| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Lyrica and Phentermine | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have been taking Lyrica for Fibromyalgia Syndrome, and I have consistently Gained weight since I ...
A: Weight gain occurs is about 10% of patients taking Lyrica. Although it may cause fluid retention, ...
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| 5/6 months expired claritin (allergy medicine) | 5/7/2008 |
Q: For the last two years, I've bought Claritin for seasonal allergies, but I never need any more than ...
A: Technically speaking, no, you should not take expired meds. But, realistically, if you stored your ...
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| Headache | 5/6/2008 |
Q: This morning a suitcase fell on my head and hit very hard. The good part was that it didn't bleed. ...
A: Ouch! That sounds painful. Congratulations on your pregnancy! Since you are in the first trimester, ...
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| pain management and pregnancy | 5/5/2008 |
Q: well my wife has been on avinza and hydrocodone for a year and just found out she is pregnant due to ...
A: I am so sorry you and your wife are going through such a tough time right now. Although for many, ...
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| identify a pill | 5/3/2008 |
Q: small round blue pill 44 over 189 i was told it was a generic xaxax please help me
A: I see your dilemma! I searched all of the online imprint ID tools that I know of and none could tell ...
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| Azitromicina (Antibiotics) | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I got an infection in throat 4 days ago and have for the las 2 days bin taking 2 out of 3 pills ...
A: If you are are still feeling sick, you most likely have a viral infection, which does not respond to ...
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| birth control and hypothyroidism | 4/28/2008 |
Q: my name is Kristen and I am a 28year-old wife and mom. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's ...
A: You should be fine taking B.C. pills. I would just make sure you take the Synthroid on an empty ...
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| synthroid | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I am 58,no health issues except for an extremely slow metabolism. I have always been this way,I have ...
A: I totally understand your frustrations! I have heard the same thing from many of my patients--they ...
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| side effect when taking lexapro the having to doses of nyquil d | 2/5/2008 |
Q: i recently got pulled ove after i had taken my dose of lexapro, i had mixed it with a doule dose of ...
A: It is possible the double dose of nyquil you took caused you to blow such a high breath test ...
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| pain killers and pregnancy | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I am 17wks pregnant and have been taking Tramadol w/ tylenol. I believe it is also called Ultram or ...
A: First, congratulations on your pregnancy! Secondly, I would not worry about any problems from taking ...
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| septra DS and Keflex | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Please, will you tell me the circumstances when it is good to take both septra dds and keflex ...
A: I have seen a lot of double antibiotics being prescribed lately for complicated skin infections. ...
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| antidepressants and stomach pain | 1/15/2008 |
Q: can i take celexa with maalox... i had terrible abdominal pain when i started celexa. any other ...
A: Sure, you can take some maalox if needed for the first couple days. If, however, the stomach pain ...
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| nexium and thyroid hormone | 1/11/2008 |
Q: i am taking nexium 20 mgs at bedtime can this decrease the absoprtion of thyroid hormone that i take ...
A: No-you are separating them just like you should. But, I will add that it is best to take nexium an ...
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| mixing meds | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I have a sinus infection and have been on amoxicillion for three days and allegra. I accidently got ...
A: Sorry to hear of your injury! Hydrocodone is a very good pain killer but can cause drowsiness and ...
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| Microgynon 30 | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I started taking Microgynon 30 after the birth of my second child. I have been taking it for 2 weeks ...
A: If you just gave birth to your baby two weeks ago then bleeding is a normal thing post partum. But, ...
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| Sharps | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I'm a lovenox paitent, I'm constantly improvising sharps containers, even with with automatic safety ...
A: What a great question. And, I am glad to hear of your concern for the public as well. Laws regarding ...
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| Can community Pharmacists really help tackle antibiotic resistance? | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I am a second year Pharmacy student in the UK. I must write an essay on the above question which ...
A: What an excellent question! My opinion is, yes, community pharmacists can play an instrumental role ...
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| 6-7 days constipation and Fleet Babylax enema | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I gave my 2-year-old baby Fleet Babylax enema for two consecutive days now because she has been ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your daughter's constipation problems. I recommend that you take her to a ...
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| High Blood Pressure Medication for Ostomate | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I am a 57 yr. old ostomate and currently taking Triamterene HCTZ 75/50 for my high blood pressure. ...
A: You pose an excellent question. With the proper monitoring of you sodium levels, I do not believe ...
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| Druginfo.com website | 11/29/2007 |
Q: YOU INDICATED IN YOUR ANSWER TO ANOTHER CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE NURSE 3 FREE WEB SITES FOR ...
A: I would try: 1) Drugs.com or 2) ...
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| antihistimines | 11/28/2007 |
Q: For swollen eyes due to allergies, do I need a prescription for topical antihistimine/decongestant ...
A: There are, luckily, a multitude of over-the-counter products for itchy, irritated eyes due to ...
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| Antidepressants and Zantac | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I am exclusively breastfeeding my 12 week old daughter. She has reflux and is being treated with ...
A: I would consult your baby's pediatrician's office for the safest antidepressant to use when ...
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| Medication Sorting | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I am the primary caregiver for my 81-year old mother-in-law. She takes 11 different kinds of pills. ...
A: Your mother-in-law sure is lucky to have you! I am sure she appreciated you taking the time to help ...
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| Elderly | 11/20/2007 |
Q: What meds are recommended for the elderly who have just turned a corner and are hallucinating, won't ...
A: There are a variety of medications used to treat the symptoms you described. It is first important ...
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| Pharmacist Career | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I am a junior biochemistry major in college and am stuck between two careers pharmacy and dentistry: ...
A: I am glad to hear of your interest in pharmacy. Both pharmacy and dentistry are good careers and ...
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| Lunesta & 600mg ibuprofen | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have just failed a urine drug screen for opiates.I have only taken these two pills the night ...
A: My guess is the Lunesta called the false positive reaction. It is not an opiate but is a controlled ...
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| Claritin | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Tara, I've been taking Clartin for the past 8 days for my allergic rhinitis. My question is, how ...
A: Most people can take claritin every day if needed for allergies. If you notice them only occurring ...
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| Found pills in my brothers pants | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Kompare, My name is Nicole and I recently found 2 pills in my brothers pants. They have the letters ...
A: This one was harder than I thought! The imprint code is actually just "TE." What looks like a "31" ...
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| ditropan and spina bifida | 11/4/2007 |
Q: my 10 1/2 yr old daughter has fetal valproate syndrome with spina bifida (her lesion is lumbar ...
A: From what I know about spina bifida, constipation can be a problem. One of the best ways to help ...
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| Amox/Clav - yukky taste | 11/3/2007 |
Q: My 8 year old daughter is on 400mg-57/5 susp. She hates the taste!! She says she is going to throw ...
A: Yes, you can mix up her medicine with some yogurt which not only helps the medicine go down easier ...
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| anxiety/depression | 11/2/2007 |
Q: Are there ant side effects such as elevated liver readings while taking St.Johnswort and 5htp in the ...
A: I did not find any reports of elevated liver function tests with the use of either St. John's Wort ...
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| Doxycycline Hyc tablets | 10/3/2007 |
Q: What is the shelf life of Doxycycline? How long should you wait after taking it to take ibuprofin ...
A: The expiration dates for prescription drugs are printed on the manufacturers bottle which you most ...
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| substitution | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I am taking Flomax and Hyzaar, I just fell into the medicare donut hole, is there a generic or ...
A: There are many alternatives to Flomax and Hyzaar. In order to determine what Medicare will cover, ...
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| Protein and Hair Loss | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have not been able to "stomach" protein drinks, just the smell makes me cough and gag... Now that ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your dilemma. I am curious to know if you Dr. has determined whether or not ...
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| AMOX-CLAV Side effects | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I'm a healthy 59 year old with a mild ear infection taking AMOX-CLAV 875MG twice a day. Experiencing ...
A: Diarrhea is, unfortunately, a common side effect from Augmentin. I always counsel my patients to eat ...
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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: Viagra is used to achieve, and sustain an erection. It should not be used in people with a history ...
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| common cold | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Would there be any danger in curing the common cold? What's the holdup in finding a cure?
A: No, there would not be any danger in finding a cure only millions of very happy patients! The cold ...
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| Retin-A Micro expiration date | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to figure out what the actual expiration date is. On the crimp at the end of the tube it ...
A: The expiration date on the tube is what you should go by. As long as you have stored your Retin-A ...
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| Effexor XR | 8/22/2007 |
Q: Dr. Kompare, I have been on Effexor Xr 75mg for a year and recently my doctor recommended that I ...
A: What a great question. I have never heard about the MAOI-like compounds in cigarettes but it ...
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| Anxiety and depression | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I am suffering from anxiety and depression is it safe to takes xanax or ativan with an ...
A: Since it takes an average of 4 to 5 weeks for the effects of anitdepressants such as wellbutrin or ...
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| taking antidepressants | 8/19/2007 |
Q: after taking peroxatine for about 6 years i asked my GP could he change my medication as i felt that ...
A: It sounds like you are doing the right thing by gradually decreasing the paroxetine dose and then ...
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| tramadol | 8/18/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me if tramadol is excreted through breast milk?
A: Tramadol (Ultram) is excreted through breast milk in small amounts but it is considered "moderately ...
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| expiration date on questran powder | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have several packets of questran powder with an expiration date of sept 2006 left. I have been ...
A: Sept 2006 is a little too old! You, unfortunately, will need to get a new prescription. There is no ...
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| Pediatric | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 week old baby. We have changes his formula 3 times. He is currently on Similac alimentum. ...
A: It sounds like he may be suffering from reflux but only his Dr. can determine if that is the cause ...
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| Ostomy Patient taking Toprol XL | 8/11/2007 |
Q: Kompare, I am 66 years old, have had an ileostomy 25 years. I have high blood pressure and BPH. I ...
A: Yes, there are many other options. Some can cause tiredness for the first few days or so but you and ...
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| Ostomy Patient taking Toprol XL | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Kompare, I am 66 years old, have had an ileostomy 25 years. I have high blood pressure and BPH. I ...
A: The Toprol XL is probably not the best drug for you. Since you found the tablet undissolved, this ...
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| can you help me? | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am entering my senior year in high school this year. After high school, I plan on attending ...
A: I am glad to hear of your interest in pharmacy and am happy to answer your questions: 1) I am going ...
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| extacy and prescrpition drugs | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I am taking these BIAXIN XL pills for my ear infection, i was wondering if i take extacy while i am ...
A: If your body is already under stress, as it is with infections, the combination of stress and the ...
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| cymbalta | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I've been taking 300mg of effexor, 150mg twice daily for 5 years. I question its current efficacy. ...
A: There is no equivalent dose since the two drugs represent two distinct chemical classes. If you are ...
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| drug interaction with diet pill | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have been taking Effexor(75 mg) for nearly a year. I have recently started a diet and have begun ...
A: No, there are no reports of any drug interaction between Alli and Effexor. Alli has relatively few ...
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| pharmacy | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I am allergic to codeine; swelling,short of breath, itching. My dentist RX hydrocodone apap ...
A: There is a small chance (about 10%) that if you are allergic to codeine you could be allergic to ...
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| Ultram and missed period | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have been taking Effexor( 75 mg) for nearly a year now. Recently, I also began taking Ultram once ...
A: Neither Ultram nor Effexor should be to blame for your missed period(s). Stress can definitely alter ...
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| Does Vicodin thin the blood | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I'm having surgery in the next week or two and I am in a lot of pain. They told me not to take ...
A: Vicodin should be okay since it does not interfere with the clotting ability of blood as aspirin and ...
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| tingling diamox | 7/1/2007 |
Q: Is this to with less blood flow? or by what mechanism in the body does this happen. Also,would you ...
A: I have not heard of tingling in extremities/lips as a side effect of Diamox. I have heard of ...
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| Lethal Amount of Medicine??? | 6/5/2007 |
Q: My father passed away in January of this year. I am having a hard time thinking that his death was ...
A: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. With regards to your question, from what I was able to find, ...
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| Amox-clav or doxycycline | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have a terrible sinus infection and no health insurance. I have partial prescriptions left over ...
A: I empathize with your situation. I remember when I struggled withe the same issues as a "poor" ...
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| Augmentin | 5/28/2007 |
Q: My 17 month old son has been taking Augmentin for an ear infection for the past week. His behavior ...
A: It is such a rarity to meet another Tara! With regards to your question, it sounds like your son's ...
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| Percocet and expiration timeframe | 5/5/2007 |
Q: , I had ear surgery Thu. (5/3/07) and got a generic script for percocet 7.5-325mg. I wanted to use ...
A: While the expired Percocet will most likely not hurt you, it will probably not help much either. I ...
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| nevibolol 2.5 mg and sildenafil 25mg with metformin 500 mg | 5/5/2007 |
Q: sir whether nevibolol 2.5 mg in morning, metformin sr 500 mg or (rimonabant once in morningat) 6 pm ...
A: There are no major drug interactions associated with the three drugs mentioned. I would caution you ...
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| anticholinergic, spina bifida | 5/4/2007 |
Q: My nephew is 5 months old. He was born with Spina Bifida of the L4L5 area. He is having bladder ...
A: As far as I know, there are no other alternatives that are superior to Ditropan. And, unfortunately, ...
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| Piroxicam | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I am 18 years old, about 5ft 8in tall 135 lbs am I have been seeing a specialist for arthritis that ...
A: Piroxicam is an NSAID (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). All NSAID's can potentially cause ...
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| Birth Control | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have been on the birth control pill Nordette (28) for about 6 years and have been happy with it. ...
A: No need to worry--Nordette and Levlen are one in the same. They both contain 0.03mg of ethinyl ...
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| White oblong pill | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I found a white oblong pill in an old purse. It is plain, no scoring but on one side is an E ...
A: After searching the databases, I found Excedrin to be a possible match. When there is only one ...
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| Fluoxetine | 4/29/2007 |
Q: Can A 13 Year Old Take A 20mg Capsule of Fluoxetine even if it hasn't been approved by the doctor ? ...
A: No, a 13 year old should not take any type of prescription medicine that has not been prescribed by ...
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| a v block medicine treatment only | 4/28/2007 |
Q: sir pl inform only medicine treatment for a v block for my mother age 71
A: The primary treatment for most patients with chronic AV block is the insertion of a pacemaker. ...
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| pill identification | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I'm a PA in the Army, stationed in Afganistan. I found a tablet that I cannot ID. Perhaps it's a ...
A: I hope you are faring well and my heart and prayers are with all the troops in Afghanistan and ...
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| RE: Microgynon 30 birth control pill | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I started on Microgynon 30 three weeks ago on the first day of my period - to regulate my period ...
A: Some women will spot periodically while on birth control pills. If this happens after a couple of ...
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| qualifications to become a drug wholesaler | 4/25/2007 |
Q: Do you have to be a pharmacist, to be a drug wholesaler?
A: No, you do not have to be a pharmacist to become a drug wholesaler. Each company has different ...
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| Neosporin and pregnancy | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I am getting conflicting info about using neosporin during pregnancy. I have seen it on "safe ...
A: A little neosporin should not hurt anyone--unless, you are like me and highly allergic to it! So, ...
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| When I'm finished my degree,what do i do next? | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I recently asked you a question concering pharmacy and I found your reply very helpful,so I have ...
A: I am glad I was able to help you! Your question is a very good one. You will need to contact your ...
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| Medication interactions | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I am currently taking 100mg doxicycline a day for chest cold and it has been working. However, I ...
A: There are no known interactions between doxycycline and Sudafed. People take the two together quite ...
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| pill id | 4/17/2007 |
Q: found a pill that is marked 'ETH" on one side, 625 on other. colored orange
A: There were no matches for the imprint code that you gave me. Possible reasons for this include: 1) ...
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| taking medicine together | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I use Albuterol & Ipratropium in my nebulizer.And had been using Benadryl until I was told said I ...
A: You heard right--you should not use Benadryl during an acute asthma attack. It sounds like you need ...
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| Methadone & pregnancy | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I am 21 wks pregnant. I have taken 10mg of methadone a day for the past two weeks. I do not plan to ...
A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! If you have just been taking methadone short-term for pain then ...
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| What should i take i a community college if i want to be a pharmacist? | 4/9/2007 |
Q: Kompare, I am a currently a highschool senior and i will be graduating at the end of this month.I'm ...
A: I am glad to hear of your interest in pharmacy! As far as your undergraduate courses go, I recommend ...
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| pharmacy practice | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I have sincerely enjoyed and appreciated this interaction and all your comments. I will elaborate ...
A: As I said before, I would start with your state board of pharmacy and see what your states specific ...
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| Combivent and its experation date | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have a question I hope you can answer. I use Combivent (ipratropium bromide and albuterol ...
A: I understand your dilemma. The "pharmaceutically correct" answer is to discard all expired drug ...
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| Is it really phentermine or not? | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I ordered phentermine online and what I got no one has yet to identify. The package was postmarked ...
A: There is no way to correctly and accurately identify a drug with no imprint code on it. All ...
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| Microgynon 30 and Benadryl | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have just started taking the pill (Microgynon 30) for the first time, and I wondered if taking ...
A: Benadryl should not affect the efficacy of your B.C. pills. I commend you for asking though. The ...
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| medicine | 3/29/2007 |
Q: Respected Doctor, For the last three months I,am suffering from a low back pain the correct cause is ...
A: I was able to find out information about all of your medications except the Orafer. If you can email ...
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| Prevacid and calcium deficiency in infant | 3/28/2007 |
Q: We have a 2 month baby that has been on both Zantac and Prevacid for gastro problems. What is this ...
A: I understand your concerns. It is hard to see your newborn baby having to take medication that many ...
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| Pharmacy Technician Counseling | 3/28/2007 |
Q: Counseling? No! I fully realize Pharmacy Techs cannot counsel due to federal legal ramifications. ...
A: Many techs do provide minimal patient counseling but usually only do so after consulting, at some ...
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| methadone and pregnancy | 3/27/2007 |
Q: Up until about 5 weeks ago I had been attending a methadone treatment center (i hurt my back 5 years ...
A: First let me say congratulations on your pregnancy! Now, to your important questions and ...
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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: Kudos to you for being so conscientious!As long as you are taking your Claritin about every 24 hours ...
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| Pain relief | 3/26/2007 |
Q: Can I take darvocet and Ibrufen at the same time
A: Great question. You should not take both together but should separate them by about 4 hours. The ...
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| topical medications over tattoos | 3/23/2007 |
Q: Do tattoos have any impact on the absorption of topical medications? I'm thinking Fentanyl, ...
A: I would avoid the the application of any medicated patches directly over tattoos--especially new ...
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| ?? drug street name | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I recently heard my teenager refer to a shipment of "golf balls" in a conversation that clearly was ...
A: I have not heard of any drugs or drug-related paraphernalia referred to as golf balls specifically ...
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| Pharmacy as a career | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I recently graduated with a degree in cultural geography, but have since decided that I do not want ...
A: You are in a better position than most students applying to pharmacy school. You have proved that ...
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| birthcontrol | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I WAS WONDERING IF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE MINI PILL CALL "ERRIN". I HAD A BABY 2.5 MONTHS AGO AND ...
A: Breakthrough bleeding is a commonly reported side effect from "mini pills." You have a couple ...
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| vicoden/percoset and oxycontin | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I have a follow up. What EXACTLY is APAP? If it's acetometaphin then why do they call apap? Also, ...
A: APAP is just an abbreviation for acetaminophen. They add it to pain medication to help with added ...
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| canada | 3/2/2007 |
Q: i can save a ton of money by purchasing my meds online from canada. do you have any insight of ...
A: Your question is an excellent one and one that I hear quite often. The answer depends on your unique ...
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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: Sorry to hear about your issues with hyperhydrosis. I am sure this is a frustrating condition to ...
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| throwing up meds | 3/1/2007 |
Q: i'm on birth control pills and I was wondering if I took the pill at 8am and got sick (throwing up) ...
A: I do not think you should have a problem. The full dose of your BC pill should have been absorbed ...
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| Birth control | 2/27/2007 |
Q: What medications can affect birth control and are there any over the counter medicatioins that can ...
A: The most common offenders for decreasing the effectiveness of birth control pill are seizure/pain ...
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| vitamins | 2/23/2007 |
Q: "HI there..i have an acidic stomach and get gastritis easily if i am not careful with my food. I ...
A: There is an easy solution to your problem: Spray vitamins. Try googling "spray vitamins" and you ...
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| worried mom | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I am 6 months pregnant, and I was prescribed darvocet for back pain around the 3rd month. I asked my ...
A: I totally understand your concerns, which, by the way, are totally warranted. There really is no ...
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| pharmacy | 1/26/2007 |
Q: is it safe to lipidil supra 160mg and monocor 10 mg at the same time. I am suffering from ...
A: Beta blockers (Monocor) and fibrates (lipidil supra) are taken together quite frequently for the ...
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| pharmacy | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I'VE PERSUADED A DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY FROM PUNE, INDIA. I WANT TO STUDY FURTHER IN BACHELORS IN ...
A: You will have to contact individual schools to find out their specific requirements. Some of the top ...
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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: I do not personally know of any such research but it is a great question! Many prescription drugs ...
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| Celebrex Abuse? | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I was recently prescribed celebrex for my arthritis and it seems to be increasingly missing. I am ...
A: I have never heard of anyone becoming addicted to Celebrex. It does not possess addictive properties ...
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| starting lexapro | 1/16/2007 |
Q: i am to start lexapro this week. i used to take Effexor XR a few years back and i was fine with ...
A: Weight gain with antidepressants is a concern for many people. The good news is that I really do not ...
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| psychotropic drugs | 1/15/2007 |
Q: about 11 years ago I was prescribed lithium and at that time I was also smoking pot, well a few ...
A: Glad to hear you are now marijuana-free. You will most likely find that you have a lot more energy ...
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| lunesta | 1/10/2007 |
Q: i am curious as to which catagory these drugs fall under. i work for a drug testing company and have ...
A: Lunesta is a schedule 4 narcotic like Ambien. It is not structurally similar to benzodiazepines (ie. ...
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| nitrofur monohy | 1/8/2007 |
Q: My OB give me this for a bladder and kidney infection and I asked her if it was ok to take while ...
A: Congratulations on your new baby! Nitrofurantoin is a commonly prescribed drug for bladder ...
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| This medication and future baby | 1/7/2007 |
Q: My husband is in Morphine and Vicodine . He takes time realise Morphine and Vicodine all ready 6 ...
A: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how hard it can be. I also had a miscarriage at about 10 ...
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| Prilosec shelf-life | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I suffer from Gerd, and usually take prescription of either Protonix or Prilosec. I am having some ...
A: Unfortunately, your Prilosec discovery is no good. A drug that is 13 years past expiration is way ...
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| what abt is best to treat kidney infection? | 1/5/2007 |
Q: what is the best source of tx for a kidney infection when you are 22 weeks pregnant. was put on ...
A: Congrats on your pregnancy! Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time with your kidney ...
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| Dangerous to take expired ibruprofen? | 1/4/2007 |
Q: Is it dangerous to take expired ibruprofen or is it just less effective? How long is effective for?
A: As long as the ibuprofen has been stored at the proper conditions, it should not cause any harm by ...
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| Malarone and Conception | 1/4/2007 |
Q: Myself and my husband are off to Kenya for 2 weeks in February and have been advised to take ...
A: I would wait to conceive at least 7 days after you have finished the Malarone. This drug is a ...
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| impact of x-rays on medications | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Should I be concerned about any adverse health threat after my medications are screened at airport ...
A: Great question. I have not heard of anyone encountering problems with their medications after a ...
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| underarm deodorants | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I notice that some of underarm deodorants contain aluminum chlorohydrate and some of the newest ...
A: There is no known difference in efficacy between antiperspirants containing aluminum chloride versus ...
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| compatible drugs | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I wish to know if the following drugs are ...
A: I found two points of concern regarding your medication list: 1) Cartia can decrease your bodies ...
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| concerta and epilepsy | 12/30/2006 |
Q: My son has epilepsy, but ever since he started using Concerta for his ADHD his epilepsy stopped. ...
A: Epilepsy is a very complicated condition and every case needs to be treated individually. I am ...
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| methodone effects | 12/28/2006 |
Q: This question was originally asked by my son who is on a methadone maintenance program. I requested ...
A: The time to peak concentration is the time in which the drug exhibits its maximum effects in the ...
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| methadone | 12/25/2006 |
Q: .. Yes i am taking it for chronic pain, my doctor sent me to a Methadone clinic because he ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your intractable pain. What I would do is to head back to my primary care ...
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| methadone | 12/23/2006 |
Q: I take 260 MG of methadone a day from a clinic and i am on a pretty high dose. I have a very high ...
A: You are on an extremely high dose of methadone. Typically, 80-100mg of methadone daily is considered ...
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| pain pills | 12/22/2006 |
Q: what is the difference in loratab and lorecet
A: Both pain medications contain the same active ingredients, hydrocodone and acetaminophen, but the ...
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| diabetes madication | 12/21/2006 |
Q: my Dr. just diagnosed me as being diabetic and given me a REX metformus would like info on that ...
A: It sounds like you were given an RX for metformin (Glucophage). This is a commonly used first-line ...
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| Progesterone supplements | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I am 25 years old, I have a 4 year old and a two year old. In May of this year I lost a baby boy 17 ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your tragic losses. I am sure you have been through an emotional ...
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| morphine while pregnant? | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I just found out that i am pregnant, i am almost nine weeks, and i have been taking 30mg of morphine ...
A: Congratulations on your pregnancy!Luckily, morphine is a "B" rated drug during the first trimester ...
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| microgynon/supplement interaction? | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I am experiencing some minor break through bleeding. My normal medications are microgynon and ...
A: I do not believe any of the supplements you listed would be causing your break-through bleeding ...
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| Vitamin B-12 | 12/15/2006 |
Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question-----My mother has anemia & is currently taking ...
A: Yes, that sounds totally reasonable. I am glad you went with the product with the USP seal. Your mom ...
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| moralalitys about birth conrol | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I am doing a research paper about Pharmacist refusing to sell the pill to woman because they believe ...
A: You picked a great topic to do a paper on. It is a very debatable topic although my stance is very ...
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| drug interactions | 12/12/2006 |
Q: is it safe to take niacin with green tea extract?
A: I did not find any interactions between green tea and niacin. Some studies have shown that green tea ...
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| folic acid dosage | 12/10/2006 |
Q: You were kind enough to answer a question regarding my mother taking Vitamin B-12. She will be ...
A: The RDA for folic acid in adults is 400mcg per day. Your mother should ask her Dr. if this dose is ...
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| Vitamin B-12 | 12/4/2006 |
Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- My mother has anemia & is currently taking ...
A: The USP seal of approval means that the company who makes the product has volunteered to have their ...
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| Vitamin B-12 | 12/3/2006 |
Q: My mother has anemia & is currently taking an iron supplement. Recently, she started taking 1 mg ...
A: I agree that the methylcobalamine and sublingual may be absorbed better. When purchasing a B12 ...
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| Vitamin B-12 | 12/3/2006 |
Q: My mother has anemia & is currently taking an iron supplement. Recently, she started taking 1 mg ...
A: Most people start feeling better within a few days of B12 therapy. A recent study did find that oral ...
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| QUESTION REGARDING MEDS | 12/2/2006 |
Q: DR. HI My mom is having severe sore throats and we believe its one or more of the following ...
A: After reviewing your mother's medications, I found two that can possibly cause sore throats. The ...
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| Zocor | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I am currently splitting 20mg Zocor tablets into two doses. I could save a lot of money by ...
A: I think saving money and health care costs is a great idea. If you feel confident in your ...
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| Difference in degrees | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I am currently working on a chemistry pre-medical degree, I am wanting to go to pharmacy school ...
A: The field of pharmacy is constantly evolving. 10 years ago or so, you could get a bachelors in ...
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| nitrofurantoin and my 2 week old baby | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I just recently gave birth and my daughter is now 2weks old. She is exclusively breastfed. I was ...
A: First let me say congratulations on your new baby. I am sorry you are having such a hard time right ...
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| new medication | 11/20/2006 |
Q: My foot doctor has put me on MethyIPREDNISolone TABLETS 4 mg Would a possible side effect be ...
A: Changes in vision is a possible, although rare, side effect of methylprednisolone (Medrol). It is ...
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| Ovulex | 11/18/2006 |
Q: Kompare, Thank you for the information and getting back to me so quickly. I tried looking up the ...
A: The ingredients in Ovulex can be found using this ...
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| Ranitidine and Doxylamine Succiante side effects | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I recently had my routine blood work done, my ALT has been alittle elevated the past two time (70 & ...
A: It sounds like ranitidine is the most likely culprit for your elevation in liver function tests. I ...
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| taking two types of blood pressure pills | 11/14/2006 |
Q: i recently got prescribed with 15mg/12.5mg of uniretic. and i am currently been taking lotrel 5/20, ...
A: I am glad you asked! You should not take both medications together. Uniretic is a combination of ...
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| expired meds | 11/11/2006 |
Q: my name is Jason Willingham, and am asking you for a bit of information, which hopefully you can ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your negative experience with an online pharmacy. I also understand your ...
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| Pharmacy | 11/11/2006 |
Q: . i would be really greatfull if you could give me some information on pharamacy in general- i have ...
A: I am glad to hear of your interest in the pharmacy profession. There are a variety of practices to ...
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| Nitrofur Monohy cp and breastfeeding | 11/11/2006 |
Q: It is the weekend and would like to save a call to my Dr. while she is not on duty. On the bottle of ...
A: Your 17-month-old should be fine to continue with breastfeeding while you are on Nitrofurantoin. In ...
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| accutane | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I am taking accutane 40mg/day and i am in the end of second month. I am losing eyelashes more than ...
A: I understand your concern. Hair loss is a frightening occurrence for males and females. ...
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| MEDICATION - WATER RETENTION | 11/10/2006 |
Q: My mom is taking a drug called FUROSEMIDE, she was given this because her ankles were swelling. She ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your mothers troubles with furosemide (Lasix). Ringing of the ears and sore ...
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| Biological False Positives | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I am a Physician Assistant. I have clients that have positive drug screens for amphetamines. ...
A: Generally speaking, there are a variety of drugs that can produce false positives for amphetamines. ...
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| Dextromethorphan | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I have Fibromyalgia. I recently heard that others with fibro have had some relief using ...
A: A University of Florida study recently found dextromethorphan (DXM) to be effective at treating pain ...
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| saline | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I'm on a message board where people inject saline into their acne scars (with great success ...
A: I am shocked to hear that people are injecting saline into their own skin and living to talk about ...
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| drug interaction | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I was diagnosed with bronchitis and the start of pneumonia. I am taking AZITHROMYCI 250MGPAKTAB, ...
A: Your sleeplessness is probably due to a combination of cough and prednisone. Prednisone gives a lot ...
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| vicodin while pregnant?! | 11/5/2006 |
Q: 12 years ago I had my wisdom teeth out. The oral surgeon prescribed codeine. I was out of it for 3 ...
A: Congratulations on your pregnancy. Unfortunately some of the aches and pains of pregnancy have ...
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| drug interaction | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I've just in the past few weeks begun taking Zoloft for anxiety. I'd like to know if it would be ...
A: You should be fine taking Zoloft together with Dayquil. There are older anti-depressants called ...
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| benzodiazepines | 11/4/2006 |
Q: could taking xanax ,diazepam and other sleep aid's once or twice a week but different ones each time ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your troubles. I am assuming that your are having dificulty sleeping which led ...
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| lexapro and diarrhea | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I started Lexapro today, 10mg, and took it about a half hour after eating a piece of toast. A couple ...
A: Lexapro does have a tendency to cause diarrhea and I have encountered a good handful of patients who ...
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| Plavix - loss of appetite/taste | 11/3/2006 |
Q: Following a stroke (from which she fully recovered), my 84-year-old mother has experienced a loss of ...
A: A change in taste and/or appetite has indeed been linked with the use of Plavix in post-marketing ...
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| Birth Control Pills | 10/30/2006 |
Q: How long after taking birth control pills are they out of your system? How long will I be like I ...
A: It usually takes a couple months or so for your body to adjust once you stop taking birth control ...
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| Ibuprofen | 10/30/2006 |
Q: If I take Ibuprofen regularly, (At least one time a day for several weeks) does it have a thinning ...
A: Ibuprofen does not thin the blood like aspirin does. At higher doses of ibuprofen(ie. 800 mg three ...
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| amox-clav 875mg | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I have prescription of this from my 17 yr old sons recent sickness. He had a mild pnumonia and he ...
A: I am so glad you asked! I would not take your son's left over prescription for augmentin. Four days ...
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| Norvasc | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I take 5mg of Norvasc daily. Is one of the side effects hair loss?
A: You are one of the less than 1% of the population that experiences alopecia, or hair loss, from the ...
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| aquaphor | 10/20/2006 |
Q: My baby has dry skin on her face is aquaphor safe to use on her. She is only 5 weeks old. If so ...
A: Congratulations on your new baby girl! To answer your question about aquaphor--I see it used all the ...
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| on taking pharmacy as a career | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I am currently taking up a pre-nursing program but later I realized that I think pharmacy career is ...
A: I am glad to hear of your interest in the pharmacy profession. I totally understand your ...
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| pharmacology | 10/17/2006 |
Q: What is the difference between a pharmacological agent and medication?
A: The term "pharmacological agent" is basically a fancy term for "drug". For instance: " There are ...
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| Invention Fair | 10/16/2006 |
Q: This year our elementary school is having an Invention fair ,where we have to come up with an ...
A: I think your idea is wonderful! It would be great if all pills could taste like chocolate, or ...
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| hyzaar and hypertension | 10/14/2006 |
Q: i am taking hyzaar{100mg}at bedtime then i always urinate during the night,my systolic goes down to ...
A: I would start taking Hyzaar in the morning to hopefully help reduce your night awakenings to ...
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| Prescription Medication* | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I don't have a doctor & once & awhile I need prescription medications, is it safe to order online ...
A: I have a very conservative stance when it comes to buying prescription medications from a company ...
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| alternative of steriod medicines | 10/8/2006 |
Q: sir my mother is age 70.her one eye is being operated for corneal graft due to degeneration.second ...
A: I am not sure exactly what your mothers diagnosis is or whether she was prescribed oral steroids or ...
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| Antibiotic Question | 10/1/2006 |
Q: Is it safe for a geriatric patient with pneumonia to be given Rocephin 1 gram IV, then Zithromax ...
A: At first glance, it does seem like a lot of antibiotics but the treatment of pneumonia in the ...
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| Cholera | 9/30/2006 |
Q: myself and my son age 4 years will be going to cambodia for a short holdiay. we now live in thailand ...
A: I am not aware of any specific medicines to help prevent cholera. A vaccine is available but the CDC ...
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| Pharmacy | 9/30/2006 |
Q: My son has had trouble with his heart racing,and is going off Adderall.He has been on it for a week ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your son's troublesome side effects. Unfortunately, an accelerated pulse can ...
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| adhd | 9/28/2006 |
Q: what types of med. are used to treat adhd?
A: There are many different treatments for ADHD which include: 1) Behavioral therapy: Includes using ...
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| Expired medications | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I am doing a research paper on prescription recycling. A few articles I have found state that ...
A: From what I have learned, most drugs will lose potency after their expiration date but most do not ...
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| microgynon 30 | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I recently began 'the pill' two weeks ago and have yet to stop my period! I have two children my ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you have been having your period for two weeks now! I am sure you are ready ...
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| pharmacist interview for my 8th grade college ed. class | 8/31/2006 |
Q: 1.Where do you do your pharmacutical work at? 2.What do you do as a pharmacist? 3.What colleges ...
A: I would be happy to help: 1.Where do you do your pharmacutical work at? At a busy Army health ...
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| purple urine | 8/31/2006 |
Q: My friend's grandma passed away yesterday and she asked me if i could find out why the last time she ...
A: It sounds like your friends grandmother has what is known as "Purple bag syndrome." It is a rare ...
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| Klonopin and headaches | 8/29/2006 |
Q: Have you ever heard of Klnopin causing sinus headaches or sinus infections? I have been on Lexapro ...
A: Kudos to you for recognizing the possible association between the klonopin and your headache/sinus ...
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| fish toxicity | 8/29/2006 |
Q: thank's for you
A: There is no specific "antecdote" for dealing with general fish toxicity. There are different types ...
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| Overdose of Amoxicillin. | 8/28/2006 |
Q: Pharmacist gave my child (6 months) a powder bottle of an Amoxicillin that contain 250 mg ...
A: It sounds like, from your description, that you were given a bottle of amoxicillin 250mg/5ml and the ...
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| Identifying unknown medication | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I work in a correctional facility that requires the officers to dispense medication to inmates. The ...
A: J., There are three main websites where you can identify tablets at no charge: 1)www.Druginfo.com ...
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| Career goals in pharmacy | 8/20/2006 |
Q: As a senior in high school, I applying to several schools and colleges of pharmacy and I am required ...
A: I am glad to hear of your interest in pharmacy. I feel your pain right now also. It was not so long ...
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| Amox-clav | 8/17/2006 |
Q: If I drink a couple of beers with this medicine will it affect the function of this medicine? ...
A: While I do not recommend getting too tipsy while using an antibiotic, a couple of beers should be ...
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| EXPIRED MEDICATION | 8/16/2006 |
Q: IS IT SAFE TO GIVE A CHILD PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM IF IT HAS EXPIRED 2 MONTHS. IT WAS FOR HER SORE ...
A: I do not recommend giving your daughter an old antibiotic for three reasons: 1) She should see a Dr. ...
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| Help ID'ing a pill | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I have found a couple of oval salmon-pink pills that are scored down the middle on one side and has ...
A: I looked at four different drug identification programs and could not find the tablet you described. ...
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| Morphine Overdose | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Dr. Kompare, It was the first day that my father did not want to get out of bed. He was ...
A: Let me first say how sorry I am that you lost your father. I bet you are going through a lot right ...
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| Morphine Overdose | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Dr. Kompare Could you please tell me if 60mg of liquid morphine (3ml) given to a person that ...
A: I am a little perplexed that this patient would be taking morphine if he was never in pain. If he ...
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| weight | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I'm a 57 yo woman and had an dissection type II in my descending aorta in 1998. on 2-1999 it was ...
A: No need to apologize for your spelling. I am perfectly healthy and misspell words all the time! I am ...
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| fentanyl | 7/20/2006 |
Q: is the duragesic patch containing fentanyl safe to use while breastfeeding. i have been using ...
A: I am not sure what type of pain you are experiencing or if it is short or long term. In general, the ...
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| aspirin and ibupropen | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I am highly allergic to both aspirin and ibupropen. Do they contain the same ingredients, such as ...
A: No, aspirin and ibuprofen do not belong to the same chemical family. Aspirin is a salicylate meaning ...
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| MAO | 6/30/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me whether Moclobemide or Brofaromine are available in the US? I'm not finding either ...
A: I was not able to locate either of these drugs on US pharmacy sites either which means that they are ...
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| Obessesed with sex! | 6/19/2006 |
Q: Alright, actually it's really very simple my question. I'm a 25 year old virgin, I live at home, ...
A: It sounds like you have some real problems. I am not a psychiatrist but it sounds like some of your ...
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| Meds and conception | 6/12/2006 |
Q: My husband is being deployed overseas next month. He will be gone for 3 months and will take ...
A: I would first like to wish you and your family the best of luck regarding your husbands deployment. ...
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| andidepressants/pregnancy | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I am interested to hear your opinion, as a mom and a pharmacy expert regarding the issue of taking ...
A: I am assuming you are pregnant now so let me first say congratulations and best of luck. Your ...
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| Birth control | 5/25/2006 |
Q: I am 26 yrs old I just recently had a baby about 6 weeks ago. I am not sure if you can help me but ...
A: First let me say congratulations on your new baby. I hope you are getting lots of help especially ...
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| antibiotics overdose | 5/24/2006 |
Q: Kompare, My 18-month-old had an ear infection last week. She started her antibiotics (Amoxicillin) ...
A: First of all, let me say that I feel your frustration and worry. Not only was she sick to begin ...
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| Percocet and Itching | 5/24/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me why Percocet makes me itch, especially on the face. I have been taking it for about ...
A: First let me say congratulations on your new baby and good luck in your parenting endeavors. As far ...
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| driclor | 5/17/2006 |
Q: i am 26 weeks pregnant and i have been suffering from excessive sweating i was wondering could ...
A: Aluminum chloride, or Drychlor/Drysol should only be used in pregnancy if clearly needed. You should ...
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| Ibupropen | 5/16/2006 |
Q: Does ibupropen contain aspirin? Does it help maintain a healthy heart regimen as well as reduce ...
A: Ibuprofen does not contain aspirin. Ibuprofen, or Motrin, is what's called an NSAID(non steroidal ...
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| taking hypertension medication | 5/12/2006 |
Q: This is the second time I am sending the same question as I did not find a response in my e-mail. I ...
A: I do not see any real problem with cutting the tablets in half. Just make sure you use a pill cutter ...
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| interested in pharmacy | 5/10/2006 |
Q: I am writing a paper on a profession i want to go into and was wondering if you could answer a few ...
A: NAME Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. TITLE Doctor of Pharmacy COMPANY YOU WORK FOR Federal Government HOW ...
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