |
| Education | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: When did you graduate from college? What college did you go to? How long did it take you to get a ... A: Nancy I graduated from Leicester School of Pharmacy (England) in 1981 after a 3 year degree course. ... | |
| Shingles | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: My grandmother has shingles and she has been to the doctor for that. However she would like to use a ... A: Maria It should be OK to use E45 to help with itching, but only on unbroken skin and I would ... | |
| Chloramphenicol eye drops | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I bought chloramphenicol eye drops for my boyfriend and the pharmacist told me that he could use the ... A: Anna There's no problem with using chloramphenicol drops at night, it's just that as a liquid ... | |
| RITALIN IS DANGEROUS | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: "Dear Doctor.Can long term use of Ritalin cause depression and anxiety. It also causes pain in my ... A: Peter Ritalin is very similar to amphetamine, so has many of the effects and side effects of drugs ... | |
| lortab | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: my main problem iis that i have bursitis of hip for pain my doc prescribed lortab5/500 i take one ... A: Earl Both acetaminophen and hydrocodone are largely metabolised in the liver and then excreted ... | |
| Contraindications | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I take 20mg of Ritallin(methylphenidate) 1 to 2 times a day. The other day a doctor prescribed me an ... A: Kevin As Ritalin is amphetamine-like in its action, it can cause direct stimulant effects on the ... | |
| Benzodiazepine False Positives | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: My counselor needs proof that Benzodiazepines can cause false positives for other benzodiazepines. ... A: Dean Your councillor would probably be best advised to contact the manufacturer of the drug test ... | |
| antidepressants | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: currently I am taking citalopram and seroquel. it would be nice to know what is going into my body. ... A: Penny The medical information departments of the manufacturing companies are probably your best ... | |
| antidepressants | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: currently I am taking citalopram and seroquel. it would be nice to know what is going into my body. ... A: Penny My apologies for the slow response. I'm working a 19 day stretch and am barely getting time ... | |
| remeron | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: how ofoften does remeron increase liver,colesterol,and tryglisiredes.is it rare or over 10% A: Howard Definitions of frequency for side effects can vary. The FDA refers to changes in liver ... | |
| morphine | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: my dad was on morphine sulphate slow release tablet 30mg twice a day which was increased to 60mg ... A: Sue I'm saddened by what has happened, though as I explained I cannot be certain whether there was ... | |
| morphine | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: my dad was on morphine sulphate slow release tablet 30mg twice a day which was increased to 60mg ... A: Sue Doubling a dose at that level of morphine is quite a jump, and as the morphine is slow release ... | |
| Paracetamol Dispersible | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: Why are gp's taking patients off paracetamol dispersible is there a problem with them? A: Diane As far as I am aware there are no problems, given how long they have been on the market ... | |
| pharmacology | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: Good day, sorry to bother you, i stumbled upon this question "effect of noradrenaline on ACH, ... A: Chris My apologies for the slow response. Life is rather busy for me at the moment. I'm not sure ... | |
| insulin | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: i have been taking oral drugs like glipizide and junivia.im 77 years ols and despite taking thesr ... A: Larry Hopefully my other answer explains this question. Fast foods are often sweetened with sugar ... | |
| insulin | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: i have been taking oral drugs like glipizide and junivia.im 77 years ols and despite taking thesr ... A: Larry Both pre and post meal tests are equally significant for slightly different reasons. The ... | |
| insulin | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: i have been taking oral drugs like glipizide and junivia.im 77 years ols and despite taking thesr ... A: Larry The choice of treatment should be a clinical decision, and for Type 2 diabetics, oral ... | |
| valtrex expiration | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: Just wondering how long valtrex rx pills are good for after ordered date. I got them June 2007. A: Jeannae Im afraid it's not really a question I can answer with any certainty because we do not know ... | |
| drug reactions | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: Will the drug Revlimid (a drug for multiple myeloma), react with the drug Pradaxa, a blood thinner? ... A: Pat The following is an extract from critical information posted on the Revlamid product website: ... | |
| pharmacology | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: Good day, Sorry to bother you with this question but i have stumbled alot of information and i am ... A: Chris You are challenging me after so many years - and to be honest this wasn't my strongest area ... | |
| testing positive for thc | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I went to the doctor yesterday to be drug tested because I have had an addiction to prescription ... A: Christina Abnormal results to drug screening appears to be more common than I would expect, and ... | |
| effects of merthiolate on kidneys | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: In 1953 at the age of nine my inflamed tonsils were treated by coating them on a daily bases with ... A: Sharon After such a long time interval, I would doubt whether your kidney problems are a direct ... | |
| Tramadol withdrawl | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been taken Tramadol for approximately 2 years unfortunately I have become addicted to these ... A: Stephen You are wise to recognise you have a problem and need to take actions to get off the drug. ... | |
| lottab | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: i have diabetes and m mild to moderate kidney impairmemt for pain my doc prescribed lortab ant it ... A: Henry Neither drug is specifically licensed as a sleep aid / sedative, so your doctor is using each ... | |
| lottab | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: i have diabetes and m mild to moderate kidney impairmemt for pain my doc prescribed lortab ant it ... A: Henry Lortab (Acetaminophen + Hydocodone) should not directly impact on your diabetes management, ... | |
| roxys and pregnancy | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Up to ten day! I would like to know what kind problems I could possibly looking at for my baby boy! A: Liz If your midwife and obstetrician are unaware of your use of proxies through your pregnancy it ... | |
| alcohol allergy? | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: when for the past year or so whenever I drink alocohol i come out in a itchy rash all over my body. ... A: Eira There are some individuals who are clinically unable to metabolise alcohol and develop ... | |
| Nyquil and false positive UA testing | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: My step daughter is currently on diversion in sarpy county NE and has just taken a urine drug test ... A: Debbie Some formulations of Nyquil contain pseudoephedrine, which is (mis)used in the production of ... | |
| januvia | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: i am a diabetic and have taken junivia for the past 2 years no problem.im a little concefrned about ... A: Howard Pancreatitis is a serious potential side effect of Junuvia. That said it is not common, but ... | |
| Positive on drug test | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend who recently went to a dentisit in Mexico and was injected with Carbocaine. He is ... A: Gilbert Assuming the dentist was credible, and was truly using Carbocaine, this almost certainly ... | |
| medications | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: i need to lnow how long these medications stay in your systom 1.meloxicam 2.cyclobenzaphine ... A: Kathy You don't say why you are asking for this information, so I cannot give you a precise answer ... | |
| Do I have ADD? | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: and am male. I am wondering how I can tell whether or not I have ADD.. umm other than taking any ... A: Cameron I am not qualified to diagnose a condition such as ADD, especially over the internet. Only ... | |
| januvia | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: i hae a serum creatinine of 1.5 and acording to their guidelines i can take 100mg of of ... A: Howard Without knowing your full clinical history it is not possible to comment on the significance ... | |
| simvastatin side effect | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: There is a slight chance that the generic drug Simvastatin caused me to have headaches since I ... A: Lee While headache is classified as a rare side effect of simvastatin, I would expect that only to ... | |
| Benzo's | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to know the affective differences among this group of benzo's: Lorazepam (ativan), ... A: Amanda There are a plethora of websites providing equivalence informaiton on benzodiazepines, but ... | |
| what to do about a side effect on diclofenac | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I took this medicine (diclofenac sod 75mg) only one time, and I am suppose to take it every day 2x ... A: Sonia Restlessness is not a recognised side effect of Diclofenac or other non-steroidal ... | |
| BHRT Compounding in UK | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking on more information on the rules, laws, availability and options for BHRT compounding in ... A: Jake The licensing of pharmaceutical products and manufacturing facilities in the UK is controlled ... | |
| provigil | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: i have diabetes and high blood pressure both under control.i have bad narcopolsy.my doc put me on ... A: Frank The normal adult dose of Provigil is 200-400mg per day as a single dose or split between ... | |
| compatibility | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I am taking 1 Amlodipine with half of a bisoprolol a day .I am very anxious can I take one forth of ... A: Samia Your doctor is best to advise on the benefits and risks of adding in a benzodiazepine such as ... | |
| provigil | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: i have diabetes and high blood pressure both under control.i have bad narcopolsy.my doc put me on ... A: Frank As Modafinil (Provigil) is believed to affect brain chemicals (though its precise mode of ... | |
| GTN spray | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: my grandmother is on GTN spray, and she sprays whenever she likes. So I am wondering, is that ok? I ... A: Anna GTN spray should be used when there is chest pain, and doses should be repeated if the ... | |
| xanax | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: i have been taking ambien for sleep.i hate this pill it makes you sleepy and dixxy.i just started ... A: Mike The FDA Monograph gives the official (US) perspective: >>Warnings Seizures in Patients ... | |
| Methadone for pain vs addiction.... | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Mr Simmons A colleague of mine opined this week that opiates (short acting) given in addition to ... A: Rick This is very much an area outside my experience, so I can only make general comments. ... | |
| xanax | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: i have been taking ambien for sleep.i hate this pill it makes you sleepy and dixxy.i just started ... A: Mike Claims of problems such as memory loss from use of a drug should have been formally reported ... | |
| xanax | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: i have been taking ambien for sleep.i hate this pill it makes you sleepy and dixxy.i just started ... A: Mike Both Ambien and Xanax are short acting hypnotics, so should clear your system by the next day ... | |
| Sudafed | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have been told I can use Sudafed instead of phentramine for weight loss. Is this true? A: Sherry Do not believe all you are told! ;-) Firstly, at least in the UK the brand name Sudafed ... | |
| Morhine overdose after 2 days | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Please can you help ? My Dad started with a slipped disc around new years eve . HE was in a lot of ... A: Sally Firstly, I assume you mean Zomorph 30mg twice a day? If so, it does seem a very high dose to ... | |
| Naproxen and Voltarol | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: My first question is about Naproxen and naprosyn 500. If somebody find Naproxen 500 tablets hard to ... A: Anna Generic products are usually similar in size to their branded equivalent, so in all likelihood ... | |
| cymbalta | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: If somone has been on Cymbalta for a few years but the has to be intubated and on mechanical ... A: Gary Unless there is real clinical need, I would not expect a patient who is ventilated being given ... | |
| rozerem | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: i tend to agree with your last letter stating to stick with xanax rather then gabitril.since rozerem ... A: Mike There is no specific interaction between rozerem and xanax, but obviously as both drugs can ... | |
| verapamil ER 120 mg | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: can you tell me anything about verapamil ER 120mg. i was just prescribed this drug by my doctor. i ... A: Anthony You can find patient information about Verapamil here, ... | |
| Dispersible vs regular tablets | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I wonder if it is always ok to change a dispersible/effervescent tablet to a regular one. For ... A: Anna The answer depends on what is on the prescription. If it specifically states dispersible, then ... | |
| Dispersible vs regular tablets | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I wonder if it is always ok to change a dispersible/effervescent tablet to a regular one. For ... A: Anna Swapping form soluble to regular paracetamol & codeine should not be a problem. Providing the ... | |
| rozerem | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: i am trying to make a decision which is safer as sleep aid.there is rozerem which works on melatonin ... A: Larry I suspect your doctor has more experience in the use of this product than I do, so perhaps ... | |
| Pegasys | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I've been taking Pegasys, or peginterferon for Hepatitis C. I can't afford this medicine, but ... A: Kathy Any form of bleeding needs to be investigated for the cause. While peginterferon is known to ... | |
| rozerem | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: i am trying to make a decision which is safer as sleep aid.there is rozerem which works on melatonin ... A: Larry Gabitril is only licensed for use in treating convulsive disorders, so it's use to support ... | |
| rozerem | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: i am trying to make a decision which is safer as sleep aid.there is rozerem which works on melatonin ... A: Larry As Rozerem is not marketed in the UK, I have no direct experience of its use. However, as ... | |
| prednisone overdose | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: Itook 3 pills 3times yesterday should have taken 1- 3times for 3days then 1- 2X for 3 days then 1 a ... A: Carole There is no serious risk from taking the higher dose as some patients receive much higher ... | |
| xanax | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: i have taken xanx for sleep for 3 yeays,but lately i need another med to take with xanax for ... A: Frank Rameleton (Rozerem) is not marketed in the UK, so I have no direct experience of the product. ... | |
| amoxicillin | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: i am a healthy male apart from i got an abscess in my mouth i got a tooth pulled the dentist ... A: Noel It could be that you are allergic to penicillin, so I would advise against taking any further ... | |
| niacin | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: When should you take it, what time of day. Also would it enter fear with my effernor 225 mg. I ... A: Berdie I can find no trace of a drug called Effernor, do you mean Effexor (Venlafaxine)? Assuming ... | |
| rozerem | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: i need both xanax and rozerem together to fall asleep.is this ok combo?you think ambien is safer ... A: Howard There is no specific interaction between Xanax and Rozerem, so co-administration should not ... | |
| use by neighbours | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: New neighburs have recently moved into the flat below mine and there is an almost daily smell of pot ... A: Yvonne If the amount of drug smoke entering your flat is sufficient, you could potentially start to ... | |
| Career interview for school | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm a Junior from Rosemead High school taking a class that requires me to interview a person who is ... A: Danny Firstly, I hope this reply reaches you in time to complete your assignment. Unfortunately I ... | |
| gabitril and remreron | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: i alternate for sleep remeron 3 nites and gabitril 4 nights.i know they work on different ... A: Howard Neither Remeron or Gabitril are specifically licensed for sleep disorders though sedative ... | |
| Dispersible Diclofenac tablets | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: Is it ok to take dispersible diclofenac tablets by swallowing them whole with a glass of water, ... A: Ellie There would be no problem with taking dispersible diclofenac whole, proividing they are ... | |
| use of remeron to increase appetite | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: Of late, my elderly mother (almost 96) refuses to eat at mealtime and sometimes will go all day ... A: Terri Loss of appetite is not uncommon in the elderly, espeicaly someone of your mother's age. Loss ... | |
| cerazzette affected? | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently taking cerazette and have been given dicloflex for pain. does it affect the pill I'm ... A: Gemma There is no specific interaction between Cerazette and diclofenac (Diclomax) though if the ... | |
| pharmacology vs pharmaceutics vs pharmaceutical chemistry vs pharmacognosy | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: A pharm d in which of the four below faculties can practices in hospital 1.pharmacognosy ... A: Farooq I cannot comment on entry qualfications for hospital jobs outside the UK, but I would ... | |
| Duromine and Sertraline | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Good day, I am currently taking 50mg sertraline per day for depression, and would like to start on ... A: Nanette The advice is that amphetamine-like drugs such as Duromine and antidepressants such as ... | |
| anbien | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: i read that a study ws done on ambien safety and people who took it daily fr 2 years had no side ... A: Roger It would be incorrect to say that Zolpidem (Ambien) does not have any side effects, there are ... | |
| Malaria | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I am diagnosed with Malaria. I am a married female 48 years of age. Doctors are giving me Artelum ... A: Haroon Artelum (Artemether + Lumefantrine) is a specific treatment for many forms of malaria, so it ... | |
| 10 Panel Pre-employment drug screen | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: , I will be submitting a pre-employment drug screen in just over 36 hours. I have no concerns for ... A: Nina I am not an expert on drug testing, but I would have expected that the three week abstinance ... | |
| sulfumethoxuhuzole/trymethoprim | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I was prescibed Bactrim or a generic brand of it (sullfuhmethoxuhzole/trymethohprim) for a UTI. I am ... A: Jenny Side effects for drugs do vary between individuals, both in terms of type and severity. I ... | |
| Microgynon/skin issues | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: im a 25 year old nurse wondering if you can help me, I started taking microgynon around the age of ... A: Clare I'm not altogether sure that the allergy to thiomersal is releated to your excema. Thiomersal ... | |
| I'm becoming a pharmacist technician and I have a question | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm enrolled in an online college taking a program to be a certified tech. I've taken 2 exams so ... A: Justin If you're finding the cours easy then that should be a good sign. With open book exams, the ... | |
| pharma | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: respected sir...what is role of pharmacist in quality assurance of better health car.... thank ... A: Sudhir This is a very broad question, and in reality the pharmacist will only have a limited ... | |
| tablets | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: i was taking esclapram 20mg i asked for a higher dosage but the doctor gave me citlopram 40mg ive ... A: Emily In reality there is very little difference (beyond cost) between citalopram and escitalopram. ... | |
| Lorazepam 0.5/Plavix 75mg/Levothyroxine 75 MCG Tab | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Can these 3 medications be taken togeather? A: Carolyn There is no specific interaction between lorazepam, levothyroxine and Plavix, so you should ... | |
| Pharmacy Career | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have chosen pharmacy as my career path and I would like to ask a few questions: 1. In what ... A: Tori I'm more than happy to answer your questions, but obviously they will be from a UK perspective ... | |
| Positive test for benzo | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been dismissed from my employer for testing positive for benzos. I have not taken any drugs ... A: Richard There is no obvious reason why any of the drugs you have referred to could give a false ... | |
| restavit with reductil | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Am i okay to take restavit to sleep when i start reductil. I already cant sleep because I am unhappy ... A: Helen The following drug interaction check is taken from an American reference source (Multum): ... | |
| tretinoin, hydroquinone | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: i got some prescription tretionoin and 4% hydroquinone and stupidly put them in the FREEZER instead ... A: Andy Although medicines, including creams are tested for stability at a range of temperatures, ... | |
| Naproxen and Vitamin K Cream | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I gave up alcohol completely as I was alcohol dependent and for five days was ... A: Dennis Naproxen would be fine to help with gout pain and would not interact with allopurinol. In ... | |
| RE :Benzodiazepine List | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a list whereby CPZ(chrolopromazine) 100mg=Risperidone 1-2 mg=Quetiapine 100mg=Geodon ... A: There are a range of websites on the internet which include benzodiazepine equivalence tables. Many ... | |
| differnt types of Opaites and drug testing | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about instant drug testin. I am precribed hydrocodone (Lortab 10/500) 120 a tab a ... A: Nicole In reality there is little difference between opiates and opioids. Opiates usually describe ... | |
| differnt types of Opaites and drug testing | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about instant drug testin. I am precribed hydrocodone (Lortab 10/500) 120 a tab a ... A: Nicole It very much depends on the sensitivity and specificity of the tests being carried out. ... | |
| combo | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: my doctor has me on combo of ambien and rozerem togetherb for sleepwhat is your opion of this combo? ... A: Howard As always when taking combinations of drugs, there will be the potential for common side ... | |
| Hydrocodone | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: About 4 and a half years ago, I was in a serious accident. After suffering multiple injuries, they ... A: Ken At the dose you have been taking, I think you should be safe from any long-term problems with ... | |
| combo | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: my doctor has me on combo of ambien and rozerem togetherb for sleepwhat is your opion of this combo? A: Howard I'm afraid I have no experience of Rozerem as it is not marketed in the UK. It appears to be ... | |
| Mixing Medications | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: can hydrochlorot cap, hctz, and miardis HCT be taken together? I seems like an awful lot of ... A: Janice It is certainly unusual to take three different preparations containing Hydrochlorothiazide. ... | |
| drug test for work | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I am very confused! I do not use any illegal drugs at all and i went in for a job interview ... A: Robin I can appreciate your confusion. I am certainly not aware of any reason why predisone or ... | |
| Safety of Augmentine in 2nd trimeser | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I was advised to use Augmentine 1gram after a urine test that confirmed the presence of urine ... A: Meg The general advice is to avoid using any medication during pregnancy, espcially in the first ... | |
| HCTZ and uric acid | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I was on lisinopril/hctz 20/25 and bisoprolol 20/25 for the past several years. Lately, my new ... A: Tess It looks as though all the US formulations of Bisoprolol & Hydrochlrothiazide contain 6.25mg ... | |
| Pre-employment testing | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I am currently looking for a new job now that I have finally completed college. I didn't expect to ... A: Heather Most employment-related drug screens will be looking for drug misuse and will test for ... | |
| Do you mind if i ask you a few questions on your job? | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: i was hoping you could answer some questions for me. I am doing a career project for my class and i ... A: Chrissy I'm happy to do what I can to help you towards your chosen career, but as I am based in the ... | |
| Effexor XR 350MG | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Does Effexor XR have any interaction with drinking grapefruit juice. I know if you take certain ... A: Joanne Venlafaxin (Effexor) is metabolised by a number of biochemical pathways. One of these can ... | |
| xanax | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: f0r the past 3 ywars i took xanax1.5 for sleep.i recently for past 6 months started 30mg restoril.i ... A: Howard Restoril is a longer acting benzodiazepine than Xanax, so it is quite likely that it will be ... | |
| restoril | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: i spoke to 3 psychiatrists about long term use of restoril.all 3 said they have patients who take ... A: Roswell The main side effects of benzodiazepines such as Restoril is sedation, which may persist ... | |
| restoril | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: i spoke to 3 psychiatrists about long term use of restoril.all 3 said they have patients who take ... A: Roswell I suspect the answer you are looking for may depend on how you are defining memory loss. I ... | |
| medicine | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I started taking Metronidazole 500mg and My tong is not responding and my whole mouth hurts is this ... A: Aurora Oral mucositis is a rare but known side-effect of metronidazole, and from what you describe, ... | |
| Morphine in the elderly | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Does morphine hasten death in the elderly? My brother is 81, has COPD and congestive heart failure ... A: Relda The simple answer is that morphine and other opiates can hasten death in anyone, but ... | |
| dormicum effect on unborn child | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have been taken 7.5mg of dormicum for the past two years. l just wonder if the medecine taken by ... A: Thomas Many apologies. Understandably most questions of this nature come from the mother, so the ... | |
| remeron | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: my doctor says he perfers remetron to sleeping pills because sleeping pills can only be used a short ... A: Larry Use of drugs such as Remeron in this way is becoming increasingly common, though the use is ... | |
| Taking Lovastatin at evening meal | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have just started taking 20 mg of Lovastatin. The instructions are to take with evening meal. I ... A: Paulette Statins like Lovastatin are usually recommended to be taken at night or in the evening ... | |
| use of tylenol 8 hr. daily | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I have had two hip replacements and have two knees needing replaced eventually. Have been using ... A: Angie As you say you have normal liver function, you should be safe with a maximum daily dose of ... | |
| gabitril | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: my pharmist told mr that gabitril an anti-epilectic drug and remeron work very similar.does one have ... A: Mike Side effect profiles of drugs tend to differ between patients and likewise severity. So it is ... | |
| fentanyl patches | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been prescribed these for chronic fibromyalgia syndrome, have been on them for about 12 ... A: Jennifer Firstly, my apologies for not getting a response to you as promptly as you may have hoped, ... | |
| mixing medicines | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: can niacin be taken with penicillin VK500mg A: Derek There is no specific problem with taking standard vitamin supplement levels of niacin while ... | |
| Alprazolam (generic Xanax) | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: What is the shelf life of Alprazolam? Thanks very much. A: Phil Whilst I cannot advocate use of a medicine which is potentially beyond its expiry date, I can ... | |
| Nebicard 2.5 & Sartel 40 mg for high blood pressure | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I had angioplasty on July,2006. At that time my BP was 160/95. I was not taking any medicines for BP ... A: Suresh Your doctor has correctly initiated treatment to reduce your blood pressure and improve your ... | |
| mixing cataflam & hydrocodone | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: Can I mix cataflam and hydrocodone-apap to treat severe dental pain? My dentist indicated that he ... A: Karem Your dentist is correct that the products can be taken together. However, three drug ... | |
| Restoril | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I am in quite a situation. I am on Prozac 60mg, Vyvance 50mg, and Doxycycline 100mg and occasionally ... A: Jess I can fully appreciate your concerns. As you have unfortunately discovered, urine tests are a ... | |
| Tolerance, Metabolism, not getting absorbed properly, or a combo? | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Well I have a complicated medical history/problems. Been on at least 15 different medications (not ... A: Russell It is known that some patients can metabolise drugs at a faster rate than the rest of the ... | |
| adco dols and breastfeeding | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: how long do i have to wait to breastfeed after taking six adco dols?..and how long does it take to ... A: Wendy The product you refer to is not available in the UK under that brand name, so I am not ... | |
| medicenes and birth control | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: i have been taking microgynon 30 for about 4 years, recently i have been having earache so i went to ... A: Robyn There should be no problem with Otomisze interfering with Microgynon. There should be little ... | |
| buying medicine online/overseas | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I am writing to see if you can shed some light on buying medicine online and/or overseas. I live in ... A: Kristen Supply of medicines for export or against non-Europen Union prescriptions is not legal from ... | |
| gabitril | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: i am currently taking 1,5 xanax for sleep with good results.gabitril was brought up by my ... A: Howard My advice would be to stick with the Xanax / alprazolam if you are getting adequate benefit. ... | |
| xanax | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: i cannot find a single study that said xanax causes brain damage your expert dr gailbirth alan is ... A: Howard Use of products in this way is outside the terms of the product license and so often lacks ... | |
| xanax | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: i cannot find a single study that said xanax causes brain damage your expert dr gailbirth alan is ... A: Howard Whilst I cannot comment on the views of other Experts, I doubt very much that alprazolam ... | |
| effexor makes me sick | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I've taken effexor for a couple of years. Last Christmas, @ 75 mg. the med started making me sick ... A: Sheila You say that you sprinkle the contents of the Efexor capsules on food. This may be part of ... | |
| found a pill | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I found a pill in my grandmothers purse and she doesn't know what it it. Whit oval shape with ip466 ... A: Casey I think this is the product you are describing: www.drugs.com/imprints/ip-466-13667.html If ... | |
| gabitril | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: what is your opion of using gabitril in a non-epilectic as a sleping pill.safe or not safe ANSWER: ... A: Howard You mention a sleep study and a recommendation for a mask. I presume this is some form of ... | |
| gabitril | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: what is your opion of using gabitril in a non-epilectic as a sleping pill.safe or not safe ANSWER: ... A: Howard Mirtazipine (Remeron) is used as an adjunct to sleep problems with often positive results. ... | |
| gabitril | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: what is your opion of using gabitril in a non-epilectic as a sleping pill.safe or not safe A: Howard This does appear to be an unusual use of the drug. Based on the UK license for the product, ... | |
| ILD Medication | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: My 85-year-old gradma is confirmed to have interstitial lung disease (ILD) recently (unidentified ... A: Phoebe To be honest I suspect the treatment options for your grandmother will be limited. ILS is a ... | |
| Duragesic Fentanyl Patch | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking the Duragestic Fentanyl patch,125, for the past 5 years and I do not think I need ... A: David I am relieved I caught your question before turning in for the night, as it concerns me ... | |
| sedative hypnotics | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I run a charity in Bangladesh for girls. From UK I am trying to help one bright girl, working ... A: Mike I'm afraid mental health is not one of my strengths, but hopefully the following is useful. ... | |
| medicine substitute | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: Husband was given magadol in India for pain. here the Dr gave him diclofenac potassium 50mg instead ... A: Thara Magadol is a combination of Diclofenac _Sodium_ 50mg + Acetaminophen 500mg in each tablet. ... | |
| Antibiotics and blood disorder | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I took some antibiotics for a bladder infection about 3 months ago now and ever since I took them ... A: Nickki Blood dyscasias is a generic term for one or more abnormal blood test results. ... | |
| amiloipine swelling of lage | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I started taking Amiloipine Besylate 10 Mg.1 tablet every day for the last 2 months. My blood ... A: Tom You don't say what condition your cardiologist is treating you for. I suspect either ... | |
| amiloipine swelling of lage | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I started taking Amiloipine Besylate 10 Mg.1 tablet every day for the last 2 months. My blood ... A: Thomas Unfortunately oedema is a common side effect of Amlodipine and other drugs in its class, so ... | |
| Canker sores | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I would like to have some recommendation frm you regarding canker sores that how to get rid off them ... A: Ali I'm afraid there is no specific treatment for canker sores, though various preprations can help ... | |
| interactions | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I am a 36 year old woman. I have always had ADD symptoms, sometimes ADHD symptoms. However, I never ... A: Melanie Your doctor knows both products (and you) better than I do. Phentermine is not marketed in ... | |
| interactions | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I am a 36 year old woman. I have always had ADD symptoms, sometimes ADHD symptoms. However, I never ... A: Melanie Using medication to control ADHD is very much an individual decision. While drugs can help ... | |
| Expiration dates | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: Do expiration dates on medication with no specific day indicated expire on the last day of the ... A: Patty As far as I am aware there are no official rules about how expiry dates are described, though ... | |
| Drug comparison | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: are the drugs Lexapro and Citalopram similar? A: Bill I'll try not to confuse you with the chemistry, but in very simple terms citalopram is a ... | |
| Is THC in these medications? | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to test positive in a drug test if I am taking several prescription medications such ... A: Ellen Assuming the products are licensed medicines, obtained from credible sources then they should ... | |
| Pharmacology VS Pharmaceutical Science | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: Simmons I would appreciate if you can provide me with some advice on the two above courses. I ... A: Esther Personally, I don't see any significant difference between the two options when it comes to ... | |
| Pharmacology VS Pharmaceutical Science | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Simmons I would appreciate if you can provide me with some advice on the two above courses. I ... A: Esther I don't know about the content of pharmacy-related courses in the Far East, but I assume ... | |
| Need Information ! | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Ive heard diffrent stuf about how long opiates stay in the body. And theres always a range of 1-5 ... A: Ben I think you have been misinformed. A blood test will show drug in your blood system which is ... | |
| lexapro vs citalopram | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Simmons, I was prescribed lexapro over a year ago for anxiety after a full hysterectomy along ... A: Cheryl Lexapro contains escitalopram, which is really an isomer of citalopram. Plain citalopram is ... | |
| Need Information ! | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Ive heard diffrent stuf about how long opiates stay in the body. And theres always a range of 1-5 ... A: Ben A blood test is likely to be more sensitive than a urine test, but as the blood test is taking ... | |
| Leptopril while on Coumadin? | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm on 7.5 mg of Coumadin a day for a pulmonary embolism that occurred as a result of childbirth. ... A: Amy As Leoptopril is a dietary aid containing mainly herbal products, it is unlikely that there ... | |
| hcl | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Good morning. When I look on a generic web site/ different pharmacies i see that there are various ... A: Artie/Frank What you are seeing is the different way chemical compounds are described. In the same ... | |
| interaction | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Can I take sudefed 4 hour medicine with cheratussin ac? A: Bill There is no problem with taking the two medicines concurrently, though the codeine in the ... | |
| Levaquin | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Can you take Zantrex 3 while taking Levaquin 500mg? A: Lori I'm afraid I cannot confidently say there is no interaction between Zantrex-3 and Levaquin. ... | |
| Gout treatment | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have now been prescribed PREDNISOLONE to treat a flare up in my gouy. I am currently taking a ... A: Dennis I'm sorry that your gout is not improving. While the prednisolone will help reduce swelling ... | |
| morphine allergy | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently was admitted to a hospital with a blocked bowel, the doctor forced me to have morphine, ... A: Ngaire I can certainly appreciate your concerns, but your history is likely to be very challenging ... | |
| morphine allergy | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently was admitted to a hospital with a blocked bowel, the doctor forced me to have morphine, ... A: Ngaire There is also a possibility that the problem you are describing could be an excessive ... | |
| Can XL preparations be taken twice ? | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I have been recently diaognised a diabetic with HbA1c 7.02 Fasting 131 Post BS 115 ... A: Ritesh The typical dose for Metformin in an adult is 500mg three times a day (occasionally higher), ... | |
| Wellbutrin | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking 300 mg a day of Bupropion HCL. My insurance co. recomended I take 3 100mg three ... A: Dorothy As both bupropion tablets are formulated as extended release, I would not expect ... | |
| Gout | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: My gout has just flared up and my doctor has prescribed Naproxen (Naprosyn) I'm tablets. I am ... A: Dennis The naproxen should provide some relief almost immediately as it is one of the most potent ... | |
| Gout | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: My gout has just flared up and my doctor has prescribed Naproxen (Naprosyn) I'm tablets. I am ... A: Dennis You should continue to take the allopurinol as it is intended to reduce the risk of gout by ... | |
| remeron | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: i ask you a intelligent question concerning safety bof remeron over sleeping pills.you send me a ... A: Howard Thank you. There appears to be a growing use of drugs such as Gabitril in the management of ... | |
| remeron | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: i ask you a intelligent question concerning safety bof remeron over sleeping pills.you send me a ... A: Howard My sincere apologies for making the wrong call on your original question. Unfortunately it ... | |
| need some info. | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: i m tony and i m 29 years old. few months ago and after a stressful period i have passed by, i had ... A: Tony Gilbert's Syndrome is a genetic conditiion where patients are unable to fully metabolise ... | |
| Pharma | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: Is the larnoxicam sustained release is dangerous to health ? is it available ? please provide me the ... A: Charanjeet I am having difficulties tracking down a sustained release formulation of lornoxicam. ... | |
| lymecycline | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have just started to take this this week but do want to get pregnant, do I need to be off them for ... A: Pauline You don't say why you are taking the lymecycline, so I will try to give a general answer. ... | |
| question? | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: does being a pharmacist give you the benefit of having health insurance for yourself and your ... A: Cynthia I suspect the answer to your question depends on which country you live in. Certainly here ... | |
| false results on drug test??? | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: my name is nick and i was tested for marijuana a few days ago. Well, i passed for marijuana but for ... A: Nick Based on the chemical structure, there is no similarity of Sulfamethoxazole or Trimethoprim to ... | |
| Warfarin and Trying to Get Pregnant | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Simmons, My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 6 months now without much luck. Last ... A: Liz I am not aware of any reason why warfarin should affect sperm (either motility or ... | |
| Paradex and Digesic | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: My mother-in-law's (78 y.o receiving high level care in a nursing home) recent Functional ... A: Carey Digesic and Paradex are exactly the same drug, so there is no need for both to be prescribed. ... | |
| Anti-depressants and weight gain | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old woman with no health problems save for depression and insomnia. My doctor ... A: Cristin The impact of antidepressant drugs on body weight is very unpredictable. On one level, the ... | |
| Diamox while pregnant | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Ashlee You don't say why you are taking the Diamox, so it is difficult to determine how ... A: Ashlee Under the cicumstances, I suspect the advice will probably be to continue taking Diamox and ... | |
| Diamox while pregnant | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Hi im 7 weeks pregnantn taking half a 250 mg diamox twice a day ism wondering is my baby safe as ... A: Ashlee You don't say why you are taking the Diamox, so it is difficult to determine how essential ... | |
| acai berry and novo-paroxetine 20mg | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I am taking novo-paroxetine once a day and I wondered if I would be able to take acai berry as well. ... A: Nancy I'm afraid it is impossible to give any firm advice about possible interactions between ... | |
| salazopyrin and azathioprine | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: if one takes these two medications together then what are the common side effects that one has to be ... A: Saroj The following links are to the UK patient information leaflets for the products and they ... | |
| increase height from exercises | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i hope u r fine . i wanna grow up taller . my age is 17 and height 5 feet 4 inches . as my parents r ... A: Arham As a child of short parents I suspect height will be a genetic factor. Given your age, drug ... | |
| psoriasis and non responsive lesions | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am from India and very much impressed by the quality services offered by you which ... A: Harsvadan Your dermatologist has been following the normal treatment strategy, using a combination ... | |
| citalopram | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: i am taking citalopram will it show up in a urine test as thc being positive A: Sunta Assuming you are taking citalopram prescribed and supplied by an official source (i.e. not an ... | |
| soluble tablets | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: what are the soluble tablets and their advantages? A: Sandy The term 'soluble' is usually applied to tablets which are formulated so that they dissolve ... | |
| related to career | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: what can i do after b.pharm if i am interested in medical field A: Nitisha I'm not sure the range of opportunities that may be available within India, but based on ... | |
| Apo-escitalopram | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Does apo-escitalopram come out in seamen? My boyfriend recently went in the drug and his seamen has ... A: Luisa Like all drugs, small amounts will be distributed through all body fluids. The major ... | |
| Tetralysal & Others | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have just started taking "Tetralysal 300" for my Acne, i read that it can effect the Contraseptive ... A: Krystal The risk of taking oral contraceptives with tetracyclines such as Tetralysal is that the ... | |
| valtrex | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a bottle of valtrex i haven't used since 2008. is it still going to work if i use it now? A: Heather Most tablets, especially if they are foil-packed will have a shelf life of at least three ... | |
| propranolol | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: What is the difference between sustained release and modified release capsules of propranolol? A: Paul Unfortunately there is no clear definition to distinguish types of slow release products. ... | |
| Methadone Withdrawl | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: What would you suggest be the timeline for a man 42yrs old taking methadone 30mg / 4 times a day? I ... A: Patrick If I am understanding you, you commenced on a dose of 30mg four times a day (120mg per day) ... | |
| drug interactions | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking dothiepin 150mg for past 13yrs have been to see gp with hearing problem and ... A: Jenny I would certainly urge caution on this one. According to the database used by most GP and ... | |
| Prozac | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: What's your opinion on Prozac? I had an my first psychiatry appointment today. I told the ... A: Alicia Whilst Prozac is best known as an antidepressant, it is also licensed as a treatment for ... | |
| Reductil | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Is reductil (the anti obesity drug) safe for an ileostomy patient to take A: Sue I'm not aware of any specific contraindication for use of Reductil by patients with an ... | |
| orajel | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: i heard that using orajel can give a false positive in drug screens..is this true? I heard that it ... A: Audra I cannot be 100% certain, but the benzocaine in Orajel is chemically quite different to ... | |
| nyquil | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: does nyquil make you test dirty in a drug test A: Thea It really depends what the drug test is looking for. However Dextromethorphan, a component of ... | |
| antifungal drugs | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: sir, plz tell me antifungal drugs available in india against invasive candidiasis and aspergillosis. A: Narendra I'm afraid I don't have access to medication catalogues for India, but the following links ... | |
| Hepatitis B Vaccination | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: We are moving to California and I have been told my children will need to be vaccination against ... A: Maureen The presence of mercury (within Thiomersal) depends entirely on preparation. AFAIK the ... | |
| Interview | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have to interview a pharmacist for a school project and I was wondering if you could help me by ... A: William I've been away from mainstream pharmacy for a few years now, and UK practice is likely to ... | |
| Glycine & Glycerin | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I am taking Cardiprin which contains aspirin(100mg) and glycine(40mg). Can I take any other ... A: Ho I think you are confusing Glycine and Glycerol/Glycerine/Glycerin. Although the names are ... | |
| Bipolar Meds | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I can not get a presciption for my 5mg of Zyprexa for another ten days and I am out. I have some ... A: Kelli I can appreciate your problem but as I indicated in my previous answer I am not qualified or ... | |
| Gout Medications | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: BACKGROUND: Some weeks ago my GP referred me to my local A&E Dept with a swollen foot. It was ... A: Dennis As your immediate symptoms have subsided there is no problem with starting the Allopurinol ... | |
| Bipolar Meds | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I can not get a presciption for my 5mg of Zyprexa for another ten days and I am out. I have some ... A: Kelli It is highly inadvusible to swap medications and certainly not without your doctor's ... | |
| Phentermine and Climara | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: Please help me, I can't find any info on the subject. My doctor gave me phentermine to help with ... A: Tia As with all drugs, side effects can be very individualised so noteveryone will have problems ... | |
| pristiq and hcg diet | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: can i take pristiq while I'm doing the hcg diet? A: Tiffany I am not familiar with the HCG diet, though from what I have researched it does give me ... | |
| antibiotics | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: i have been prescribed tetralysal. lymecycline 300 for chest and throat infection. however my ... A: Margaret Although a slightly unusual choice, there is no problem with using Lymecycline for a ... | |
| Diclofenac and Levothyroxin | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Will Diclofenac and Levothryroxin be found in my husband's sperm and if I become pregnant while he's ... A: Sandra Although there is a possibility that either drug will be present in semen (as in any part of ... | |
| Compatabitity of medication | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My mother is taking tetrazapam,tryptisol and duloxitina. Could you tell me if these drugs are ... A: Debbie As all three drugs exert some effect on the brain and can have sedative properties, there is ... | |
| leucorrhea | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: i'm 22 n unmarried.suffering from leucorrhea since 5 years.homeopathic medicine helped me but ddnt ... A: Saima Firstly, I would be very surprised if any homeopathic treatment was effective for this or any ... | |
| morphine coma | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: wife had stroke, blood clot cerebelum. able to talk, move both arms, legs, no memory loss. she was ... A: Phill It does sound as though your wife has suffered a severe allergic reaction to the morphine. ... | |
| cold & flu medicine | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: can i take maximum strength cold & flu tablets whilst taking ramipril & simvastatin A: Ann Even in the UK there is a wealth of cold and flu preparations with a differing range of ... | |
| Gout | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have just been prescribed 8 x 500mg Colchincine tablets (1 to be taken 4 times a day) and I forgot ... A: Dennis You should start to feel the benefits of the colchicine within the first 24 hours, with ... | |
| Gout | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have just been prescribed 8 x 500mg Colchincine tablets (1 to be taken 4 times a day) and I forgot ... A: Dennis Providing these are the only two medications you need to take, then there is no specific ... | |
| dosing (morphine vs methadone) | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: Nigel, Is 10mg ms contin (morphine) equivalent to 10mg methadone pill? My friend has been taking ... A: Theresa I can appreciate your concerns, but being based in the UK it is difficult to give detailed ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 / ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| Augmentin in Pregnancy | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: ! A: Fiona Although the best advice is to avoid any medication during pregnancy, there is always a ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| ? | 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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), ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "... 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| (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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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! ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| ? 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| (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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| (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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| ------------------------- ... | 10/17/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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), ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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), ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 / ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| -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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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Nigel Simmons
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I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised. Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner. I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question. Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience
Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
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Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
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