| Subject | Date Asked |
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| using Taking effexor xr & anafranil & rivotril concomitantly | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Dr. Galbraith: I am from MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA I suffer from OCD, depression and feel a lot of ...
A: Even though Anafranil is an older antidepressant it is excellent for OCD and combined with the ...
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| Imipramine | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Dysthymia/Major Depression. In your opinion would Imipramine be an ...
A: I was under the impression that you preferred to change to another class of antidepressants because ...
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| Effects of Nandralone | 5/9/2008 |
Q: could you tell me about the risks of taking Nandralone? My spinal muscles have gone to nothing from ...
A: Nandrolone is an anabolic steroid and can be used to increase muscle mass along with an exercise ...
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| Imipramine | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Dysthymia/Major Depression. In your opinion would Imipramine be an ...
A: Imipramine is suitable for dysthymic depression but is best combined with some form of psychotherapy ...
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| adding wellbutrin to prozac | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I've been taking Prozac for about 10yrs but it has stopped working for me. I've tried other AD but ...
A: Yes, alone. I am not aware of the older tricyclics (amitriptyline, imipramine etc) being used with ...
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| Prozac | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I recently started taking Prozac and have broken out in an eczema-type rash. I am wondering if ...
A: Prozac is completely unrelated to the sulphonamides so would think that you are also allergic to ...
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| adding wellbutrin to prozac | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I've been taking Prozac for about 10yrs but it has stopped working for me. I've tried other AD but ...
A: There are good grounds for combining Wellbutrin with Prozac and I do not think that your occasional ...
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| Hydrocodone | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have a problem and I have two questions regarding it. First, I would like to give you my ...
A: It is quite normal to need an increase in dose of opiates or to need more than the average person. I ...
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| Pain Medication | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I am taking medication for Heart desease, i.e., Coreg 6.25 mg twice daily, Coumadin 4mg ...
A: Have you tried the newer types of NSAIDs such as celecoxib (Celebrex)? The use of these drugs in ...
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| drug testing false positive | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I tested positive for THC I do not smoke marijuana I was on paxil cr 20mg 4 month ago when i tested ...
A: Paxil should not cause a false positive for THC. False positives seem to be relatively common. You ...
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| Pills I takeand any interaction with Allegra? | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I take Zantaac and Metoformin with the Allegra in te Morning and the Evenin Itake Junuava,Simvastin ...
A: Yes, there are alternatives to metformin but you would need to see your diabetologist regarding any ...
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| passing a drug test for benzos | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I am taking a drug test on tues afternoon, today is sunday. I took 9 0.5mg klonopins between friday ...
A: Clonazepam lasts a long time in the body and with the dose you took could be detected up to a week ...
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| Norvasc and dehydration when running | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Dr. Galbraith: I am a 53 year old male. I run for exercise and run one marathon per year in addition ...
A: I cannot find any reference that points to Norvasc being implicated in muscle pain or cramps. ...
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| Running intolerance with hypertensive medication | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I am a 60 year-old, reasonably fit male. I've been a runner all my life (2h27 marathon). However, ...
A: Strange to take Atacand and Zestril together as they both have similar modes of action. Anyway, the ...
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| Pills I takeand any interaction with Allegra? | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I take Zantaac and Metoformin with the Allegra in te Morning and the Evenin Itake Junuava,Simvastin ...
A: Now that you have given me the symptoms I would say that this is not a drug-drug interaction but an ...
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| Mirtazapine and xanax | 5/1/2008 |
Q: are there any adverse effects to taking xanax (alprazolam) while on avanza (mirtazapine)? how does ...
A: There is no recorded interaction between Xanax and mirtazapine but that does not say that there is. ...
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| Social Anxiety | 4/30/2008 |
Q: My fiance has severe social anxiety. He was on Klonopin 6mg daily for about 12 years. He decided ...
A: I am assuming that he tried the antidepressants mentioned at for a month to see if there was any ...
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| Social Anxiety | 4/30/2008 |
Q: My fiance has severe social anxiety. He was on Klonopin 6mg daily for about 12 years. He decided ...
A: I am not sure exactly what the diagnosis of your fiancé’s condition. Without a name it is difficult ...
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| Pills I takeand any interaction with Allegra? | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I take Zantaac and Metoformin with the Allegra in te Morning and the Evenin Itake Junuava,Simvastin ...
A: There atre no reported interactions between any of these drugs. You can therefore take them as you ...
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| Indapamide SR | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Sir, There are 2 types of Indapamide available. One is Indapamide SR 1.5 and another one is ...
A: SR stands for Slow or Sustained Release and it has been shown that this preparation is as good at ...
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| Alcohol and drug interactions | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I reside in the USA and am currently taking 20 mg of prozac (generic, 25 mg of cytomel and 50 mg of ...
A: It is unlikely that the interaction is with the Prozac, more likely the Topamax. This type of ...
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| paxil lexapro | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Sir, Is paxil, sertraline lexapro similar in efficacy as far as PE is concerned. will be obliged to ...
A: I have appended the recommended details of both drugs in the treatment of PE. You should be able to ...
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| Maxalt & Lexapro - please help me | 4/19/2008 |
Q: Almost Killed me!! Last week I was experiencing severe migraines. I went to the Doctor, and he ...
A: It is possible to prescribe Maxalt with Lexapro as serotonergic syndrome is uncommon with this ...
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| pregnant and fentanyl withdrawals | 4/17/2008 |
Q: For the last year and a half I have been prescribed fentanyl patches for a spinal cord problem I ...
A: I am very surprised that your prescribers have offered very little help to you. There is no reason ...
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| mixing paroxetine and hydroxycut | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I am currently taking 20mg per day of paroxetine and am going to start taking 2 hydroxycut pill per ...
A: There should be no problem with this combination but nobody can 100% guarantee that an interaction ...
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| genetic polymorphism | 4/14/2008 |
Q: which other isozymes of cytochrome P450 exhibit genetic polymorphism? for each case give an example ...
A: 1. Main ones are CYP2D6 and CYP2C9. Secondary one is CYP2C19 2. CYP2D6 - over 100 drugs eg SSRIs ...
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| genetic polymorphism | 4/14/2008 |
Q: using CYP2C19 as an example, explain what is meant by genetic polymorphism of drug metabolising ...
A: As explained yesterday I am not prepared to do all your work although I do not mind helping you ...
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| pregnant and fentanyl withdrawals | 4/14/2008 |
Q: For the last year and a half I have been prescribed fentanyl patches for a spinal cord problem I ...
A: The symptoms you describe are typical withdrawal events from fentanyl and other morphine like drugs. ...
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| suxamethonium | 4/13/2008 |
Q: suxamethonium causes prolonged paralysis in about 1 in 3000 patients. why is the half life increased ...
A: There is a drug idiosyncrasy with suxamethonium due to lack of pseudocholinesterases and other ...
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| suxamethonium | 4/13/2008 |
Q: why has suxamethonium a short duration of action of around 2-3 minutes in most patients? (5 marks) ...
A: Difficult to be more specific but I'll give you a bit more detail and feel there is nothing much ...
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| suxamethonium | 4/12/2008 |
Q: why has suxamethonium a short duration of action of around 2-3 minutes in most patients? (5 marks) ...
A: Quite simple. This drug is metabolised by the enzyme pseudocholinesterase, naturally present in the ...
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| pharmacology | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Why are there are number of different formulations of glyceryl trinitrate? Compare the onset and ...
A: The two main preparations of GTN are for skin absorption (ointment and patches) and sublingual ...
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| does these medicines clash | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I am a 64 yo male with controlled hypertension and diabetes. I have been taking Benicar hct and ...
A: Amlodipine is certainly sometimes (not unfrequently) associated with swollen ankles although this is ...
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| prazocin | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Respected Sir, I am male-50 on Tenochlor-100 ( Atenolol-100 + HCTZ 25)Losar-A( Losartan-100 ...
A: As you say, your systolic is the one that is off most concern (but not seriously so)although the ...
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| wellbutrin question | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i am presently going to a very good dr.,...he has me taking wellbutrin and lexapro for depression. ...
A: I agree with you doctor that Adderall would be very inappropriate as it is addictive and also can ...
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| mixing depression pills with slimming pills | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i have been taking serotax for years,iv now started taking the slimming pill phentermine,is ther any ...
A: It is not a good idea to take phentermine with Serotax exactly because of what you are saying. If ...
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| doxycycline 100 mg capsule | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I'm prescribed with my family doctor with this antibiotic. I've already taken 30 capsule last month ...
A: It sounds very like that you have an allergy to doxycycline and possibly to all tetracycline like ...
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| Decilone Forte | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I am from Philippines. Is Decilone Forte a steroid? I have herpes and varicella right now. Is it ...
A: Decilone is a corticosteroid ie it mimics some of the hormones from the adrenal cortex gland, ...
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| hydrocorone vs codeine | 3/13/2008 |
Q: In an answer in 2006 you mentioned a percentage of people who are unable to hepatically convert ...
A: I suppose that a liver biopsy and subsequent analysis would be the only way to test for this ...
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| Taking meds at the same time | 3/13/2008 |
Q: My mother took her darvocet and lotrel together and afterwards she felt weak and dizzy. Can darvocet ...
A: All of these drugs (Lotrel is a combination of two drugs)can cause the symptoms you describe but ...
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| Atenolol or metoprolol | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Respected Sir, I shall never forget the timely response and guidance your goodself has provided to ...
A: I do not fully agree with your internist on any of these points. in my opinion if your BP is ...
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| Atenolol or metoprolol | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Respected Sir, I shall never forget the timely response and guidance your goodself has provided to ...
A: I can see no reason from what you tell me why you should switch betablockers if your BP is under ...
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| Homocystein | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Respected, Hello sir after a long time from India. I have query. I have Homocystein around 20. What ...
A: The best homocysteine levels are still vague but in general you do not want it above 20 as you have ...
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| Lexapro and Hydroxycut | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I am currently on lexapro 10mg, and I want to take Hysroxycut for weight loss. I read the label, ...
A: A search of drug drug interactions show none with these two substances. This means that they are ...
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| toxic alcohol interaction with medication | 3/7/2008 |
Q: My age is 63 and consider myself to be in excellent physical condition. I have been taking 10 mg of ...
A: I'll try to answer each of your questions separately. Re the lorazepam, it is addictive if taken ...
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| metoprolol L and Levothyroxine sodium | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Iam newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism. TSH 8. I was put on Synthroid 0.075. Six weeks later TSH ...
A: Eltroxin can certainly cause these effects and I would not think it was a drug interaction rather it ...
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| need guidance | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Is taking lycopeneis good as antioxidant ? Secondly I want to know the role of calcium patothenate ...
A: Yes, lycopene (found in tomatoes) is a very good and apparently safe antioxidant. I doubt very ...
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| Morphine Sulfate | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I am concerned about my mother-in-law, 50 year old diagnosed with RA(Rheumatoid arthritis). She is ...
A: This seems a huge dose of morphine (and together with the Percocet and Valium I am not surprised ...
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| novo-venlafaxine xr | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I am experiencing slight changes in my vision with this drug. I have been taking the product for ...
A: This type of adverse effect can occur with several drugs that affect the brain but I am not aware ...
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| Acetazolamide safe with Gabapentin | 3/2/2008 |
Q: If I am taking Gabapentin, 800 - 1200 mg, 2-3 times a day, is it safe to take start taking ...
A: There are no reported interactions between these two drugs so the chances are they are alright to ...
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| ethex 208 | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I need to know what this pill is. It is white and about the size of a vicoden. on 1 side it says ...
A: It is a compounded preparation of pseudoephedrine (a nasal decongestant) and guaifenesin a harmless ...
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| Drug Treatment for Alcoholism | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I read that Antalarmin is a Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH) receptor antagonist. It is used in ...
A: Antalarmin has been shown experimentally to moderate cocaine, opiates and equivocally alcohol use in ...
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| Drug Test | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I've recently undergone pre-employment drug testing. The drug testing facility first administers an ...
A: Sorry for the delay but the site has been down for some time. Marijuana compounds can be detected up ...
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| novo- venlafaxine xr 75mg | 2/28/2008 |
Q: my friend in the east coast of canada was using this med and has run out of it. This question is for ...
A: Sorry for the delay but the site has been down for some time. Stopping this drug can cause ...
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| Effexor XR and "Rapid Slim SX" | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Dr. Galbraith, I am taking 125mg of effexor XR daily and was wondering if I could take this weight ...
A: Sear Alicia I see no reason why Hoodia or Rapid Slim SX (which contains Hoodia)should not be taken ...
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| Psoriasis | 2/26/2008 |
Q: IOhave been using betamethasone Dipropionate 45 g in my elbow for couple of months, couple of times ...
A: You obviously need a change from betamethasone and it is not unusual that it stops being all that ...
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| warfarin problem | 2/23/2008 |
Q: About 2 yrs ago I had a mechanical valve replacement and 1 bypass. Until 2 months ago my inr was ...
A: Something must be causing these fluctuations and there are so many things that can do this with ...
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| warfarin problem | 2/23/2008 |
Q: About 2 yrs ago I had a mechanical valve replacement and 1 bypass. Until 2 months ago my inr was ...
A: Alcohol, especially with the amount you are taking should not affect your INR whilst on warfarin so ...
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| Lexapro vs Celexa | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have been taking antidepressants for awhile now and recently moved to a new state - thus needing a ...
A: These drugs are very similar to each other and I agree there probably is not a generic for ...
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| Calcium question | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I see all these advertisements for Calcium supplements and I am just curious. If the body cannot ...
A: The problem with calcium is that we are not very good at absorbing it from the gut and thus need a ...
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| Lexapro / Tinnitus | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I was prescribed lexapro for GAD. I took it for 5 weeks with no side effects. I stopped taking it ...
A: None of these drugs have been reported as causing tinnitus but this condition is so common as one ...
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| UA test positive | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Daughter was given prednisone, percocet and benadryl while in ER and told to continue those for a ...
A: I presume you mean methamphetamine (I am not completely familiar with all street names). None of ...
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| psy medicine which do not affect weight gain and diabetes | 2/17/2008 |
Q: SIR AGE 48 MALE WEIGHT 100 KG HEIGHT 5.7 DIABETIC TAKING METFORMIN 500 MG 3 TIMES AND LISINOPRIL 2.5 ...
A: I need a little more information re your condition. Oppressive is not usually a word used to ...
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| antibuse | 2/17/2008 |
Q: My husband is an alcoholic and is in on detox in a phyciatric hospital at the momemnt. He was ...
A: Yes, it can cause heart failure especially when taken with lots of alcohol. However, this is not ...
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| abilify | 2/16/2008 |
Q: My daughter is on several meds for Bi-polar1. Lexapro 5mg, Abilify 5mg, Concerta 18mg, Lamictal ...
A: This is an adverse effect of most likely the Abilify. I recommend that she see her prescriber as ...
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| beta blockers | 2/9/2008 |
Q: My doctor has put me on metoprolol succTa23.7mg for migranes.I'm already taking accuretic10mg for ...
A: It is unusual to treat infrequent migraine with continuous betablockers but I can see why your ...
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| Lexapro | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 43 year old male and I have been on several antidepressent medications for about 5 years. My ...
A: The only other drugs that are used for ADD are the stimulants such as dexamphetamine or ...
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| ?drug interaction | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I am taking wellbutrin sr 150 twice daily, synthroid 50mcg qd, Valium 5mg prn, allegra, flonase. I ...
A: The only known interaction with your drug regime (I've omitted the Zomig) is a decrease in seizure ...
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| PROZAC | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My doctor gave me prozac for OCD I've read that it is ototoxic - and that its not ototoxic Do you ...
A: First of all I am very dubious about the article you referred me to as ototoxicity and tinnitus are ...
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| pre-employment drug testing | 2/3/2008 |
Q: After 23 years with the same company, I am changing jobs and going to work for a hospital. I will ...
A: Non of the drugs should pose any problem in a drug screen. I am not an expert on tuberculin tests ...
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| Blood pressure spike | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I recently had three surgeries. Two on my knee, one on my shoulder. I was put on Percocet for ...
A: I do not really believe that anxiety can cause hypertension so would discount this as as cause. You ...
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| Pains after CABG operation in AUG-2006 | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have undergone CABG in Aug-2006. Since then I am taking one tablet each of SALOKEN XL-25 ...
A: It is difficult for me to give a definitive answer but I would suspect it is the Ecosprin that could ...
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| Benzo's | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have been on a methadone program for 5 1/2 years. My urine is tested every month for drug abuse. ...
A: I appreciate your problem and like you think scenario number 3 is the only one possible from your ...
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| My new prescription | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I used to take Zoloft, Depakote, and Seroquil. Now I take Prozac, Mellaril, and Trazadone. Is it ...
A: It can be problematic if Melleril and Prozac are taken concurrently as it has the potential to ...
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| hydroxycut & Doxycycline | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Is it safe to or are their any dangers in taking Hydroxycut & acne Doxycycline together? I am ...
A: There is no easy way of losing weight and whatever method one takes, willpower is always the most ...
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| Effexor and serepax | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My son's GP has prescribed both of these medications ahead of an appointment with a specialist after ...
A: The Effexor is usually for the treatment of depression and/or panic attacks. It takes some time ...
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| decilone forte | 1/30/2008 |
Q: what is decilone forte & whats the effect into my body & whats the side effect ?
A: Here is the patient handout for dexamethasone (aka Decilone) given in Australia. This should answer ...
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| Prozac/Wellbutrin/Trazadone/Ativan | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have suffered from depression for most of my life but have been on medication for 13 years. For ...
A: You seem to be doing fine with this drug regime and I see no reason to stop any of the drugs. The ...
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| Stool Color | 1/24/2008 |
Q: This is the second time I have taken Aciphex and both times into the second week of taking it my ...
A: The colour could come and go. i take it you are not getting any pain from above the umbilicus or in ...
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| Stool Color | 1/24/2008 |
Q: This is the second time I have taken Aciphex and both times into the second week of taking it my ...
A: It is not known how Aciphex can cause this, in fact most adverse effects of drugs are of unknown ...
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| Stool Color | 1/23/2008 |
Q: This is the second time I have taken Aciphex and both times into the second week of taking it my ...
A: This is very probably due to the Aciphex. I suggest you see your doctor to get tests done to see if ...
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| aderrall | 1/23/2008 |
Q: The question that I've tried to respond in reference to was about a woman whose health was excellent ...
A: Caffeine sensitisation can occur later on on in life and I do not think it it is due to the ...
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| Nardil | 1/22/2008 |
Q: About two months ago I had told you that nardil was not working as well as it did before. Since then ...
A: I know of no other antidepressant that can be used in combination with Nardil. The only other drug ...
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| cronic diahrrea | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 year old femal. i began haveing sever diarreah when i was sixteen. during the prosses of ...
A: You'd be better asking this question to an someone based in the US. I am in Australia where a ...
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| cronic diahrrea | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 year old femal. i began haveing sever diarreah when i was sixteen. during the prosses of ...
A: A general practitioner should be able to help you. I find it hard to believe that neither of your ...
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| cronic diahrrea | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 year old femal. i began haveing sever diarreah when i was sixteen. during the prosses of ...
A: Methadone can be used to treat chronic diarrhoea but it must be taken under a doctor's supervision. ...
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| drug interaction/side effects | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have MS and take Avonex,an interferon. I also take Wellbutrin xr 150mg. I have been on both ...
A: There are no reported interactions between Avonex and Wellbutrin but that does not necessarily mean ...
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| Infection | 1/17/2008 |
Q: About 7 months ago i was experimenting with Ketamin. I was told you can inject it intramuscular. I ...
A: This is almost certainly a sterile abscess. It is not uncommon with ketamine, hence the statement ...
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| Gaba for my son.... | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I am a mother of two children who are like night and day. My son has had concerns since he has been ...
A: In general drugs that modify GABA release in the brain are contraindicated in children. This would ...
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| I FOUND A PILL | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I FOUND THIS PILL THAT MY PUPPY WAS CHEWING ON AND i WONDERED IF U COULD HELP ME FIND OUT WHAT IT IS ...
A: It is a combination of the narcotic, hydrocodone and the antiinflammatory/analgesic ibuprofen. I ...
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| diet pill interaction | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Galbraith, I have been taking 225 MG Effexor XR for approximately 6 months and am also taking ...
A: There should be no interaction between Metabolife and Effexor. I do not know what you are taking ...
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| Adderall side effects and supplements. | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Dr. Galbraith, I have recently been prescribed d-amphetamine salt combo 20mg bid to treat ADD. I ...
A: I would have a medical examination to check on your well-being. As you are saying the symptoms are ...
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| lansoprazole | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I am taking Lanzoprazole 30mg ( capsule form). This generic version is produced by Cipla drug co of ...
A: Some dyes can be absorbed from the gut and others either pass out unchanged or are metabolised ...
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| leptopril drug screen | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am going to start taking leptopril for weight and want to know if it will show up in a drug screen ...
A: I doubt very much that Leptopril will interfere or cause false posives in a drug screen. I will ...
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| methadone&fentyal patch | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Dr.alan I have been on percocet 10/650 for about 2 years,it did work foe me when i first started to ...
A: The only contraindication as far as weight is concerned is in teenagers who weigh less than 50Kg ...
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| urin test | 1/5/2008 |
Q: this all spawns from my probation officer ,when i got hospitalized for severe lung failure, do to ...
A: You certainly have been on a multitude of drugs and I hope you were not on all at the same time!! ...
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| tramadol / ultram | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I was in a car accident last year and have had cronic pain as a result. I have been taking ...
A: Tramadol may cause the following symptoms on but they do not always occur and if they do happen are ...
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| Methadone and the dentist | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I have been on methadone as part of my recovery for addiciton. I dose currently at 130mg per day and ...
A: I am always saying it is not good to be slave to a drug but when lecturing I was always telling my ...
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| No period after stopping to take the pill | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I have taken Yasmin for three months now but will have to take a two month "break" due to a move to ...
A: Over the counter pregnancy tests are not very accurate before about a month after a period is due. ...
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| No period after stopping to take the pill | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I have taken Yasmin for three months now but will have to take a two month "break" due to a move to ...
A: It is relatively common for delayed menstruation after taking the pill but you must always bear in ...
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| Novo Venlafaxine | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Canada: My wife has been taking anti depressants for about 8 years now. For 85% of the time she has ...
A: It is not at all unusual for 150mg of venlafaxine to be used in depression but not in anxiety ...
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| frequent urination/ sometimes slight burning | 12/17/2007 |
Q: i live in the usa and would like to know your thoughts on two drugs; avodart and amiltripolyne. i ...
A: I have appended the patient handout for Avodart in which you should find your answers for that drug ...
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| Hypertension medication | 12/14/2007 |
Q: All too often I forget to take my hypertension medication. I usually take it in the morning but ...
A: Most antihypertensives can be taken at night. The only ones that are better taken in the morning are ...
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| addiction | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Iam addicted to codeine phosphate syrup from five years,so tell me how harmful is this?
A: The main problem with codeine addiction is severe constipation which can be treated with laxatives. ...
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| warfarin | 12/10/2007 |
Q: what side affects does it have
A: I have appended the notice given to patients on Marevan (warfarin) in Australia. It is a life saving ...
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| paxil and paxil cr | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I would really appreciate if you can please answer this question for me. I have been taking paxil ...
A: There should be no difference in adverse effects between both forms of Paxil. I would just stick ...
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| TAKING TWO DIFFERENT DRUGS TOGETHER | 12/4/2007 |
Q: CAN YOU TAKE METRONIDAZOLE 400MG AND TRAMADOL 50MG TOGETHER? my husband has been prescribed ...
A: I would suspect that it is the carbamazepine or the tramadol that is making your husband sleepy. It ...
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| Celiac Sprue | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have been diagnosed from both lab tests and biopsy to have Celiac Sprue. Although on the gluten ...
A: As far as I know, there should be no problems taking these two drugs, in fact, they are sometimes ...
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| use of esomaprazole with AMORYN and pr | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I take pramepaxole for restless legs and esomaprazole for reflux oesophagitus. I have been looking ...
A: Amoryn does have many drug-drug interactions but it appears to be OK with esomprazole. Whether it ...
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| gaba supplement for anxiety hypothyroid and medications | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I am suffering from anxiety for years and sometimes panic attacks. I also suffered from years of ...
A: The theanine should be OK but since Valium works through GABA receptors in the brain I would not be ...
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| Drug interaction | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Is is safe to take Hydroxycut and Citalopram (20mg)?
A: There should be no problem with this combination although I will say that there is no real evidence ...
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| decilone forte | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I currently taking a Decilone forte for my allergies for two months now. I started with a 4 mg. a ...
A: I do not know of any way of avoiding this side effect of decilone. It is not common and you are just ...
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| decilone forte | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I currently taking a Decilone forte for my allergies for two months now. I started with a 4 mg. a ...
A: The eye problems caused by the decilone are not all that uncommon and I would be inclined to cease ...
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| Ativan, Prozac and Wellbutrin | 11/21/2007 |
Q: My wife has been on Prozac off and on for the past 15 years. Each time she weenied herself off she ...
A: The combination of Prozac and Wellbutrin is fine in my opinion but I am not too happy about the ...
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| Metronidazole | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to become pregnant, however I am using Metronidazole to treat a bacterial infection. ...
A: Metronidazole is classified as B2 for use in pregnancy. This means that it belongs to a group of ...
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| Nardil | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have had great results taking nardil in the past but now it is not working as well I read that ...
A: You may need a bigger dose now or maybe a change to another antidepressant is needed. As Nardil and ...
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| BC Powders and Claritan D | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have taken 1 dose of 24 hour Claritan D and 1 dose of BC Powder. I feel nervousness and nausea and ...
A: I do not think that the medicines are causing this but there is a slight possibility that it is the ...
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| Effexor | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have been on meds for depression for several years now. Lithium, welbutrin and effexor are the ...
A: i would decrease the Wellbutrin first to one a day for a week then cease. Then start on the Effexor ...
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| Effexor | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have been on meds for depression for several years now. Lithium, welbutrin and effexor are the ...
A: You should not come off these drugs abruptly but gradually wean yourself of them. Without knowing ...
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| Anti Malaria pills, which ones? | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Alan! I am traveling around the world, and at this moment in canada. I will be in Cambodja and Laos ...
A: You'll need a prescription for these drugs in Australia and probably in Singapore but both should be ...
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| lexapro interation with Birth control | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have been taking lexapro for about 6 months as well as mu normal birth control... is it ok to take ...
A: No problems with any contraceptive and Lexapro. Alcohol will not do any more harm with Lexapro than ...
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| false positive for benzodiazapine | 11/7/2007 |
Q: My daughter 35yo has taken a drug test--she is scheduled for back surgery in 4 weeks and is ...
A: This really needs a toxicologist to answer. However, I would hazard a guess that Lyrica could be ...
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| Lunesta | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I am taking Lunesta 3 mg and I cannot sleep without it, I went for years taking benadryl to aid in ...
A: This sounds like tolerance and there is nothing much one can do about it, except cease the drug for ...
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| need some help | 11/4/2007 |
Q: my friend has been taking pills and i don't know what they are he is schizophrenic and flipped out ...
A: The tablet is prochlorperazine (5mg) and is usually used to treat nausea/vomiting. It is related to ...
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| non flush niacin Spelling corrected version!! | 10/30/2007 |
Q: My aunt had a bad reaction to the statin drugs and is taking non flush niacin herself, she is taking ...
A: Firstly let me say that flush free niacin is not very effective in lowering blood lipids and that ...
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| paroxetine in urine or blood? | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I take half a 20mg tablet of paroxetine for anxiety, however I have a pre employment test in 2 days ...
A: I doubt that they will be looking for paroxetine as it is not a drug that is normally abused but ...
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| Anaphranil/ Clomipramine | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I have been taking Clomipramine for 12 years (since I was 11) and worry about its long-term effects. ...
A: The clomipramine almost certainly did not cause the hypothyroidism which can cause all the symptoms ...
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| Serapax | 10/19/2007 |
Q: My grandmother has been on Serapax for the last 20 years and her doctor has recently taken her off ...
A: She should have been weaned off the Serepax over about 2-3 weeks. After 20 years withdrawal effects ...
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| anti depressant medications | 10/18/2007 |
Q: My daughter is taking three anti depressant medications for schizophrenia and she is just not the ...
A: The only one that may have permanent effects is Risperdal with what are called extrapyramidal ...
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| starting the contraceptive pill on the wrong day | 10/17/2007 |
Q: The doctor told me to start taking the pill the very next day from the start of the pack, three ...
A: Sorry, Rebecca but this is your best option. The quicker you are regularised the better. Dear ...
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| anti depressant medications | 10/17/2007 |
Q: My daughter is taking three anti depressant medications for schizophrenia and she is just not the ...
A: None of these drugs are antidepressants. The Cogentin is taken to counteract some of the adverse ...
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| chronic halitosis | 10/16/2007 |
Q: iwould like to know what is the treatment of chronic halitosis and is it related to g.e.r.d
A: GERD can lead to halitosis but the commonest cause is bacteria in the mouth - teeth and tongue. A ...
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| Half-Lifes | 10/13/2007 |
Q: Galbraith. You have helped me in the past! Can you tell me the half-lives of Niaspan and also ...
A: Nicotinic acid (Niaspan) has plasma half life of 20-60 minutes. This is for the free but as Niaspan ...
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| antibiotic - Cefuroxime | 10/12/2007 |
Q: 250 mg tablet Cefuroxime antibiotic - effective for peritonitis/intestinal infection/constipation ? ...
A: Peritonitis usually needs surgical intervention to treat the infection. It is OK for many bacterial ...
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| alcohol withdrawal symptoms in elderly | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Galbraith, My dad who is 82 consumes approx. 3 mixed drinks daily. He had his hip replaced a week ...
A: Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can go on for months but with less frequency. You have noticed this ...
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| xanax/ADHD | 10/9/2007 |
Q: well, i have ADHD. im supposed to take 35mg Adderall xr once daily. i hate it, and only took it for ...
A: Xanax normally causes forgetfulness and even amnesia on occasion. However, many people have what are ...
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| morphine/chloral hydrate | 10/7/2007 |
Q: Dr. Galbraith, My daughter (weight 5.28 kg), was administered 150mg of chloral hyrate at 5:00 am, ...
A: The dose of chloral hydrate for infants can be as high as 50mg /Kg therefore this is well within the ...
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| thyroxine dose too high or just menopause? | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I'm on 150 mcg thyroxine for underactive thyroid and now at age 50 every few weeks I feel feel on ...
A: You are hitting the nail on the head in saying that your perimenopausal symptoms are compounding the ...
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| NITRO PILLS | 10/5/2007 |
Q: MY HUSBAND JUST RECEIVED A PRESCRIPTION OF ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 30 MGS AND ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE 30 ...
A: Are they slow release tablets? If they are it is OK otherwise smaller dose tablets are better taken ...
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| overmedicated | 10/4/2007 |
Q: My husband is 46 years old with several medical problems ranging from crohns to atrial fib to a ...
A: It looks initially to me like a case of what is called polypharmacy ie too many drugs. The more ...
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| Lamotrigine and thyroxine | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Is it OK to take Lamotrigine and thyroxine (Armour) at the same time? Both drugs cause insomnia for ...
A: They can be taken together and your timing is good. The adverse effects of lamotrigine usually wear ...
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| Pharmacologists | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I want to know if you are a pharmacologist are you qualified to open your own pharmacy?
A: In some circumstances yes. Pharmacy involves the preparation of drugs, knowing the laws of selling ...
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| Sexual side effects of Darvocet | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I have had what I believe to be a side effect from taking Darvocet and possibly Percocet or ...
A: Delay in ejaculation is not a generally reported adverse effects of drugs related to morphine but it ...
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| Viagra.. | 9/12/2007 |
Q: What is the effect on a young male who takes low doses (25mgs) of Viagra? Is it dangerous?
A: For a healthy young male there should be no problems. I have appended the contraindications for ...
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| accutane | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I am a past accutane user from 1984. It was one of the best choices I ever made and have had no ill ...
A: The risks of one course of Accutane use is very, very unlikely to cause developmental changes in ...
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| Acetaminophen | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I would like to ask if it is normal to have colic pain and loose stool the next day after taking ...
A: This has not been reported for acetaminophen but is possible with it in syrup form in some cases. If ...
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| Mixing Adderall with Herbal Supplements. | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I am prescribed 3 30mg tabs of adderall per day. In addition, I also take garlic pills, fish oil, ...
A: I would foresee no problem at all with these supplements, but take the fibre tablets well before or ...
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| Alternative for Wellbutrin | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I started taking Wellbutrin SL 150 in DEC 2006 and it has worked to control my depression. Only ...
A: There should not be a problem her. As there are many antidepressants completely unrelated to ...
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| G.A.D. and P.T.S.D. | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I'm a 48 yof, that has been on paxil 40mg,valium 5mg, and recently was taken off the paxil due to ...
A: You really need someone very familiar with your case to treat you appropriately, and a psychiatrist ...
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| Fibromyalgia | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I work with a woman suffering from Fibromyalgia.She also has a pronounced allergy to ...
A: Unfortunately, pregabalin although it shows promise is still not generally available for ...
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| zantac and prilosec | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I currently take zantac 150mg am and pm to help control hives. I also take allegra in the am and ...
A: Sorry for the confusion and I did make one error in not realising Allegra is another name for ...
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| Efexor - XR | 6/18/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me if Efexor will show up in an upcoming medical exam I have. Unfortunatley I do not ...
A: I doubt very much that they will be looking for venlafaxine in a routine drug test but cannot ...
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| Tennis elbow | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I had a cortisone injection a month or so ago and with in a couple of weeks i noiced the skin in the ...
A: I urge you to see your doctor ASAP. Not that it is a major problem but it could be one of two ...
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| pharmacology | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I am a third year medical student and have been preparing a presentation on HAZARDS OF INJECTING ...
A: Sounds like you got the wrong article. It is entitled " Printer-Friendly Email This Discuss This ...
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| Niacin | 6/11/2007 |
Q: My doctor has prescribed very high doses (3000 mg/day) of niacin to help combat cholesterol ...
A: The hexanicotinate is not as effective as straight niacin no matter what the labels and adverts say. ...
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| pharmacology | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I am a third year medical student and have been preparing a presentation on HAZARDS OF INJECTING ...
A: Funny you should ask this as there was an article on this last week in Medscape General Medicine. ...
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| antidepressents | 6/8/2007 |
Q: i was taking 40 mg of paxil and my doctor changed my medication to 10 mg of prozac. my weight has ...
A: These symptoms could be withdrawal symptoms from the paroxetine but equally could be adverse effects ...
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| omeprazole | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I have been on omeprazole for 5 months and before that prilosec. Lately, I have been getting rapid ...
A: Omeprazole is generally a very safe drug with few side effects and although the pabic attacks and ...
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| drug interactions | 6/3/2007 |
Q: My FIL has been taking Toprol XL (CHF) and Zetia for several years. His doctor prescribed ...
A: There are recorded interaction between these three drugs. However, I am very puzzled about an ...
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| darvon | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I am a 51 y.o. white female, dx. SLE.I was in a MVA approx. 4 years ago. prior to the MVA I took ...
A: I agree wih does not th your doctor regarding problems. You do sound if you ae addicted to the ...
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| drug interactions Adderal Wellbutrin Alcohol | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I've been diagnosed with depression and ADHD (I'm 30 yrs old) finally after a 6 hour pshyc test. I ...
A: I doubt that your liver will have been damaged at all and if so only slightly after only a year of ...
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| anti-physcotic medicine | 5/24/2007 |
Q: i am taking the drug halidol (haloperidol) and am wondering if it is a strong narcotic and should i ...
A: Haloperidol is not an narcotic but a very potent drug used in psychotic disorders and is not ...
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| cipralex | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I am a habitual marijuana smoker and have been for about 10 years. My doctor recently prescribed me ...
A: The problem is always going to rely on the marijuana and not a combined effect. Long term can induce ...
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| NHS UK gave Amoxicillin past expiry date | 5/17/2007 |
Q: My wife was given Amoxicillin 250 few days ago to treat the UTI, she had been taking it 3 times a ...
A: This could have been a serious error with some drugs but with amoxycillin not dangerous in anyway ...
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| A question about an answer you gave to someone. | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I would like to know why you prefer fentanyl patches and long acting morphine over methadone as an ...
A: Patient complience is the mean reason plus fentanyl has a much better analgesic activity Fentanyl ...
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| My father has changed, I I think it might be as a result of his depression medication. | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I've noticed for the past year that my father's behaviour has changed. He seems slower. He takes ...
A: Your father definitely needs reassement of his medication. venlaxine is more likely than many of the ...
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| Interaction | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I am currently taking 60mg of Cymbalta daily and on rare occassions I take .5mg of Clonazepam if ...
A: Pentermine and Cymbalta together may increase insomnia dramatically but in my opinion there are ...
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| L-Tryptophan & Meds | 4/17/2007 |
Q: Alan Galbraith, Is Pharmaceutical grade L-Tryptophan safe to use with the following meds:? 1) ...
A: The use of tryptophan as an antidepressant especially with other antidepressants (imipramine and ...
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| drug interactions question | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I am currently taking 37.5 mg of Effexor (novo-venlafaxine XR) every couple of nights or every ...
A: There is slight evidence that green tea may increase the effect of vela but unless you drink heaps ...
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| ephedrine | 4/10/2007 |
Q: could you please tell me what you know about ephedrine? My friends are all taking a pill called ...
A: Ephedrine is a potent stimulant and usually a prescription is needed in most countries. It can cause ...
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| Benzodiazepine potencies | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Galbraith: Do you know of a reliable website where I can compare the potencies of different ...
A: Good to hear from you again. This question has not got a definitive answer as it depends on what ...
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| Injecting Liquid Syrup Dilaudid | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I have been suffering from severe abdominal pain for about 5 years now following a surgery that was ...
A: This practice is only used by addicts to Dilaudid and other drugs and is a desperate measure. The ...
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| xanax withdrawal with vestibular migraine | 3/30/2007 |
Q: My husband has had severe oscillopsia (thing appear to move) that is debilitating and has been ...
A: Benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause hosts of problems and I have appended a list below, but be ...
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| Ibuprofin and propranolol | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I take 20mg of propranolol twice a day for migranes and I was wondering if you could tell me whether ...
A: There can be a problem here when propranolol is used for high blood pressure in that it does not ...
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| beicar, coreg & Nifedical XL | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I've had High BP for many years, and lately, my readings have been really high- 159/103 - 150-97... ...
A: It is OK to take Ca channel blockers with betablockers as long as the BP is monitored closely. ...
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| Generic Claritin | 3/26/2007 |
Q: My son and I take generic claritin, loratadine, I may be spelling that wrong. My question is, you ...
A: With yourself it will almost certainly be OK to just start to take it immediately tomorrow morning ...
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| ? about a drug test | 3/21/2007 |
Q: i have a issue i have a drug test on monday in 6 days and i have taken 2 1 mg xanax and i wanted to ...
A: Xanax can last a long time in the body and depening on the person can be detected up to two weeks ...
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| irbesartan and query | 3/18/2007 |
Q: My friend is on cozaar 100 and his intern was suggesting to either introduce irbesartan 300 or ...
A: Please excuse my faux pas. I have ansered so many questions on statins and sartans that I am ...
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| gabapentin | 3/16/2007 |
Q: We have one drug combination recently prescribed to my colleague male/54 years for hot feeling on ...
A: Yes, the normal use of gabapentin but for some time now it and many of the drugs used to control ...
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| escitolopream | 3/15/2007 |
Q: My friend male/55 years is on Feliz S ( Indian br)escitolopram 10 mg for panic disorder and anxiety. ...
A: It is not unusual for weight gain to occur during escitalopram therapy. If your friend cannot modify ...
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| Effexor xr | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I am on 150 mg a day but due to losing my insurance, my doctor gace me samples of 75 mg. He is now ...
A: It is a toss up really whether to take two at once or one twice a day. As people tend to remember ...
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| Effexor XR and liver functions | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I am taking 300mg of Effxor XR daily for Body Dysthemic Disorder (BDD) for last 6 weeks. I do not ...
A: Efexor can cause abnormal liver function tests as can many, many drugs. The significance of this is ...
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| generic | 3/2/2007 |
Q: are there any differences b/t generic and brand name drugs? to be more specific: duloxetine vs. ...
A: Theoretically there should be no real difference by sometimes there is. The problem arises in what ...
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| Ditropan/hyperhidrosis | 3/2/2007 |
Q: Due to an unexpected side effect from a neurosurgery procedure I am now a chronic sufferer of ...
A: Until an anticholinergic is found that can specifically affect sweating, you are stuck with Ditropan ...
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| psoriasis and Vit A | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I have psoriasis ut under control. I have a dry skin also. Whenever I go to dermatologist say once ...
A: You need Vit A but too much can be problematic and even dangerous. The amount used for psoriasis is ...
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| Nardil, Vicoden, Resistant Depression | 3/1/2007 |
Q: My brother has been on heavy duty meds for years and on and off Nardil (since after awhile it loses ...
A: A find it difficult to believe a doctor would prescribe Vicodin for recreational use as it is ...
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| Expired Med | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I use propranolol 20mg per day for palpitations. After using a recent batch for 3 months I started ...
A: It would appear that the propranolol could be responsible for this but I have not the slightest ...
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| mixing of synthroid/wellbutrin/estrogin/lunesta | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I have been on synthroid for well over 10 years/thyroidectomy..take estrogen 2mg/hysterectomy..and ...
A: Best time is in the am on an empty stomach then it will not affect your sleep so much. Lunesta is ...
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| hep c with alcoholism dependence | 2/26/2007 |
Q: could u tell me what help is out ther far alcholisn he would like a inplant naltrexone or somthing ...
A: With hepatitis and perhaps some cirrhosis drugs are always a problem as is alcohol another drug. ...
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| mixing meds | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I have a niece that want to take adderall for her adult add and xanex to sleep and wake up refreshed ...
A: It is not dangerous but long term it is inadvisable. Xanax will help her sleep but can be addictive ...
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| pain relief | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I had broken back in jan of 2006 ..rods and screws l5-s1 3 months later i ripped the muscles off my ...
A: You seem to be allergic top drugs related to morphine eg Dilaudid and react badly to fentanyl (which ...
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| mesalamine | 2/21/2007 |
Q: should i take asacol(mesalamine) for ulcerative colitis in february 2007, when it expired september ...
A: Mwsalamine is sensitive to moisture but if it has been kept perfectly dry and not exposed to high ...
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| Medication and fat burners( cardio) | 2/19/2007 |
Q: im 20 yrs. old I've been on zoloft 50 mg & abilify 2mg 4yrs and i 've been getting them ...
A: You can take these no problem but whether they will be beneficial is questionable. Most of these ...
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| Proton Pump Inhibitors for Children | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me identify a few proton pump inhibitors that are used for ...
A: Lansoprazole or omeprazole can be used in children. The others eg esomeprazole and pantoprazole are ...
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| metolazone | 2/12/2007 |
Q: My brother in law has been prescribed metolazone 2.5 mg.for high BP. what is the drug and its side ...
A: It is a diuretic and the following are the potential adverse effects although most are not common. ...
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| anabolic steroids | 2/11/2007 |
Q: your profile says you can answer most questions so i'll take a shot. I am 22 years old and I know ...
A: I do not want to sound negative but this dose of testosterone is high and although you do not ...
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| co enzyme q-10 | 2/10/2007 |
Q: Sir, our family doctor was telling that the co enzyme q 10 is good for post MI patient. In India, we ...
A: There is no hard and fast evidence that CoQ does harm or much good either so it is up to you whether ...
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| Drug Test after Klonapin & Xanax | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I just went off of Klonapin & Xanax yesterday 2/9/07 & I have a DOT Physical & Pre-Employment Drug ...
A: The Xanax will probably not show-up after 6-7 days in a urine test but Klonopin can hang about in ...
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| nicorandil | 2/8/2007 |
Q: my husband was put on nicorandil on 22/01/07 5 days later he developed a very bad headache after 11 ...
A: Nicoranfdil very frequently causes headaches which can sometimes be severe. With time they tend to ...
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| side effects | 2/8/2007 |
Q: My son is 6 months old and he is taking propanolol and digoxin because when he was born he had svt ...
A: All drugs have adverse effects but there propitious use always outweighs these. In your child's case ...
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| Toxicology | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I am an attorney in a mock trials case and I need information concerning the toxicology of cocaine. ...
A: A toxicologist is the best person to ask here. My primitive knowledge would say it depends on the ...
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| levo-thyroxine | 2/5/2007 |
Q: My relative aged 70 suddenly high TSH which >100 and she was prscribed ELTROXIN containing ...
A: Eltroxin acts on the pituirtary gland to inhibit the release of TSH. Without knowing the cause of ...
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| exetimibe | 2/5/2007 |
Q: My mother a lady aged 75 years is a heart patient and hypertensive also. Her lipid profile is normal ...
A: Yes. Ezetimibe works hands in hand with atorvastatin to reduce cholesterol and LDL levels. It ...
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| pill, i found in my car | 2/1/2007 |
Q: can u tell what pill this is? little white round pill. writing is : 524 with small triangle with ...
A: I think it is a mixture of two drugs pseudoeophedrine, a decongestant and acetaminophen, a mild pain ...
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| side effects | 1/30/2007 |
Q: Did you ever find a survey on the side effects of prescription drugs? Thank you very much. Al ...
A: My problem is finding suitable keywords to do a Medline search. As soon as you use adverse effects ...
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| unidentified pills | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I found a few loose unidentified capsules in my home and am a bit worried about not knowing what ...
A: They are indomethacin (Indosin) capsules slow release. This is a fairly strong ...
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| multivitamin | 1/29/2007 |
Q: Respected sir, soory for misspelt word. The word is dieting. Her food intake is very limited and ...
A: The vitamin A is of no concern and vegetarians do not go deficient. Vitamin D comes mainly from ...
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| Expired liquid amoxicillan | 1/28/2007 |
Q: My son has some expired amoxicillan. Date is 12/16/06 a month old. Would this medicine still be ...
A: Amoxycillin in liquid form deteriorates very quickly even when refrigerated. Please throw it down ...
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| anti depressants | 1/28/2007 |
Q: .hope you can help! i know someone who is taking wellbutrin 150 mg/day for seasonal depression; ...
A: Wellbutrin can commonly cause insomnia whereas Cymbalta is not usually associated with this but ...
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| pill id | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I found a green capsule with the markings NVR D15 on the floor of my classroom. oUr nurse cannot id ...
A: I cannot be certain but Ritalin , a drug used in ADD and ADHD comes in green capsules with NVR but I ...
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| atenolol and tachcardia | 1/26/2007 |
Q: Respected sir, I am extremely sorry for the inconvenience. In fct,name ofthe drug is Saloken XL 100 ...
A: It is common to use more than one antihypertensive in HBP such as amlodipine and losaratan but today ...
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| vk antibiotics and my pill | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I have been taking my vk tablets for 5 days following a wisdom tooth infection, i have finished the ...
A: Penicillin V does not affect the OC pill very much if at all, it is the broad spectrum ones that can ...
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| Ambien CR (USA) | 1/23/2007 |
Q: quick question regarding Ambien CR and alcohol. I know that you are not supposed to mix the two but ...
A: I would have to say it is OK. It is normally not recommended to take alcohol with other CNS ...
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| A case of my brither- Foolow UP | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I quote below my earlier question and your answer. Rightly, your answer was a very systematic ...
A: I do not want to get too involved with diuretics and their pros and cons in too much detail as it ...
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| Drug Interaction | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding drug interactions. I am currently on 50 mgs of Toprol XL for high blood ...
A: Only the Toprol will slow the heart rate whilst the Procardia may increase heart rate. This affect ...
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| Started birth control on wrong day | 1/21/2007 |
Q: When I first started the pack I was told to take the SUNDAY pill if my period was to start on Sunday ...
A: I doubt if your mistake would make it not work as an effective contraceptive but cannot guarantee it ...
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| metaxalone | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I want to know about Metaxalone which has been prescribed to mu uncle for shoulder pain, stiff neck ...
A: Metaxolone is a skeletal muscle relaxant ie it causes relaxation of muscles when spasms are ...
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| my question | 1/19/2007 |
Q: Sir, My mother is patient of IHD HBP. She takes Isosorbide Mononitrate 20 mg twice daily. Is there ...
A: I would recommend that you mother take the Imdur 60 at one a day. This is more convenient than the ...
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| side effects | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me if any research has ever been done to determine which are the most common side ...
A: It would be relatively easy to do this but time consuming. All one would have to do would be to look ...
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| Androgel | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Is it an acceptable practice or should it be an acceptable practice for a male patient using a high ...
A: There is no pharmacological reason why finesteride should not be used with Androgel even though the ...
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| query from a pharmacy student | 1/15/2007 |
Q: what is the difference between isosrbide mononitrate and isosrbide 5 mononitrate ?
A: A follow-up. It just occurred to me that the when the dinitrate is used as a drug the nitrate groups ...
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| methadone for pain management | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I hope not to get too lengthy in the background, but my wife is 42 and suffers from ...
A: Your wife has and is certainly having a hard time and her case needs investigation by a competent ...
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| Bactin anticiotic for UT infection | 1/13/2007 |
Q: I took Macrobid and had spasms in my colon and made me nauseated so bad that I quit. I have ...
A: Nausea is fairly common with Macrobid as is flatulence which could be worse with diverticulosis or ...
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| LIPITOR | 1/13/2007 |
Q: Dr Galbraith Hi, my mom is taking Lipitor and is getting a burning tongue. I understand there are ...
A: This effect may not be due to Lipitor as it is not on the list of common to rare adverse effects. ...
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| A Case of my eldest brother | 12/15/2006 |
Q: Respected Sir, Hello once again sir, This is with regard to my eldest brother who is 67 years old ...
A: As he has been changed drugs today I will not say much more about his recent regime except it is not ...
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| celexa v. lexapro | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I am currently on Lexapro and have been advised that I can switch safely to Celexa and save a lot of ...
A: These drugs are not identical (although nearly so) and some people respond better to one than the ...
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| Reflux disease | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I have duodenitis and mild gastral so much so that even when my stomach is empty with no ...
A: It differs not a lot between the four PPIs mentioned although the esomprazole may be the best. ...
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| help | 12/13/2006 |
Q: sir,i'm 27 yr old female.i got married 1 /2 yr back.now i'm 3 months pregant.withour knowing that i ...
A: Hyponidd is an Ayurvedic medication which has not been studied in pregnancy in detail but there is ...
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| gain weight | 12/12/2006 |
Q: My appetite is good. I dont have any health problem in general. But i am very slim and i want to ...
A: Yes, you are underweight and the addition of a few kilogrammes will not be amiss. The first thing is ...
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| gain weight | 12/11/2006 |
Q: My appetite is good. I dont have any health problem in general. But i am very slim and i want to ...
A: Pleae before I attempt to answer give me your weight and height as this could strongly affect my ...
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| Effexor XR question | 12/11/2006 |
Q: Galbraith: Does Effexor XR has any effect on norepinephrine reuptake inhibition at a dose of 75 mg? ...
A: It is a long time since I have heard from you and this is a very easy question from you. The answer ...
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| calcium in menopausal wouman | 12/9/2006 |
Q: Respected Sir, Inspired by your previous answer which was very specific and clearcut, I ask the ...
A: Re the calcium, yes I would definitely recommend it for your wife. the evidence is pretty strong ...
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| Celebrex | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I have been taking Celebrex for a supposed arthritic condition in my hip. I had one hip replaced ...
A: If it osteoarthritis and just a torn labrum acetaminophen (paracetamol) may be as good as Celebrex ...
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| Indapamide | 12/8/2006 |
Q: Respected Sir, I happened to browse the answers given by you. They were very specific and highly ...
A: Your question is relatively easy to answer. One cannot really say whether indapamide is better than ...
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| concentration | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I am researching the use of "Dilution" or "Concentration" in the administration of IV medications. ...
A: It all depends on the drug, how potent it is and how long it lasts for in the body. eg epinephrine ...
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| antabuse | 12/3/2006 |
Q: My son who is now 28 is a alcholic, he single and he says he doesn't want to drink anymore but ...
A: Apart from Antabuse the only other drug is one called acamprosate which in some persons works ...
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| medication | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I wanted to know if it was ok to take this medicine with a two week old that is nursing nitrofur ...
A: It is not advisable unless your doctor thinks so (the risk of causing blood problems in a baby of ...
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| Provigil | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I am prescribed 400 mgs of Provigil per day, plus Concerta. My problem is, I tested positive for ...
A: If the test used is specific for cocaine there should be no false positives. Remember Provigil is an ...
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| wellbutrin & sex drive | 12/1/2006 |
Q: doc you stated to amber that increase sex drive might not be related. but my sex drive is off the ...
A: Note I said "might not" not "not". Anyway, wearing sunglasses is not the problem and there is no ...
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| Phytosterol Supplements | 11/29/2006 |
Q: The hot flashes are not too severe so I will not quit taking the phytosterol supplement. You asked ...
A: The muscle pain is the most significant thing in my opinion and needs investigation much more so ...
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| Phytosterol Supplements | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I recently started taking GNC's Cholesterol Formula of 800 mg phytosterols with DHA & EPA. I am 53 ...
A: Remember that phytosterols are plant sterols but there overall effect on cholesterol levels should ...
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| Lexapro side effects | 11/28/2006 |
Q: To start with, let me thank you providing your services. I'm an investigator and a friend an had ...
A: Lexapro should not theoretically affect BACs in any way but it can affect ie increase the toxic and ...
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| abilify ,lexapro and seroquel | 11/27/2006 |
Q: My son is taking all these medications.He has gained 30 pounds in 3 months and is becoming addicted ...
A: Weight gain would not be uncommon with these drugs and Topamax could be the answer. However, taking ...
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| False Positives. | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I took a drugscreen and gave a urine sample and I tested positive for Benzo's. I have not used any ...
A: Neither ibuprofen or amoxycillin will cause false positives for benzos. False positives and false ...
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| Statins | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I've been taking simvastatin 20mg with very good results. Now, lovastatin and pravastatin have ...
A: Most statins have similar efficacy (except for atorvastatin which may be superior in resistant ...
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| how is Pemoline (Cylert) differ from amphetamines? | 11/16/2006 |
Q: Alan Balbraith, I am a pharmacy technician student. I was hoping you could tell me what are the ...
A: I cannot find much on pemoline at all that is all that helpful. It is chemically unrelated to the ...
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| alcohol withdrawal symptoms | 11/15/2006 |
Q: Dr. Galbraith, In what ways can a complete withdrawal from alcohol be dangerous, and what ...
A: I think you can count yourself as very fortunate and you can be now relieved. The first two major ...
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| alcohol withdrawal symptoms | 11/14/2006 |
Q: Dr. Galbraith, In what ways can a complete withdrawal from alcohol be dangerous, and what ...
A: I will not bother about the milder and easily resolved symptoms which include occasionally seizures. ...
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| otc pain meds & RX anxiety meds? | 11/13/2006 |
Q: i am on RX Alprazolam .5 (sub for Xanax) that i take at night. i have fear of dying in ...
A: Say hello to Texas for me - I lived in Dallas for a year doing research in Parkland Hospital. Six ...
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| anxiety induced hypertension | 11/12/2006 |
Q: Dr. Please help me understand something. I have been treated for hypertension for about 10 years ...
A: Echocardiograms in the right hands are very accurate to answer the last part first. A heart rate of ...
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| mirtazapine and xanax | 11/10/2006 |
Q: My doc prescribed mirtazapine and on my 30 day f/up with her I told her I was waking up a night, ...
A: Luckily I keep all my answers as I did not remember making such a statement and wondered why I did? ...
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| GRD | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I have been taking Zantac 150-300 mg a day for about a week or so. I stopped taking about two days ...
A: The stopping of the Zantac could cause the stomach pain a perhaps even the cramps so maybe you ...
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| pill i.d. | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I have a small round white pill with "rdy" on one side and 230 on the other. I got these as my ...
A: It could be oxycodone, a narcotic analgesic but I cannot determine if I this is 100% correct. The ...
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| Pharmacy Tech. Student Question | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Can you please tell me what a " Grandfathered" pharmacy means? Please and thank you!
A: Out of curiosity I had to find out what this word meant in pharmacy. It is obviously a word mainly ...
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| Estrogen, Synthroid, Effexor | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Are there drug interactions among Estrogen replacement pills, synthroid, and effexor? I also take ...
A: There is only one reported potential interaction with these drugs and it is probably not worth ...
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| your response | 11/4/2006 |
Q: Dr. Galbraith, why did you respond to my letter in such a rude manner? Was that really necessary? ...
A: This time I am apologising as I now remember who you are and the questions you used to ask which ...
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| Acid Reflux and Larynx Reflux | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I have been suffering from acid reflux for years and have been on and off of different kinds of ...
A: I am not going to be of much help with this throat clearing and lump in the throat sensationas I ...
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| Anxiety Medications | 11/2/2006 |
Q: My husband 50 yrs old has taken klonipin for 5 years and is tapering off onto valium, it has been 2 ...
A: 5 years is a long time to being on Klonapin and it is addictive and more potent than Valium. He will ...
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| Wellbutrin XL and alcohol | 11/2/2006 |
Q: After years of smoking and many failed attempts, I finally quit smoking several years ago. Then, ...
A: I completely agree with your doctor and do not agree at all with all the alcohol warnings you are ...
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| diabetes, antidepressants & hypochondriacs | 10/31/2006 |
Q: My grandmother is 86 years old and has diabetes mellitus, and she is currently taking a blood ...
A: I would be slightly hesitant before advising any antidepressant at this age and when patients are on ...
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| drug interaction-too many? | 10/30/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend has his 18 year old son on Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Dexedrine and Genotropin - And the boy ...
A: Although not contraindicated, I am not too happy about Dexedrine being given with the Lexapro and ...
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| problems absorbing pain and other medication | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I am a female aged 49 years young (separated and destined to stay single), living with my 21 yr old ...
A: I hope you do get some relief. Has your pain specialist ever suggested the morphine infusion into ...
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| expired | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I have a sinus infection and cant afford to go to the doctor but I have some Omnicef 300mg left from ...
A: They probably would not do you any good or harm. Get a new prescription. Most drugs keep well beyond ...
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| Pharmacology | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I am a 3rd year pharmacology but have been told this may be more of a medicinal chemistry question. ...
A: I'll try to answer this in words since I do not know the exact structure of diphenhydramine in my ...
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| esahagus | 10/24/2006 |
Q: on 10/11, I exercised in my pool and woke with a pain in my right shoulder. Thinking I pulled a ...
A: Sounds very like an attack of cholecystititis (a gall stone or infection of the bile duct). It ...
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| Effectiveness of viagra | 10/23/2006 |
Q: Some time back, I took viagra as was having trouble maintaining an erection. It had absolutely no ...
A: Viagra can cause diarrhoea but this is all that common and it does cause headache more commonly. You ...
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| narcotic withdrawl | 10/21/2006 |
Q: i am 18 years old and addicted to narcotics. but the other thing is, im six months pregnant. i ...
A: Narcotic withdrawal withdrawal without medical help is very difficult although the withdrawal ...
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| problems absorbing pain and other medication | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I am a female aged 49 years young (separated and destined to stay single), living with my 21 yr old ...
A: I really cannot think of much more especially when a pain management centre has difficulty in ...
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| pharmacology | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I am trying to find out the difference between a pharmacological agent and medication. I have a ...
A: Really there is no difference. A pharmacological agent is a drug, medication, medicine etc (or vice ...
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| urinalasis drug screens and false positives | 10/16/2006 |
Q: --i am on methadone maintence program and i also take antideprents. i had a urine drug screen that ...
A: 90% of the population convert some codeine to morphine in the body so this will explain why you ...
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| urinalasis drug screens and false positives | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I had a drug screen have a false positive. This test was done with my urine. I do take medications: ...
A: I am not quite with you - you say a false positive - but you were taking methadone, which is a drug ...
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| aschmidt83@hotmail.com | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I am an alcoholic and have abused my wellbutrine in the past. I am currently in recovery and ...
A: Wellbutrin and Lamictal are OK together. The problem with most antidepressants is that individual ...
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| Allergic reaction | 10/13/2006 |
Q: Doctor,I always read the inserts that come with new prescriptions. Many commonly state that rash or ...
A: This is not a simple question to answer fully but i'll try to to at in simple language. You ...
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| MEDICATIONS / GASTROL | 10/12/2006 |
Q: Dr. Galbraith My Mom has severe Gerd very bad at night, she is taking the following: SULFATE 1 GM ...
A: It c ould be that the sucralfate (I am presuming that this is what you mean by sulphate)could be ...
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| How to skip a period? | 10/12/2006 |
Q: Hey! Im about to attend a very important conference but my periods begin right in a middle! Is there ...
A: The way recognised way is to use the contraceptive pill. If you are taking a 21 day packet keep ...
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| Prescription Medication* | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I don't have a doctor, but from time to time I need prescription medication, is it safe to order ...
A: This can be risky if ordering from countries outside USA or Canada. Even from these two countries ...
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| Depakote and TSH | 10/10/2006 |
Q: My wife has been taking Depakote for epilepsy since last November. Her current daily dose is ...
A: As far as I can ascertain Depakote has no effect on TSH secretion. This may be a completely ...
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| Tegretol | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me what 300 mg of Topamax (Topiramate) would be equivalent to when using Tegretol ...
A: They are almost the same as far as dosing is concerned ie 300 mg topiramate is about the same ...
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| Phentermine lexapro wellbutrin alcohole cocaine | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I just started Lexapro, but over the past three years, with my mom dying, switching colleges and ...
A: You are partially correct regarding my response – to add cocaine to phentermine could be fatal ...
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| Methadone | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I understand and thank you. However, in my docs notes, it says that it doesnt show for narcotics. ...
A: Methadone will show up on a urine test but only if they are looking for narcotics, which they ...
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| Methadone | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I take 45 mgs of Methadone a day, 20 in the AM and 25 in the PM. I requested a copy of my doctors ...
A: Methadone would definitely show up on most drug screening programmes. However, as you are taking it ...
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| Switching Antidepressants | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I'm about to switch from fluoxetine 20mg to mirtazapine 15mg. Do I need to wean myself from the ...
A: Sop far there has been no reports regarding having a washout period from fluoxetine to mirtazapine. ...
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| Drug Interactions-Lexapro-Wellbutrin-Adderall-Alcohol | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I value and respect your opinion. But how can you explain that I feel so good on the adderol and I ...
A: I would agree with your statements in that you will feel more confident and more together but this ...
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| Drug Interactions-Lexapro-Wellbutrin-Adderall-Alcohol | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I'm a college student and not brave enough to ask my doctor about the implications of taking the ...
A: Firstly, Adderal may mislead you into thinking that it helps you study. I have several times in my ...
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| Zoloft and Wellbutrin combination | 10/2/2006 |
Q: You did not provide an answer to my question and you did not previously respond, as this is the ...
A: I do not know what happened but here is my answer as written on 1st October, but spelling now ...
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| antidepressant advice | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I have been taking antidepressants off and on for about 8-9 yrs. Back in 1998 I took Serzone, and ...
A: I am assuming Serzone has been withdrawn in the country you live in as it has moist other places ...
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| Decilone Forte | 9/27/2006 |
Q: What is the adverse side effect of taking Decilone Forte
A: I have attached the information given to all patients prescribed Decilone Forte (dexamethasone)in ...
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| Nicotinamide for MS | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Some new research suggests that nicotinamide may mitigate progessive forms of MS. The oral doses ...
A: I'll have to do some research on this and will get back to you in about 12 hours. Anyway, unlike the ...
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| Nardil | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Nardil is typically said to require a washout period prior to replacement by another antidepressant. ...
A: I have heard of this practice too and think it is very risky. I have known people dying when taken ...
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| Inderal LA | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism. My endocrinolgist has put me on Inderal LA 80 mg. My ...
A: Sometimes hyperthyroidism produces an abnormal beat (a dysrhythmia) in the heart which is not ...
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| progesterone | 9/22/2006 |
Q: Doctor, With my improving Spanish I was able to fully decipher from a local pharmacist in my new ...
A: Progesterone taken in this amount in men usually increases libido rather than the opposite so am ...
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| celexa vs. lexapro | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I currently take 20mg of Lexapro for anxiety disorder with underlying depression. The Lexapro ...
A: Cemically speaking these two drugs are almost identical but different people respond better to to ...
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| vicodin use | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I have been prescribed ES vicodin for pain for the past 6 years. I am worried about the effects on ...
A: The hydrocodone in Vicodin will do nothing adverse on the liver even after indefinite use. The ...
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| Nexium and Trimspa | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I currently take Nexium, once/day in the mornings per prescription. Are there any known risks for ...
A: I have examined the many ingredients of Trimspa and would very much doubt that there would be any ...
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| Expired Medication | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I am currently taking Amphet/Salt combo tablets in 10mg, I recently came across some tablets that ...
A: As long as they have not been exposed to moisture or extreme heat they should still be OK and ...
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| indetifying a pill | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I found a little round light yellow pill with a capital Letter L in black printed on it. Please ...
A: In the US there are at least 12 drugs as described which makes it more or less impossible to ...
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| antibuse | 9/6/2006 |
Q: When I take antibuse my breath is horrible, as if I digested large quantities of garlic powder, so ...
A: This effect of Antabuse is common and normally it will go in time, usually in two weeks or less. ...
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| chrones | 9/6/2006 |
Q: My name is ruby and i am 13 yrs old. i have had chrones disease since i was 8 yrs old. i has been ...
A: I am appending several web site addresses which should give you all the information you need. ...
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| Chronic daily headaches | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I have a 14 year old daughter, who after MANY trips to MANY Dr's was diagnosed with Chonic Daily ...
A: Long term amitryptiline should not be a problem as long as adequate oral hygeine is maintained as it ...
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| Plateau effect with Prozac? | 9/5/2006 |
Q: My new Physician switched me recently from Prozac to Lexapro. I had taken Prozac for over 10 years ...
A: I tend to side with you. You were doing fine with Prozac and why change? A little strees and anxiety ...
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| pharmacology | 9/4/2006 |
Q: sir, my question is if there is any condition in which our acid and enzyme will digest our stomach ...
A: Our stomach enzymes and acid can digest the stomach wall itself and this is a common cause of ...
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| helo | 9/4/2006 |
Q: helo. i am jst wondering about the diffrence between pharmD and bs in pharmacy. is thyr dfnrnt ...
A: I can only partially answer this question as I am not a pharmacist but a pharmacologist. A ...
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| drug interactions | 9/4/2006 |
Q: My brother was given two drugs to take together for depression and sleep: Celexa (Citalopram) and ...
A: Neither of these drugs have any MAOI properties but the action of each may be potentiated if given ...
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| Birth Control | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I am dating a new girlfriend and she dislikes birth control. She has tried different types but finds ...
A: I presume you are referring to oral contraceptives, to which many women have adverse ef |
