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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Birthcontrol | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I havent used perlutal for over 5 yrs. I had sex last nite can i give my self perlutal even though ... A: This is a difficult question, it all depends on a variety of factors. What time is it in your ... | |
| False PCP results | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I was wondering if there was any research on false PCP results. I know one of my doctors informed ... A: Thre is a lot of literature available on the internet about false positivie results for banned ... | |
| paragon | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: i think after 2 days with pradaxa i will stop.havent heard good thinks about warafin.did ekg and it ... A: Aspirin is an extremely good drug without any side effects in people who arent sensitive to aspirin. ... | |
| blood thinners | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: wonder if you had spoken to your cardiologist friend about the safety of blood thinners in elderly ... A: Yes I spoke to her last night. She is a neighbour of mine and I had been to her place to chat about ... | |
| reunion | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: when you get this message pl contact anita and vijay miss u A: It was a pleasure to receive your mail from this site. I too miss you all, and would like to renew ... | |
| blood thinners | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: this may not in your field of expertise,but maybe you can get info from your collegues.last weekend ... A: Hyde, Sorry to hear about your hospitalization.I am not realy aware about Pradaxa, but I have a ... | |
| wolfbain | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: saw your picture on new format and count dracula and i agreed you are one good looking werewolf.glad ... A: I did not look up inot the latest on Gabitril. I was rather busy, have soem seminars coming up. You ... | |
| Levofloxacin effects | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I am taking levofloxacin for 3 days now. On my first take, I did not feel any side effect. However, ... A: That is just not true. Levofloxacin kills bacteria, once the bacteria are killed, how can they ... | |
| Levofloxacin effects | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: I am taking levofloxacin for 3 days now. On my first take, I did not feel any side effect. However, ... A: Levofloxacin is just an antibacterial compound. It is not going to harm you if you stop and change ... | |
| Body heat | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I am vasanthi past 3 months i had typhoid fever first i had treatment with allopathy but it was not ... A: I am still unable to understand what is exactly wrong. If your typhoid test is negative then you ... | |
| Body heat | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I am vasanthi past 3 months i had typhoid fever first i had treatment with allopathy but it was not ... A: In modern medicine we do not have the concept of body heat but I suspect what you are feeling is a ... | |
| drug interactions | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I have been placed on 25mg atenolol; .1mg clonedine; 5mg amlodipine.do you thing this is a safe long ... A: This combination is used commonly for the control of hypertension. When ever the blood pressure of ... | |
| What is the use of Evion R LC | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I am 46 and having diabetic. Recently i have pains in the shoulders and lower part of the leg below ... A: Evion is a brand of Vit E, which is reputed to reduced nocturnal cramps and other painful meuscular ... | |
| amino supplements | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: i have been taking this amino-acid supplementation (aminofit) for about a week, as i'm bodybuilding. ... A: When we consume proteins, which we all do, they are broken down to amino acids. Most people have ... | |
| false positive for cocaine | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I am in the army at ft Riley and I just got told I tested positive for cocaine. Never have done ... A: Much as I would like to help you, there is no evidence that amoxicillin causes a false positive for ... | |
| Opiates and kidney failure | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I am a Critical Care RN and my neighbor has been very sick and often calls on me to help her when ... A: If you were to look at the side effects of morphine, you would not find any thing about its effect ... | |
| Betasalic lotion | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: Betasalic lotion can it be used for hair loss, if applied does it help for regrowth of hair in areas ... A: This lotion is used for psoriasis and some other skin conditions. I am not aware of its effect on ... | |
| arachitol -61 | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: my 4 yr son has flat foot and has a locked knee formation, the doc has suggested arachitol61 3cc ... A: Architol is an injectable form of Vit D. This helps abosrption of Ca and calcification of bones, ... | |
| insommnia | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: dr hyde is on vacation and told me count dracula king of the vampires to ask you a questionhe also ... A: Have not done the Hb1Ac estimation since about two months. Blood sugar is well under control, so I ... | |
| SAME | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: Can you wean yourself off amitriptyline hcl 25 mg with the supplement SAME (S-adenosylmethionine)? ... A: Getting off psychoactive drugs can sometimes be tricky. Usually one does not need another drug while ... | |
| water retention | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: I'm living in El Salvador at the moment. I'm a 66 year old female. I'm taking the following ... A: I am sorry if my answer has been delayed, somehow I did not get any intimation of your followup ... | |
| absorption maxima | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: What is absorption maxima? Explain about measurement of absorption maxima in UV spectroscopy in ... A: Chemical compounds, depending on their structure absorb energy from a beam of radiation passing ... | |
| Is Metoprolol good cahnge | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I have raised several queries as regards the use of Beta blockers in asthamatic ... A: Dholakia, I have some doubts and some point are not clear, if I may ask some questions: 1. What is ... | |
| Imdur | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: Does Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) tend to lose its effectiveness for angina if used over a long ... A: Most members of the nitrate class tend to reduce their eficacy when taken repeatedly, but this is ... | |
| betasalic lotion | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: it is harmful to use betasalic lotion?.. ANSWER: Hi It depends on what you are using it for. Ravi ... A: It is not suitable for use in dandruff. The main cause of a dandruff is a fungal infection, and one ... | |
| atenolol 0r metoprolol | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I am a patient of high blood pressure with tachycardia and missing heart beats. I am male/Indian/49 ... A: Drugs are not a fad, to be in or out of fashion. So long as a drug provides you the relief and does ... | |
| Questions for my assignment | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I am a current student at a University in Canada and I have to put together a portfolio on the ... A: Probably you have not read my profile carefully, I am not a pharmacist but I am a pharmacologist. Of ... | |
| amoxicillin | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: i was prescribed a course of amoxicillin for sinusitis and a swollen node. i was reading the ... A: Amoxicillin is one of the safest antibiotics that we have. In fact this is among the very few drugs ... | |
| lortab | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: dr ghooi/hope your werewolf diabites is better.i discussed your diabetes with the head of all ... A: Actually the use of narcotics is actually without any deleterous effect on the body. If you maintain ... | |
| LOSACAR-50MG WP TAB | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: what is LOSACAR-50MG WP TAB recently launched by zudus co. I do not know what WP stands for in ... A: I had replied this question three days ago, apparently you did not get it. Losacar 50 mg is a tablet ... | |
| Methadone | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a patient who has been taking 10mg daily of methadone from the VA for a year. A month ago I ... A: It appears that your question has been pending with me, while I am not sure how it happened I do ... | |
| Diabetes and Coversyl | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: My GP changed my dose from 2.5 to 5mg of Coversyl and added a cholesterol lowing medication. ... A: First of all we need to understand whether there is any relation between Coversyl and your blood ... | |
| xanax | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: i am writing you this mail because even i the smartest werewolf is brain- fucked by many ass ... A: Many of the reports on the long term side effects of xanax are more of a conjecture than evidence ... | |
| aspirin | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I have BP on Tenoclor 100 Losar A twice Glycomet SR 500 ( IGT)I am 54 years Normal lipid. Normal ... A: I agree that there are controversies regarding the use of aspirin, however we have to trust soem ... | |
| drug knowledge | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: iam a radiologist from india ,my mother is 60 yrs old ,had a coiling of PCOM anneurysm in the brain ... A: Vijay, Whiel the steps that you have taken are both logical and right, I very much doubt if the pain ... | |
| xanax and lunesta | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: hope you are feeling better,if not count dracula said move to alaska,where it is dark for 6 ... A: Missed you for quite some time. Health is improving very well. Quack (I eman the doc) asked me to go ... | |
| pharmacology | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: Pls i want getting confused on this topic and i was wandering if you help can me with it with a ... A: Yes Iam aware of this technique and have used it myself a few years ago. The ileum of a guinea pig ... | |
| Essential Tremor | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old female, very fit and in-shape, no allergies,a smoker....and I have been ... A: First of all, you are not going to die, not at least for a few more decades, so relax. What you had ... | |
| back and thigh pain | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I had lower back pain and surgery was done in Sept 2010. Since then I have been plagued by nerve ... A: As a pharmacologist I can hardly advice you. Even a neurologist will not hazard an opinion without ... | |
| Hypothyroidism T3 & Anti-Depressants | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: Ghooi, I have Hypothyroidism, and I also have Depression. According to a source I found on the ... A: As far as I know and based on reports on the effect of Thyroxine treatment in depressed patients, T3 ... | |
| beta blcokers | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: I am a PCP and like to ask whether cardioselectivity of which bet blcooker is absolute ? I feel that ... A: Majumdar, You are right about Beta Blockers. No drug is absolutely selective, and all lose their ... | |
| false positive drug test | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: myself 48 my mother 85 have been seeing a pain management dr. myself over 20 yrs. my mother the last ... A: I am most willing to help you. Though one may sus[ect you to be using drugs, it is really difficult ... | |
| antidepressants | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently started cutting my Pristiq in half because the copayment went up significantly. I felt no ... A: You are right in guessing that the symptoms are probably due to withdrawal from the drug. In case of ... | |
| Damiana, ginko biloba and DHEA | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I am on Paxil and abilify and I am experiencing sexual side effects. I have not been able to orgasm ... A: Sexual dysfunction is quite common on antidepressant drugs. Individual response to drugs differs ... | |
| werewolf reuninon | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: count draculla is having party of all werewolfs over60 at his castle in transulvia.anyway wanted ... A: This was new to me, each Dr has a new idea about drugs that most of the books know nothing about. I ... | |
| losartan | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: hope this letter finds you inexcellent werewolf health.i was surprised to hear that you were ... A: It does seem that Losartan suits you like anything. In fact with the GFR going up and serum ... | |
| asthama with diabetes and hypertension | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: sir I have asthama mild and hypertension palpitation irregular beat and diabetes.. pl guide me which ... A: In your case, you should avoid beta blockers. Though you could use nebivolol or metoprolol, which ... | |
| iodine/iodide | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: There are no experts in Endocrinology, but what I am asking can probably be answered by a pharmacist ... A: I am sorry if my opinion may not be to your liking. First of all we have no evidence or even a ... | |
| Drug Interactions | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I am needing some information on the combination of medications I am currently taking. I am taking ... A: The drugs that you are taking are not likely to interact with each other. On this count you need not ... | |
| Nebivolol and its cardioselectivity | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I happen to browse various queries and your elaborate responses which are of high ... A: That is good question, the selectivity of both these drugs has been studied and while the ... | |
| Nebivolol and its cardioselectivity | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I happen to browse various queries and your elaborate responses which are of high ... A: When drugs act of more than one site, it is customary to study their selectivity. For the nebivolol ... | |
| side effects | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: Can the side effect of headache due to a statin drug possibly take many weeks to show up? And if it ... A: Yes statins could cause headaches as an adverse effect. BY their very nature adverse effects are not ... | |
| xanax | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: helo dr ghooi,hope you had a nice vacation.heard you went to transilvinia to meet with the wolfman ... A: They did try out insulin but even 4 units was too much for me, I turned out to be overtly sensitive ... | |
| interaction and effect on diabetes | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: sir I have been prescribed following medicines for diabetes 1) metformin--for diabetes 2) ... A: From the list of medications that you have been given, it is clear that you are high risk of CAD. I ... | |
| xanax | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: helo dr ghooi,hope you had a nice vacation.heard you went to transilvinia to meet with the wolfman ... A: I was not on a hoiliday but on medical leave. Unfortunately I have been detected to have left ... | |
| pills | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: we previously had my cousin stay at our house and she is not the best kid in the world we found ... A: There are a large number of tablets with Eth on them. They are all given on the site: ... | |
| Diltiazem vs atenolol | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: Is diltiazem as effective as atenolol so far from cardiac point of view for HBP and Sinus ... A: At one time Diltiazem was a quite popular drug, but ove years its popularity and use seems to have ... | |
| further query | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I refere to my query of 7th July and your resppnse I reproduce it My father aged 50 years has been ... A: I appreciate your concern. Let us look at it from the point of your physician. He says all beta ... | |
| further query | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I refere to my query of 7th July and your resppnse I reproduce it My father aged 50 years has been ... A: I get your point, and no need to apologize. But I disagree with your doctor, all beta blockers are ... | |
| Adderall+ Citalopram | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I have been taking Adderal for about 4 or 5 years. I know take 30mg of it 2 or 3 times a day. Im a ... A: I am worried to hear about you. In my opinion what you are suffering from is not a medical but a ... | |
| Buspar | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: Ghooi .Question for you. I'm currently trying Buspar...I started July 14th and steadily increased ... A: The optimal dose is generally 40 mg, but may be more or less depending upon your tolerance or body ... | |
| Buspar | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Ghooi .Question for you. I'm currently trying Buspar...I started July 14th and steadily increased ... A: It is just over 3 weeks on Buspar, and the doctors are trying to treat a condition which could have ... | |
| ALDH2 | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I was a recurrent alcohol drinker since i was 18 years,,,, now i am 36 years,,, i used to take ... A: This is the second such case I have come across in the last one month. The cuase of the problem is ... | |
| What could cause false positive for benzos? | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I took Xifaxan(rifaximin) 550 mg, Ciprofloxacin 250 mg, Trazadone 100mg, Zoloft 50 mg, and immodium ... A: It all depends on the test used. If the test was good then none of the above drugs can cause a false ... | |
| Lymecycline | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I am prescribed with Lymecycline(tetralysal) 300 mg once a day. I just wanna ask if there are any ... A: YOU should give it two to three weeks of time, for full therapeutic effect. Acne are quite resistant ... | |
| Regarding viral hepatitis | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I am 26 yrs old and suffering from jaundice since april 2011. My initial bilirubin was 8.3 , and ... A: As you say, when you were on udiliv your bilirubin started to fall, but it rose again when you ... | |
| Regarding viral hepatitis | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I am 26 yrs old and suffering from jaundice since april 2011. My initial bilirubin was 8.3 , and ... A: My first question is what type of hepatitis is it? Because you have shown some improvement but the ... | |
| Medication | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I am a 51 year old female that had a stent placed in my heart at age 48 as well as an angioplasty. ... A: Generally the advice for sleeplessness is physical workout. You will certainly turn around and say ... | |
| Lymecycline | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I am prescribed with Lymecycline(tetralysal) 300 mg once a day. I just wanna ask if there are any ... A: Lymecycline is about 5000 times more soluble than tetracycline and it is absorbed completely after ... | |
| Naftopidil | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, My cousin brother aged 59 years is hypertensive and on Amlodepine 5 mg and Atenolol ... A: Both Tamsulosin and Naftopidil belong to the same family and are effective in the treatment of BPH. ... | |
| Natrilix SR 1.5 | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I am having BP I was on Losar H morning and Losar 50 Night with Stamlo ( Amlodepine 10 mg)My Bp was ... A: I am not much in favour of taking Losar H at 4.00 pm, since it may interfere with your sleep. Losar ... | |
| XL vs SR | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have been taking Bupropion HCL XL 150 mg for quite a few months and it has helped ease the ... A: Both the formulations contain the same drug in the same concentration. However the release kinetics ... | |
| remeron | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: i am currently taking remeron and xanax.around 400 in the afternoon next day i cannot keep from ... A: I do agree that Gabitril is mainly for seizures, but it has other properties and it is worth trying. ... | |
| remeron | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: i am currently taking remeron and xanax.around 400 in the afternoon next day i cannot keep from ... A: I cannot say that one drug is better than another. It depends upon the patient and what he is ... | |
| telsartan active | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I want to know the difference between Telsartan active -40( which is very cheaper) and Telsartan 40 ... A: Telsartan 40 mg is a product of Dr. Reddy's Lab and costs Rs. 120 for 15 tabs. Thus the per tab cost ... | |
| Nebivolol | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I had asked you a question few days back relating to my father( HBP + Tachycardia ) ... A: If I recall the past correspondence, I was not in favour of changing the drugs if he is stable. ... | |
| Nebivolol | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I had asked you a question few days back relating to my father( HBP + Tachycardia ) ... A: Though Nebivolol is a beta blocker it has minimal effect on the respiratory system, none the less it ... | |
| tegetrol | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, In Nov.2010, I had Bell's Palsy which was cured after extensive physiotherapy and I ... A: Firstly I think the name is Tegretol and not tegetrol. This is a brand of the common anti epileptic ... | |
| Serotonin Syndrome? | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been on Zoloft for OCD for about a year with a dosage of 25mg. A few days ago my dosage was ... A: There are a number of issues here. Firstly were you stable and ok on 25 mg of Zoloft? If you were I ... | |
| benzoylecgonine and diabetes | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I recently tested positive for benzoylecgonine and have not used cocaine andnow I am facing jail ... A: I am sorry to hear of your problem. Diabetes is believed to cause a positive test for cocaine ... | |
| False Positives on Urine analysis | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I am currently on 10mg of Abilify and was taking numerous over-the-counter food supplements as well ... A: None of the above drugs individually has been reported to produce false positive reports for ... | |
| Follow up ques - Asian Flush | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I am Shakti again, as I am unable to reply on last ques as it mentions too many threads, I am ... A: Let us for a minutes assume that you do have aldehyde dehydrogenase deficiency, this would lead to ... | |
| Follow up ques - Asian Flush | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I am Shakti again, as I am unable to reply on last ques as it mentions too many threads, I am ... A: Your liver enzymes though not very high are near the upper level. ALT is generally 9-40 IU/ml, your ... | |
| Asian Flush | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old man born and brought up in India. I am taking alcohol since the age of 19 and ... A: Is there something that you missed telling me. You say yo were wearing tight trousers, in which you ... | |
| Asian Flush | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old man born and brought up in India. I am taking alcohol since the age of 19 and ... A: Your case is certainly extraordinary. Asian flush does not appear and disappear as is seen in your ... | |
| beta blockers | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, My father aged 50 years has been taking Tenormin 100 since last 22 years for HBP and ... A: If he was comfortable on the old treatment regime, I would not change it. At the most I would ... | |
| Pain Meds aren't lasting a full 4 hours | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I had a gastric bypass done in 2008, and have noticed that with my pain medications for chronic back ... A: After gastric bypass it is common to loose weight and having malnutrition. Probably because of the ... | |
| steriod allergies | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I have severe back problems. I have had 2 surgeries, the last a spinal fusion May 2010. I am still ... A: I agree with one of your doctors who says that allergy to steroids is well near impossible. The ... | |
| About medicine advise | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: My father is a heart patient had bypass about 5 years ago. About 10 days he is suffering lumbar ... A: I am sorry if my letter was not clear. You said your father is in pain and you would not like him to ... | |
| timed releases pill | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm doing an experiment for school and want to know more about the differences in extended release, ... A: Within the group identified as controlled release preparations, companies are allowed to label their ... | |
| About medicine advise | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: My father is a heart patient had bypass about 5 years ago. About 10 days he is suffering lumbar ... A: I appreciate your concerns. There are many people who have undergone serious surgery following ... | |
| klonopin | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: at my session she said try klonopin for sleep instead of xanax.now since you invented xanax/which ... A: Xanax is good for people who have difficulty falling asleep, while klonopin will help those who wake ... | |
| For guidance | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I am 48 is years old and is hypertensive on Atenolol 100 and losartan 100 I have MVP also All other ... A: Due to the episode of breathlessness, the doctor appears to have advised you nebivolol in place of ... | |
| timed releases pill | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm doing an experiment for school and want to know more about the differences in extended release, ... A: Basically there are four types of tablets: 1. Immediate release tablets like (Alka Seltzer) 2. ... | |
| Dose formulations | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, i want to ask what do we mean by extended release or sustained release formulations? ... A: Basically there are four types of tablets: 1. Immediate release tablets like (Alka Seltzer) 2. ... | |
| overdose | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I took an overdose of Adcodol tables. I took 9 tables at about 8pm and the next morning i took 20 ... A: Firstly I am glad that you are recovering without too many problems. Yes after such a heavy dose you ... | |
| med in 11-year-old | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: My 11-year-old grandson was just taken off Vyvanse and Intuniv because his recent MMPI and Psych ... A: I will not comment on the suitability of this drug, since I am not a psychiatrist. I can however ... | |
| Bio-identical Drugs | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: Ghooi, 1. What are some "Bio-identical" drugs to SYNTHROID (Levothyronine)? 2. What are some ... A: The term bio identical or bio similar is used when two different compounds have identical or very ... | |
| further query | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I think I have aksed question earlier and this appears to be a continuation to it. ... A: Now this seems to fall in place. Yes elevation of left dome mya cause respiratory distress, but that ... | |
| further query | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I think I have aksed question earlier and this appears to be a continuation to it. ... A: Yes of course we have corresponded earlier though I am not sure whether we discussed your ... | |
| ursodeoxycholic acid | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: My daughter aged 21 years had hepatitis E wherein her SGPT rose to 2800 Total Bilirubin 13 Direct ... A: Udiliv is generally given in divided doses with food. Additionally it has very few adverse events ... | |
| ursodeoxycholic acid | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: My daughter aged 21 years had hepatitis E wherein her SGPT rose to 2800 Total Bilirubin 13 Direct ... A: Udiliv contains ursedeoxycholic acid which dissolves gall stones, and increases the flow of bile. ... | |
| Cold Medicine containing Sulfur | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: Almost 15-years ago I became ill with cold-like symptoms . I went to the local Pharmacy and they ... A: The correct name might be Rhinotussel. Such a product does exist and contains Dextromethorphan and ... | |
| Konjac Root Fiber | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I take the following medication: Xanax .5 mg, Metoprolol 50 mg 2x daily, fenofibrate 160 mg , celexa ... A: Konjac root powder is not available in my country and I have not used it. Hence my opinion will be ... | |
| Penicillin antibiotics for prostate | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Ghooi, My prostate is infected with E.coli. I've tried multiple antibiotics including ... A: Amoxicillin has good penetration, and I would suggest you try amoxicillin with clavulanic acid. ... | |
| jesus christ is unfair | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: "Dear Doctor.Can long term use of Ritalin cause depression and anxiety. It also causes pain in my ... A: The only time when I dont reply a question, is when my knowledge is too limited to help, usually ... | |
| Possible OD on antibiotic | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I just had an incident where I picked up that an overseas DR had over prescribed my one year old son ... A: Generally drugs are prescribed on the basis of weight in children. Now I do not know the amount of ... | |
| cipralex and herbs | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: goldenseed root powder,lactobacillus acidophilust, ginger root, fennel seed, marshmellow ... A: Generally no interaction is expected with the herbal products you are taking. You may safely do so, ... | |
| diazepam effect on liver. | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: My husband is recovering from alcoholism and has some liver damage. He can't sleep and has severe ... A: What we would like to know is the cause of pain and spasm. These are not common in liver damage. ... | |
| natrilix and injecting | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: just a curious person was just wondering what would happen if a natrilix sr 1.5mg tablet was crushed ... A: Natrilix SR contains indapamide 1.5 mg and excipients like wax, lactose, methyl cellulose, colours ... | |
| diabetes & high blood pressure | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Goodday Doctor, My wife,age 52, mother of three and a house wife.She is on metformin and atenolol ... A: Yes, I agree I did not go into too many details, so as the prevent confusion in your mind. One of ... | |
| diabetis & high blood pressure | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Goodday Doctor, My wife,age 52, mother of three and a house wife.She is on metformin and atenolol ... A: I appreciate your concerns and your efforts to get them cleared. The sensation of burning at ... | |
| Pain relievers and vitamins | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Are there any restrictions or regulations against combining pain relievers, such as aspirin or ... A: Regulations differ in different countries regarding combination of drugs. However in your country, ... | |
| blood clot in brain | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: My 89 yrs old uncle has just had a3rd stroke & is hospitalised.They have found 2 rather large blood ... A: An important information that has not been disclosed by them on their site is what is NeuroAID. This ... | |
| BP med | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: My dr just put me on my FOURTH antihypertensive drug- isosorbide (Imdur) ER 30 mg q.d. I have not ... A: In addition to hypertension, I believe your doctor suspects you have cardiac insufficiency or ... | |
| Generic drugs | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I was recently told that a generic drug, by law, may contain between 80% and 120% of the drug. Is ... A: The law describes the,limits for different drugs. It is true that for some drugs the range permitted ... | |
| PHARMACOVIGILANCE | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I have completed my b-pharmacy and i want to continue my career in pharmacovigilance. I am ... A: What you have heard is right. In the scientific field, however good you may be, degrees count a lot. ... | |
| blood clot in brain | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: My 89 yrs old uncle has just had a3rd stroke & is hospitalised.They have found 2 rather large blood ... A: Frankly the news is not good. At the age of 89, the chance of permanent damage to some areas of the ... | |
| RE: Evion 400 for hair regrowth/thickening | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 24 years old, 5'5'' healthy and athletic male. By profession I'm a software engineer which ... A: Frankly I do not know any drug that will help. Unless you are loosing hair due to dandruff, which ... | |
| Toresamide | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: Which diuretic has the most potential in treating severe LVH? I have severe concentric LVH and ... A: LVH is very often reversible and drugs which reduce the after load on the heart reduce the LVH over ... | |
| Evion 400 for hair regrowth/thickening | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 24 years old, 5'5'' healthy and athletic male. By profession I'm a software engineer which ... A: I am not convinced that Vit E helps prevent hair loss or causes regeneration. But I defer to your ... | |
| dexamethasone | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: Can IV/IM dexamethasone be given orally as there is no documentation in the insert as to this ... A: Yes it can be used. Dexamethasone is absorbed easily when given orally. The solution which is ... | |
| drug drug interaction | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I need to know if there is a significant interaction between anafranil and synthroid. A: It is reported that "Concurrent use of tri/tetracyclic antidepressants and levothyroxine may ... | |
| Microlite and antibiotics Ciprofloxacin Teva 250mg | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: i am on microlite for the last 4 months, few days ago i was prescibed antibiotic Ciprofloxacin Teva ... A: Some antibiotics do affect the efficacy of the pill, but not all. Ciprofoxacin has very little ... | |
| Adverse interaction with pantoprazole, amoxicillin, metronidazole, trimethoprim? | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: Ghooi, I'm currently being treated with pantoprazole, amoxicillin, and metronidazole for an H.pylori ... A: I am a bit worried because of your report of allergy to TMP-SMX. You could be allergic to either of ... | |
| false positive for benzodiazapine | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: my boyfriend took a drug test today and it came back positive for benzodiazapine. something is not ... A: I have discussed this with drug testing experts and FDA people when I was last in the US. I have ... | |
| Tinnitis and Aleve | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a morse code like sound off and on in my right ear...... Is Zoloft, Ativan , or aleve bad ... A: I am sorry to hear that. AS per the data released by the manufacturers (and this is approved by FDA) ... | |
| Tinnitis and Aleve | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a morse code like sound off and on in my right ear...... Is Zoloft, Ativan , or aleve bad ... A: This is a new one for me. But I do not think that it is caused by drugs that you are taking. The ... | |
| can i take nutraslim with celexa | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I have been taking it for years now. I want to take nutraslim and a detox for my weight but i am not ... A: Generally products like nutraslim have no side effects and even positive effects. These products are ... | |
| lanoos | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: i have been on lantus 2w weeks an d iiknject 9 units at bedtime,mt dotor frankstein wants me to ... A: I still a single injection of Lantus at night or as we believe before breakfast, is best to obtain a ... | |
| Diverticulitis meds ... please help? | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: This is my second attack so I don't know much about this yet. The last time the doctor gave me ... A: Treatment of diverticulitis is not standardized, but I guess that the treatment given to you is ... | |
| lantosbefore bedtime. at | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: dr hyde told me to contact you as he is in werecourt court because they say at 77 years old he can ... A: I am very sorry to hear that your wife too died of cancer of the pancreas. Apparently her cancer was ... | |
| ivabride | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: Sir, i have tachycardia and bp since long and also am astahmatic which is of seasonal variant My ... A: There are many drugs to modulate BP. among the main classes are: 1. Beta Blockers like atenolol and ... | |
| lantosbefore bedtime. at | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: dr hyde told me to contact you as he is in werecourt court because they say at 77 years old he can ... A: There are certain advantages of Lantus insulin also known as Glargine. The principal advantage of ... | |
| Hair follicle drug test | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: Will Diclofenac gfive a false positive to cocaine? ANSWER: Hi Charmaine, Such an incidence has not ... A: The hair follicle test is one of the most accurate tests so far and it is highly sensitive too. ... | |
| pharmacology | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: Good day, sorry to bother you, i stumbled upon this question "effect of noradrenaline on ACH, ... A: The antagonism between noradrenaline and agents like ACh, histamine and KCl is known as ... | |
| tab ecosprin | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: can tab ecosprin 150 mg be replaced with two tabs of ecosprin 75 mg ANSWER: HiRash, Actually 150 ... A: You can replace it with 2 tabs of ecosprin taken at one time or even one tablet daily. The threshold ... | |
| hypertension | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am 31 years old.I am a patient of hypertension.One year ago,doctor A, prescribed me ... A: Just as I thought, you seem to be having vertigo since long. I would suggest you visit a good ENT ... | |
| pharmacology | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: 1.Do autoreceptor and heteroreceptor mean the same thing? 2.If absorption is quick,then the ... A: 1. An autoreceptor is a receptor located on presynaptic nerve cell membranes and serves as a part of ... | |
| oral drugs | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: id like to know how the american people are so damn stupid that they believe the crap the western ... A: Diabetes means shortage of insulin, for whatever reason. Logically the best treatment is to suppy ... | |
| HBs Ag Positive. | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, We are newly married couple,while getting family joining visa for middle east we come ... A: That would depend on where you are based. In your question it appears you are in Doha. I dont know ... | |
| HBs Ag Positive. | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, We are newly married couple,while getting family joining visa for middle east we come ... A: There are drugs which are used to treat patients who are positive, but these drugs are very ... | |
| HBs Ag Positive. | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, We are newly married couple,while getting family joining visa for middle east we come ... A: This is a case of real bad luck. Many countries have mandated that Hepatitis B patients are barred ... | |
| HGC Diet | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 46 year old healthy female. I'm seriously considering to go for the HGC diet to loose the my ... A: I do not recommend it. Mainly because there is no clinical evidence that HCG reduces weight. ... | |
| HCG diet and medications | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I am a 57yr old female that is about to start the HCG diet but am not sure how or if I should ... A: I guess there is more of psychology than physical effects in HCG. Let us first consider what is HCG. ... | |
| pharmacology | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: 1.What is the difference between antagonist and antidote? 2.Is prodrug can be given by I.V or I.M ... A: Potency may be expressed as a % of the label claim. In both pharmacopioea the acceptable limits are ... | |
| hypertension | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am 31 years old.I am a patient of hypertension.One year ago,doctor A, prescribed me ... A: Do you have vertigo as a pre-existing condition? I think your case is a bit complicated, I would ... | |
| HCG diet and medications | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a 57yr old female that is about to start the HCG diet but am not sure how or if I should ... A: HCG is a natural hormone and it does not interact with the medications that you are taking. Most of ... | |
| pharmacology | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: Good day, Sorry to bother you with this question but i have stumbled alot of information and i am ... A: Atropine is an antagonist of acetylcholine on the muscarinic receptor. It is not an antihistamine ... | |
| 17 interview questions for a project for school | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: 1. What kind of person does one have to be to be a pharmacist? 2. What kind of skills will i need to ... A: You have chosen the wrong person to ask these questions for two reasons: 1. I am not a pharmacist ... | |
| Krill Oil Supplement | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi, I take the following medication: 1. Clonazepan (Klonopin) 0.5 mg take ... A: Supplements such as Krill oil have neither any ill effects nor any interactions, you may take your ... | |
| Hair follicle drug testing | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: Can you fail a hair follicle for methamphetimines from second hand smoke and how much would you have ... A: Nobody is sure how much exposure is required to enter your blood and thence to your hair follicles, ... | |
| Rabeprazole | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, Rekool L contains Rabeprazole with Levosupride 75 mg SR I understand that later is ... A: To my mind this is not a logical combination. One could take both the drugs separately, but the ... | |
| pharmacology | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: 1.What is the difference between antagonist and antidote? 2.Is prodrug can be given by I.V or I.M ... A: An antagonist is a drug that blocks the receptors on which a drug acts. An antidote is a drug that ... | |
| Montair FX | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: Is there any difference between MONTAIR FX ( a combination of an montelukast 10 mg plus fexofenadine ... A: Montair FX contains Montelukast with fexofenadine and Montair LC contains Montelukast with ... | |
| thyroid | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: hope this e-mail finds you fit and well.i got 2 questions to ask that may be outside your ... A: There are likely to be a lot of interactions between kidney function, thyroid function and diabetes ... | |
| terbutaline durule | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I have ben prescribed Bricanyl Durule 5 mg ( terbutaline) to be take in the morning. I have been ... A: Bricanyl durules contain terbutaline. Unfortunately there are no brands of Terbutaline (plain ) ... | |
| acbrophyline | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: One of my senior colleague has asthama problem for which he has been prescribed asthadoc contaiining ... A: Acebrophylline contains ambroxol a mucolytic agent and a theophylline derivation which is a ... | |
| thyroid | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: hope this e-mail finds you fit and well.i got 2 questions to ask that may be outside your ... A: Hyde, Let me address the question of thyroid first, because that is something I happen to know ... | |
| query | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: am on Amlopress AT twice ( Atenolol 50 + Amlodipine 5 twice) with Losar H am and Losar 50 pm As ... A: Both indapamide and HCTZ are diuretics and they reduce the blood pressure. HCTZ can often lead to a ... | |
| Malaria Medication | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I have taken doxicycline for the last 4 weeks, just came back from Djibouti and would have to take ... A: There are clear cut recommendations by various authorities about chemoprophylaxis of malaria. But ... | |
| atenolol in asthama | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I am a hypertensive Indian male 52 years I had astahmatic bout since 1978 when I was 22 years and ... A: I somehow feel we have discussed this issue earlier. Atenolol is generally contraindicated in ... | |
| pharmacology | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: 1.Is oral availability & bioavailability mean the same things? 2.If one drug has half life of ... A: Many drugs that are absorbed by the oral route 100% do have 100% bioavailability example Pefloxacin. ... | |
| Dosing schedules to help avoid developing a tolerance | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I currently take Dexedrine ER 10mg capsules daily as soon as I get up. However I've noticed that, ... A: I too would not like to advice you, because my advice is going to help you abuse your body in the ... | |
| pharmaceutics | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: sir i am doing project on formulation and evaluation of extended release tablets of metoprolol ... A: To the best of my knowledge there is no difference between an extended release and sustained ... | |
| januvia | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: for 2 years i have been taking januvia,as you know i have this rash red raised itchy bumbsno one can ... A: I would go back to basic anti diabetic drugs. My first choice would be glimerpiride and if that does ... | |
| Udiliv 300 | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, During my routine health check up. Ultra soubnd of abdoment revealed GALL BLADDER IS ... A: Yes UDILIV does help in a large number of cases. But i am bit surprised that you underwent an ultra ... | |
| bukbullshit to the american doctors | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: heard because you wont take remeron/last week you developed paws.too late now.anyway i am a diabetic ... A: I am in total agreement with you. While I was going through the archives of the Lancet, I came ... | |
| Natrilex SR 1.5 | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am 56 years old with a history ( and family history ) of hypertension. I am on Exforge 320/10 ... A: You are already on amlodipine and valsartan plus Natrilix. If you feel that your BP is not under ... | |
| bukbullshit to the american doctors | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: heard because you wont take remeron/last week you developed paws.too late now.anyway i am a diabetic ... A: There are a lot of controversies in medicine going around now, and Hb1Ac is just one of them. ... | |
| Drug Interactions/iodine | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi, I take the following prescribed medications: 1.) Clonazepam (Klonopin) ... A: Firstly people who take normal diet do not require additional iodine. Most governments passed a rule ... | |
| pharmacology | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: 1.Is oral availability & bioavailability mean the same things? 2.If one drug has half life of ... A: 1. Drugs which have 100% oral bioavailability, are absorbed 100% from the oral route and their ... | |
| drug test | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: ..I so hope you can help me...my life just took a big plunge this morning as I am totally disabled ... A: As you agree I am not a lawyer and hence cannot give very great advice, yet I would like you to ... | |
| Fluoxetine | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: Many thanks for offering your time and expertise. I was wondering if there is any negative ... A: I am not aware of any study where these Berry supplements have been studied with Fluoxetine. But ... | |
| Daily Requirements for Iodine | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi, I'm confused; I asked what the RDA of iodine was for a normal man and I got ... A: You will get different answers from different sites. The www is full of good data and bad data, the ... | |
| morphine overdose | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I currently have an implanted morphine pump which holds 40cc. Two weeks ago all 40cc went into my ... A: I have not come across such cases. In my country the use of morphine is very restricted, due to some ... | |
| remeron | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: for once my friend i have a serious question that does not involve werewolfs.i have had this rash ... A: At therapeutic doses there is an increase in serum creatinine in trials with Januvia. The Authors ... | |
| morphine overdose | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I currently have an implanted morphine pump which holds 40cc. Two weeks ago all 40cc went into my ... A: Headache from morphine is possible, but the drug does not stay in the body so long. By this time ... | |
| remeron | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: for once my friend i have a serious question that does not involve werewolfs.i have had this rash ... A: A site (www.rxlist.com)which I respect a lot says this about Remeron: Skin and Appendages: frequent: ... | |
| drug test | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: ..I so hope you can help me...my life just took a big plunge this morning as I am totally disabled ... A: What you need is legal help and not medical, ok may be some medical support and that comes in the ... | |
| doxophylin query | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, Due to shortness of breath, my internist suggested Deriphylin Retard 150 twice ( ... A: That is not very advisable. This drug has a short half life hence you need to take it twice. Taking ... | |
| Dytor Plus vs Natrilix SR 1.5 | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I am hypertensive on Atenolol 100 Amlodepine 10 mg Losartan 100 and Natrilix SR 1.5 mg My weight is ... A: To an extent your chemist is right. Taking a diuretic in the evening could disturb your sleep, but I ... | |
| Dytor Plus vs Natrilix SR 1.5 | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I am hypertensive on Atenolol 100 Amlodepine 10 mg Losartan 100 and Natrilix SR 1.5 mg My weight is ... A: I do not see anything wrong with the prescription, since torasemide and spironolactone are reported ... | |
| pharmacology | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: 1.Is oral availability & bioavailability mean the same things? 2.If one drug has half life of ... A: Oral bioavailability is a part of bioavailability. Bioavailability can mean by any route including ... | |
| Tab Evuride | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Since I have asthamatic problem, dr has withdrawn atenolol 100 and suggested to take Tab Evuride ... A: If you have asthmatic problems then beta blockers like atenolol should not be used, instead you may ... | |
| Guidance | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Respected Sir, Due to my PFT of Moderate Restriction Moderate Obstruction, my chest physician ... A: Doxophylline is an aminophylline derivative that helps relaxing the bronchi. It is advised that you ... | |
| Carbohydrates and Juicing | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Firstly, I apologize for sending my question that is not your specialty subject but I could not find ... A: Soluble and insoluble carbs have different chemical structures. Soluble carbs usually have linear ... | |
| Carbohydrates and Juicing | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Firstly, I apologize for sending my question that is not your specialty subject but I could not find ... A: There are a number of issues involved. Let me tackle them as per the importance I give them. 1. Life ... | |
| gabitril | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: as you know in our previous writings i am taking remeron and xanax for sleep.problem is i gained 10 ... A: Hyde, I rechecked the site I trust most, www.rxlist.com, side effects and interactions given therein ... | |
| Escitalopram and Alprazolam together ? | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I actually have an anxiety problem ! doctor prescribed me with Alprazolam 0.5 mg, in just three days ... A: Escitalopram is more antidepressant and alprazolam is more anti anxiety, that why we mix them ... | |
| Antianxiety drugs are addictive ? | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I actually have an anxiety problem ! doctor prescribed me with Alprazolam 0.5 mg, in just three days ... A: I am glad that you have asked some direct questions, let me tackle them in order. 1. Antianxiety ... | |
| cloral hydrate | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: im worried thru at midnite the remeron is making it difficult to change from my human form to ... A: Prednisolone has long effect especially on blood sugar. I would suggest that you stick to local drug ... | |
| "Alprazolam" is why not working on me? | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I actually have an anxiety problem ! doctor prescribed me with Alprazolam 0.5 mg, in just three days ... A: Very difficult to say why it is not working, most probably your body is metabolizing it very ... | |
| cloral hydrate | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: im worried thru at midnite the remeron is making it difficult to change from my human form to ... A: Hyde, Yes we are aware of chloral hydrate and have used it a lot in animals during pharmacological ... | |
| Career after B. Pharm | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have completed B Pharm and undergoing a course in çlinical reaserch and data management which will ... A: Yes TCS is an IT giant, but it is working in the area of Clinical Data Management and ... | |
| Effexor and Alcohol | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Does alcohol and effoxor mix to make a extacy (e drug) type chemical reaction? I found i craved ... A: Effexor and alcohol do make a deadly combination and the prescribing information for Effexor states ... | |
| Verapamil & Exercise | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, I am currently taking 125mg/day extended release Verapamil as it works well without ... A: Well, if you stop verapamil you can expect some rise in BP and and may be some palpitation, but ... | |
| neck pain | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: i am kunal.i suffering from neck pain.i used to take a pain killer "spazobid".it provide me great ... A: Spazobid contains the following ingredients: Paracetamol: 325 mg Chlorzoxazone: 250 mg Diclofenac: ... | |
| Verapamil & Exercise | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, I am currently taking 125mg/day extended release Verapamil as it works well without ... A: Since you were put on verapamil, you must be having either supraventircular tachycardia or ... | |
| skin problems! | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old girl and i was wondering if there is a cream that can make my knees and elbos ... A: A real whitening cream which does not have side effects, does not exist. Stretch marks can be ... | |
| thc half life | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I took a drug test for pre-employment and they said I tested positive for THC. It had been 34 days ... A: Which test did they use? Urine or hair follicle? Urine remains positive for 4 to 6 weeks and hair ... | |
| interaction of medication | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: blood alprazolam 63.3 urine a-Oh-Alprazolam 827ng/ml blood oxycodone 195ng/ml urine oxymorphone 849 ... A: The rate of alcohol clearance is pretty straight. Every two hours the blood alcohol concentration ... | |
| Taking Evion 200 iu tablets during pregnancy | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking vitamin E (Evion 200 iu) tablets during ... A: Vitamin E at a dose of 200 to 400 iu is recommended for nocturnal cramps, most cases of cramps ... | |
| Serotonin | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Ghooi, Thank you so much for all of the correspondence regarding lamotrigine and escitalopram and ... A: For tapering escitalopram only one step is required, come down from 20 to 10 and then after two ... | |
| pharmacology | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: please what is the effect of pka,log p, pH and molecular weight on the absorption of analgesics such ... A: pKa is a property of the drug (pKa of ibuprofen is 4.43+/- 0.03) at this pH Ibuprofen is ionized to ... | |
| Marijuan | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: What does smoking Marijuana do to people, psychologically and physiologically? As in, when we smoke ... A: The effects of marijuana on the body are many and varied. However to give you a full idea about the ... | |
| Sudden intolderance to opiods? | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I developed a severe reaction to hydrocodone after 8 years of near-daily use. Note: I remained on a ... A: Your symptoms do not sound like allergy. Though there could be a mixture of what we call Type A and ... | |
| Serotonin | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Ghooi, Thank you so much for all of the correspondence regarding lamotrigine and escitalopram and ... A: We all go through these phases, depression does not spare anyone. Let me share with you that last ... | |
| Lamotrigine Side Effects? | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I've been taking Escitalopram for 10 months and Lamotrigine for 5 months. This past month I've been ... A: I am glad for your psychiatrist's decision. I really did not look at lamotrigine for its effects on ... | |
| Penicillin Questions | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I am doing a research project on penicillin and have to ask an expert some questions. I was ... A: Ok here are the answers: 1. Penicillin come from a mold called Penicillium notatum 2. Penicillin was ... | |
| Lamotrigine Side Effects? | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I've been taking Escitalopram for 10 months and Lamotrigine for 5 months. This past month I've been ... A: Your problems have started about four months after lamotrigine, and around 14 months of ... | |
| dosage - understanding the text | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Ravindar, I have found the following text in package insert of domperidone: 1. "2,5 mg/10 kg body ... A: 2.5 mg/10 kg taken three times a day means as follows: You take three doses of the drug each dose ... | |
| pregnacy | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I am 7 weeks pregnant and I have been on 300ml of morphine for several months then just recently ... A: Going cold turkey will not be safe for you ro your baby. You need to be weaned off the drug which ... | |
| Lamotrigine Side Effects? | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I've been taking Escitalopram for 10 months and Lamotrigine for 5 months. This past month I've been ... A: Lamotrigine certainly has a lot of adverse reactions, and some problems faced by you could be due to ... | |
| Immuneeee | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: umm, What's an all natural product that keeps immune system strong? I'm looking for something not ... A: Most of us are born with adequate immunity and if we take care to eat food which is fresh and clean ... | |
| Taking Prescription Medications with Vitamins | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I take Prescription medications such as Previcid 30 mg BID, Synthyroid .100 1ce a day, Enalapril 10 ... A: Vitamins generally do not interact with other drugs, they can be taken at any time. We generally ... | |
| influence of colonial mentality in skin whitening | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: 1. What is in glutathione that makes it very effective? 2. What will happen if one uses too much ... A: I have a simple answer for all these questions, dont use whitening agents, because: 1. If they do ... | |
| Wellbutrin side-effects | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have been on a 150mg dose of sustained-release Bupropion(generic Wellbutrin) for almost 3 months ... A: I generally do not advice people to take medication for situational problems. These problems, as you ... | |
| Penicillin allergy testing | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I was recently tested for a penicillin allergy. I was giving several different fluids injected into ... A: You are right, penicillin allergy is tested by a very small dose of penicillin usually injected in ... | |
| drug question | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I am starting to take Augmentin XR 1000mg 2 in the morn and 2 at night, for diverticulitis. What I ... A: Treatment of diverticulitis is difficult and may require a long treatment. However you should see ... | |
| Savella | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Ghooi, I remember taking Venlafaxine for what my psychiatrist believed was depression and he ... A: Milnacipran is a noradrenaline serotonin reuptake inhibitor, but has a different side effect ... | |
| provigil | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: i am 77 have diabetes and hypertension.i also have bad narcolepsy fall asleep on couch.my doc gave ... A: I am sorry to hear of your problem. Yes for the treatment of narcolepsy provigil is a good drug, it ... | |
| Bulk-forming laxatives | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have been prescribed Flagyl (ispaghula husk) for my constipation and I am wondering how long time ... A: You should take Isphagul husk after a light dinner. This husk absorbs water and expands, so if you ... | |
| pharmacy | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Ravi, I just have a couple of questions in regards to my son science fair project. How long should ... A: Normally the aspirin we use for headache (500 mg) is not enteric coated, nor is Dispirin. The low ... | |
| pharmacy | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Ravi, I just have a couple of questions in regards to my son science fair project. How long should ... A: Good questions, but let me try to answer them: 1. Enteric coated tablets should not dissolve in acid ... | |
| seczol ds | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: pls let me knw in detail what the drug is used to heal. when i took this drug it caused me alot of ... A: Seczol contains secnidazole which is a potent antiamebic, and may be used for some anaerobic ... | |
| metformin | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I had been taking Metformin 500 since April 2010 for the treatment of IGT and fasting blood sugar in ... A: A few points to remember: 1. Diabetes is not a curable disease, hence discontinuation of therapy is ... | |
| gabitril | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: i have been taking xanax for 4 years now.my doctor wants to add gabitril with xanax,i never had a ... A: I have been experiencing the same, I dont wake up fresh, so yesterday I switched back to xanax, ... | |
| lorazepam | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: 5 mg of lorazepam once a day for anxiety and panic attacks.I've been taking this pill since july 09 ... A: First cut the dose to half, and continue for about two weeks, then cut the dose to half again and ... | |
| Constipation....alcohol | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: Which medication cause most contipation. Bendroflumethazide or ferrous sulphate?and when celevac ... A: I would say benzdroflymethazide. Iron salts often cause loose motions, in any case constitpation ... | |
| solubility | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: Bhaskar my son is doing a science fair project comparing Tylenol and motrin (comparing generic and ... A: You had stated coated and not enteric coated so I thought you are speaking of sugar or film coated ... | |
| solubility | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Bhaskar my son is doing a science fair project comparing Tylenol and motrin (comparing generic and ... A: Such a test is generally done in pharmaceutical laboratories, but to replicate it outside a lab is ... | |
| Opiates | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Ghooi, I have been addicted to heroin (china white) and roxicodone for aprox. 2 years after I ... A: I have two points to make. 1. It is good that you are trying to get off heroin. However withdrawal ... | |
| Please Help | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: On Sunday at 4:00 PM i relapsed after over 2 years clean i insufflated 30 mg of oxycodone, i am ... A: The half-life of Oxycodone is 3 - 4.5 hours. Now a lot of factors can increase this value (eg. if ... | |
| benadryl | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: i am 75 years old,i have a slightly enlarged prostate(normal for my age)and no trouble urinating.i ... A: Benadryl contains Diphenhydramine, an H1 antagonist. It has marked antihistaminic and sedative ... | |
| Release pattern | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Let me know the difference between sustained release and extended release formulation A: Sustained release and extended release are the terms used by different companies for their modified ... | |
| seroquel show positive on drug screen? | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I recently took a pre-employment urine drug screen test and found out from the company's secretary ... A: You say you have been found to be positive for a prescription drug. From your list the only drug ... | |
| Serotonin Syndrome | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: can Escitalopram and Clarithromycin be taken together without any adverse effect? I am concerned ... A: I have checked the interactions of escitalopram and not found it to interact with clarythromycin, in ... | |
| 1,200,000 I.U. of retinol A palmitate | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Ghooi, Thank you for taking my question. I have some age spots on my face that I am trying to ... A: Most creams which contain bleaching ingredients do not seem to work in age spots, however they are ... | |
| drugs | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: citalopram and fluoxetine, daily, It makes life better for a while, but it doesnt last long can you ... A: It appears that you have anxiety and sleep disorder (I guess from the medication). You should ... | |
| xanax | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: 2 collegues that are in your sevice re telling people tht long term xanax causes perment memory loss ... A: Do you mean the two persons work for Allexperts? I would not be aware of what others say. However it ... | |
| side effects of evion | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: doctor i am patient of ostopuenia my doc prescribed me evion,ccm after taking it i had irritation ... A: I do not think that Evion is the cause of your urinary problem. It appears more like a urinary tract ... | |
| pregnisone | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: i took pregnisone 20 mg for 2 weeks.after stopping for one month i took my diabetes a1c test and ... A: Yes, prednisolone and other steroids cause diabetes. We use them to induce the disorder in animals. ... | |
| pregnisone | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: i took pregnisone 20 mg for 2 weeks.after stopping for one month i took my diabetes a1c test and ... A: Prednisolone and other similar steroids, do cause diabetes and other hormonal dysfunctions. If your ... | |
| Indegestion? | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: for the past few months i get a strong feeling of discomfort - it's hard for me to swallow, take in ... A: I would advice a thorough investigation by an oncologist. I dont think this is due to indigestion, ... | |
| Alcohol interaction with medication | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I am currently on Diclofenac. Does alcohol consumption will on this medication constitute any risk. ... A: I would like to add that when I say that no serious impact I do mean with reasonable amount of ... | |
| Alcohol interaction with medication | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I am currently on Diclofenac. Does alcohol consumption will on this medication constitute any risk. ... A: There is an increase in risk of gastric intolerance,both alcohol and diclofenac cause gastritis and ... | |
| Diazepam | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find a pharmacy thats sells or stocks the below particular type of Diazepam, ... A: I have visited the site you suggested and looked at the product Diazepam tab 5 mg 1000T MSJ. Thee ... | |
| false postive UA | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I started taking.Fexofenadine 180MG Tablets and Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP.It is very ... A: It matters little how you collect the sample. No good lab will get a false positive for amphetamines ... | |
| false postive UA | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I started taking.Fexofenadine 180MG Tablets and Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP.It is very ... A: H Tony, I see no reason to worry, both fexofenadine and fluticasone are so different from ... | |
| xanax | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: hy dr ghooi,hope you enjoyed your vacarion.i have been taking xanax 2mg for 4 years no problem.there ... A: One of the sure signs of dependence and its further consequences is the need to increase the dose. ... | |
| xanax | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: hy dr ghooi,hope you enjoyed your vacarion.i have been taking xanax 2mg for 4 years no problem.there ... A: I recall a cartoon by Randy Glassenbergen, where an old man complains to the pharmacy that he has ... | |
| hydrocodone & percocet | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I had a urinanalysis in November and the test came back positive for percocet. I only take ... A: Percocet contains oxycodone and you are on hydrocodone, both are related drugs and hence there could ... | |
| Marijuana drug test | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I took a drug test about 2 weeks ago and failed for marijuana. I had been an everyday smoker up ... A: Marijuana stays in your system for a long time, about 6 weeks at least. There is no known ways of ... | |
| POSITIVE FOR "COCAINE" IN NON-DRUG USING DIABETIC... | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: .. Hoping you can help... A friend tested positive for Cocaine and is not/has not ever been a drug ... A: A mistake can occur in any test, but that does not mean that the individual should be dismissed, and ... | |
| mixed medications that can cause a positve pcp urine | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: if someone was taking percocet10/325, seroquel, prilosec, imatrix,neuronten 800mg, and gabapentin is ... A: Donna, None of these drugs taken singly or in combination will produce a positive reaction for PCP. ... | |
| false positive for cocaine in gas spectomotor | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi, I recently took a drug test for (of course drugs) and it come back ... A: All literature on cocaine, suggests that it does not persist n the body for such a long time. About ... | |
| failed urine test | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Lynn, My first question is, have they held him responsible for the result. Very often a ... A: Now there are two courses of action open to you. 1. Challenge the test result, demand that they give ... | |
| failed urine test | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: hi i was wondering if you could help me my son has to have a urine test every week out of the last 3 ... A: My first question is, have they held him responsible for the result. Very often a postive result ... | |
| Thyrod infection | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I am taking Thyroxin Tab since previous 3 months, First month I took 50 MG now I am taking 100 MG, ... A: The shoulder pain cannot be due to the drug because the pain started before you started the tablets. ... | |
| Thyrod infection | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I am taking Thyroxin Tab since previous 3 months, First month I took 50 MG now I am taking 100 MG, ... A: Since your TSH has come down from 13.45 (which was too high) to 2.00 (which is normal) the drug is ... | |
| nuvigil and nitrofurantion | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I take Nuvigil on an 'as needed' basis for MS related fatigue. I took one about 6am this morning ... A: Sometimes adverse effects which are not given in the literature are noted by patients. The best ... | |
| bactrim | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: i took the devils drug bactrn and got a red rash and raised red spots on back.after 10 days of ... A: I have not done much research on this, but if you mix xanax with alcohol you do get memory loss, ... | |
| bactrim | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: i took the devils drug bactrn and got a red rash and raised red spots on back.after 10 days of ... A: Sometimes drugs like bactrim do produce allergic reactions, but with the reduced usage of this group ... | |
| High Blood Pressure | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: My sister aged 55 takes TAZLOC-H daily one tablet. Can she be given CONCOR AM5 in place of above? A: Blood pressure can be controlled by a large number of drugs depending upon the patients response to ... | |
| side effects | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I am currently taking wellbutrin xl 300mg. Effexor xr 75+35 at bed time. Geodon 180mg. Adderall xr ... A: Mostly I believe that my job is to help you understand your problem and how to best use the ... | |
| adcodol | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: Good day, My wife has been using adcodol for a very long time to help ease the constant pain of ... A: Niel, Firstly I do not think that adcodol is responsible for nose bleeds. Secondly what drugs are ... | |
| trika side-effects | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: does trika in anyway affect the nervous system of the body when taken in large quantity?what are the ... A: Yes trika has depressant effects on the nervous systm when taken in high quantities, it can make a ... | |
| Question about amount of codiene in a cough syrup prescribed | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Ghooi, My question is regarding the cough syrup combination Prometh/Cod 6.25-10 syp. The bottle ... A: your cough syrup contains 6.25 mg of Promethazine and 10 mg of codiene per 5 mal. Each teaspoon is ... | |
| metrogel 1% | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: can you give me any information on how long it takes for this drug to work i was diagnosed with mild ... A: The problem with rosacea is that nobody knows what causes it, there are reports that metrogel might ... | |
| expiration date of compounded Prednisolone | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: A compounding pharmacy I have used sent me compounded Prednisolone (water based) with a 6 month ... A: It is very difficult to comment on this issue. The solution is available from a pharmaceutical ... | |
| Interactions | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: Ghooi, I'm currently taking Lexapro (Escitalopram), and having recently been told I have slightly ... A: Unfortunately the link between escitalopram and gastric bleeding is true. Used alone the drug poses ... | |
| benadryl | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: i am 77 years ols have diabetes and high blood pressure and slightly enlsrger proostate all under ... A: The bad press for Benadryl is because it is not a very specific antihistamine. It additionally acts ... | |
| can fertility pills help my menstrual period | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: i qualified for tubal reversal the only problem and biggest problem is ive been going through ... A: You have had a tubectomy and now want to reverse it. For a pregnancy to occur you should have normal ... | |
| False Positive PCP Test | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I took approximately the following medications because I was in a motor vehicle accident and was ... A: It is not possible to find a reference in which all or some of these drugs are listed and their ... | |
| thc urine levels | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: my husband's urine test for marijuana came back positive with a result of 11-nor-9-carboxy delta 9 ... A: Abby, Any conclusion based on a urine test result would be no tenable. The amount of drug at any ... | |
| about hcg | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: right now I'm on depo-provera and my question is can I do the Hcg diet?? will this hormone increase ... A: It is very difficult to advice the use of HCG in a complex case. Loss of weight with HCG is a side ... | |
| Serotonin Syndrome? | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Following an extreme depressive breakdown, I was on fluoxetine last year (March 2009-Sept. 2009) and ... A: Alison, Now we have two conflicting opinions, I believe you should follow your doctor, who knows you ... | |
| difference betwen SR and Extended Release drugs | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Is there any difference between TIAZAC XC 120 mg (diltiazem hydrochloride) EXTENNDED RELEASE and ... A: The wording means the same, that is the release pattern is modified and extended, but the are not ... | |
| Serotonin Syndrome? | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Following an extreme depressive breakdown, I was on fluoxetine last year (March 2009-Sept. 2009) and ... A: Alison, Email advice can never be as good as a face to face consultation, this is a limitation that ... | |
| half-life's of drugs | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Ghooi, if a drug has a half-life of 20 hours, how much of the drug will still be in your system ... A: If the half life of the drug is 20 hours, and let us assume the concentration of the drug at 0 hours ... | |
| about Further studies after B. Pharm | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I want to know about carrier after B. Pharm. and if i want to do M.Pharm. with ... A: I am a pharmacologist and I would advice you to take up this branch. But I think you should ask one ... | |
| Morphine-Grandfather | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know what is your thought on using Morphine on a 85 year old patient with hospice. ... A: My wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August and she was under the care of a hospice till ... | |
| Synthroid and estrogen and weight gain | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I'm taking Synthroid 100. I've gained four pounds since I ... A: When there is a imbalance of hormones, changes in weight are common. With synthroid you should lose ... | |
| post op meds | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: ather had prostate removed and doctor put him on cephalexin 500mg but is allergic to penicillins ... A: If your father is really allergic to penicillin, he should not be put on cephalexin. Please inform ... | |
| Medicine absorption | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I had gastric bypass 2001, I was told that my body does not absorb medications fully, And I cant ... A: Yes, is partly true. You would have noticed that you cant have full meals at one go. Some medicines ... | |
| Doctor's Advice | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: Doctor,could you pl. clarify the side effects of Tazloc AM & Tazloc H.Which is better of the two.I ... A: From the net I understand that Tazloc is Telmisartan while Tazloc H is Telmisartan plus ... | |
| Urine Screen show medication not taken got dropped by doctor | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I am a chronic pain patient that has been on Fentanyl 25 mcg per/hour patches every 48 hours for 8 ... A: I am really sorry for you. Clearly here there is a bad testing procedure in use. When on Fentanyl, ... | |
| My daughter's problem | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: My 20 years daughter weight 52 had a history of acidity since her high school days Since last 20 ... A: It does surprise me that your daughter tested negative for H. pylori, I would have expected her to ... | |
| testing | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have tested positive for cocaine. I have never used cocaine in my life. So how can i test positive ... A: I dont think so. Such a transfer has not been reported. But if you were close to someone who has ... | |
| benadryl | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: i am extremely sorry about your wife,my ex-wife who was a nurse did not have a operation on her ... A: Benadryl has some anti cholinergic effects hence it can cause problems to older people while passing ... | |
| Leptopril and Ortho Tri-Cyclen | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: My doctor put me on the Ortho Tri-Cyclen birth control pill and I was just wondering if I could take ... A: There are many ingredients in Leptopril, about which we know very little. From my experience I do ... | |
| testing | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I have tested positive for cocaine. I have never used cocaine in my life. So how can i test positive ... A: It could be due to many reasons, such as 1. Bad testing 2. Mixing up of samples 3. Wrong reporting ... | |
| Coal tar ointment for psoriasis | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I live in India. Which coal tar ointment available in India will be suitable for psoriasis topical ... A: Coal tar preparations are listed in CIMS but to get a comparative analysis, you should meet a ... | |
| weight gain due to mirapex | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: My son who is 28 years old has RLS. He started taking mirapex about six months ago. It has helped ... A: Weight gain is not a common side effect of Mirapex. I would suggest you evaluate any other ... | |
| double dose of levothyroxine | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: If a person took two levothyroxine pills with 12 hrs. of each other, will there be a problem A: For a short time you may experience palpitation (increased heart rate) and even increased breathing. ... | |
| Not pleased with venlafaxine | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have fatigue (feeling of heaviness) and muscle stiffness. My psychiatrist claims I have ... A: Sean, This is a very difficult question. Without examining a patient it is impossible to decide ... | |
| Vistaril | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I am terrified of medicines but I was prescribed Visteril for anxiety. I trust my doctor but I am ... A: Many people are scared of drugs, but they usually overcome it. Vistaril is one of the oldest and ... | |
| false positive | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I have received notification that a urine screen I submitted last week has tested positive for ... A: I do agree with you that random urine testing which is going on in US is a gross violation of ... | |
| restoril | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: i sure hope your wife got better,she was having her hands full last time we chattered.my diabetes ... A: My wife has been diagnosed with advanced cancer of the pancreas. The doctors have given her a few ... | |
| metformin | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I had IGT and my dr started Glycomet 500 SR ( metformin)After 3 years due to life ... A: Gupta, I would recommend that you take Metformin SR and not plain Metformin. SR tablets will ensure ... | |
| Overdose of Levaquin | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I recently was prescribed the antibiotic Levaquin. The label on the bottle noted it as being (750 ... A: Levaquin is a safe drug and just because yo have overdosed does not mean that it will cause a great ... | |
| Drug interaction | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old male and I need to know if it is ok if I take melatonin with lexipro. I take ... A: Eric, It is not advisable to take Lexapro without the advice of a doctor, but there is no harm in ... | |
| My Mother and her medication and pain | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: My mother's stage of pain is increasing and she seems to have more than one issue going on with her. ... A: Chronic pain is one of the biggest problems faced by patients and their relatives and doctors ... | |
| Tetralysal 300 - Effectiveness on Lyme disease | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with Lyme disease and prescribed with Tetralysal (600mg per day for 10 days) ... A: Lymecycline and doxycycline are related drugs. Most physicians prefer doxycycline over lymecycline. ... | |
| LEXAPRO WITHDRAWL AND SIDE EFFECTS | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: OK here goes. Approx 3 weeks ago I started 10mg of Lexapro. After starting it and being on it for ... A: Lexapro has a long half life. Half life is the time required for the concentration of the drug in ... | |
| Ask about Meds. | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I am suffering from Borderline personality Disorder (Severe Depression, Anxiety, Social ... A: A few anti depressants like Duloxetine are known to disturn the liver function, but Escitalopram is ... | |
| Can proparacaine cause a false positive for cocaine? | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: My son recently was injured on the job and was brought to the eye doctor to treat for removal of ... A: Whether proparacaine will show up as cocaine or not is not the issue. I guess you want to prove that ... | |
| adco dols | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: i know someone who takes about 38 of those pills a day for the last 12 years because of back ... A: They must go to a doctor who will supervise the withdrawal. This is a tricky procedure since ... | |
| THC metabolites and blood test | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I smoked a 1/8 quantity over the course of a month. I then stopped for 6 weeks prior to taking a ... A: I dont wish to alarm you, but the THC test which is now in use is very accurate ad marijuana stays ... | |
| Febuxostat | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I have high uric acid without clinical gout Male aged 48 years. I am on Allopurinol ... A: Febuxostat is a good drug. For all details on this drug visit the site: ... | |
| medicine online/overseas | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I am writing to see if you can shed some light on buying medicine online and/or overseas. I live in ... A: There are a few options for you. 1. Find a pharmacy that offers the drug. 2. Find out the website ... | |
| false positives | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have never done methadone and i haven't been taking any prescriptions or over the counter ... A: Did you test positive for methadone or was it for opioids? Some opioids are used orally additionally ... | |
| telmisartan | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I am on Tenormin 100 Amloedepine 10 mg and Losartan 100 with HCT 12.5. I have been taking it since 4 ... A: You are right, these side effects have been reported for Telmi, but they are found in a small ... | |
| telmisartan | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I am on Tenormin 100 Amloedepine 10 mg and Losartan 100 with HCT 12.5. I have been taking it since 4 ... A: There are different views on these drugs. Some people claim that telmi is better than losartan while ... | |
| medicine online/overseas | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I am writing to see if you can shed some light on buying medicine online and/or overseas. I live in ... A: I have lived in India for the most of my life and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for about 35 ... | |
| restoril | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: i was just curious about the difference between restoril and xanax.i think xanax 1.5 which i take ... A: Unfortunately she is worsening, her blood sugar has shot up to 315 (random)liver enzymes are up, ... | |
| high B.P. | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I am on medication following a recent heart attack. My BP was running in the neighborhood of ... A: At your age (which may be 50 Plus) I would feel that 120/80 is the normal blood pressure, it was low ... | |
| medication dosage | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I seem to require extremely high doses of most medications to get an effect. Why do some people ... A: Is the issue of drugs not like anything else? Some people require more food because they digest it ... | |
| antabuse questions | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: does the enzyme involved in metabolism of alcohol, that is damaged by taking antabuse, recover after ... A: There are two types of damage that I fear. One is to the liver by alcohol and the other could be due ... | |
| medicinal chemistry | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I am taking Flomax (0.4mg)(actually it is a generic) and Avodart (0.5mg), once per day. I have ... A: No I dont think it is the residue form the tablets, I would suggest a routine urine examination. I ... | |
| melatonin | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: there is so much mis-informatio about melatonin i cant make a intelligent decesion.can someone with ... A: That is really kind of you. Normally I dont tell anyone about it. Unfortunately she has neglected ... | |
| antabuse questions | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: does the enzyme involved in metabolism of alcohol, that is damaged by taking antabuse, recover after ... A: I will need to research the topics to answer your questions. Please give me four or five days. I ... | |
| melatonin | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: there is so much mis-informatio about melatonin i cant make a intelligent decesion.can someone with ... A: Yes there is lot of hype about melatonin, and also undue bad press. It is difficult to sift the ... | |
| Drug compatibility | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I am on Oxazepam (serax) 10mg three times a day prescribed in UK. At the moment I am a volunteer in ... A: Both oxazepam and alprazolam are benzodiazepines classified as psychoactive antianxiety agents used ... | |
| xanax | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: read your article on xanax and agree with you.your fellow pharmist gene also a expert shares your ... A: I agree. Your opinion, mine, and that of my few friends on xanax is identical. Now I have put my ... | |
| Natrilix SR 1.5 | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have been prescribed Natrilix SR 1.5 for better control of my BP along with the Amlopress AT and ... A: The advantages of Natrilix (Indapamide) are not seen with HCTZ. Based on clinical studies, HCTZ has ... | |
| query | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: what is the correct way of taking atenolol ? It should be taken atenolol 50 twice a day or can it be ... A: Gupta, The schedule of drugs depends upon a number of factors. Firstly on the metabolism of th drug, ... | |
| question | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I frequently browse the response submitted by you. I come across sevral response ... A: In a person with gout I would not use indapamide also, since it does cause a small increase in uric ... | |
| percocet and tramadol and flexeril | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: how long are percocet, tramadol and flexeril detectable in urine drug tests and blood drug tests? A: As days pass, after the last dose of the drug, the amount of drug goes on reducing. Normally it ... | |
| question | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I frequently browse the response submitted by you. I come across sevral response ... A: One of your questions is easy, while the others are not. I would suggest that dropping the diuretic ... | |
| antioxidant | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Recently my dr has prescribed Antoxyl Forte to me as a diet supplement since I am staying alone and ... A: A lot of literature is available on antioxidants, Beta carotene, Vit A, Vit E and Vit C. ... | |
| side effect profile | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I like to know from U sir,: whether the side effect profile of both telmisartan and ... A: Basically the side effect profile of losartan and telmisartan is similar. Qualitatively they produce ... | |
| fexofenadine hcl 180 mg | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: A. for my company and it showed up as having benzodiazepines in my ua. i have talked with my ... A: Fexofenadine per se does not contain any pseudoephedrine, however if you are using Allegra D which ... | |
| question | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: Does allopurinol 100 mg twice damage the kidney if the drug taken for longer time ? Thanx A: Allopurinol does not cause kidney damage to any extent.In patients with reduced renal functin the ... | |
| advantage of rabiprazole+domperiodone s.r | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: what are the clinical benefits of rabeprazole and domperidon30mg sust.release cap.which are the ... A: Rabeprazole and pantoprazole are two chemically and pharmacologically related drugs. There is no ... | |
| Availability of cholestyramine powder in India | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Please could you tell me how to get cholestyramine powder (Brand Name: Questran) in Indian ... A: This product was marketed by Cpla long back, so please first check with them. Next check shops which ... | |
| xanax | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: a short while agi i wrote to you about good sleeping aid,was surprised you chose xanax over ... A: About 20 years ago my company launched xanax (alprazolam) in India. The company was an affiliate of ... | |
| My problem | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am male 53 years with hypertension and IGT with raised level of uric acid ( 8 ) I ... A: Allopurinol (Xyloric) is a good drug to reduce uric acid, but it has some adverse effects, for which ... | |
| My problem | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am male 53 years with hypertension and IGT with raised level of uric acid ( 8 ) I ... A: The doctor has dropped HCTZ since it does cause a rise in uric acid. Tenormin has been replaced by ... | |
| bipolar disorder | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: does my serequal xr prevent my out breaks or does in only temporarily take it down a notch. And if ... A: First dont lose hope. Drugs like serequel take time to produce their effect, and no they dont just ... | |
| Macrobid | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I was prescribed 100mg of Macrobid twice a day for a possible UTI. I noticed a tingling sensation ... A: Peripheral neuropathy has been reported with macrobid, but this does not mean that we should think ... | |
| post-mortem glucose levels | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: Ghooi, What would be the glucose level in an adult post mortem w/out underlying disease factors? ... A: First the doubt. What do you mean by glucose level being 1, please clarify the units. The question ... | |
| burning feet | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I have burning feet/sole syndrome and dr has prescribed me TRINERGIC FORTE soft-gelatin caps - alpha ... A: These vitamins are known or rather reputed to be neurotropic, but hard evidence is difficult to ... | |
| Antibiotics and blood disorder | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I took some antibiotics for a bladder infection about 3 months ago now and ever since I took them ... A: Blood dyscrasias is a pathologic condition or disorder such as leukemia or hemophilia in which the ... | |
| zyloric | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Sir, Since last 3 months I have high uric acid of 8 Is it necessary to take zyloric twice as ... A: Medical opinion on the use of allopurinol in patients without gout, is divided. Personally I would ... | |
| further to IGT and Metformin | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I had asked one query which I reproduce with your response for immediate response. ... A: Your fasting is 116 and PPBS is 100, this itself suggests that you have impaired glucose tolerance. ... | |
| zonegran | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: my daughter is 12 years old and taking 200 mg a day. we are going on vacation in a few weeks . i ... A: Timing of drug administration is not as critical as most people think. But if you want to stik to ... | |
| Peginterferon | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: sir, am a microbiologist recently i have a patient of chrnic hepatitis C infection, genotype3, i ... A: The site www.medlineindia.com gives prices of all products sold in India and is a very dependable ... | |
| False positive on urine drug screen | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I was recently required to take a urine drug screen at my job. It showed positive for methadone. I ... A: Most of the tests used presently do not produce false positve results. In any case no laboratory ... | |
| delay in menstrual cycle? | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have had a cough since the beginning of the month and I went to the doctor to check it out. I was ... A: Some antibiotics interfere with the action of contraceptives, but that usually means that there is ... | |
| Antalarmin for PTSD fear | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Why did CRF antagonist focus go from fear abatement to depression treatment? I have had PTSD for 35 ... A: I agree. There are episodes in each persons life that induce depression. Depression is a disorder ... | |
| Antalarmin for PTSD fear | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Why did CRF antagonist focus go from fear abatement to depression treatment? I have had PTSD for 35 ... A: PTSD has been an important model for depression and could be the cause of many cases of depression. ... | |
| Drag interactions | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I wish to know if the following drug are compatible and how should i take them? ... A: I understand and appreciate your problem, so let us work out a chart for you. 8.00 am take calcium ... | |
| rx | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I was just given Chlord/clidi 5-2.5m cap 1 or 2 capsules by mouth I was given this by my dr because ... A: The combination will only help you bear the pain. Clidinium is an antispasmodic (it reduces spasm in ... | |
| Hepititis-B | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: One of my cousin is suffering with Hepititis B and doctor informed that 12 doses of pagasyys ... A: I could get the price from the net, but that is often not the accurate price. Please write to your ... | |
| aspisol | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I used to take aspisol 75 for last few years.But now it is not available in market.can you suggest ... A: Glycine was studied in combination with aspirin as early as in 1957 to reduce the gastric toxicity ... | |
| Drag interactions | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I wish to know if the following drug are compatible and how should i take them? ... A: H Lyudmila, The drugs are compatible enough, but you should space them out. Preferably this is the ... | |
| Side effects of nasal spray | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: i have allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion.Last week my doctor Ram Gopal in Sh Zaid hospital ... A: You are partly right. Long term use of steroids is not recommended, because of the widespread ... | |
| remeron | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: i have read on iternet that remeron for sleep is well tolerated.would you say the side effects from ... A: Some rreports do say that remeron is well tolerated. But this drug is mainly an antidepressant and ... | |
| Side effects of nasal spray | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: i have allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion.Last week my doctor Ram Gopal in Sh Zaid hospital ... A: You may have reacted to some ingredient of the spray. The drug is not likely to cause such an ... | |
| Hemoglobin | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I am 21 years old. For the past five years I have had a hemoglobin level of around 17.4. Is this a ... A: Hemoglobin level of 17.4 is on the higher side, but it merely denotes good health, I would not worry ... | |
| triness birth control | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Ghooi, I was wondering after I take all the active pills in my pill pack (I have the pack w/ 21 ... A: Very honestly it does not matter. The reason why we give such strict instructions, is that they make ... | |
| triness birth control | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Ghooi, I was wondering after I take all the active pills in my pill pack (I have the pack w/ 21 ... A: Your monthly flow should start when you are on the sixth or seventh blank pill. The flow will ... | |
| sleeping meds | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: i am not overly tired in morning but do you think this is too many meds for sleep? A: I dont think all are for sleep. Trazodone is for depression and xanax could be for panic attacks. ... | |
| ANTIBIOTIC WITH COUMADIN | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I AM TAKING COUMADIN 2.5MG DAILY AND TOOTH PULLED AND GIVEN AMOXICILLIN 500MG 3 TIMES A DAY FOR 10 ... A: Youa re right. Both penicillins and fluoroquinolones interact with coumadin. Amoxicillin is a ... | |
| gabitril | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: in our last correspondence you stated that a non-epilectic taking gabitril has no chance of getting ... A: Yes I do hold the same opinion, because Gabitril is not reported to cause seizures, in fact it ... | |
| activated charcoal | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: i had asked you once about leflunomide washout procedure and i am really thankful for all the effort ... A: Yes I recall your question very well. Most unfortunately activated charcoal is not available in ... | |
| Drug Test-Alprazolam | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Ghooi, Can you please advise if a test that found, for a 35 yr old female, approx. 5'6 170lbs, ... A: Jeff This is a rather difficult question, since the drug is a short acting one, its levels would ... | |
| gabitril | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: i am currently taking gabitril and restoril for sleep.since they both increase gaba is this combo ... A: Personally I would not take Gabitril for sleep, for many reasons. This is not an approved ... | |
| allergies to ssri's | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been on PEXEVA for about 2-21/2 years now, in the last year I have experienced a facial rash ... A: What you are experiencing definitely sounds like an allergic reaction. Under these circumstances, ... | |
| Human Growth Hormone | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Ghooi I just turned 20 years old, and am 5’4” and weigh 135 pounds. I haven’t grown since my ... A: You have good questions, and you have the right answers for most too. HGH is prepared in the ... | |
| Vitamin D3 | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I currently doing a study to understand the potential of Vitamin D3 in preventing many diseases. I ... A: The main role of Vit D3 is in calcium metabolism, so obviously it can prevent diseases related to ... | |
| metopolol | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking Tenormin 100 for tachycardia and rapid pulse since 1989. With the passage of ... A: This is a very difficult question to answer. Both Tenormin and metoprolol have similar actions on ... | |
| Perlutal (shot) - contraception | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: My question is how long does it take this contraception to take affect after being administered on ... A: These agents prevent ovulation which takes place around the 12 to 15 day after the period, it really ... | |
| malaria prophylasis for Gujarat | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: My daughter will be doing an internship in Ahmenabad, Gujarat. She will be there for 3 months (June ... A: So long as she is living in a decent area in Ahmedabad, my answer remains the same. If she goes out ... | |
| Should i continue to take? | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I had been complaining about chest pain the other day, so i went to see the doctor. The doctor ... A: Your reactions to these drugs is surprising, since none of them are expected to cause any such ... | |
| malaria prophylasis for Gujarat | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My daughter will be doing an internship in Ahmenabad, Gujarat. She will be there for 3 months (June ... A: In my opinion, neither are required. Ahmedabad is a metropolis and in my opinion there is no need to ... | |
| Aspartame v/s Sucraloseand allied issues | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I come across the controversy of the sugar free made by zydus wellness containing Aspartame and ... A: Your questions are difficult to answer, but I shall try my best. The controversy you speak about, is ... | |
| metformin IGT and weight Loss | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am male 55 years obese 110 kg weight Indian with high BP. Since last 6 months my ... A: I am a bit surprised that at the camp your random blood sugar was as high as 173, while in the past ... | |
| yaz contraceptive pill and amoxycillin | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking the Yaz contraceptive pill for approx. 7 months. I have just finished taking 2 ... A: Generally ovulation takes place between the 12 to 14 days of the cycle. Day i is the first day your ... | |
| prometh/cod 6.25 - 10 syp | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Have a petty bad cough and we have some cough syrup that was prescribed we know it has codeine in ... A: Codiene is a narcotic, chemically related to morphine. It will show up as codiene, but in the ... | |
| Can XL preparations be taken twice ? | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I have been recently diaognised a diabetic with HbA1c 7.02 Fasting 131 Post BS 115 ... A: Metformin XL can certainly be taken twice a day. But given your fasting and PP values I doubt if you ... | |
| Horror | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: My life is now being ruined by worry over an incedent that happened to me. Please I beg of you to ... A: Ritalin is a CNS stimulant and all the effects that you have experienced are those of CNS ... | |
| Best brand for my Medication | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I am 29 years old from Hyderabad, India. My physician has prescribed Ecosprin AV 75 to be taken ... A: There is no need to worry on that front. This is what is called contract manufacturing. Just as ... | |
| Horror | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My life is now being ruined by worry over an incedent that happened to me. Please I beg of you to ... A: Your psychiatrist is right, you have had a panc attack, it can happen with Ritalin. Now what you can ... | |
| Best brand for my Medication | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I am 29 years old from Hyderabad, India. My physician has prescribed Ecosprin AV 75 to be taken ... A: There are many reasons for the price differential. One is the Drug Price Control Order by which the ... | |
| Best brand for my Medication | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I am 29 years old from Hyderabad, India. My physician has prescribed Ecosprin AV 75 to be taken ... A: Firstly, I apologize for the delay in replying, I had to leave my office suddenly and had no time to ... | |
| gabitril | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: in our prior correspondence you stated that you were not in favor using remeron as sleep aid.i am a ... A: Firstly, I apologize for the delay in replying, I had to leave my office suddenly and had no time to ... | |
| pain pills | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: What is the difference in a Blue lortab and a Pink lortab ? A: Firstly, I apologize for the delay in replying, I had to leave my office suddenly and had no time to ... | |
| Cephalexin and late period | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with a UTI just last week and I was prescribed a course of Cephalexin for 5days. The ... A: Firstly, I apologize for the delay in replying, I had to leave my office suddenly and had no time to ... | |
| restoril | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: my doctor has mr on 30mg of restoril for the past 3 months.ambien no longer works.i do not find any ... A: Firstly, I apologize for the delay in replying, I had to leave my office suddenly and had no time to ... | |
| acid reflux disease | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Can a woman in their first trimester take nexum or any other tablet for acid reflux disease.I keep ... A: Sorry for the delay in writing, I had to go out of town suddenly and could not inform everybody. Yes ... | |
| what's this pill | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I found 5 of these pills in my cupboard. It is a white oblong pill plain on one side, on the other ... A: There is no prduct listed in the US for this description. Either this is an imported product or it ... | |
| Please help me asap!!! | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My fiance is on probation, and recently failed a drug test for cocaine. Two days prior to failing ... A: First thing you should ask is "what test was conducted to prove him positive for cocaine?" Most ... | |
| false results on drug test??? | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: my name is nick and i was tested for marijuana a few days ago. Well, i passed for marijuana but for ... A: A benzodiazepine is quite different from Septra or allegra-d or Trazodone or daypro. I do not think ... | |
| Carbamazepine Compatibility | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Are Carbamazepine and Promethazine VC cough syrup compatible? A: Carbamazepine does interact with a number of drugs, howver promethazine is not listed as one of the ... | |
| how to increase hdl | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: am obese ( weight 115 kg) male 52 years and on BP drugs. Recently I had blood tests which results ... A: We really do not consider HDL independently, but we worry more about the HDL/LDL ratio which should ... | |
| ECOSPRIN | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Morning Dr Ghooi, My Mother in law is having nose bleeds nearly every day for last three weeks. ... A: In my opinion ecosprin (75 or 150 mg) should not be taken by a patient suffering from bleeding. I ... | |
| side effects of lornixicam | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: my mother has an acute calf muscle pain %26 for that doctor prescribed lornoxicam 8 mg twice ... A: Giddiness and restlessness could occur with a large number of drugs, including lornoxicam. You may ... | |
| Medications and tinnitus | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I've been taking Apo-zopiclone for the past few years due to insomnia issues. I've also been taking ... A: Neither apo zopiclone nor aleve have been reported to be associated with tinnitus, so far. However ... | |
| ambien | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: i have been taking ambien for 4 years now anf i need at least 15mg to put to sleep.if i take 10mg of ... A: In my opinion you are developing tolerance to the drug. If I were in your place I would cut down to ... | |
| naprosyn | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: my friend found some naprosyn in her child's pocket and doesnt know any thing about them I have ... A: Naprosyn is a commonly used pain killer (non addictive) and anti inflammatory agent. The child (I ... | |
| moicellous meds | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: 5 xanax 10mg of ambien anf 8mg of rozerem.it works and i am not gtoggy in a.m, i am thinking of ... A: Personally I am not in favour of cocktails (all cocktails), this is because of interactions that may ... | |
| need diet sheet for diabetic-gastro problem | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: My mom in law is diabetic and Alzheimer patient(60yrs). She is from udupi. Because of her health ... A: There are many issues involved here: 1. You are an Andhraite (I am not sure about the Telangana ... | |
| ambien and rozerem | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: after many different sleep medicine combos my doctor has settled on me taking ambien and rozerem for ... A: In my opinion it is not the right drug for sleep. FDA has cleared it for major depressive disorders, ... | |
| Rosuvastatin for asians | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I read elsewhere on web as follows :"As per data submitted to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration ... A: What you have read is right. In pharmacokinetic studies it has been noted as follows: "However, ... | |
| I take alot of rx | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: This is A list of drugs that I take,All in the evening. Are they all working? ... A: I really cant comment on that, unless I know what your state was before and after beginning all ... | |
| increase height from exercises | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i hope u r fine . i wanna grow up taller . my age is 17 and height 5 feet 4 inches . as my parents r ... A: There are very few exercises that have been proved to improve the height. There are some medicines, ... | |
| I take alot of rx | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: This is A list of drugs that I take,All in the evening. Are they all working? ... A: Let me try understand what these drugs are for: 1. Levothyroxine - hypothyroid 2. Allopurinol - ... | |
| drug levels on urine drug test | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: If a urine specimen is sent to a lab because of a false positive do they check your drug levels? If ... A: By and large one cannot tell how long a person has been using an opiate or any other drug for that ... | |
| drug levels on urine drug test | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: If a urine specimen is sent to a lab because of a false positive do they check your drug levels? If ... A: One of the medical experts working with the US government informed me that any sample that tests ... | |
| drug safety | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: my mom`s been on biduret for more than 20yrs as she cat pass urine without having it.her leg bones ... A: A lot depends on mom's age and other medical conditions. While in most people Biduret is a safe ... | |
| False positives in urine drug test | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: A couple of months ago my pain management Dr. gave me a drug test and interesting enough I tested ... A: I am in total agreement with you about the dangers of false positives, and the havoc it is causing ... | |
| Effects on behviour after 2 1\2 years of Dexamethasone use | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter has just finshed 2 years 4 months of treatment of Leakaemia (ALL) During ... A: I am sorry to hear about your daughter. Yes I believe it has something to do with her dexamethasone. ... | |
| Vivotif and clindamycin | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has been on 150mg clindamycin daily for acne for more than a year now. In December 2009, ... A: I have gone through a lot of literature on vivotif, and find no report of dimished potency when ... | |
| anxiety | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: i have anxiety and depression, anxiety is worse i am taking lexapro and was wondering if i could ... A: Lexapro is often mixed with drugs like Welbutrin, but whether the combination will be suitable for ... | |
| 2 queries | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I have read with profound interest your responses which are very meaningful and ... A: Lexapro is a good drug though a bit expensive, you might want to try plain citalopram. This drug in ... | |
| 2 queries | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I have read with profound interest your responses which are very meaningful and ... A: Ho Prabhat, For vertigo I would use the newer drug flunnarize. Bethistamine is an ancient drug and ... | |
| Antibiotics, Opiates and Urine Tests! | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have recently been on a course of Flucloxacillin and also recently stopped taking Heroin. Can u ... A: Heroin can be detected in urine for 1 to 4 days after the last dose. By one week you should be ... | |
| Paxil | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have been on paxil (paroxetine) for the last 5 months. Last week I was switched to 30mg per day up ... A: When you were doing well on 20 mg I dnt understand why the dose was increased to 30 mg, it does not ... | |
| vivotif oral typhoid vaccine | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: The current CDC recommendation is 4 doses taken every other day with a 5 year period of protection. ... A: Trials have demonstrated that four doses are the best, there is very little information available ... | |
| leflunomide wash out | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Greetings doctor! I was given Cleft-20 which is leflunomide for arthritis by a doctor. my last dose ... A: I am not aware who is doing the test. However I know the manufacturer of this drug in India. I just ... | |
| query | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Due to fungal infection, I was suggested Indian brand Canesten-s which contains Beclomethasone ... A: If there is some doubt it could be in the content of clotrimazole, Canestan-s contains 1% w/w while ... | |
| 2 questions | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Because of non responsive lesions of psoriasis, my dr suggested to take Arachitol 6L injection today ... A: Truely nobody knows what is the cause of psoriasis and what is its treatment. When one does nt know ... | |
| Perlutal Tablet | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: ! Our family doctor is asking my wife to take Perlutal (Northisterone IP) tablets (1 tablet once a ... A: There are some things that I must clarify: 1. Side effects are generally seen in less than 20% of ... | |
| Contraceptive Pill & Anti-Biotics | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I was perscribed Tetralysal 300 just over a month ago for my acne from my Doctor. I was then ... A: Some, but not all antibiotics have an effect on the activity of contraceptives. Tetralysal is known ... | |
| rabies vaccines | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know what is the main difference and benefits between the human cells made rabies ... A: WE have different types of vaccines now available in teh market. After a bit the best would be to ... | |
| remeron | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: does remeron raise your blood sugar?is this a rare event effecting your blood sugar.my kidneys are ... A: Remeron is not reported to increase blood sugar either during clinical trials or during post ... | |
| Perlutal Tablet | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: ! Our family doctor is asking my wife to take Perlutal (Northisterone IP) tablets (1 tablet once a ... A: Certainly there are side effects of every drug, however progesterone only contraceptives are among ... | |
| leflunomide wash out | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: Greetings doctor! I was given Cleft-20 which is leflunomide for arthritis by a doctor. my last dose ... A: I am really glad that you asked this question. Most patients become pregnant and then the ask what ... | |
| Any other vaccines I should get? | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I am a sixty-eight year-old man in good health. I had all the usual childhood diseases and am not ... A: I reall dont think you need any other vaccines, esp since you are not going to travel to any exotic ... | |
| Perlutal Tablet | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: ! Our family doctor is asking my wife to take Perlutal (Northisterone IP) tablets (1 tablet once a ... A: Norethisterone is a synthetic progestogen (progesterone like drug) and it is often used in birth ... | |
| drugs | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: can remeron, lexapro, and abilify when combined cause depersonalization, and derealization A: It is very difficult to predict the effects of such a combination of drugs, and it depends on ... | |
| THC levels flucuating without use | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: What would cause a flucuation of THC levels without using? Going down and then up and then down ... A: Levels would normally go down with time, however if they go up that means there is an exposure, may ... | |
| Pharmacist | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if I want to become a pharmacist, how many years of college/ under graduate school ... A: After completing school, you need to spend about 4 years in Pharmacy school to get the basic degree. ... | |
| injectable testosterone therapy | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have been on testosterone cypionate for nearly a year. I inject once per week. I have just ... A: I do hope that you are following the instructions given on the vial. Please check how many doses are ... | |
| HCG Diet Injection | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me if I can take my cholesterol and beta blocker if I am using the HCG diet injection? ... A: I know what is cholesterol, but I have never heard anyone taking cholesterol. Again I know what is ... | |
| sleeping pills | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: 7 am currently taking enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide doses of 12.5 for hydrochlorothiazide and ... A: Mirtazepine (Remeron)has been followed up both during trials and in the post marketing period, for ... | |
| Prozac | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: What's your opinion on Prozac? I had an my first psychiatry appointment today. I told the ... A: You have already met a psychiatrist and yo have been advised Prozac. I am sure that the psychiatrist ... | |
| biotin in impaired fasting glucose | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I read in the website clinnovo that biotin can improve blood sugar control and help lower fasting ... A: You will find a lot of claims made for vitamins and other biological substances based on data that ... | |
| combining sleep medicines | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: so far it works fine.iam a little concerned about the gabitril.i takt 8mg og gabitril with ... A: I am very sorry but I dont recall if I have corresponded to you in the past and if so in what ... | |
| IV DRUGS | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Im a student nurse from south africa. I always see nurses diluting IV power drugs with 2ml of ... A: It all depends upon the chemistry of the drug. Some drugs are toxic in a concentrated solution ... | |
| Sexual side effects of Zoloft | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I've been taking 200mg of Sertraline for mild depression now for about 4 years. Even though the drug ... A: If it is any comfort for you to know, you are not the only one with this predicatment, there are ... | |
| MultiVitamins with Paxil | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I just picked up the Life Brand Daily One MultiVitamin for women and I am currently taking 20mg ... A: Multivitamins normally do not intract with medications. However lf late there are a large number of ... | |
| RE: CBZ vs. Equetro | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: i would like to know how different apart are carbamezapine (tegretol) & Equetro(Extended release ... A: Both of you are right. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is indicated for epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. ... | |
| depression | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: what is migraine? can you explain? bcoz i dont know what it is ? A: Migraine is a neurological syndrome characterized by altered bodily perceptions, severe headaches, ... | |
| query | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I have browsed several questions respnses of which are really full of erudition. You ... A: People with impaired glucose tolerance do develop diabetes with time. Treatment of such people with ... | |
| Positive Cocaine Test | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Please help!!!I have been told that my hair tested positive for cocaine. I do not use cocaine or any ... A: Whle I would like to help you, there is very little I can do, since the US authorities claim that ... | |
| zinc | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I have psoriasis since 2001 and under control with use of creams of betamethasone and ... A: Mostly the cream base will not make a difference, and even if there is a difference it would be so ... | |
| nyquil | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: does nyquil make you test dirty in a drug test ANSWER: Hi Angela, There are many formulations of ... A: There are many tests used by employers and other agencies. The most common test is NIDA-5, this ... | |
| nyquil | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: does nyquil make you test dirty in a drug test A: There are many formulations of Nyquil and the contents as per wikipedia are as follows: NyQuil ... | |
| Wellbutrin and Ativan together | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have had extended periods of recurring anxiety and depression throughout my life and have been ... A: As I said in the opening I am not a psychiatrist and can only opine about drugs. My remark about ... | |
| Wellbutrin and Ativan together | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have had extended periods of recurring anxiety and depression throughout my life and have been ... A: To my mind most of your problems stem from your psychological make up and mental dependence on some ... | |
| omeprazole | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Doctor Bhaskar, After several tests, having severe chest pain, not unlike a heart attack, I was ... A: As I understand you have been treated with a variety of drugs which inhibit acid secretion in the ... | |
| question | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I am 72 years old male from India with essential hypertension I am on Tenormin 100, HCTZ 25 S ... A: It is indeed difficult to state equivalence of two medicines, none the less there are some rough ... | |
| Pharmacy Questions | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Dr. Ghooi, I have some questions about pharmacy profession and you seem very ... A: but you may ask as many questions that you want, there is no restriction at all. Now coming to the ... | |
| Nitrofur monohy | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: What is the most common use of Nitrofur monohy. It was given to my granddaughter and I would like to ... A: The most common use of Nitrofurantoin is urinary tract infection. This infection is most common in ... | |
| betasalic lotion | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: sir,i bought betasalic lotion from a local pharmacy in ahmedabad i am confused if the the product is ... A: It is impossible to say whether a product is real or fake on the basis of this information. However ... | |
| methylprednisolone aceponate | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I have psoriasis since 2000 but under control by Betamethasone 0.5 with salicylic acid 12 gram. This ... A: While treating psoriasis, we keep a few things in mind. Psoriasis initially responds easily, but ... | |
| Pharmacy major? | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm a senior who is trying to find a college to lead me into being a pharmacist. I am trying to ... A: I really dont know how the Pharmacy education in the US goes. In India one goes to a pharmacy ... | |
| reproductive system | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: sir i'm 28years old.i have been masturbating since i'm 15years old.now problem is that semen ... A: Nocturnal emission is quite a common feature in young and healthy men who are not having an active ... | |
| serum creatinine test | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: my microalbumin urine test was normal.my serum creatinine ia always between 1.3 and recently 1.7 is ... A: The normal range of serum creatinine is for Adult males: 0.8 - 1.4 mg/dl: values are slightly higher ... | |
| reproductive system | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: sir i'm 28years old.i have been masturbating since i'm 15years old.now problem is that semen ... A: I am not clear about your problem. After masturbating the semen jerks out in spasms out of the ... | |
| methodone | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: What are the physical and emotional effects experienced by someone taking methodone? A: Methadone is a well known drug used for maintenance in Morphine or heroin dependence. I would ... | |
| ear pain | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I am on .5 mg of Klonopin and I have very pain ear pain at night. My doc says I have an ear ... A: Jerry, Anxiety can give you a pain anywhere, but as your doctor says you have an ear infection, and ... | |
| valtrex and adderall combination | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: i just started taking the medication valtrex and did not inform my doctor that i am also taking ... A: Your explanation is both logical and rational. A carrier state for Herpes does exist. You might have ... | |
| height increase | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: i am 22 years old -26/10/1987- 60kg female . i want to increase my height my height is 153" and i ... A: After the age of 18 height increase does not take place. There are many advertisements for ... | |
| valtrex and adderall combination | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: i just started taking the medication valtrex and did not inform my doctor that i am also taking ... A: Very perplexing! Firstly how do you know you have the virus in your blood? what test showed it? I am ... | |
| telmisartan | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been immensely benefited by the guidance provided to my several queries. I am grateful for ... A: The move from Losartan to Telmisartan is something I would not normally advice since there is little ... | |
| TRINESSA TABLET | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: but I'm about to when i finish my menstrual this week,i was wondering; after I finish all the pills ... A: You will begin the course from the day one of the cycle. This is the day the bleeding begins. The ... | |
| missing beats | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Inspired by your recent response I am tempted to ask further question to my ailment. I am a male 52 ... A: With time the efficacy of many drugs goes down and there may be a necessity to increase the dose or ... | |
| occasional ventricular ectopia | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Inspired by your recent response I am tempted to ask further question to my ailment. I am a male 52 ... A: I am a bit confused. On one hand you say that you have missing beats and on the other you say it is ... | |
| fungal infection | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a question. I am male 45 years. Recently, I had a fungal infection for which skin dr ... A: For skin infections we do use an antifungal and often to reduce the inflammation we ad a streoid. ... | |
| Linoleic Acid + Linolenic Acid as Ester 150 | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have psoriasis and recently ny skin dr suggested one capsule which contains Linoleic Acid + ... A: Salicylic acid has keratolytic properties and it helps in breaking down and shedding of sscales that ... | |
| Linoleic Acid + Linolenic Acid as Ester 150 | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have psoriasis and recently ny skin dr suggested one capsule which contains Linoleic Acid + ... A: Linoleic and linolenic are fatty acids generally from vegetable oils. An number of such products are ... | |
| Cistplatin | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I was treated for head and neck cancer in 2006 by the use of 3 doses of Cistplatin along with 35 ... A: It has been proved that passive smoking results in absorption of adequate amounts of THC for an ... | |
| TRINESSA TABLET | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: but I'm about to when i finish my menstrual this week,i was wondering; after I finish all the pills ... A: Ther are two types of Trinessa pills. One type has 21 pills and the other has 28 pills. If you are ... | |
| Should these drugs be takin together | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Should Oxycodone,Methadone,and zenaz(nerve pill)be takin together? A: You may take oxycodone and methadone together but I do not know what Zenaz is, It is not given on ... | |
| Darvocet & Coumadin | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: In one of the answers for the question re: taking Darvocet while taking Coumadin, advice was given ... A: Now I am clear what your doubt is. Many sites do suggest that darvocet should not be used with ... | |
| IGT and Metformin | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I am hypetensive and my fasting blood sugar remains around 110 to 119 since last 4 months Dr ... A: You are ypertensive and have IGT, the next thing that could happen is cardiac disease, additionally ... | |
| Drug test false cocaine possitive... | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I was subjected to a random (if you can call testing a whole shift of over 30 people random) drug ... A: I couldnt tell you how glad I am to read your letter. You have shown ingenuity in asking questions ... | |
| assignment help | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: A patient is taking following medication 1.emulsifying ointment use as moisturiser and as a soap ... A: The patient appears to have a dermal infection which has caused dry inflmed skin. Betamethasone is ... | |
| Drug test false cocaine possitive... | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I was subjected to a random (if you can call testing a whole shift of over 30 people random) drug ... A: I am sorry to hear about your plight. In fact I have received so many letters like yours that I have ... | |
| Too much sexual desire | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: Mid 80's male in nursing home is sexual inappropriate to female residents. What medication and dose ... A: This is probably the toughest question I have faced in the last 9 years as an expert. We cannot use ... | |
| nardil- swine flu vaccine | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe while taking nardil to have the swine flu vaccine, my doctor is not sure, my husband ... A: Very difficult to answer. This vaccine is not yet available in my country and we have no experience ... | |
| Plan B pill | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I just got my girlfriend a plan B emergency contraceptive because the condom broke. The package ... A: There are some people who advice taking two pills at a time and some say one pill to be followed by ... | |
| Alcohol Withdrawal | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I think I am experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, actually I know it. Maybe I'm having 2 ... A: My guess is that there is nothing wrong with your heart. The body can stand a limited amount of ... | |
| Lexapro - sex drive | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I have been using Lexapro for over a year now to treat my depression. It has helped me immensely and ... A: Decrease in libido is a common side effect of a number of antidepressants. Not all drugs produce the ... | |
| Metronidizole? | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I took metronidazole on Monday at 6pm and it is now Almost friday. I was wondering how long it takes ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering you, I was out attending a conference and did not have the ... | |
| olopatadine hydrochloride | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: In India, Cipla has launched a new antiallergic drug unnder IF2 which contains olopatadine ... A: There is a lot of difference between the three drugs. Atarax is a highly sedating antihistamine and ... | |
| Drug Testing | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have been given a job offer starting around May. This offer is contingent upon passing a hair drug ... A: You are right. Within one month after the last intake of the drug, the drug leaves the body totaly. ... | |
| Drug Testing | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been given a job offer starting around May. This offer is contingent upon passing a hair drug ... A: Metabolites of marijuana (THC and other derivatives) can be detected in urine for over a month after ... | |
| Drug Testing | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been given a job offer starting around May. This offer is contingent upon passing a hair drug ... A: When you are with a person who smokes marijuana, you are a passive smoker of the drug. The drug ... | |
| birth control/expiration | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok to take my microgestin 1/20 pill if it is 6 months expired? I am out of my one year ... A: Taking one or two pills that have expired may not affect your birth control. You may start the ... | |
| Cutivate | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My dr prescribed cutivate, my 5 month old sons back is full of dry skin so I rubbbed the cutivate ... A: You have done right, do not use the cream all over, but at the most affected parts. It might have ... | |
| cold sore and its remeedies | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: first i would like 2 ask,wat is bactin ointment and the purpose of it an then the other question the ... A: By cold sore we generally mean HSV1 infection. If this is what you mean, then my information is ... | |
| Prozac & Slimquick | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe to take Slimquick while taking Prozac or will I get bad reactions from taking them both. A: Products like Slimquick have not undergone a thorough clinical study and we really do not know much ... | |
| Olmesartan | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have HBP and on Tenochlor ( atenolol-100 and HCTZ 25 mg ) once a day and Losar A ( Losartan 50 and ... A: Olmesartan is newer drug compared to losartan, though it is more or less the same as losartan, it is ... | |
| THC absorbtion/elimination | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a lawyer. My client was ordered not to consume THC. He was tested immediately after the order ... A: I would like to know the details of the test done, the kit used and manufacturers name. I would also ... | |
| Oral use of Protopic | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been precribed protopic to treat oral lichen planus. The instructions with the ointment are ... A: Trevor, We do not use ointments in the mouth because the excipients used are not meant for oral ... | |
| THC absorbtion/elimination | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I am a lawyer. My client was ordered not to consume THC. He was tested immediately after the order ... A: Yes the first test result was misinterpreted by me. Under the circumstances that his level was ... | |
| THC absorbtion/elimination | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I am a lawyer. My client was ordered not to consume THC. He was tested immediately after the order ... A: I am glad that a lawyer is taking some interest in drug testing and drug levels. Far too many people ... | |
| Nifedical Reactions | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My doctor just prescribed Nifedical for my high blood pressure. The BP is fine but my ankles and ... A: Nifedical is nifedipine, a calcium channel antagonist for the treatment of blood pressure and angina ... | |
| queries | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I am 53 Indian male taking atenolol 100 losartan 100 HCTZ 25 and Amlodepine 10 mg. I take the ... A: My first reaction is why make any changes if your BP is well controlled? The drugs advised by your ... | |
| enzyme | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I could not find the right category. Hope you can help. Also I want an opinion from a doctor. I'll ... A: Most enzymes are heat labile, hence cooking destroys the enzymes. In any case we do not depend on ... | |
| Tramadol | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been on tramadol (100mg 4 times a day) for just over 30 months. This is due to massive ... A: There is little doubt that after 30 months of use of tramadol, your body will not have withdrawal. ... | |
| About side-effects of Evion LC | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My mother is 54 yrs old(We are in Bangalore). She has BP, Back pain, Spondilitis and Thyroid. She ... A: Evion in a dose of 400 mg or so is used to treat nocturnal cramps. Your doctor has rightly ... | |
| small doubt | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I heard that when one drug is dissolved in coke, then it produces alcoholic or sedative effect. Can ... A: Any sedative if dissolved in coke will produce sedative effects. The rumor was about aspirin, it was ... | |
| Valium suppositories | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I am currently talking Valium for a pelvic floor dysfunction. My Floor is tight and compressing some ... A: You are suffering from the effects of valium. With a dose of 10 to 15 mg a day, valium would impair ... | |
| Positive Urine Test for CANNABIS | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: My family are in a World of hurt at the moment because my husband failed a Compulsory Drug Test for ... A: First let me tell you that the drugs he is taking cannot be responsible for the positive test. The ... | |
| hair folical drug testing | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently had to have a hair folic test by CPS and it came back positive for drugs. I haven't used ... A: I have received hundreds of letters like yours. So you are not the onl one with this problem. The ... | |
| metabolites of fentanyl, xanax and restoril | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Can you find in urine hydrocodone or diazepam if given fentanyl, xanax, and restoril? Also, how ... A: The metabolic pathways of codiene and hydrocodone are different, fiorinal does not breakdown to ... | |
| Poppers? Ecstacy? | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Good Day! I was just curious to find out about any adverse effects of Poppers? I have many friends ... A: Poppers otherwise known as nitrites are used both medcally and for recreational purposes. To the ... | |
| hydrogen peroxide | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: What are the effects of hydrogen peroxide on the foetus in a pregnant woman taking 35% food grade ... A: None, Hydrogen peroxide degrades to water and oxygen before it enters your blood. The compound does ... | |
| Neg drug screen & gastric bypass | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I had a gastric bypass in 2005. Shortly thereafter I developed severe back pain and have been ... A: There is nothing wrong with you. What is wrong is the drug test. They are either inaccurate or badly ... | |
| medications for false/positive for pcp | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: she said that she has not had any thing other than her prescribed medications. can any of these ... A: Many people are suffering the way you and your daughter are. Non violent eople being locked up on ... | |
| Pills | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a bit worried. I found a bag of pills in one of my friends room. When I asked him what they ... A: I have searched the three databases available for identifying drugs. None fits the description you ... | |
| phobia depression | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: i showed to psychitirist 2 weeks ago he prescribed me escitalopram 10 mg once daily i am serving it ... A: While it is true that some SSRI caus loss of libido, not all the drugs do that. I would suggest that ... | |
| malarone and doxycycline drug interaction | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I am on holiday in Vietnam on a motorbike trek. I am taking Malarone as an anti malaria drug. I ... A: Doxycycline may not be the best choice for the infection due to the injury that you have had. Though ... | |
| hair loss | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been experiencing hair loss. Through the years it has been thinning gradually. Now it seems ... A: From your name I guess you are a female, in case of males such hairloss is perfectly normal, and we ... | |
| Dexamethasone | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: sir, with due respect i want to say that last month i started taking the Dexamethasone( DMS- life ... A: Frst things first, dont ever use dexamethasone for these pruposes. Secondly when you use such drugs ... | |
| depression | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: aprat from ssri and tricyclic which is effecting more to body organs i mean to ask sexual side ... A: Reduction in libido is indeed a problem with a number of drugs used for depression. There are a few ... | |
| Diazapam - how long it stays in your system | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Our company is starting random drug testing and I was wondering - my husband has a prescription for ... A: You have made a bad choice for sleeping aid. Diazepam stays for long in your system and it can be ... | |
| query | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know what you would recommend for chronic anxiety in the following supplements: ... A: In my training as a pharmacologist or in my further research, I have not studied alternative ... | |
| indentify this pill | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I found a bottle of pills in my house and am trying to indentify what they are. They are oblong ... A: The tablets are of methocarbamol. Please compare with the image attached and if your tablet is ... | |
| Testosterone replacement | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Hey there. I have been using Androgel testosterone replacement therapy and because of cost have ... A: Testosterone is a oily compound, which is not easily excreted in urine. There is no reason why your ... | |
| height information | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: my age is 20 years can in increase in height ? what type of hormones r useful in increasing the ... A: At the age of 20 there are no drugs or diets or foods that can increase your height. Height increase ... | |
| propranolol and other drugs | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I was prescribed propranolol for tremors (and havnt started it yet) and was prescribed amoxicillin ... A: I really do not think that there is any interaction likely between amoxicillin, propranolol and ... | |
| Side effects of Losar-H | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I am 46 years old male and I have been taking Losar-H from the last 8 months or so. My blood ... A: Few chemicals are excreted in sweat and among them are carotene, vitamins and rifampicin. Obviously ... | |
| Side effects of Losar-H | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I am 46 years old male and I have been taking Losar-H from the last 8 months or so. My blood ... A: Barring SGPT all your values are within range, no worry on that count. With regard to serum ... | |
| 5htp | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I wish to know your thoughts on the anxiety supplement 5-htp. Can you give me you opinion of 5-htp ... A: Anxiety is a very simple problem which can be treated easily, and we have a large number of ... | |
| antibiotics | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have pneumonia. I have been on Amoxicillin 1000mg twice sailt. Today the doctor switched me to ... A: Levaquin is a flouroquinolone known as Levofloxacin. These are among the safest drugs used to treat ... | |
| Shelf Life of Propoxy-N/APAP | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Please advise on the real shelf life of this medication. I have several tablets left over from a ... A: If the bottle says one year, then it is one year. It is another fact that the product can be used ... | |
| On Ecosprin AV | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My doctor prescribed me Ecosprin AV-75. He said it is cheap and manfactured by well known company ... A: One of the few sites in India that lists all products in the market is Medlineindia.com. This does ... | |
| Lexapro | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Dr., A woman named Beth sent you an e-mail back in 2008 who was having problems with her husband ... A: Drugs are meant to help people and not alter behavior in this way. If a drug does all this, should ... | |
| On Ecosprin AV | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: My doctor prescribed me Ecosprin AV-75. He said it is cheap and manfactured by well known company ... A: I am sorry, I did miss it out. Unfortunaetely I do not have details. If atorvstatin is present in ... | |
| On Ecosprin AV | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: My doctor prescribed me Ecosprin AV-75. He said it is cheap and manfactured by well known company ... A: I am a bit surprised that it is so costly. US Vitamin's Ecosprin is in two strengths 150 and 325 mg. ... | |
| What kind of pill is this? | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have some old pills I stuck in another bottle and can not find what they are, I was wondering if ... A: There are at least three US products and 2 Canadian products with this NDC on them. Three of them ... | |
| HCTZ 25 lisinopril | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I get my perscriptions from the VA. I have two different markings on the pills. 5032 20/25 and ... A: Your tab 5032 20/25 is as follows: Hydrochlorothiazide-lisinopril combination Strength(s):25 / 20 mg ... | |
| vitamin and mineral supplements | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a healthy 40 year old, witha very healthy well balanced diet , but I want to start having ... A: Since you are a healthy person taking a good diet, you may not require anything else, but as a ... | |
| failing a drug test | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Here's my ordeal. i have been taking tramadol for several yes and have passed many drug tests.and ... A: Dont despair, there are virtually thousands of people sufferng the same predicament. Every ... | |
| please answer this asap its important | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Can vistaril make you positive for benzos? A: Vistaril® (hydroxyzine pamoate) is unrelated chemically to the phenothiazines, reserpine, ... | |
| calcium tablets | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My blood test showed slightly lower levels of calcium and vitamin D3 .doctor prescribed i take Evion ... A: There are probably two possible reasons for the acidity you are suffering from. One is due to Evion ... | |
| pharmaceutics | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: sir please tell me a latest antifungal durg that can be administered topically & systemically both ... A: Antifungal drugs are classified as follows: Imidazoles Miconazole – miconazole nitrate Ketoconazole ... | |
| help | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: here in Venezuela there is 1967 law that says : " in the first aid kit is forbidden to have pills, ... A: I do not understand why the law makes such a sill statement. Let me give you an examle, if a ... | |
| About Vaccine | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Sir, we give live attenuated vaccine ex. for polio to generate immunity against that virus. Can we ... A: There are some condictions for using live attenuated vaccines: 1. Attenuated vaccines should have ... | |
| Regarding NUROKIND PLUS | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: One of my friend is suffering from a condition wherein he has lost sensation at the outer side of ... A: It could be a lot of things. However one possibility is that a problem in the spinal column leading ... | |
| wellbutrin | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Can you be taking Wellbutrin and do the HCG DIET? Thanks A: I do not want to disappoint you, but diets of this type do not work. If they did, the world would ... | |
| Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate. | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Are any deodorants that contain aluminum chloride hexahydrate (to treat hyperhydrosis) available in ... A: Deodorants in India come under the category of cosmetics and under the law they are not required to ... | |
| Losec versus Pantoprazole | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Why would Pantoprazole work better for some in controlling acid reflux than Losec? A: Pantoprazole is a advanced agent compared to omeprazole. It has lower side effects and more specific ... | |
| depression and panic attacks | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I am on Pristiq for depression and to hopefully alleviate my horrendous panic/anxiety attacks that ... A: Alprazolam is a scheduled drug, and it can be habit forming. It is probably for this reason that ... | |
| Ankles,Feet,Fingers,and hands are Swelling | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you might know why my Ankles,Feet ,Fingers and hands were swelling really ... A: I would require some more details before I can make any comment on the same. I need to know your ... | |
| normal side effects of blood pressure medication? | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have started on Biduret L (Amoliride Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide)4 days ago. My BP was ... A: From your letter I note that your BP does come down to 92, this means that your diastolic BP is ... | |
| Drugs | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: old lady suffering from osteoarthritis prescribed olmasartan 20 mg and dytor 10 mg for BP control ... A: I dont think this is an effect of Olmesartan, such a reaction has not been reported. However, the ... | |
| slowing heartrate | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I need to know of a drug that will slow a person's heartrate so low it will slow a poison running ... A: You cannot stop a poison from ciruclating n the blood (if that is what you mean) by slowing the ... | |
| allergic rash | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: My father (75 years) has developed severe allergic rash for the past 3 months. I am suspecting that ... A: Actually you are on the right. The best way to find out is to stop the drug for a short while and ... | |
| Cellcept and alcohol | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Dr, I hope you can help me. I have recently been diagnosed with uveitis/pars-planitis and vascular ... A: I must commend you for being honest. This is one trait that is lacking in most people today. Now I ... | |
| weed | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: "Yes my son has diabetes" Can he take his pills while smoking? some of his pills are metformin ... A: Smoking does have specific harmful effects in patients with diabetes and hypertension. From the ... | |
| Effexor with alcohol | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Any update on the effects of alcohol and effexor since my previous inquiry? A: I checked the pubmed (this gives details of all medical research published in the world) a few ... | |
| muscle cramp | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: My calf muscles are paining daily. i am diabetic and also having hypertension. Though diabetes and ... A: Muscle cramps are generally due to electrolyte imbalance, but nocturnal cramps are treated with ... | |
| THC in food | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: in recent events not for myself but a family member had a UA and tested Positive for THC from eating ... A: I am not aware that poppy seeds contain THC. Poppy is the source of opioids and not cannabis. I am ... | |
| DRUG INTERACTIONS | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: WHY MUST A PATIENT NOT TAKE ALCOHOL WHILE ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS THERAPY?WHAT ACTUALLY CONTRADICTS THERE A: Antidepressants are a goup of drugs of varying chemcial nature and pharmacological effects, which ... | |
| piroxicam | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a fifty two year old male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, and weigh about 178 lbs. I have been ... A: You are right to be alarmed about the sudden rise in BP. Yet at your age, one canot rule out the ... | |
| false positive urine test | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: i. take serequil,celexa,synthroid,methadone and otc benedryl.i took a urine drug test at methadone ... A: Your present medication is very different from benzos and none of them should produce a false ... | |
| stomach problem | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, On 21st I had a stomach problem for which I consulted gaestroentrologist who ... A: I feel that your gastroenterologist is going overboard with drugs. Let me first deal with ofloxacin ... | |
| false positive for thc | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: i had kidney stone passing, took 4 ibuprofen pills every 4 to 6 hrs for 3 days. went to urgent care. ... A: The tests used for drug testing are quite specific and accurate. Ibuprofen or naproxen should not ... | |
| Pain Pills | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Is there anything over the counter like ibuprofen, advil or some other aspirin for pain you can use ... A: I admit thee is a lot of controversy about the use of analgesics in pregnancy. None the less there ... | |
| Hydroco/APAP5 500MG Generic for Vicodin and Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I had a Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass April 16, 2009. I have been taking Vicodin 500 mg. 3 times a day ... A: Vicodin contains Acetophenacetin whch is a COX I inhibitor. To explain in simple words the mechanism ... | |
| VIvotif | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Should Vivotif now be given in 3 consecutive doses or 4. Their website seems to say 3 is all that is ... A: The instructions of the manufacturer state as follows: The Vivotif Oral Typhoid Vaccine capsule ... | |
| Slipped a drug? | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Several weeks ago, my teenage kids and I went to a movie. After the movie (the theater is run by ... A: 'Date rape drug' means any drug that can help in committing a sexual assault. A number of drugs have ... | |
| side effects of QUTAN & PARI CR 50 mg | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: sir,i have been put on PARI CR 50 mg and QUTAN 200 for 1 n half years.later i went allergic to QUTAN ... A: Firstly I am quite surprised at when you were allergic to Autan the doctor changed it to Qutan SR. ... | |
| warning on door of room at hospital | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: My mother was in the emergency room and she was admitted to the hospital and taken to a room. I ... A: First I tried to find out what a mercer is, since i do not know this word. The net also could not ... | |
| safety of Hydrogen peroxide in hair coloring treatment in pregnancy | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Do you think hydrogen peroxide used in hair coloring treatment are safe for pregnant woman? How ... A: Firstly hair are dead tissues. They do not absorb drugs or chemicals. The scalp is a live tissue and ... | |
| Crestor and gout | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: My husband is taking Crestor 20mg and also has gout. We are wondering if there has been any direct ... A: Gout is rather obscure disease and though we know that it is caused by crystals of uric acid ... | |
| medicine interactions | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I currently had the mirena and about to get the perlutal injection. I heard that the mirena hormones ... A: All contraceptives do not contain the same hormones. Basically there are two types of hormones used ... | |
| natural medicine | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe to take phystosterols and lutein/zeaxanthin together? I have high cholesterol. A: These comounds are present in large quantities in fruits and vegetables (and cereals) that we eat. ... | |
| medicine interactions | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I currently had the mirena and about to get the perlutal injection. I heard that the mirena hormones ... A: Mirena is a contraceptive device that releases progesterone, while perlutal is a injectable ... | |
| long use of midazolam info plss | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: i took midazolam for along time ( 2006 - 2008 )i used to skip doses and usually take 7.5 mg 3 times ... A: Firstly benzodiazepines can cause loss of memory but the memory loss is only around the period of ... | |
| MICROGYNON30 PILL | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: my wife,s prescription was a day late and she was due to start her new pack of pills the day before ... A: Very difficult question. You see, even with 100% compliance there is a failure rate of around 0.5% ... | |
| EFFECTS OF PREDNISONE | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: GHOOI...I HAVE BEEN TAKING PREDNISONE 40MG FOR 7 DAYS, TAPERING TO 30MG FOR 3 DAYS, 20MG FOR 2DAYS, ... A: Let me clarify the effect of prednisolone on the adrenal system. The adrenal system produces ... | |
| ro-aacutane? | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I am quite worried about something....I finished taking roaccutane (isotertinoin) at the end of ... A: Colofac and omega will not harm you in any way even if you take them before doing your LFT. Colofac ... | |
| aspirin ans statin in hypertensive subject | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I am a male from India and hypertensive on Tenormin 100 Losartan 100 Amlodepine 10 and HCTZ 25. My ... A: it makes my job easier. Personally I agree with your PCP, all males with hypertnsion above the age ... | |
| Pegasys | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My father is on dylasis from last 2 years. He had hepatitis B but that has been cured and recently ... A: My first suggestion is that dont worry about side effects before beginning the drug. Since your ... | |
| Wellbutrin 250mg | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: For years I've taken Wellbutrin XL at 150 mg a day as well as 300mg a day. I'm of the mind now that ... A: Wellbutrin is available in India under a different brand name from a different company. The ... | |
| Ciprager | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with panic disorder and my GP put me on 40mg of ciprager, I had never taken ... A: You got me worried too! Citalopram is sold as Ciprager in Ireland and is used for panic disorders ... | |
| Wellbutrin 250mg | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: For years I've taken Wellbutrin XL at 150 mg a day as well as 300mg a day. I'm of the mind now that ... A: One will have to try out different schedules. Presently there is no way to tell which one would be ... | |
| asacol 400mg tablets | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: how long does it take for asacol to start working.3 weeks after starting my symptoms are no better A: Asacol does not work in all cases, and a large number of patients are quite resistant to the effects ... | |
| Breakthrough bleeding | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I am on alesse 28 and I tried to skip my period but have been having breakthrough bleeding since the ... A: Generally when you continure the active pills (in a contraceptive) the periodic bleeding does not ... | |
| 225mg Wellbutrin | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I've taken Wellbutrin for years, both at 150mg and 300mg. I believe the optimal dosage for me may be ... A: If you can speak to GSK that will be good, to the best of my knowledge a 100 mg does not exist. But ... | |
| 225mg Wellbutrin | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I've taken Wellbutrin for years, both at 150mg and 300mg. I believe the optimal dosage for me may be ... A: Neither 225 mg nor 75 mg is available in India. But you could do one thing take one tab or capule of ... | |
| Gas getting stuck in throat | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with H.pylori. I've been on prevpac for 3 days now.I ate some hot dogs sauce ... A: The sensatio you have described is quite accurate, but it is neither gas nor food that is stuck, it ... | |
| Drug Interactions | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have an annoying cough in the upper chest area, no other symptom but the cough. I take Effexor XR ... A: I see no risk of interaction, so you may take Mucinex, but my worry is that will it be very ... | |
| cymbalta welbutrin adapex | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I was prescribed adipex to lose weight. My sister takes cymbalta and wellbutrin. She tries to get ... A: You did right. Adipex is a CNS stimulant while cymbalta and wellbutrin depress the CNS. Mixing both ... | |
| Tylenol vs Opiates | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: tylenol or Opiates such as: oxycontin to your liver?. I take a lot of tylenol for migraines and back ... A: I am not surprised you get better pain relief with opiates than tylenol. Opiates are better drugs ... | |
| Marijuana metabolite | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I got hair tested today and did not know that I was going to be tested. My question is I am not a ... A: I dont thnk you will test positve. The amount you smoked is very low (just 2 puffs as you say) and ... | |
| eszopiclone tablets | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: im 25 year old boy and my sleep cycle has totally been reversed.i dont feel asleep at night and feel ... A: It is true that when yo stop it then you will have some amount of insomnia. The best way to tackle ... | |
| eszopiclone tablets | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: im 25 year old boy and my sleep cycle has totally been reversed.i dont feel asleep at night and feel ... A: I do hope that the drug is prescribed for you. In any case it will take about 1 or 2 weeks before ... | |
| Yellow pills | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: my friend has an old pack of birth control pills that are a 21 day regime and is not sure what brand ... A: It is doubtful if one can dentify a tablet based only on the colour. We need something called NDC ... | |
| plavix vs aggrenox | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I had a heartattack and a stent installed 2 months ago and am wondering which would be better in my ... A: There is a furious debate going on about these two drugs, which one is better? After going through ... | |
| perlutal | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi i would like to ask you a simple question last month i took the perlutal shot ... A: Let me exlain the working of these drugs. They protect you against pregnancy and pregnancy depends ... | |
| Hieght Gaing Issue | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I got severe diarhoea when i was 5years and i stand at 160cm tall, My mother and my sister are ... A: Height increase takes place because of the growth of long bones of the body. By th age of 18 the ... | |
| WHAT IS TRUEEEE | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Hallo,i was taking feric hydroxide polymaltose iron+Folic acid at age of 13 because i had iron ... A: The height of an individual depends both on genetics and nutrition. On the basis of the data ... | |
| Marvelon in pregnancy | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Is there any risk or harm for fetus when OCP (Marvelon) is used in all days of forth and fifth weeks ... A: There could be minor problems to the baby (nthing that cannot be corrected) and abortion is certanly ... | |
| Vivotif | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: We picked up our Vivotif prescription after dinner. The directions said to take one hour before ... A: Such questions are always difficult to answer because we are now going to depend on an opinion which ... | |
| WHAT IS TRUEEEE | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Hallo,i was taking feric hydroxide polymaltose iron+Folic acid at age of 13 because i had iron ... A: The recommended daily allowance for zinc between the ages of 9 and 13 years is 8 mg and between 14 ... | |
| False positive morphine test | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been on a pain management contract for about 8 months. 2 months ago my doctor took me off ... A: It s true that you are on a number of medicines, but the tests they use are quite specific and ... | |
| False positive morphine test | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been on a pain management contract for about 8 months. 2 months ago my doctor took me off ... A: You know it is difficult to get authentic information on how to pass tests and what are the causes ... | |
| Reaction Taking Only 15mg | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought some diet pills called "Reveal". The ingredients, of course, consist of a ... A: You are right! Niacin does produce these reactions, but at much higher doses. My guess is that you ... | |
| perlutal | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi i would like to ask you a simple question last month i took the perlutal shot ... A: Yes you are safe, let me explain why. When the bleeding begins, this point is the beginning of a new ... | |
| Query | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Why Rabeprazole is supplied as enteric coated though it has to act in Stomach? A: It is true that rabeprazole acts on the stomach, but the drug does not get absorbed directly into ... | |
| augmentin and metronidazole | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have an infection of the womb, and I have been prescribed Augmentin 625 mg one 3 times a day and ... A: Alcohol does nothing to the infection, will neither increase it nor decease it. The only problem of ... | |
| Nebivolol | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: am 53 years hypertensive male on Atenolol 100 Lisinorpil and Amlodepine 5 mg. Yesterday my dr ... A: The superiority of nebivolol has been proved in a large number of trials. Further as an ex ... | |
| safe to take tablets together | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: i would like to now if it is safe to take reductil slimming tablet the same time as h r t tablets A: One of the biggest protectors against heart dsease is estrogen, that is why the risk of heart ... | |
| BP Medication | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the color/marking on a Tablet of Verapamil ER 180MG manufactured by Mylan? Can I see a ... A: It is a green colored capsule, (light green and dark green) with Mylan 6380 printed on both halves ... | |
| Cymbalta vs Effexor xr and Lyrica | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm HIV for 20 yrs. been taking Cymbalta for 2 yrs. worked well with me. Now that budget cuts are ... A: Frankly the case is a bit complicated and the answer is not going to be easy. The only way we can ... | |
| cyclobenzaprine 10mg | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I found a script that has exp 9/01. Filled 7/00. would it be safe to use temporary for ... A: May be. It is difficult to tell, the drug has expired 11 months ago and it is not a stable drug. ... | |
| Adco-dol | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning Doc, I was given as assignment to find out about the above mentioned drug. I read ... A: Drugs are classified in different schedules depending upon their addictive properties. Both in US ... | |
| Combination of Vitamins | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: My daughter aged 18 used to have bouts of palpitation, shortness of breath, tingling sensation in ... A: For long a combination of Vtamins B1, B6 and B12 (Not only B1 and B2)were considered as ... | |
| medication safety | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe to take Novo-hydroxyzin HCI25mg while taking Pms-Citalopram 20 mg? My doctor prescribed ... A: This combination is likely to make you vry sleepy, if taken during day time it might affect your ... | |
| xanax | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: how long is xanax detectable in the urine? i used it one day only. i am not a regular user. A: Xanax is rapidly metabolized in the body, with a half life of around 4 hours. Metabolites of xanax ... | |
| Vitamin Overdose? | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a 68-year-old man. For varying lengths of time I have been taking dailey a Multi-vitamin, ... A: You are right about the overdosage of vitamins. Most water solube vitamins have no limits ... | |
| Time Release Meds | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I've received conflicting information regarding the time release mechanism of Wellbutrin XL. I wish ... A: There are two or three types of mechanisms used for controlling drug release from a formulation. ... | |
| Tetralysal 300 & Alcohol | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I am getting married in 4 weeks time and I would love to be able to enjoy the run up to the wedding, ... A: Quite a few persons suffer from interactions when they mix Tetralysal and alcohol. The alternatives ... | |
| bisoprolol | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, Many regards from Harsvadan from India. Sir, as you have responded my queries in the ... A: there are no fixed equivalent doses of these drugs, but studying the usual doses of bisoprolol which ... | |
| bisoprolol | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, Many regards from Harsvadan from India. Sir, as you have responded my queries in the ... A: Sorry I missed out the issue of telmisartan versus losartan. A comparative study between these two ... | |
| Prescription medicine | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: My wifes pain management Doctor prescribes her 60mg of Oxycontin bid, and 10/325 of Percocet once a ... A: Both Oxycontin and percocet contain a morphine derivative called oxycodone. In a lab which is not ... | |
| bisoprolol | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, Many regards from Harsvadan from India. Sir, as you have responded my queries in the ... A: LVH is not a disease but the market of a heart disease. Due to excessive load on the left ventricle ... | |
| Liquid medication substitution instead of pills | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth extracted two and a half weeks ago. The oral surgeon prescribed me Amoxicillin ... A: I will not go into the dosages recommended and the number of bottles required. The dosages of these ... | |
| problem related gas | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: my father is 48 years old and is having a major gas problem. We had gone through every possible test ... A: Some people have more bacteria in the intestine which cause fermentative reactions, and hence there ... | |
| HRT | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: What is your opinion of me using continuous HRT for life. I am 63 and have been using it for 6 years ... A: There are two schools of thought about HRT, one supports its use and another is against it. I for ... | |
| AMOX TR-K CL 875 | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if amoxicillan and amox tr-k cl 875 are the same thing. If I can take ... A: Amoxiccilin contains plain amoxicillin, while Amox Tr-K Cl is amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid. ... | |
| false positive for serax | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: i am in a suboxone program that requires randon urine tests. i also take klonopin for anxiety/panic ... A: I note you have taken klonopin which is clonazepam, and you have tested positve for serax which is ... | |
| Vitamin D prescription supplement | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a 50 year old menopausal woman. A recent blood test showed I am deficient in Vitamin D. My ... A: You are on the right track with reference to the epidemic of Vit D deficiency. This is seen in ... | |
| is erythromycin dangerous after expiry | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: Does is erythromycin chemically change into a poison after expiry, or does it's effectiveness just ... A: As time progresses, most drugs degrade into biologically inactive molecules. Very few drugs become ... | |
| possible kidney failure | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: recent blood tests indicate that my father's kidneys are not functioning as well as they used ... A: Serum creatinine levels are indeed indicators of kidney function, there is little information on how ... | |
| drug test | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: If you take all of these alka-seltzer plus contac sudafed and tylenol cold mulit-sympton severe ... A: Instead of sitting a worrying to no end, please do the following: 1. Collect all your recent ... | |
| drug test | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: If you take all of these alka-seltzer plus contac sudafed and tylenol cold mulit-sympton severe ... A: Most drug tests employed now a days are quite specific and accurate. These tests depend either on ... | |
| Fastin | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: Bhaskar Ghooi, I've been taking the weight lost product Fastin that I ordered from GNC since August ... A: Concerned, It is difficult to tell whether she is past menopause or pre menopausal. In any case a ... | |
| Fastin | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: Bhaskar Ghooi, I've been taking the weight lost product Fastin that I ordered from GNC since August ... A: Concerned, Loss of 73 kg in 9 months is a fantastic weight loss. I must compliment you on your ... | |
| coartem | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: my child age 1 year of age has been suffering from fever,vomiting and retching,his blood test for ... A: Coartem is indicated for Plasmodium Falciparum (as per the information given by the manufacturer ... | |
| positive cocaine drug test | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Ghooi This is my problem, I took a random drug test on 04/24/09 through Quest Diagnostic. I was ... A: This is the xperience of thousands of americans every year. Your government has brought in aspecial ... | |
| Antalarmin | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Ravi - has Antalarmin been cleared for human use yet? If so, what form is it prescribed in, and ... A: Ok now I understand what you are aiming at. During withdrawal there is a lot of stress and we know ... | |
| Xanax Withdrawal Period | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: ! I have been taking Xanax, 2mg, 3 x daily for 6 years (yes it is a high dose, prescribed ... A: Drug withdrawal is a very indiviudal thing dependent on the the subjects response to withdrawal. ... | |
| alprazolam | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: my husband had an esphogectomy..he is on a feeding tube right now.he was given alprazolam for ... A: Sorry to hear about your plight. Yes you can crush the tablet and flush it through the gastric tube. ... | |
| sertralina Vs. bupropion | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I've been taking sertralina for 2 years now at it's lowest dosis. Everything was perfect until my ... A: In my opinion Bupropion is not a good drug for depression, it is mainly used for smoking cessation. ... | |
| Lactose intolerence | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Is lactose intolerance is common in India? ANSWER: Hi Dharampalan, The incidence of lactose ... A: Yes I did work in FDC between 1983 and 1988 as the Medcal Servces Manager. Now that you mention it, ... | |
| Antalarmin | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Ravi - has Antalarmin been cleared for human use yet? If so, what form is it prescribed in, and ... A: No Antalarmin has not yet been marketed anywhere in the world. So also there are no other CRF ... | |
| Antalarmin | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Ravi - has Antalarmin been cleared for human use yet? If so, what form is it prescribed in, and ... A: Antalarmin is a prototype CRF antagonist. There are quite a number of newer antagonists which are ... | |
| high blood pressure | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My blood pressure is 185/69, should I go to the emergency room? I am on Verapamil and I took my meds ... A: Going to the emergency room is always a good option. I think what yu have is systolic blood ... | |
| eroding esophagus | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with eroding esophagus. I spent one year on protonix and it seemed much better. ... A: Your oesophagus is going in spasm, producin this feeling. While I appreciate your lack of insurance, ... | |
| medications that will test positive for meth | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a recovering addict and have been clean now for 601 days now and am in the final stages of drug ... A: To my mind none of these meds should produce a positive reaction for methadone. But then the tests ... | |
| Verapamil 180mg sent Verapamil ER tab 180 | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: My mail order presctription co. mailed me Verapamil ER 180mg tab, Where as my DR. Prescribed ... A: Verapamil 180 mg tablet dissolves in the stomach and is rapidly absorbed in the system. Varapamil ... | |
| Australian Pharmacy Exam | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: Currently I am working in a CRO in India. I am planning to migrate to Australia and work as a ... A: Australian rules regarding emigration depend uon a variety of factors like the age, gender, ... | |
| hydrocodone/oxycodone | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: i just took a drug test at my pain clinic and tested positive for oxy and opi. i have a script for ... A: Since both drugs are related, probably the lab has made an error, another possibility is that the ... | |
| THC Level of 80ng/ml on Marijuana Metabolite GCMS | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Okay, I am curious for an explanation or even just an estimate or guess of what the value of 80 ... A: The sensitvty of a test is measured by two different parameters: 1. LOD: Level of detection 2. LOQ: ... | |
| VITAMIN E AND ALOE VERA | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Is a cream containg VITAMIN E AND ALOE VERA useful in dry skin I have a psoriasis and dr has ... A: Both Vit E and Aloe Vera are promoted for skin care. Hoever there are very few studies showing their ... | |
| Pain medication and pregnancy | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon, I am currently 14 weeks pregnant,in February I had a ruptured cyst and was given ... A: I appreciate your concerns, but I think you need to talk to your doctor. Yor doctors are responsible ... | |
| urine drug test | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: what can cause a false positive for the medication methadone in a urine test? A: That would depend upon the quality of the test, wouldnt it? In testing people for drugs, I would ... | |
| Swine flu vaccine | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I was that one person in New York who actually got the swine flu vaccination in 1976(I think it was) ... A: From what I have been reading in the newspapers and the net about 24% Americans were vaccinated for ... | |
| Strange Problem | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I was unable to sleep properly, so i went to a doctor and he checked my BP it was on higher side ... A: If it was just a sleeping pill, you may stop it at any time. My suggestion would be to stop it on a ... | |
| effects of spazobid on kidney | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Sir, because of chronic headache I used to consume 4-5 tab of spazobid in a month since last 6 ... A: I have a query, for headache I wonder why you are taking Spazobid? This contains chlorzoxazone, a ... | |
| Doxycycline dosage harmful to loved one via bodily fluids? | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I've just started taking 100mg of Doxycyline per day (to continue for a week, after which I am to ... A: You have asked a very difficult question. Yours is a problem I have not come across so far, hence ... | |
| The effect of Indapamide on BAC | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Can taking Coversyl Arginine Plus 5mg (which contains perindopril arginine and indapamide)cause a ... A: To my mind, this is a misconception. While indapamide or any diuretic causes a reduction in blood ... | |
| Medication for hypertension | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a bp of around 143/103 in the mornings. It drops slightly to around 138/98 in the afternoons. ... A: Enalapril twice a day would be more preferable since it has a short duration of action. Your ... | |
| Metoprolol (tartrate) | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Heya I want to know the mechanism of action of metoprolol tartrate but I cannot find it anywhere. I ... A: I am surprised you found it difficult to search for the mechanism of metoprolol. It is a beta ... | |
| METAPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLET | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been prescribed the following medicines for my BP. 1. SELOKEN (METAPROLOL) SUCCINATE ... A: I do not recommend breaking up sustained release tablets since that affects their release pattern. ... | |
| Interaction of drugs | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I currently take, Amlodopine, Lisinoprol, Digoxin,Metroprolol and Warfarin, along with my daily ... A: I have thought hard and long about your problem. None of your drugs should cause diarrhoea. only ... | |
| Loestrin 24 fe and Bactrim | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I was prescribed the generic of Bactrim DS for an infection on my toe. I got an injection of an ... A: You are right only two antibiotics reall affect oral contraceptives, they are macrolides and ... | |
| Getting pregnant on the pill | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been on Microgestin 1.5/30 for 6 years with no problems. In February, I had my appendix ... A: There appears a fifty fifty chance of pregnancy. Your urine tests are negative probably because the ... | |
| Ileostomy and lithium -the side effects. | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: My mum is 78 and had an Ileostomy a few months ago, since then she has just come out of hospital ... A: This is a highly specialized area of medicine over which I do not wish to claim expertise. You have ... | |
| urgent interview | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a high school student required to do a career shadowing interview for my English course in ... A: Here are my replies to each of your questions: 1. After graduation from school I went to do my post ... | |
| Delayed Release and suatained release tablet | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: What is the importance of Disintegration Test in differentiating Delayed release and Sustained ... A: Most companies use the words delayed release and sustained release interchangeably. Theoretically ... | |
| 3 weeks pregnant on suboxone | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I am very nervous. I suffered from chronic pain & suboxone was the mircle drug that has helped me. ... A: First of all dont be scared, you are not the only one who has had this experience, there are ... | |
| elevated AST and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon, Dr. Ghooi. I just finished taking the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim for ... A: You are right, the normal level of AST is 35 to 37 iu. However AST level can go up due to a variety ... | |
| clobetasole or mometasone | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, Many many regards from Harsvadan from India. I have a psoriasis for which I was ... A: Long term use of steroid is dangerous, but topical use is not very dangerous. It can cause skin ... | |
| FBS, Diabetic patient, Drugs | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know about diabetes and hypertension drugs consumption in day which a diabetic ... A: When one is testing blood sugar for the first time in fasting state, the person should not take any ... | |
| clobetasole or mometasone | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, Many many regards from Harsvadan from India. I have a psoriasis for which I was ... A: We have been classifying steroids as mild, moderate and strong steroids. Cortisone, hydrocortisone ... | |
| UA | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: if i am taking amytriptyline and surrendered a urine analysis, would whis drug show up as a ... A: The only chemical difference in urine is hormonal. A man's urine may contain some steroids, but then ... | |
| orlistat | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased Alli (orlistat) wanting to start the diet. However, I didn't start the diet pills ... A: The nine panel drug test kit checks for the following drugsin ocncentrations given : SYMBOL TARGET ... | |
| DRUG INTERACTION | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking ATROVASTATIN 10mg for last 15 days, Please tell whether or not i can take Sugar ... A: Atorvastatin is commonly used with drugs like aspirin, the new poly pill under trial contains both ... | |
| kefflex 125 | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: how long can be kefflex given to newborn baby? how harmful it is for the baby if give more than 3 ... A: Even for hydronephrosisI am not sure if Keflex is the right drug and that too for three months. I ... | |
| What drugs to take? | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I suffer from depression and panic attacks. My doctor put me on Novo Venlafinxe and Clonazepam. ... A: Novo venlafaxine, wellbutrin and celexa are all drugs for depression, they would work in most ... | |
| drug interaction | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: i was using methamphetamine and found out that someone close to me was slipping me vistaril. what ... A: I am not clear what has happened. As understand you were using methamphetamine and someone ... | |
| antibiotics | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN ON CPR FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS, AND QUIT TAKING THEM. I TAKE THEM FOR MY CROHNS AND I CAN ONLY ... A: now your question is very clear. Can Cipro and Bactrim be used together, if so what are the possible ... | |
| Fentanyl/Morpine withdrawals | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have been on Fentanyl 75mg patch/ every 2 days for 6 months. Also on MS Contin (100mg) for ... A: I must compliment you for having withstood the withdrawal for three weeks. Now you have crossed the ... | |
| antibiotics | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN ON CPR FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS, AND QUIT TAKING THEM. I TAKE THEM FOR MY CROHNS AND I CAN ONLY ... A: Personally I prefer detailed letters so that I know exactly what the problem is: Let me summarize ... | |
| levoxyl | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: ANd Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. Ive been on Levoxyl 12 years now .075. Last ... A: When we cut dosages, we try to bring the dosage to exactly what the patient requires. This is done ... | |
| Protonix and Cephalexin 500mg. | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions regarding my grandma. My grandma broken her wrist this winter. After the cast ... A: Firstly I dont think that your grandma has gangrene, there could be bacterial infection but ... | |
| cimetidine | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: what are the different types of Dosage forms of cimetidine and the merits and issues surrounding the ... A: Cimetidine is available as tablets It is also available as a liquid and as injection. Details are ... | |
| cimetidine | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: hi do you know if the source of the drug cimetidine is natural or synthetic A: Cimetidine is not a natural compound but a synthetic one. Chemically it is: Tagamet (cimetidine) is ... | |
| hydroxycut and mixing antidepressant and anti anxiety drugs | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I take Lamictal 200mg, Buspar 60mg, and Abilify 10mg. Can I also take Hydroxycut along with doing ... A: I note that you are 5'7" ie 1.7 mts and 140 lbs or 63 kg. Your BMI works out to 21.79, this is an ... | |
| meds | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem: I am currently on 20 mg. Citalopram (Celexa) p/day for depression, but am ... A: We have a variety of antidepressants, which are not likely to have these side effects. The drugs ... | |
| Drug tests | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Not a question but I am gratified to read your answers on drug tests in the US. I too get frequent ... A: I did not know about this, but had a very different take on this. Long back we were offered a dip ... | |
| false positive for cocaine | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I read your answer regarding kidney infection and false positives for coke. Two years ago I was ... A: I too have found a lot of articles claiming that kedney disease (often not specified) can cause ... | |
| morphin for cancer pain | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have patient, male, 55 years old with hepatoma and metastases to gut, lung, and bones. Right now, ... A: Morphine is the cheapest, safest and most effective of all pain killers. We use 10 mg of morphine ... | |
| Fentynal Duragesic withdrawls | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: How long with the withdrawals symptoms last. I have been on 75mcg for over a year now. I have been ... A: If you have spent three days without fentanyl, the worst is already over. I would suggest you meet ... | |
| tramadol/results | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I recieved my sisters autopsy results which was ruled a suicide by tramadol. My sister was an RN ... A: I am sorry to hear about your sister. Whether she died of trammadol or not and whether it was a ... | |
| false positive for cocaine | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I read your answer regarding kidney infection and false positives for coke. Two years ago I was ... A: I think can answer one of your questons well. Why is there so much misinformation about drug use ... | |
| reactions of the med. | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Could I know about the benefits and adverse effect of the medicine listed below.. Lycobal OD. ... A: Lycobal and citrus are from nutritional and alternative medicine. Such products have no really ... | |
| cymbalta and birth control | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking 60mg. of Duluxetine or Cymbalta as well as taking the birth control, Lutera. ... A: Some drugs (actually very few) interfere with the actions of oral contraceptives. The other way ... | |
| Metformin | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: Is mixing Metformin 500g and smoking weed dangerous? Aside from all the "don't smoke weed cuz its ... A: You are right. Other than 'dont smoke marijuana because it is bad for you' there are hardly any ... | |
| false positive for hydromorphone | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: i tested for positive hydromorphone i did not know what the drug was. iam not drug user i do take ... A: Hydromorphone and hydrocodone are very closely related drugs, but whether one could be confused with ... | |
| HEPATITIS C | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: THIS QUESTION IS CONCERNING MY AUNT.RECENTLY SHE HAS BEEN DIGNOSED WITH HEPATITIS C SHE HAD A ... A: Hepatitis C as you know is caused by Hepatitis C virus. Treatment is achieved by interferon and ... | |
| lacic acid + clobetasol+salicylc acide+urea | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: What does the cpmbnation of a clobetasol+salicylic acid+lactic acid+urea signify. What is the ... A: In my opinion the combination will be better for you. The dermatologist will prescribe the plain ... | |
| lacic acid + clobetasol+salicylc acide+urea | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: What does the cpmbnation of a clobetasol+salicylic acid+lactic acid+urea signify. What is the ... A: Creams and ointments are both semisolid forms for topical use. While cream is water based dispersion ... | |
| drug interactions & adverse impact | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I was put on these Medications in during an elective inpatient treatment in an ambulatory clinic: ... A: Emboli occur n most cases, without warning or a traceable reason. While I may not be competent ... | |
| Wellbutrin XL Twice Daily | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Wellbutrin XL 150mg once a day for a while with no side effects, but my doctor ... A: The difference between the XL and SR forms is the kinetcs of drug release. The drug is the same ie ... | |
| sam-e | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: can you take sam-e along with glucosamine/chondrotin, or should you take one or another. what is ... A: Sam-e is the precursor of Glutathione an essential component in many enzymatic reactions. It is ... | |
| Identifying a pill | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I would like to verify the pill "C 034" with the imprint "M" on the other side. It's suppose to be ... A: Carvedilol made by Mylan pharmaceuticals has the following imprints: C 34 on one side and M on the ... | |
| EXCESSIVE USE OF ADCODOL | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: GOOD DAY DOC. MY SISTER HAS BEEN IN ALOT OF PAIN OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS -SHE UNDERWENT AN OPERATION ... A: Samira, If your sister is taking the drug for 4 years then the cause of the pain needs to be ... | |
| Rythmol (propafenone) | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Rythmol (for control of A-Fib) for about 6 months. My dosage is 150MG 3X per day. ... A: When I looked at the adverse reaction profile of the drug it seemed to me that the effects that you ... | |
| EVION LC | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: What is this drug used for very SPECIFICALLY? A: Evion is a brand name. I dont know from which country you are, hence what evion means in your ... | |
| urine test | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a nurse and recently tested positive through a urine for darvacet.This is not at all possible. ... A: Your future is not in my hands, it is in your own hands. Firstly this random testing of employees is ... | |
| Urine screens in Methadone Maintenance Treatment | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been in a Methadone Maintenance Treatment program since November 1999. I have been drug-free ... A: To my mind there is nothing wrong that you have done, it is the laboratory which is at fault. When ... | |
| anti-depression | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with severe depression on Jan 6th/09. The first medications prescribed were ... A: Most anti depressant drugs take 3 to 4 weeks to produce their effects. To change a drug before that ... | |
| Lexapro with other meds | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I take Trileptal and Zonegran since I have seizures due to having a brain tumor. I was dx in ... A: Your friend is probably right. The manufacturers of Leapro have revealed, that carbamazepine may ... | |
| Photosensitivity With GERD Medications | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a bad case of gastroesophageal reflux disease. I was using Pariet(rabeprazole), and it ... A: These drugs are reported to cause photophobia or photosensitivity. My suggestion would be to try out ... | |
| Levaquin 750 | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 62 year old male in excellent health...avid runner - 40/50 miles a week...have a resting HR of ... A: I have had a relook at the side effects of levaquin but do not find any serious effect on heart ... | |
| Withdrawal from Fentanyl Patch | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: My daughter-in-law took large doses of morphene for a year. 6 monts ago, without withdrawing from ... A: Her withdrawal will be severe but ma not pose a danger to you. Patients in withdrawal are rarely ... | |
| Sulfa | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: What kinds of products contain sulfa? I have had a problem with most shampoos containing sulfa, I ... A: When people say sulfa they usually mean a chemical called sulphonamide. They often mistake it for ... | |
| help! | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: what would a whole bottle of celexa 40 mg do to you? ANSWER: Hi Emily, A whole bottle? How many ... A: Now you have got me worried. What do you want to do? Please dont do anything that will be dangerous. ... | |
| help! | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: what would a whole bottle of celexa 40 mg do to you? A: A whole bottle? How many tablets is that? As per the information given on the site it is 100 ... | |
| Qutan - Seroquel ? | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I was on brand seroquel. i just received Qutan 100 made by Intas Pharmaceuticals in India. I belive ... A: On checking up the website of the company, I came across the shots of the tablets and the pack. This ... | |
| can i take two different pain pills in the same day? | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: i had a lot of teeth removed again recently, two seperate times in the past month and both times ... A: One of your drugs is roxicet (oxycodone +apap) and the other is hydrocodone +apap. Both are related ... | |
| swallowing a pill | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have difficulty swallowing pills. Can you tell me specfically the best way to swallow a pill ... A: Most tablets which are not CR, SR or XR may be crushed and taken if that is ok by you. CR, XR or SR ... | |
| effexor and alcohol | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Can taking 450 mg of Effexor Xr cause a false high reading on your blood alcohol concentration? I ... A: This possibility had occured to me, but I considered the following information: In 9 subjects with ... | |
| mineral salt effervescents | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I need to know what drug companies manufacture mineral salt effervescents, i.e., potassium, ... A: While searching for information on mineral supplements available in US and Canada, I came across ... | |
| analpram hc | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: i have an ongoing problem with hemrrhoids that are treated on an off by a colon rectal specialist. ... A: There are very few real treatments for hemorrhoids, other than surgery. Medical treatment is limited ... | |
| metolazone | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I am on Tenormin Amlodepine and Losartan and Indapamide SR 1.5 My bp is controlled. Recently ... A: It is true that metazolone has a slightly longer activity than indapamide, but the difference in ... | |
| effexor and alcohol | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Can taking 450 mg of Effexor Xr cause a false high reading on your blood alcohol concentration? I ... A: I am sorry to hear about the problem, what the manufacturer says is "Alcohol A single dose of ... | |
| Qutan - Seroquel ? | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I was on brand seroquel. i just received Qutan 100 made by Intas Pharmaceuticals in India. I belive ... A: All I can vouch for is that Intas is a good comany making high quality products. What I cannot ... | |
| Prozac Fluoxetine | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a project in Chemistry on Fluoxetine, I have a few questions for you. Do you know where ... A: Przac acts in the neurones of the brain to produce its antidepressant effects. More specifically it ... | |
| Micardis HCT and Grapefruit Juice | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking Micardis HCT 80 mg/25 mg for high blood pressure. I am an avid grapefruit ... A: Micardis HCT does interact with a number of drugs but it does not interact with grapefruit juice. ... | |
| Phentermine | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I just starting taking a low dosage 5mg. of Amlodipine for high blood pressure. I am also 110 lbs, ... A: The main side effects of phentermine are cardiovascular in nature and hypertension is one of the ... | |
| Side effects of augmentive medications/Alchol consumption | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I've been using Wellbutrin extended release 300 mg tablets for the last month. The family doctor ... A: Yes, probably I overlooked some of the questions you had asked, I am sorry. I will try to address ... | |
| Side effects of augmentive medications/Alchol consumption | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I've been using Wellbutrin extended release 300 mg tablets for the last month. The family doctor ... A: You have asked a good question, rather a good set of questions. Generally when we put a patient on a ... | |
| chemistry | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: Pralidoxime mesilate injection is indicated as an adjunct to atropine in the treatment of moderate ... A: This site does not allow attachments and the reactions are not easy to explain in a letter. I ... | |
| Alternative Medicine versus Steriods | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: Please help! My husband has COPD and broncutis. He is on steriods. The doctor said that he may be ... A: Steroids are the best drugs when other options fail. At this stage the sterods been given to him are ... | |
| pharmacy student | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: why is liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin used in ointments what is their purpose why is this ... A: We have three forms of paraffin, liquid, soft and hard. By mixing them in different proportions you ... | |
| Magnesium supplement for marathon runners | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I am a marathon runner and I get severe calf cramp after 32 Kms. I understand that muscle relaxation ... A: Marathon runners are not our usual type of patients, and we have very little experience with them. ... | |
| Expiry date | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: After expiry date how long (months/ years) a drug can be consumed? A: There is no official answer to this question, but based on expiry date calculations you may use the ... | |
| REGLAN | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Please Help!!!! My name is Matt, I have a son Matt who was prescribed Raglan 1 year and 7 months ... A: Firstly my sympathies are with you and your family. Let me at the outset explain that I am in no way ... | |
| Medicine Testing | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: In order to save hundreds of dollars per month for our Son, we have begun ordering his medicine from ... A: I appreciate your approach. The government of India tightly controls export and is quite strict with ... | |
| phentermine | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I am taking to lose weight before a hip replacement so i cand get as lean as possible before ... A: Phantermine is not an antiinflmmatory drug but it is an appetite suppressant. Not all people benefit ... | |
| Medicine Testing | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: In order to save hundreds of dollars per month for our Son, we have begun ordering his medicine from ... A: Good question! There certanly are public laboratories where in you could get the drugs tested. But ... | |
| student project health questions | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a health student working on a project and one part of this project is to become an expert on a ... A: Pharmacy is a link between health and chemical compounding. Pharmacists main role is to convert ... | |
| clindamycin | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Is clindamycin the same as penicillin? I have strep throat and know that you use penicillin for it, ... A: Clindamycin is quite different from penicillin, chemically, pharmacologically and microbiologically, ... | |
| blood pressure meds | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Micardis HCT 40mg/12.5mg for several months. I have developed severe aching in ... A: When you start getting a side effect when on a medicine, you should stop it and see if the side ... | |
| false positive for thc on drug test | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: My husband is on a court ordered drug program. A couple of weeks ago he tested positive for thc, ... A: Combination of drugs is not the cause of testing positive. The tests that are conducted are both ... | |
| cilnidepine | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, My brother's wife aged 64 has hbp and was on losartan 100 with HCTZ 12.5 Due to bp ... A: Clinidipine is a new calcium channel antagonist which differs from amlodipine in terms of the ... | |
| amoxiciilian | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: my son who is 9yrs old has a bad earache can i give me him amoxicllian 500mg A: Ear ache could be due to so many things and not necessarily an infection, I would advce you to see a ... | |
| Hydroxycut max | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I started taking hydroxycut max about two weeks before my period was supposed to start. I am ... A: I really do not know much about hydroxycut, it is not what we call a true drug, but it is one of ... | |
| drugs for relieving arithritis pain and inflammation | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have arthritis in my lower back which gives me pain in my buttocks and the back of my thighs. I ... A: Arthritic problems generally appear with age (there is something called juveline arthritis but it is ... | |
| DOXYCYCLINE | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I AM ON THE MED DOXYCYCLINE AFTER HAVING AN ABORTION AND I DONT THINK I AM TAKING THIS MED WITH ... A: The common side effects reported for doxycyclin are as follows: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, ... | |
| Bupropion, Booze, Benzos, and THC | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I am living in the USA. Bupropion 150mg SR ADHD/Axienty Temazepam 15-30mg Sleep Alcohol Beer, ... A: I shall take your last questions first. I am pharmacologist with over 35 years experience in ... | |
| prescriptions | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: My husband was diagnosed with CHF and pneumonia 3 weeks ago. As of yesterday he began taking ... A: Since your husband has begun methadone and oxycodone just yesterday, he would be more sleepy than ... | |
| Lexapro and Citalopram | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about your previous answer shown below. Since citalopram is a mixture of r and s ... A: Yes you are right. One can achieve the same efficacy as lexapro using citalopram in higher doses. ... | |
| capsules | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I know sommeone who has some black and red capsules, what are these for? Well she said she got from ... A: Every capsule or tablet manufactured legally in the US and a number of countries must have what is ... | |
| medication | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My 18mth daughter is still breastfeeding, mostly just at night time. I have a really bad chest ... A: One does nt know really how much clarithromycin is secreted in breast milk. The estimations have ... | |
| Medication | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: Excellent service. I am 48 years old and currently taking norvasc 5 mg (1 daily), puricos 100 mg (1 ... A: This is a tough question. Firstly there are four drugs involved and we need to avoid interactions, I ... | |
| Medicine | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: why, when Testing a new medicine, would we learn more about its effectiveness from giving it to one ... A: WE study new medicines by comparing them with older medicines. So we gve the new medicne to half of ... | |
| Migraines | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I've recently started seeing a physician for a long history of severe tension headaches, classical ... A: You are taking a lot of medication and hence we need to study the relation of each medication with ... | |
| amox-clav medicine | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My Daughter (16 month old)is having a cold from past three days,My doctor has put her on amox-clav ... A: I can appreciate your concern as a mother. So long as the antibiotic is going on you shold give the ... | |
| amox-clav medicine | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My Daughter (16 month old)is having a cold from past three days,My doctor has put her on amox-clav ... A: Your daughter intestinal flora is upset due to the anitbiotic and hence there are loose motions and ... | |
| pills | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: My dad is on dilantin,Seizures Coumadin,Lovenox Blood Thinners. My dad has blood clots in the left ... A: Dilantin does cause blood disorders and it can affect the functioning of the heart.Hemopoietic ... | |
| question | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you've heard of the drug Ran-Zopiclone? My friend told me that she took FIVE ... A: Yes we hav all heard of this drug. Generally this drug will not kill, but that is a general ... | |
| Mobic/Forcrim and a Rash | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a small penis fracture and since it was not a big one i didn't require a surgery. The ... A: The rash appears to be related to the drugs. I woudl suggest you talk to yor urologist and he may ... | |
| ua | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: i have recently taken a ua and surprisingly found out it came back positive for meth ,I've never ... A: The reason why you have proved positive for meth, is because knowingly or unknowingly you have ... | |
| false positives | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently took drug screen for employer and it was positive for oxazepam. I have not taken any of ... A: There are many possible reasons, such as: 1. You have taken a prescription or a non prescription ... | |
| marijuana | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I smoked a dime bag two weeks ago and i am wonderinng if i would already be clean. i took a at home ... A: If both the tests before and after the official test have turned negative, you have a good chance ... | |
| severe concentric LVH & Dystolic Dusfunction | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I am from India hypertensive male 53 years with Severe concentric LVH and dystolic ... A: A large number of drugs are useful in LVH. Not only ABRs but other classes of antihypertensive drugs ... | |
| Bencoprim mg | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: What is drug for A: Bencoprim is cyclobenzapyrin used for muscle pain and stiffness. Ravi Ghooi Hi Maryann, Yor ... | |
| vitamins | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Vitamin B12 pills and Folate pills every day for the past six months. But I would ... A: People who take a normal healthy diet (veg and non veg) do not require any supplemental vitamins ... | |
| substitute medications | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have used Clyndamycin gel 1%, Flutacasone Phosphate Cream 0.05% and Sodium sulfacetamize wash 10% ... A: Ok, now for clindamycin we have a substitute in erythromycin, this drug is defintely cheaper and ... | |
| abillify and ecstacy | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out wheather or not abillify is an MOA inhibitor because I was recently ... A: Abilify is aripiprazole, it is not a MAO inhibitor but its main action is on D2 receptors. Ecstacy ... | |
| nitrofur | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I read that it is safe to take this pill during pregnancy, however, it says that it is not ... A: Small amounts of nitrofurantoin are secreted in breast milk, hence it is advisable to stop breast ... | |
| Meds for Rheumatoid Arthritis | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking opiate pain relievers for almost three years for the terrible pain I suffer with ... A: I am really sorry to hear of your problems. Now let me address them to my best ability. 1. Yes, RA ... | |
| Suboxone Interaction | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I've been on Suboxone (8mg buiprinoriphine/2mg naloxone, and recently I've been taking one every ... A: I must first caution you that you are taking a very heavy risk, please stay away from these drugs, ... | |
| just a question | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: my name is Emily and I am 18 years old. Recently my doctor prescribed me Ran-Zopiclone, 7.5 mg ... A: The normal dose of Ran Zopiclone is 7.5 mg and overdose can lead to respiratory depression which can ... | |
| sgpt | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Sir, My SGPT level is 83 though I am not alchoholic My pcp was telling me that pain killers, ... A: Your physician is right. SGPT does rise as result pain killers especially paracetamol, however since ... | |
| Betamethasone with zinc | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Upto now I was using Diprovate ( Betamethasone ) Recently my pcp gave me a sample which contains ... A: The role of zinc is well established in a number of conditions where wound healing or ... | |
| Ortho Evra and Amoxycillin | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I was recently prescribed Amoxycillin for Strep Throat, and I have been taking Ortho evra for about ... A: I would think it is breakthrough bleeding. The manufacturer recommends that you talk to your ... | |
| thyroid medicine | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: How long does "Amour Thyorid" medicine stay in the body after you stop taking it? A: The elimination half life of thyroxine is 6 to 7 days, the same is expected of Armour Thyroxine. As ... | |
| bechettes disease | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: is it safe to be taking prednisolone steroids while also taking herbal ecstasy A: I have no knowledge what exactly herbal ecstacy is. But from the description it sounds something ... | |
| device system | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: hello please i would like the difference between osmotic system and swelling system in the extended ... A: It does appar that your are from the field of pharmacy. Hence to understand these systems I am ... | |
| GI prescribed me Itopride with Domparidone | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I am have been suffering with IBS/FD for over 4-5 years, may be more. I visited many doctors but ... A: Treatment of IBS is difficult and often non very useful. IBS has in my opinion a psychological ... | |
| Betamethasone | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a psoriasis under control In 2000, it started with head and then spread to back, on hands ... A: If you are in India, no issue at all. I have not been able to find Btasalic on my Medline. The best ... | |
| Betamethasone | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a psoriasis under control In 2000, it started with head and then spread to back, on hands ... A: You have been very right in seeking guidance. By and large betamethasone is available at more laces ... | |
| Amlodipine | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: My mother takes amlodipine and has for years. For years now she has had a chronic cough that will ... A: My first feeling on reading your letter is tht your mother has dry cough, which is usually not due ... | |
| HCG Diet | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking low dose HCG injections for weight loss and recently found out I am pregnant - ... A: The main role of HCG is to promote the formation of progesterone. Of the two female hormones ... | |
| Birth Control and Hydroxycut | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I just started taking the low dose oral contraceptive Microgestin Fe 1/20. I was wondering if the ... A: While we have a lot of information about standard medications and their interactions, we really do ... | |
| are antidepressants a form of street drug? | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking antidepressants since I was 13. I am now twenty-four. I have tried going off of ... A: Let me clear a few things at the outset. 1. There are many people who need medicines for normal ... | |
| Need your interpretation for this scan result | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: Ravindra, I am seeking your expertise advice on this issue. My lady friend she is HIV positive and ... A: I had a long chat with my gynecologist friend at the year end party. He cnfirms that your friend has ... | |
| mometasone | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: i have a psoriasis for which i take betamethasone plus salicylic acid cream, i was getting good ... A: If you are happy with betamethasone, there is no need to change. Mometasone may be better but it is ... | |
| Question about attention deficit disorder | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: i read about attention deficit disorder and i think i may have this condition but im not a 100% ... A: Attention deficit disorder can ruin a life and a career, so do not take it lightly. I do not think a ... | |
| withdrawl symptoms | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I have just completed a tapering off of novo-venlafaxine. Under my doctors guidance, but I'm ... A: Tapering does reduce withdrawal symptoms. However it is dose specific and patient specific. This ... | |
| low libido | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: Im only 32 and i have a tiny bit of a heart condition. Im a worrying type of person so im sure that ... A: Another correspondent on this site had asked me the same question, I adviced him to use ... | |
| Purpura and aspirin | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: Sir, As I am hypertensive male-50 years, dr suggested to take aspirin as a prophylaxis But within 3 ... A: Yes aspirin prevents aggregation of platelets and permits bleeding. What you are seeing is ... | |
| Accidental Overdosing ? | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: What would be considered too high of a dose when taking both Neurontin and Lyrica? I was recently ... A: When a person is treated by two or more different doctors there is always a risk that one doctor may ... | |
| Gonorrhea | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: my girlfriend and I have gonorrhea and were wondering if Mobic is a good medication for this and if ... A: Mobic is meloxicam, an NSAID used to reduce pain and inflammation. However for the treatment of ... | |
| Levothyroxine | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I am taking Levothyroxine for 2 weeks ( 40 µg/day ). Also in this time i used cocaine, extasy. I'm a ... A: The issue of interaction is relatively minor, you should be worrying about what cocaine and ecstacy ... | |
| Nitravate effects | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I am having a problem of fear, anxiety,sleeplessness. Rather, to say because of sleeplessness I ... A: I agree wth you, in so far as sleep is concerned Nitravet is superior to alprazolam. Alprazolam has ... | |
| REG: GETTING HAIRS IN MY BODY | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I am 24 years old. My problem is , i am having thin hairs in my upper lips and i dont have bears in ... A: Very honestly there is no medicne that will hasten hair growth. Most medicines sold on the net are ... | |
| False Positive | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Ghooi: I was very upset to learn today that I had a urine test today gave a positive result for ... A: No, amoxicllin does not produce a false positive for cocaine if the test for cocaine was done ... | |
| how long for thc to be completely out of my system | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: Bhaskar Iam writing you to see how long it taks for thc to be completely out of me. well iam tryin ... A: As you say you have not used the drug in for three weeks, but before that you did use it. THC stays ... | |
| Adco Dol | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I found that Adco Dol helps me sleep at night and had been taking 2-3 tablets every night for the ... A: Adco dol contains the following ingredients: Paracetamol 450 mg Codeine Phosphate ... | |
| IGT and metformin | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Respected Sir,Sir, I am male/51 years and hypertnsive on Tenormin 100 Losartan 100 Amlodepine 10 and ... A: Harsvadan, The diagnosis of IGT is absolutely correct. As I recall from your previous posts you are ... | |
| REG: GETTING HAIRS IN MY BODY | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I am 24 years old. My problem is , i am having thin hairs in my upper lips and i dont have bears in ... A: H Shiva, Body hair differ from person to person. It would not be wise to use testosterone or any ... | |
| sinemet | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: if my father is 60 years old and he has tremors and stifness. he is on sinemet but his symptoms ... A: Your father is on a dose of 1 tab thrice a day of Sinemet. This is the usual starting dose. This ... | |
| side effects | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Recently I did a fisrts semen test and that concluded: volume:2.4 ml, count 26 milj /ml 10% ... A: There are many resasons for low sperm count. The foremost being age, physical condition, BP, and ... | |
| Toprol XL 25mg | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a prescription of Toprol XL 25mg from United States. Currently, I'm in Nepal. I searched for ... A: I do not know much about the product manufactured in Nepal, since I am based in India, but I am ... | |
| cumadine drug | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: My mom is 91, very alert and takes 100mg. of Cozaar & no other drugs. Her cardiologist asked her to ... A: I am quite surprised as to why she has been prescribed coumadin. The information given by you does ... | |
| Drug interaction | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a viral infection. My main complaints are a sore throat, I am quit horse, (sometimes I sound ... A: As I see you have a respiratory infection, and for that yo are not taking a drug. I would recommend ... | |
| Morphine & Pregnancy? | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: My question is about pregnancy & the use of morphine. I have read in other threads that Morphine is ... A: Morphine, though a dangerous drug is not at all harmful to the foetus, it neither causes retardation ... | |
| cough | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: i am suffuring from productive cough past 6days..firstly i have only teken DELETUS-P(which contains ... A: The first thing I would do is to take an appointment with a good physician who may ask for an X ray ... | |
| cough | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: i am suffuring from productive cough past 6days..firstly i have only teken DELETUS-P(which contains ... A: It sounds like a lower respiratory tract infection. I think the best way would be to try cefixime ... | |
| wellbutrin (bupropion sr 150 mg sr tab) | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: My son and I both started taking bupropion 10 days ago to help us stop smoking. Yesterday my wrist ... A: Such a side effect has not yet been reported. However this does not mean that it cannot be related ... | |
| Drugs Test | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: My dad had recently had a random drug test and it was found that he tested positive for ... A: The tests used for drugs of abuse are quite accurate and specific. If your dad has been taking only ... | |
| lycopene | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: Sir, when a person is taking SURBWX XT Each gelatin-coated tablet of Surbex XT provides:Pyridoxine ... A: In fact I do not advice the use of vitamins to everone. For people who are taking a normal diet ... | |
| ambien/UA | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me how long before Ambien leaves the system and cannot be found in a hi-tech UA? ... A: The standard test used for random checking in the US tests for the following: 1. Opioids (morphine, ... | |
| ambien/UA | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me how long before Ambien leaves the system and cannot be found in a hi-tech UA? A: In routine drug tests, Ambien is not included. Only under secial circumstances are people tested for ... | |
| Have I been given the wrong pills? | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I was recently prescribed antibiotics for a urine infection. The doctor said she would give me 6 ... A: Yes you have been given wrong pills. TMP 200 is indeed trimethoprim. But MP 45 are tablets of ... | |
| klonopin generic brand | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: if im taking 1/4 of klonopin a day for 2 months what do they mean by possible brain damage or other ... A: What people say, is often true. People do tend to take higher and higher doses of all ... | |
| Positive for THC | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: Doctor, I've tested positive for THC with a reading of 39ng the test was conducted on 28 Oct ... A: The chemistry of THC is so different from other compounds that none of the medications you are ... | |
| klonopin generic brand | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: if im taking 1/4 of klonopin a day for 2 months what do they mean by possible brain damage or other ... A: Clonopin is clonazepam - a benzodiazepine. We use it as a tranquillizer and for withdrawal of ... | |
| drinking to mutch adco dol | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: MY BROTHER DRINK EVERY MORNING A HAND FULL OF ADCO-DOL PAIN KILLERS HE SAYS ITS FOR MEGRAIN BUT IM ... A: Adco-dol contains the following: Paracetamol 450 mg Codiene phosphat 10 mg Caffiene citrate 45 mg ... | |
| gastrointestinal & throat problem | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: For the last month I have been experiencing constant mucus in my throat especially when I swallow. ... A: Excessive mucus in your throat could be due to a respiration inflammation, which could be because of ... | |
| SSRI | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: "Sir, Does long term use of SSRI like lexapro impair the cognitive functions? Secondly, are SSRI ... A: There is no report to suggest that SSRI as a class affect cognitive functions in the long term. ... | |
| false postive oxycodone | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I am a pt of pain mngment and I currently take morphine sulfate ER 180 mg three times a day and MS ... A: When you are already on morphine ER, there is little reason to suspect that you would abuse ... | |
| glycine | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I was taking aspirin ( ECOSPRIN 150 by USV)Recently my doctor has today prscibed ... A: Glycine was studied in combination with aspirin as early as in 1957 to reduce the gastric toxicity ... | |
| Followup to Antibiotic Concern | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Ghool: I sent this earlier today, but I am not sure if it was transmitted properly so I am ... A: I think we are through the most critical period of the antibiotic usage. Just a day more and you can ... | |
| Concern about Antibiotic | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: On Friday morning (now it is Sunday afternoon), I had my #30 tooth extracted. I am very ... A: I was once the Medical Advisor to Upjohn Pharmaceuticals subsidiary in India and they market ... | |
| Medication tropol xl 50 mg | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: It is called Metoprolol Succ Er 50 mg Taeth. I went on it 4 days ago and take it in the morning with ... A: It is clear that Tropol is not not suiting you. From the symptoms you describe it appears that you ... | |
| i failed a urine drug test... | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: what medications raise your thc level? I take 800mg ibuprofen: 25mg hydrochlorot: 6.25mg carvedilol: ... A: You will need to do a lot of thinking before you file a complaint about your failed test. First were ... | |
| Interaction of medicines | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: What are the side effects of taking 9 different medications, and are all of them really needed. ... A: From the medications I can make out that the patient has hypertension and diabetes ad as a result is ... | |
| False-positive cocaine drug test | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a random urine drug test done at my monthly appointment as part of one of my "Pain ... A: Firstly I am glad that someone has taken up the fight against what I believe is an invasion of ... | |
| bupropion | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I’m using this to help quit smoking. My first three prescriptions were 150mg SR, 1 pill twice a ... A: I agree you have a point there. Let me quote information on the drug: In 1996, the FDA approved a ... | |
| Alcohol | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Can working with Ethanol at a fuel terminal create a false positive for Alcohol consumption. A: Alcohol fumes are absorbed very well and very rapidly. In fact if you are in an atmosphere which has ... | |
| nexium | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Ghooi, How are you I have not written in a while but here I am again. My heartburn again is at its ... A: 'Welcome back' would not be a right response. In fact I am sorry that you are back! Now my worry has ... | |
| drug interactions w/Byetta | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I am on various medications for CVD, throid, diabetes, colitis and depression. Cymbalta, cytomel, ... A: Theoretically there are specialists who work on drug interactions. However, one comes to know about ... | |
| drug interactions w/Byetta | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I am on various medications for CVD, throid, diabetes, colitis and depression. Cymbalta, cytomel, ... A: With so many medicines, it is difficult to predict the drug interactions. Firstly I hope all these ... | |
| Sotalol versus Sotalol HCI | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking Sotalol 80 mg. for 2 months now. When I got my new prescription the bottle says ... A: Sotalol is the basic chemical in all the formulations that contain the drug. The salt which is used ... | |
| Tadalafil | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: If a normal person with no problems at all takes tadalafil what will happen to him ? What is the ... A: A normal person with normal penile blood flow will not be affected by tadalafil. Of course the ... | |
| Cost of Pegasys, Peginterferon Alfa-2-a Injection | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: One of our employee is diagnosed Chronic Liver Disease with Hepatitis B.The concerned physician has ... A: Over the years Roche products have been taken over by Nicholas Piramal in India. Roche no longer ... | |
| Can A Urinalysis Detect The Use of Anti Depressents? | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: Can a urinalysis detect the use of anti depressents? If so, if someone had been using anti ... A: Most drugs are undetectable after ten half lives have passed after the last dose. Generally drug ... | |
| thyroid med | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently took a thyroid medicine (t4), Levoxyl, for 2 days. I have been having heat intolerance, ... A: This is a very difficult question. If you have been put on thyroxine, then obviously you have ... | |
| Cost of Pegasys, Peginterferon Alfa-2-a Injection | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: One of our employee is diagnosed Chronic Liver Disease with Hepatitis B.The concerned physician has ... A: Please give me as much information possible about the drug, the manufacturer etc so that I may be ... | |
| Post mortem Marijuana blood levels | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: 10-31-2008 You were listed under marijuana. MYWhat happens to THC and its metabolites blood levels ... A: I have been able to find one reference, it speaks of enteric bacteria's role in metabolism of ... | |
| Post mortem Marijuana blood levels | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: 10-31-2008 You were listed under marijuana. MYWhat happens to THC and its metabolites blood levels ... A: That is a very interesting question, though probably unfortunate for the victim and the family. Most ... | |
| Advise on Trika 0.5 m.g. | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem of sleep disorder since last one year. Despite lot of meditation I failed to ... A: Long term use of alprazolam is reported to be associated with a drop in serotonin levels in some ... | |
| Is Barium Meal ototoxic? | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: About 6 years ago, my father had to take a barium meal as part of his hospital procedure, no surgery ... A: Barium is now an ancient medicine or diagnostic procedure. I have looked at the reports in the last ... | |
| query of a pharmacy student | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I send excerots of an article on Nebivolol which is strongly recommended for ... A: This is a good article explaining the actions of various beta blockers with specific emphasis on ... | |
| theophyline | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Is Theophyline,Monteuklast and Bambetrol similar drugs. A: Theophylline, Montelukast and Bambuterol are all antiasthmatic drugs but act in different ways, they ... | |
| Ariprapozole VS. Geodon | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have Bipolar I with psychotic features and need to be on an antipsychotic. I currently take only ... A: We really do not know the relation etween CNS drugs and weight gain. We have reports of patients ... | |
| DK tramadol withdrawaw help???? | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a hernia repair, I had post op pain while in hospital and required a few consecutive ... A: Withdrawal of drugs should be carried out gradually and preferably under medical supervision. There ... | |
| drugs | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm really worried about my fittness. Eventhough I'm nearing 20, I'm still 5'5" and not more than ... A: After the age of 18 years no increase in height is possible since the bones fuse completely by this ... | |
| Nova Venlafaxine | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I had some extra work added to my work load at work. I went to the doctor 4 days ago because I felt ... A: I am really sad to hear all your problems. I can see that you have been having a tough life and are ... | |
| Indapamide or Ditide ? | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am takinh Indapapmide 1.5 SR However I consulted internist who suggested to take cheaper Ditide ... A: There is no great difference between Benzthiazide and HCTZ. Some patients ma do well with one but ... | |
| Negative and Positive effects of Spazobid | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a chronic problem of headache. About 4-5 times in a month I consume a Tab Spazobid, which ... A: Spazobid contains the following ingredients: Paracetamol: 325 mg Chlorzoxazone: 250 mg Diclofenac: ... | |
| Ibuprophen & statins | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I take Crestor for high cholesterol, as does my mother-in-law. Her Cholesterol is in the 500s+ when ... A: We did an extensive literature survey of Crestor when the Lancet criticized the introduction of the ... | |
| controlled release formulations | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: What is the difference between controlled,sustained,extended,delayed,prolonged,formulations, as ... A: In pharmaceutics we recgnize two types of formulations, one in which release is not artificially ... | |
| Reactions of the Sun | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I am on the Fentanyl patch and we are planning a trip where I will be out in the sun. It will be ... A: You are right, heat will case a faster release of the drug. The FDA site reports investigations by ... | |
| What's the difference? Vaseline | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm curious... why is it that when I apply Vaseline Lip Therepy Petroleum Jelly, Advanced ... A: Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly is just that, 100% pure, nothing else. Whle Vaseline Lip therapy ... | |
| interaction? | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I currently take amitriptyline 25mg 2t/N for headaches caused by anxiety. I am feeling a bit low at ... A: St John's wort differs in content and composition depending upon the source. It becomes very ... | |
| Wellbutrin XL vs. Wellbutrin SR | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: What is the difference in the release of these two drugs? XL is extended release and SR is ... A: Both are formulations of Bupropion an atypical antidepressant used also for smoking cessation. ... | |
| generics | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: Our insurance for my daughters Cymbalta will be running out in about a month, what is your ... A: Yes I have heard of SPECT, it is an alternative to PET which is more diagnostic of damage and ... | |
| colchicine for gout | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: What is the rationale of the pharmacist's label TAKE WITH PLENTY OF WATER? Does it mean any liquid ... A: No the reason to take it with adequate amount of water is to ensure that the solution of the drug ... | |
| fosamax and protonix | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a 62 year old white female who fell at work and have a fractured tibia and radius. I am ... A: There are two approaches for this issue. One would be to begin fosamax without any change in protnix ... | |
| colchicine for gout | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: What is the rationale of the pharmacist's label TAKE WITH PLENTY OF WATER? Does it mean any liquid ... A: When it is sadi plenty of water, you may use any fluid, since all fluids contain water. ouice or ... | |
| Proton Pump inhibitors/acid reflux | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Ghooi: I have acid reflux and have been on several proton pump inhibitors for nine months as ... A: I would never accept a statement that one has to live with a disorder. In fact all your options have ... | |
| Prilosec | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with duodonal ulcer about a month back. I was on Protonix, pantoprazole for about 3 ... A: I have not heard of cases where the H. pylori have been treated but not the ulcer. In any case if ... | |
| Proton Pump inhibitors/acid reflux | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Ghooi: I have acid reflux and have been on several proton pump inhibitors for nine months as ... A: I think I will split your question in parts. 1. Why does nexium cause throat and mouth dryness? In ... | |
| Prilosec | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with duodonal ulcer about a month back. I was on Protonix, pantoprazole for about 3 ... A: Around 25 years ago Barry Marshall showed that ulcers are an infectious disease and acidity is not ... | |
| Hydrocodone | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I need some help or maybe at the least answers. First off let me start by saying thank you for ... A: The first step in correction is to acknowledge that one needs it. A man who does not acknowledge ... | |
| smoking and antidepressants | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: Will smoking affects the action of antidepressants like Mirtazapine or Anafranil. Are there any ... A: To my knowledge there is no reported interactn between smokng and antidepressants. However the ill ... | |
| B12 injection shots | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: what is the actual process of the B12 injection shot once it enters your body and what areas in the ... A: Vitamin B12 is quantitatively and rapidly absorbed from intramuscular and subcutaneous sites of ... | |
| drug reaction | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I just finished having a angiogram. the next day I developed a whole body rash (hives)that ... A: Virtuall any drug can produce an allergy, and there are people who have suffred from allergies due ... | |
| Lipitor | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking lipitor for four years and have not had a lot of success. I am in great shape for ... A: Your two tests have come normal and you are hale and hearty or rather very fit for a 50 year old. I ... | |
| unisom and zoloft | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I actually have a couple questions. I have been taking zoloft 150mg for several years for OCD. I ... A: While zoloft may be good for OCD it has some side effects, mainly it affects sleep and youngsters ... | |
| Actonel and Synthroid | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: Actonel and synthroid are to be taken on empty stomach 30 mins before breakfast. Can I take them ... A: There is no listed interaction between the two drugs. However the very nature of resindronate makes ... | |
| Antibiotics and Luvix | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: my 19 year old son has severe OCD. Max dosages of Zoloft and Luvox didn't help. What should he be ... A: OCD is quite resistant to treatment and often heavy doses of SSRI and other antidepressants are ... | |
| DHEA supplement | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Iam taking DHEA , estriol cream and progesterone cream, for Sjogrens disease ,fatigue, bone density ... A: While cycling oestrogen and progesterone is logical there seems little reason to cycle DHEA. I have ... | |
| Pseudovent CR | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me the prescribed uses for this drug ANSWER: Hi Joe, Pseudovent contains Guaifenesin ... A: This is news to me. 100 lbs in 4 months is a record. Pseudoephedrine can cause a bit of weight ... | |
| Pseudovent CR | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me the prescribed uses for this drug A: Pseudovent contains Guaifenesin and Pseudoephedrine. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen ... | |
| drugs use after expiry | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Pharamaceutical drugs have an expiry date printed on its package. Is is harmful to use the drug ... A: Most drugs lose their potency with time, some drugs may become mor toxic (but these are very few). ... | |
| growth hormone stimulators | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I am 18 years old. I want to take a growth hormone stimulator to increase my height. I wonder if ... A: Generally the epiphysis of females close earlier than males. I really do not think that there is ... | |
| psoriasis | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: My name is Sheryl. I am 48 years old. I have psoriasis, going on 30 years now. I was recently ... A: Betasalic is an ointment that contains Betamethasone 0.05% and salicylic acid 3%. It is manufactured ... | |
| side effects of ritalin, lexapro with alcohol | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: My husband is on three different meds. Lisinopril for hypertention, and Lexapro and Ritalin for ... A: H Katie, From what you describe it does not appear to be gastroenteritis. Ritalin is known to ... | |
| growth hormone stimulators | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I am 18 years old. I want to take a growth hormone stimulator to increase my height. I wonder if ... A: I would like to inform you a few things about growth. 1. By the age of 16-17 most bone epiphyses ... | |
| Wellbutrin SR 150mg vs. 300mg side effects | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I started on the generic (bupropion?) of Wellbutrin 9 days ago. I was prescribed 150mg a day for ... A: Personally if you were feeling fine on 150 mg I would not increase your dose. Further if you are not ... | |
| lipitor | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: while taking the medication, I get muscle aches in my legs. why and what damage is it doing to the ... A: Muscle pain is one of the side effects of most cholesterol lowering agents. This is due to muscle ... | |
| Magnesium Supplements | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I read on the internet that Magnesium supplements can lower blood pressure and are safe. Are they ... A: While I have not read Cohen's book, I have read a number of articles suggesting a role for magnesium ... | |
| Magnesium Supplements | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I read on the internet that Magnesium supplements can lower blood pressure and are safe. Are they ... A: No brands of magnesium are listed in India. Though the sulfate is freely available it is not ... | |
| nexium and pregancy | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I take a wide variety of medication, nexium and amitriytline,also tramadol. i have just found out i ... A: It is not miscarriage that I am worried about, I am worried about the effect these drugs could have ... | |
| asprin and ibuprofen | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently read in AARP that you should not take asprin and Ibuprofen together.........ibuprohen ... A: There has always been a question about mixing NSAIDs and aspirin. Many articles suggest that such ... | |
| diclofinac | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I had total hip replacement 11/2007. I continue with pain and the only total relief is from ... A: This is a difficult question to answer. Injury causes inflammation, and diclofenac treats ... | |
| amoxil | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: about four months ago i had a tooth infection and was prescribed: clindamycin. a few days later i ... A: Candida albcans is almost always present in the vagina, and its overgrowth leads to infection. ... | |
| False Positives on Urine Test | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I had to take a urine test yesterday as part of my medical care at a pain management facility. My ... A: This gives me the information that I must have to advise your properly. As far as I can see you have ... | |
| diclofinac | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I had total hip replacement 11/2007. I continue with pain and the only total relief is from ... A: Any injury to a tissue which is well supplied with blood leads to inflammation. While there are some ... | |
| Nuvaring stored in freezer | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I started storing the nuvaring in the freezer and then I realized that maybe I should've just ... A: Storing a medicine or a chemical at a temperature lower than the recommended one is not harmful, ... | |
| Vivotif vaccine | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: Ghooi, I will be flying to Central Asia in the middle of my Vivotif regimen, and I am concerned ... A: Every aircraft has a refrigerator and most airlines will oblige you by storing your vaccine for you. ... | |
| malarone and pregnancy | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Have recently come back from my honeymoon in south africa. took two days of malarone malaria drug ... A: Pregnancy should be avoided while taking malarone. But the drug has a short half life and it leaves ... | |
| Propranolol and Atarax | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I am taking propranolol, as needed, for anxiety in addition to Atarax to help with sleep and ... A: Tingling sensation would generally mean something to do with the nerves. This side effect is not ... | |
| rate release of drug | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: what is difference between rate of release of drug form extended and sustained release formulation? A: There are no fixed definitons for sustained release and extended release. Different companies use ... | |
| Fish Oil and Ester C | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: Bhaskar, I keep hearing on some radio talk shows that one should always purchase "pharmaceutical ... A: I don't think you should worry about the pharmaceutical grade. Oily fish is good for health and fish ... | |
| medications | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: Is it okay to take acepromazine (AcePro Tabs) when feeling anxious or uptight? Would prefer Diazepam ... A: For anxiety a more appropriate medication would be alprazolam, but I dont know if this would be ... | |
| Cefdinir for 4 year old | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: today, and received a prescription for Cefdinir 250 mg for a possible sinus infection. The Dr. and ... A: Even if you have the prescription filled, is it in a liquid form or is it a dry powder. If it has ... | |
| augmentin for infection | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: After suffering a cold, sore ears and green and yellow phlegm for six weeks. My doctor prescribed ... A: A five day course would be advisable. Stopping treatment after three days is not generally ... | |
| urgent question | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: can u tell me about top 5 drugs which r highly contraindicated in lactation? and why they are so? A: A large number of drugs are contraindicated in lactation. These drugs are secreted in breast milk ... | |
| 5 months pregnant, going thru wd of fentanyl | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I was prescribed Fentanyl patches 3 years ago due to Chronic Pancreatits. I was on 100mcg every 3 ... A: I am sorry to hear about your problems. Honestly you cant take fentanyl during pregnancy. So you ... | |
| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ... A: I am very encoraged with your note. I am glad that you are feeling better, except for the appetite. ... | |
| medications and orange juice | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I was watching a medical news segment on one of the network tv newsprograms. The doctor being ... A: Orange juice soes a lot of funny things to different drugs. It increases the asorption of some ... | |
| B`12 | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: Sir, For homocystein i take B12 combination product which contains B-12 1500 mcg B6 10 mg and Folic ... A: The absorption of B12, whether given by injection or orally depends upon speccific carier or ... | |
| Does Abilify interact with Nardil (MAOI)? | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: Would adding Abilify as an adjunct to 75mg/day of Nardil (an MAOI), taken for major depressive ... A: When abilify is used as an adjunct to other therapy the incidence of side effects is over 30 % and 6 ... | |
| paroxetine | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I m suffering from PE I read in column of a sexologist in news paper that for PE paroxetine 20 mg ... A: The paroxetine brands of best comanies in India are given below: BRAND : XET ... | |
| salicylic acid | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I had a psoriasis since 2000 and was on betamethasone +salicylic acid 6 mg. My psoriasis under very ... A: I would personally agree with your brother in law. In so far as possible I dont suggest higher ... | |
| cigarettes and brain chemistry | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I quit smoking a month ago Tuesday. If I don't feel better soon, I'm going to have to take it up ... A: I have not read anything that tells me about this side effect of antidepressants. I don't think ... | |
| biology assignment | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I am in year 12 and have been given a major piece of assessment for biology. I have to construct my ... A: If the eye drops have been freshly opened you should not find an bacteria in it. If the eye drops ... | |
| Vistiril | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I was taking 15 50mg pills of Vistiril(hydroxine pamote) a day. I was urine tested for benzos. It ... A: Vistaril is hydroxyzine and is an anti hsitmaine agent. It also has sedative properties. It is ... | |
| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ... A: It is true that long term abuse of alcohol can lead to cardiac dilation. Let me quote some ... | |
| Alcohol withdrawal | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking alcohol heavily for about 5 years now but it has become intensed in the last one ... A: Congratulations on your decision to give up alcohol. Yes all the symptoms that you have been ... | |
| Microgynon 30 and grapefruit interactions | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I take microgynon 30 and have done so for many years with no complications. I read in a book that ... A: Generally grapefruit juice increases the availability of most drugs rather than reducing it. However ... | |
| amoxicillon 825mg takin with coumadin 4mg? | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: can you help answer my question of can this be taken with the coumadin and what side effects should ... A: Warfarin (Coumadin) is responsible for a large number of interactions with a variety of food, drugs, ... | |
| BACLOFIN | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A MORPHNE PUMP THE DOCTOR INCREASED THE BACLOFIN IN THE PUMP AND SINCE THEN I HAVE LEG PAIN ... A: Pain has been reported by 3 out of 430 patients in a trial receving intrathecal baclofen. Muscle ... | |
| BACLOFIN | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A MORPHNE PUMP THE DOCTOR INCREASED THE BACLOFIN IN THE PUMP AND SINCE THEN I HAVE LEG PAIN ... A: With parenteral morhine, you are on the top step of the WHO pain control ladder. Which means your ... | |
| cymbalta | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is taking cymbalta, after we run out of our prescription insurance how do people afford ... A: The patent for Duloxetine is held by Eli Lilly, they applied for the patent in 1988 and the same was ... | |
| addiction to lyrica | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: i have been taking lyrica tablets for de last 5 months solid and i cant come off dem.. i was first ... A: It is obvious that you will have to get off Lyrica. Now the way to do this would be to bear with ... | |
| Is Vistaril a Benzo? | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I am in a program and have been clean for a year recently two of my swabs came up positive for ... A: Vistaril is hydroxyzine and not a benzo. Neither Effexor nor vistaril should make you test positive ... | |
| drug interactions | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I WAS WONDERING IF IT WAS SAFE TO MIX THEOPHYLLINE,CLARITIN,AND SINGULAIR I WAS PRESCRIBED ... A: Yes you can mix these drugs. Actually we often use a combination of drugs to control asthma and ... | |
| Anti-depressants | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: need to take anti-depressants and I am getting anxious about the side affects. I did take them ... A: Firstly I would like you to understand that you are not the only one to have this experence. I think ... | |
| I was drugged with hash brownies | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I have never so much done alcohol or any type of illegal substance in my life. Last Friday the 8th ... A: Sorry to hear about your problem. If the brownie was drugged then you are likely to fail the test. ... | |
| whats causing my symptoms | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I am 54yr 110lb female. underwent two cervical fusion surgeries in 2 mo. haveing 5bone grafts. The ... A: Both the drugs you have taken are opioids and pretty strong ones too. Suboxone is Buprenorphine, an ... | |
| Hives & Blood Pressure | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: Ghooi, My question is about several inter-related topics. 1.) I was diagnosed with High Blood ... A: Yes there are some questions I would like to have answers for before I make any comments. These will ... | |
| Custom made multivitamins | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I am currently a member of a monthly mandatory purchase program where I found a AM/PM high potency ... A: You are probably right, I have misunderstood you. I am still not sure what your requirement is. Let ... | |
| Custom made multivitamins | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I am currently a member of a monthly mandatory purchase program where I found a AM/PM high potency ... A: If your requirement is large, then a number of pharmaceutical companies might be willing to help. ... | |
| Potassium Limits | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: Ghooi, I have been studying a bit, on the internet that is, concerning sodium/potassium imbalance ... A: I had to go for a meeting and that is why I cut short my reply. Now that I am back I thought I would ... | |
| expired med | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: i have 5mg valium in our earthquake prepared bag and was wondering if it is harmfull to take if ... A: By and large expired medications are not dangerous, but they are less effective. There is generally ... | |
| Protracted (extended) Xanax Withdrawal | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Ravindra, Just as a brief background, I was taking xanax (recreationally) for about 10 months. ... A: I am sorry to read about your problems. First Xanax symptoms dont last long, you should be totally ... | |
| rabiprazole & domperidon | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: what is the mechanism of action of rabiprazole & domperidon? A: Rabiprazole is a Proton pump inhibitor, it stops the pump which produces acid in the stomach. It ... | |
| medicine for jaundice | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: i am from raipur doctor has prescribed me udicol for jaundice.i have seen the pack having molecule ... A: Jaundice is the common name for hepatitis and the most common form is Hepatitis A. In this there is ... | |
| Betablocker and psorisais | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: Can betablockers like atenolol-100 which are prescribed for high blood pressure,trigger an outbreak ... A: Yes betablockers are known to cause a flare up of psoriasis. As a matter of fact thaere are many ... | |
| seizures | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I had a seizure while taking 300 mg of Wellbutrin. Because of that my Dr switched me to Cymbalta and ... A: A medical occurence can begin at any time, either earl in childhood or late in life. If you have had ... | |
| seizures | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I had a seizure while taking 300 mg of Wellbutrin. Because of that my Dr switched me to Cymbalta and ... A: If I have understood you correctly you were free from seizures for 4 years on cymbalta and provigil, ... | |
| pills i found | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: i found some pills that are white long shaped like a lil barrel with the number 377 on one side and ... A: The identification could not be done by standard and dependable sites like Rxlist. However the code ... | |
| identity of a pill | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: ive been on nerve pills for a while different kind well i found a red and brown with a yellow tip ... A: Despite searchng for over an hour I could not find the identity of the product. I have sent a ... | |
| How could I have tested positive for marijuana without drug use? | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I recently tested positive for Marijuana but I have never used any drugs. They retested the same ... A: The only possibility I see s that you were in a group where marijuana was smoked. You may have ... | |
| Drug interactions | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I am currently taking Levlen ED as a contraceptive. I have recently started taking St John's Wort as ... A: Sorry, I should have clarified that. Let us say a drug interferes with the action of your ... | |
| crh | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Ghooi Back on 7/24/2005 you answered a question from Roberto about antalarmin. Ten years ago, I ... A: I must apologize that I have totally forgotten the particular question and the answer. I am answerng ... | |
| Drug interactions | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am currently taking Levlen ED as a contraceptive. I have recently started taking St John's Wort as ... A: No contraceptive method is 100% efficacious. While it may or may not be pertinent I would urge you ... | |
| Drug interactions | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am currently taking Levlen ED as a contraceptive. I have recently started taking St John's Wort as ... A: More than St Johns wort would worry about minocycline, because the drug is known to interfere with ... | |
| Calcipotriol & Betamethasone | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I have psoriasis under control and except two or three plaques on back, I have no problem. I use ... A: I agree with you about Halobetasone and betamethasone. Halobetasone is certainly higher steroid, and ... | |
| Calcipotriol & Betamethasone | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I have psoriasis under control and except two or three plaques on back, I have no problem. I use ... A: Harisiddha, Calcipotriol is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol which is used for psoriasis, it s ... | |
| ramipril | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: Sir, My wife's uncle had a byepass in 2002 aged 72 years and was stable though has EF as 20%. He ... A: A large number of trials have been conducted with both drugs in failure, with good results. If one ... | |
| penicillin | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: .i am taking phenoxymethyl for a throat infection,my question is can i have a glass or two of wine ... A: Penicillin does not interact with alcohol. While most doctors advice against consuming alcohol while ... | |
| lexapro | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: Respected Sir, My friend is on lexapro 10 and recently his leiver function tests was done which ... A: All drugs f this group (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors- SSRI) are metabolized by enzymes of ... | |
| OVERDOSE | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 8 years 5months I had taken her to the dentist and she had roots treatment due to he ... A: Most medicines are tested at doses much higher than required since the manufacturers are aware that ... | |
| About pharmacology | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: recently i just finished high school 11th grade. I want become a pharmacologist but i wonder if it ... A: After 11 years of school went to college and studeied chemistry and zoology for my bachelor's ... | |
| Chemotherapy | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Can Chemotherapy cause a drug test to be dirty? A: To give a logical answer I would need to know the drugs used and the drugs to which the patient test ... | |
| Nicoderm cq and drug screens | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: My 15 yr old son just failed a drug test saying he has benzo's and a slight bit of thc...He has ... A: Firstly I am sorry to hear that. Presence of benzo and thc is certainly alarming. There are a number ... | |
| Am I putting myself in danger? | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old male and in good health. I exercise regularly. I run and lift weights about 5 ... A: Mixing medicines is not good but it is not always putting you at risk of death. Adderall stimulates ... | |
| false positive drug test | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: can flu medications containing Phenyleprine hcl cause a false positive for meth on a drug test? can ... A: The tests used now a days are supposed to be very specific. The FDA calims that there are no false ... | |
| soma and skelaxin | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: i would like to know the interactions and possible side effects of mixing soma and skelaxin. i ... A: Skelaxin is likely to interact with CNS depressant copounds like Soma. Beyond this there is no other ... | |
| OCD | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: my wife is suffering from OCD from last 12 years. she is taking feliz 20mg *3 tab in night and 1 tab ... A: What you describe are side effects of Felz. This drug has a lot of CNS effects and you can get all ... | |
| Warfarin and Dytor contraindication | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: My wife ( 59 years )has been taking Warf-5 and has been maintaing INR of 1.82 to 1.95. She switched ... A: Shah, I agree with you, since we do not have much information about the interaction of every drug, ... | |
| OCD | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: my wife is suffering from OCD from last 12 years. she is taking feliz 20mg *3 tab in night and 1 tab ... A: Inderal is no problem at all. Most work done in Sacndanavia suggests that citalopram is not risky ... | |
| HCG & HPT tests | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I saw an answer form 4/13/2007 - abiut taking and HPT after the HCG Shot TINAY was the person you ... A: I am sorry I dont recall that particular question or the answer, but that should not come in the way ... | |
| Warfarin and Dytor contraindication | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: My wife ( 59 years )has been taking Warf-5 and has been maintaing INR of 1.82 to 1.95. She switched ... A: Shah, Numerous factors, alone or in combination, including changes in diet and medications, ... | |
| itopride | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: sir, Please send me pharmacokinetic profile of itopride.Is it banned in india? A: There are many articles on the kinetics of Itoprde, unfortunately I cannot attach any since ... | |
| paxil lexapro | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: which is more effective for PE. Lexapro or paroxetine ? Can U elaborate What should be the ideal ... A: I would think that it shold be daily on a regular basis. These drugs begin acting after a long time, ... | |
| Drug | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: One my colleagues' wife has osteoarthritis for which the orthopaedic surgeon asked for the x r ay of ... A: S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM) is a coenzyme involved in methyl group transfers. SAM was first ... | |
| breathalyzer and cyproheptadine Lysine and vitamin syrup | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: does Medicine(cyproheptadine Lysine and vitamin syrup)has an effect on police Breathalyzer ... A: Breath analysis is not a very accurate test and can be challenged n the court of law. There are many ... | |
| prednisone | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I have recently developed a severe rash complete with whelps (raised red itchy bumps) as well as ... A: 60 mg to start with is not an unusual dose. WE often begin at 80 or even more depending upon the ... | |
| Tryptophan | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi, I read the following on the Internet: "Tryptophan requires the use of a ... A: Tryptophan is the precursor of serotonin in the brain and serotonin cannot cross the blood brain ... | |
| cephalexin | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: i am supposed to take cephalexin but its just about 5 months past the discard date. if i take it ... A: You could use it, it wont harm you but it would have a reduced efficacy. It is difficult to predict ... | |
| Positive for THC | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: One of the AF members that works for me tested positive for THC. He asked for a second test and it ... A: Subsequent to my discussion with the FDA they wrote to me informing me that test kits used in the US ... | |
| Positive for THC | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: One of the AF members that works for me tested positive for THC. He asked for a second test and it ... A: I have a had a number of such complaints in the recent past. As a result I met up with FDA ... | |
| typhoid vaccine | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: My daughter, 16 is leaving for Jamaica on a mission trip in a more rural area in 10 days. Last ... A: I would continue the vivotif with anti emetics. It is strange that she reacted thus, but if we ... | |
| identifying pill | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I have some pills, they are dark red/maroon (sort of the color of a fresh cherry) and has M ... A: The tablets are of Prochlorperazine maleate an antihistamine of 5 mg strength. NIH describes them as ... | |
| neurology | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: i have altered sensation in one of my hand's finger from last 10 days with no other related ... A: It is a shot in the dark, we do not the reason for the change in sensation. Are you diabetic, any ... | |
| eroding esophagitis medications | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an eroding esophagus, acid reflux and 3 small ulcers. I am on protonix and sucralfate. I do ... A: Firstly for your gastric problem I suggest that you should be treated with a prokinetic agent ... | |
| Cymbalta Vs Effexor XR | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I experienced extreme weight gain on effexor, especially with water in my body. Is it very likely ... A: Both drugs have effects on liver enzymes, but from the reports it appears that cymbalta has a lesser ... | |
| synthroid, Loestrin FE, strattera | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I"m 19 and take .125 synthroid for Hashimoto's disease since age 13. I'm now on birth control and ... A: The Loestrin you take may reduce the levels of thyroid when taken together, that could affect your ... | |
| wanna know some more about this tablet | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: But I didn’t take it regularly I give a gape like 3 to 6 months .but I didn’t get this type of ... A: Women who are pregnant should not use Roaccutane, for risk of foetal amlformation is high. However ... | |
| Stomach problems | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been told by a couple of doctors that I should use Priolosec otc basically forever. The box ... A: The absence of insurance is a real problem. In Endoscopy a tube or probe is introduced in the ... | |
| Doxylamine Succinate | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: Just read Dr. William J. Walker, Pharm.D's reply on the use of Doxylamine Succinate, where this ... A: I do know that in the US doxylamine is a popular sedative and hypnotic, while in most other ... | |
| Stomach problems | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have been told by a couple of doctors that I should use Priolosec otc basically forever. The box ... A: Compared to us Indians yo all eat such bland food, I wonder why so many stomach problems are ... | |
| citalopram and lexapro | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: What is the diff. between these two anti-depp? I was on lexapro and believed it to work better for ... A: Lexapro is escitalopram, which is the same as s citalopram. Now citalopram is a mixture of r and s ... | |
| Januvia & Joint pain | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Dr. I read with interest the case of the logger that experienced joint pain while on Januvia. I too ... A: This is what we call pharmacovigilance. When we receive a single report it means little, but when ... | |
| claritin D & general anesthesia | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: i am a healthy 30 year old female scheduled for oral surgery tomorrow under general anesthesia. i'm ... A: Before they anaesthetize you they will ask you about the medications you are taking and the ... | |
| False Positive Urinary Analysis | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: "PLEASE HELP! I am currently on UA's (drug testing) and i have since quit using marijuana. My levels ... A: None of the medicine you are on could give a positve result. The only possibility is that they have ... | |
| Affects of Dicloflex 50mg, Morphine & Codeine on Microgynon 30 | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I may be pregnant (subject to a positive HPT) 2 weeks ago i was admitted to A&E with abdo pains and ... A: Your pregnancy test on June 3, came negative. Now even if you are positive it is too early for the ... | |
| Affects of Dicloflex 50mg, Morphine & Codeine on Microgynon 30 | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I may be pregnant (subject to a positive HPT) 2 weeks ago i was admitted to A&E with abdo pains and ... A: The mechanism of action of oral contraceptives is such that missing a pill one day is not going to ... | |
| Affects of Dicloflex 50mg, Morphine & Codeine on Microgynon 30 | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I may be pregnant (subject to a positive HPT) 2 weeks ago i was admitted to A&E with abdo pains and ... A: I really do not think that you could be pregnant. Let us for a second accept that morphine and other ... | |
| Interaction between Cymbalta & Levothyroxine | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I am a 44 year old woman that has just been diagnosed with a Hypothyroid (underactive thyroid)& my ... A: The thyroid gland secretes a hormone, and levothyroxine is the same hormone prepared synthetically. ... | |
| paxil for PE | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I was on escitolopram 10 for anxiety and mild depression and now off due to feeling ... A: Literature suggests that paroxetine s useful for premature ejaculation. Such studies always show a ... | |
| use of obestat(sibutramine) with hydroxycut | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: sir, i am 45 yrs with a passion for body building. i have no health ailments till now by the grace ... A: Sibutramine is known to reduce weight, but it is difficult to descrbe interactions that might take ... | |
| tremors | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: after by-pass operation about four and half years , i am taking regularly atorvastatin 10 mg , ... A: Very difficult to pin point. It could be due to atorvastatin, CPK will not rise if there is muscle ... | |
| use of obestat(sibutramine) with hydroxycut | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: sir, i am 45 yrs with a passion for body building. i have no health ailments till now by the grace ... A: We know of Orlistat and how it works, however we have very little information on Hydroxycut. Nor is ... | |
| levothyroxine and microgynon | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: is there any reason i shouldn't mix levothyroxine and microgynon contraceptive pill? ANSWER: Hi ... A: Estrogens tend to increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBg). In a patient with a ... | |
| Drug interaction | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking 300mg of Effexor XR for probably the past 5 years. I have a couple of herniated ... A: There are two types of analgesics narcotic and non narcotic. By and large narcotics are more ... | |
| Hyoscyamine | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: My wife is on Hyoscyamine for the spasms related to severe IBS. My pharmacist is unable to get it ... A: I am not sure if hyoscyamine is out of the market, but there are alternatives for the same. I am ... | |
| sciatica injection | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I had a epidural injection two weeks ago. The doctor used Cortisone and lidocaine for numbing and ... A: I really cant find an explanation to your problem. However, this is not the first time I have ... | |
| ANTIBUSE | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: HOW LONG DOES ANTIBUSE STAY IN THE SYSTEM. IN OTHER WORDS, IF I DON'T TAKE ON3 TODAY CAN I HAVE A ... A: Antabuse is meant to sto people taking alcohol. If you stop antabuse and then take a drink it will ... | |
| Muscle and joint pain after new meds | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I am a 51 year old white male. I have type II diabetes. I have been on metformin for about three ... A: I am sorry to learn about the delay in getting medications to keep pain down. I had a look at ... | |
| Muscle and joint pain after new meds | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a 51 year old white male. I have type II diabetes. I have been on metformin for about three ... A: I feel that there is still the possibilty of simvastatin being the culprit. Because when they do the ... | |
| ANTIBUSE | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: HOW LONG DOES ANTIBUSE STAY IN THE SYSTEM. IN OTHER WORDS, IF I DON'T TAKE ON3 TODAY CAN I HAVE A ... A: I do not think Antabuse is going to help you if you stop the drug to take a drink. In any case it ... | |
| Muscle and joint pain after new meds | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a 51 year old white male. I have type II diabetes. I have been on metformin for about three ... A: First things first, I don't think you have Lyme's Disease, but this is a guess based on your ... | |
| propranolol and tattoos | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I've been on these tablets for a week now for anxiety, i have a tattoo booked for next week, is it ... A: We know very little about interaction about drugs with tattoos. But I read some information about a ... | |
| ULTRAM AND PREGNANCY | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I am 15 weeks pregnant and would like a second opinion. I am taking Ultram(tramadol) for very bad ... A: Ultram is pregnancy category C. This means " animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse ... | |
| Septra DS/Trinessa | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I first want to thank you by reading/answering my question. I was taking Septra DS for a UTI while ... A: First let me tell what is known about the interaction between contraceptives and antibiotics, then ... | |
| cymbalta, topamax & diet | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I am currently taking cymbalta 30mg and topamax 100mg and I would like to start taking a diet pill ... A: You can use hydroxycut or lipo, they are not reported to have any interactions with you other ... | |
| chirality | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: As you have said about R and S isomers in your previous answer.Do you think drugs with single ... A: If a drug has two chiral isomers r and s the chances are that one is more effective than another. In ... | |
| amoxicillian | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: can you please tell me what the range of dosages are for amoxicillian because my dr has me on 875mg ... A: WE use amoxicillin at doses of 500 mg four times a day that is 2000 mg per day. However for certain ... | |
| Accutane side effects | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm a male 35 years and i live in the Netherlands. I have acne since i was 16 and i'm now on ... A: I did mean something like hay fever. It is spring time in Europe and the incidence of hayfever rises ... | |
| Accutane side effects | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm a male 35 years and i live in the Netherlands. I have acne since i was 16 and i'm now on ... A: The chances that you will get acne again are poor, this is based on experience with acne. Many ... | |
| cutivate cream | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I am using this on my 5 month old. I put it on her and then put a shirt on so she doesn't rub it on ... A: I dont think it would harm your baby. Firstly the cream is meant for local action, the amount that ... | |
| Strep Throat antibiotics | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a quick question...I was diagnosed with strep throat on sunday and was given an injection and ... A: I think what you receved initially ws amoxy CLAV and subsequently you have been put on Clindamycin. ... | |
| A combination of Ibuprofen and zaltoprofen | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Ravi Ghooi I work with a pharmaceutical API mfg company.I wanted to enquire whether a drug ... A: Zaltoprofen has a mechanism which includes inhibition of bradykinin mediated effects. It is believed ... | |
| cutivate cream | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I was given cutivate cream to put on my 5 month old baby for a mild form of eczema. My question is: ... A: You will absorb a small amount of it. But the amount is so small and the amount which will be ... | |
| Side effects to Amoxicillan | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: My 1 yr old had an allergic reaction to amoxicillin 8 days after she was on it. The dr had her on ... A: I am sorry to hear about your child's problem. Now let me clear your doubts. Amoxicillin has a half ... | |
| provigil withdrawal | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: i took provigil for more than 3 years. i started following a medically nutritional diet on feb 14th ... A: The manufacturers claim that withdrwal symptoms of provigil are mild and non disturbing. However ... | |
| alcohol and wellbutrin | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I kind of am a heavy drinker. On friday and / or saturday i drink anywhere from 6-11 beers. Im a ... A: There is no problem with mild to moderate drinking along with Wellbutrin, but heavy drinking can ... | |
| gensing can be used to increase height | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: i am 29 years old one month ago i consult with a homeopathic docotor for hieght increse medicines ... A: By the age of 29, all the bones have ossifed and no lengthening of the bones is possible. Height ... | |
| Maxalt & Lexapro | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: Almost Killed me!! Last week I was experiencing severe migraines. I went to the Doctor, and he ... A: Maxalt is Rizatriptan (an anti migrane drug) it is an antagonist of 5 HT 1B and 1D receptors. On the ... | |
| NSAID | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: why paracetamol not very effective as anti-inflammatory if compare with ibuprofen, aspirin or other ... A: NSAIDs act by inibiting the COX enzyme of which there are two types. Type I is concerned with renal ... | |
| expiration dates | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: It's presently 2 a.m., and after not sleeping well, due to a cold (runny and stuffed nose, post ... A: After expiry drugs become less effective. They do not become stronger or more toxic. While we ... | |
| Na+ channel blockers | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I understand that local anasthetics and certain anti-epiletic drugs are Na+ channel blockers and ... A: Carbamzepine and phenytoin have different mechanisms of action and have their main effect on the ... | |
| rifampicin | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: what is the effect of taking rifampicin with the contraceptive pill? i am aware it decreases the ... A: I have received a number of questions from you, with the marks for each question shown. Obviously ... | |
| is this a good mixture | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: i'm currently taking a coumidin(sorry for the spelling(a blood thinner))10 mgs a day and i recently ... A: Coumadin and amoxycillin are very different chemically and pharmacologically. While one prevents ... | |
| hair strand test | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I have to take a hair strand test that going to look back six months and i haven't smoked in eight ... A: I am sorry I cannot give you a definite answer. It all depends upon how much of smoke you may have ... | |
| Confusing drug tests | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have been suffering with multiple herniated discs in my neck and back. I have undergone surgery ... A: Most of the complaints I receive are from people who test positive for oxycodone though they have ... | |
| hydrocodone | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if it could be harmful to take 2 or 3 5/500 vicoden tabs every day, starting about 2 ... A: Dependence on drugs is not necessarily harmful except in a number of conditions and these are: 1. ... | |
| calcium pantothenate | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: what is the role of calcium pantothenate 100 in correcting the problem of burning sole ? A: A variety of disorders are associated with burning sole syndrome. These are: Diabetes Peripheral ... | |
| EVION -LC | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: sir, for claf muscle cramps, my pcp prescribed EVION LC ( Vit E 200+Levocarnitine-150) to be taken ... A: Carnitine, also known as L-carnitine or levocarnitine, is a quaternary ammonium compound ... | |
| b12 | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am taking B12(1500 MCG) B6 3 mg Folic Acid 1.5 mg for the problem of neuropathy ... A: The daily recommended amount of Vit B 12 in adults is 2.4 mcg. During pregnancy it is 2.6 mcg per ... | |
| tianeptine stomach upset | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I have searched for any information as to why tianeptine (Stablon) causes stomach upset and what to ... A: H Bernie, There are ways to reduce gas. This could be done by altering diet to reduce gas froming ... | |
| amiloride- BIDURET L | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: My relative was on tenormin-100 HCT 25 Amlodipine-10 Losartan 100. As his bp reading was barderline ... A: The difference is in the loss of potassium from the body. HCT causes potassium loss and amiloride ... | |
| Could Tetracycline cause low sex drive | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking Tetralysal 300 (Tetracycline) for about 2years for mild acne/spots. I am 32 year ... A: I have not seen any report to link Tetralysal with sexual dysfuncton. Hence my first impression ... | |
| tramadol withdrawal | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I stopped taking tramadol yesterday. I took it for 5 years I was going through 240 50mg in about 3 ... A: Withdrawal symptoms are difficult to control and you will need a doctor to help you through. I would ... | |
| False psotive test with Asacol | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: My financee was recently drug tested and came back positive two times for marijuana, the second test ... A: Marijuana does not leave the system once it has entered. Additionally marijuana enters the system ... | |
| Crystal meth and bronchitis | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I smoked crystal meth regularly from October '06 to October '07. I have been very healthy and drug ... A: Let us see what will happen if you tell the doctor that you have been smoking for about an year. How ... | |
| Crystal meth and bronchitis | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I smoked crystal meth regularly from October '06 to October '07. I have been very healthy and drug ... A: There is no one in the world who has not made mistakes, probably Nature realises this and rarely ... | |
| Flagyl and Nursing | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I am still nursing my 13 month old son. My OBGYN prescribed me Flagyl (Metronidazole) and I have ... A: Normally we prescribe metronidazole for not more than five days, and such courses have not been ... | |
| Dytor plus | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: My mother in law aged 73 years is hypertensive and on seloken XL 50 and Telma 40 Natrilix sr 1.5 Now ... A: Not necessary. You should look at the costs and unless there is a specific need for spironolactone I ... | |
| How would one know? | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: How would one know if a pharmacy mistakenly filled a prescription with the wrong drug? I know it is ... A: Let me try to answer that. Let us say your doctor prescribed "Ciprofloxacin" and your pharmacy gave ... | |
| combining effexor and adderall | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: Ghooi, I was wondering if you could tell me if there are any negative side effects to this ... A: I would not advice you to mix these drugs. The simple rason is that one is a depressant and one a ... | |
| Lycopene | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: Is taking lycopeneis good as antioxidant ? If I take it is it necessary to take zincovit or any ... A: Lycopenes are good as antioxidants and you do not need to add zincovit or any othr vitamins. ... | |
| homocystein and b/12 defeciency | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a homocystein 30 and B12 deficiency In India a combination of B-12 1500 mcg Folic acid 1.5 ... A: I would like you to understand what homocysteine is: Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood. ... | |
| lornoxicam | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I had a calf muscle pain and dr gave me ZION 8 mg twice ( by Unichem Lab Lornoxicam) It is so ... A: Lornoxicam is similar to piroxicam, chemically. However you are aware that there were serious ... | |
| Drug Test | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently have had a positive result on a urine drug screen for marijuana. I do not smoke ... A: There is an increasing incidence of false positives in random drug testing in America. There is need ... | |
| sleeping pill | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: i'm looking for a sleeping pill that will force me to sleep deeply and quickly. i dont want ... A: These drugs are tranquillizers (but not antidepressants) and they can be addictive. They would put ... | |
| sleeping pill | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: i'm looking for a sleeping pill that will force me to sleep deeply and quickly. i dont want ... A: I would recommend Alprazolam (xanax) or nitrazepam or lorazepam (ativan). However I know that these ... | |
| concern about a drug screen | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: my doctor has had me off work because of my back and he has me on oxycotin80mg and xanax 2mg.I take ... A: From your letter it appears you are in US, I am an Indian working in India. Though I have visited US ... | |
| Benefits and uses of medicine | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Please explain to me the uses of Coversyl 4 mg and Diclofenac Sodium 50 gm. I have been prescribed ... A: Coversyl is perindopril an inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme, the enzyme converts ... | |
| lexapro only a placebo ? | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I am from India. For anxiety and Panic disorder I take Escitolopram-10 mg. I have been taking since ... A: This is not true. Most SSRI have bee compared to placebo and they have shown statistically ... | |
| darvocet and methadone relation | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I know that darvocet is structurally related to methadone,and has a metabolite that is alike or ... A: I think yo should lodge a strong protest with the doctor and the test company. If the company ... | |
| about being a pharmists | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: They say you need to take 2 years at least in college. Now my question is, if you where in high ... A: Pharmacy would be a good choice and what you need to do is consult someone in the US. I am based in ... | |
| darvocet and methadone relation | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I know that darvocet is structurally related to methadone,and has a metabolite that is alike or ... A: Darvocet contain propoxyphene, whcih though chemically related is not the same as methadone. Some ... | |
| High Blood Pressure | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I have high blood pressure aparently from taking one OTC Ibuprofin for a ruptured disc. What blood ... A: In your place I would ignore the link between ibuprofen and hypertension. It matters little if there ... | |
| Drug interactions | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased Hydroxycut max to boost my fat/calorie burning and increase energy and I also ... A: Not much is known about these supplements since there is no standardization of the ngredients. That ... | |
| alcohol and medications | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I am currently taking 200 mg of lamictal, 150 wellbutrin xl, 20 mg lexapro 6mg invega 20 mg abilify. ... A: It depends upon the amount you drink. In small quantities (a beer or a glass of wine) will not cause ... | |
| High Blood Pressure | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I have high blood pressure aparently from taking one OTC Ibuprofin for a ruptured disc. What blood ... A: But there are still some questons that now have. Earlier I had thought that you are nt hypertensive ... | |
| side effect on BP drugs | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: Iam taking AMLOPRESS medicine to control the High Blood Pressure. Is there any side effect for this ... A: There are side effects which are notd in less than 10 % of cases. If your BP is under control an you ... | |
| diclofenac sodium safety | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I have had moderate to severe neck and shoulder pain for a year and was just diagnosed with a ... A: Pacakage inserts and adverse reaction data pblished in western countries is so extensive that they ... | |
| taking vicodin while pregnant | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I am 26 weeks pregnant and I have been taking 1 vicodin ES a day for back problems prescribed by my ... A: Vicodin is not prescribed for pregnant patients. This is not because it is unsafe, but because its ... | |
| IDENTIFY PILLS | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I FOUND SOME PILLS AROUND MY HOUSE. THEY ARE VERY SMALL, ONE IS GREEN MARKINGS A0062, AND THE OTHER ... A: The details available from the net are given below: Drug Name Abilify Strength(s) 2 mg Imprint(s) ... | |
| clindamycin | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: How long can clindamycin be taken. five days or seven?thank you A: It depends on which way you are taking it, oral, injectable or topical. For topical it can be used ... | |
| doxylamine succinate side effects | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I have been a light sleeper for all of my adult life, hearing every noise and not being able to go ... A: While I understand what exactly you feel, I am unable to state the underlying medical problem. In so ... | |
| id a pill i found | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: this pill is yellow and its either oblong or oval its round but kind long...on one side it has the ... A: This is a combination pill containing hydrocodone (10mg) and acetaminophen (325 mg) it is used for ... | |
| losar or cardace | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Are the benefits of losartan and Ramipril ( Cardace ) similar or is there any deference. As a ... A: Personally I have a preference for neither, however if the person has cough with ramipril I would ... | |
| kids paracetamol | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: ... why doesen't no-1 do anthing about this? A: I am aware of a number of sugar free medications for kids, but the reasons are different. Mostly it ... | |
| High Blood Pressure | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I have high blood pressure aparently from taking one OTC Ibuprofin for a ruptured disc. What blood ... A: A link between infrequent use of ibuprofen and hypertension has been demnstrated for older women. I ... | |
| Cymbalta with Zoloft | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I was prescribed Cymbalta 90 mg. in conjunction with Zoloft 300 mg. daily. Could you please tell me ... A: The manufacturers of cymbalta recommend as follows: Based on the mechanism of action of SNRIs and ... | |
| second hand marijauna smoke | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a 250lb female, 5ft 9inches. On feb 8 I went to a club to watch an act. There was a lot of ... A: Marijuana is a very tenacious drug. It lingers in your system for weeks. It is the most commonly ... | |
| Trileptal | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Does smoking negate the effects of taking trileptal for seizures? A: have had a look at a lot of information about Trileptal and smoking, but found no evidence to ... | |
| antibiotics | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Sir, ! year back, dr used to give me azithromycin 500 mg to bt taken one hour before meal for 3 ... A: All the three antibiotics are good for cough cold and fever. By and large for an uncomplicated case ... | |
| How to mask the taste of medication | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm taking metronidazole. How can I mask the taste of this bitter, metallic tasting drug? More ... A: The problem of metronidazole is two fold. Firstly the drug has a bitter taste and hence takng it ... | |
| Gastritis | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: dr,Can u tell me the difference between Rabiprazole+itorpide and rabiprazole+Domperidone?which ... A: Nair, There is not much to choose between itopride and domperidone, but personally I would go for ... | |
| Zovirax 400mg | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm Melojane from Philippines. My mother had been exposed to varicella for 3 days now. The doctor ... A: The recommendations of Atlanta based CDC are clear about people exposed to varicella, who can be and ... | |
| drug interactions | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I take effexor xr, lamictal, b-12, alprazolam, levothyroxine, mirtazapine, vytorin 10/40, and I need ... A: While it is possible to understand interactions between two or three drugs, it is virtually ... | |
| drug testing | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I am on probation and was given random drug testing as a condition of my release. for a while I was ... A: Testing positive for cocaine is not possible due to infection in kidney or due to amoxicillin. There ... | |
| sleep help | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Bhaskar- I have a new job which requires me to wake up at 5:30 AM. In order to help me sleep early ... A: Benzos is short form of benzodiazepines, this is a group of scheduled drugs in US (I guess you are ... | |
| sleep help | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: Bhaskar- I have a new job which requires me to wake up at 5:30 AM. In order to help me sleep early ... A: Nyquil will produce sleep but you may need more and more of it with time. Plain Diphenhydramime ... | |
| palm sweating | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: Sir, can u please suggest some medical stores in mumbai where i can get sprays for preventing palm ... A: I have heard of a shop called Bhagat and Co which used to stock imported medicines, I am not sure of ... | |
| Lexapro and Alcohol | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I am at my wit's end with my husband and his bizarre behavior. He has been on Lexapro for about 6 ... A: I am not a psychologist, but I see a definite pattern here. The pattern I see is one of alcoholism. ... | |
| Indapamide vs HCTZ | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am on Amlopress AT twice ( Atenolol 50 + Amlodipine 5 twice) with Losar H am and ... A: Would you give me some time before I can take this question. I do hope that it is not very urgent, ... | |
| coversyl/perindopril | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I am 65 years old, a type 2 diabetic for 10 years, but kept it always under control at 6.4 (Canada ... A: We do know that the response of the body to some drugs reduces over time, and this is true for ... | |
| Luvox | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: My son took 800 mg Tegretol for bipolar for 20 yrs until he was hospitalized last year. One of the ... A: While nobody can be totally sure of the cause, my guess would be that Prozac is responsible for the ... | |
| Cofusion regarding Cardiac Pain V/S NCCP | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Helo, I am 38 years old.My Height is 5 ft 8 inches & my weight is 97 kg.For Last 3 years i am ... A: Your symptoms require investigation. There are a number of possibilities. 1. You are becomming ... | |
| Propoxyphene Napsylate and Acetaminophen | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I have been reading your post and I have a question regarding my the above Prescription Drug. ... A: These are actually two questions, firstly are they searching for prooxyphene? I dont think so. Most ... | |
| Re:Melatonin | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Ravindra Bhaskar ghooi, Pranams.I retired as a judge of Punjab& haryana High Court in mid 2000s I ... A: Please do not apologise for asking a question. We work on this site to help people, and we do it ... | |
| mixing vitamins | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I am currently taking a daily men's multi-vitamin, gensing(2x/day), gingko baloba(3x/day), fish ... A: With alot of fibre and grain you are bound to get gases, since our system is probably not sed to it, ... | |
| Warfarin interactions | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: My grandfather is 71 years old. Since May 07' he has been taking Warfarin 5mg 1x a day, Ranitidine ... A: Warfarin is subject to many drug interactions, probably for that reason the doctor has changed his ... | |
| AMITRIPTYLINE | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have been prescribed this medication at 10 mg once for a sleep aid per night, however, after ... A: n so far as we have learnt and what we practice amitriptyline is not the drug of choice to induce ... | |
| tegratol | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I tried writing to you on another site but do not know if it went to your address. I hold legal and ... A: Let us see what the manufacturers of Tegretol say about the side effects of the drug, and I quote ... | |
| 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: We generally step doses of lexapro over 7 to 10 days. I feel you should taper off in the same way. I ... | |
| 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: The side effects of Lexapro include tinnitus and this is what is mentioned in the adverse effects ... | |
| want to know what pill is | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: a friend of mine gave it to me for pain, and said it was like vicodin the pill is white oblong with ... A: I dont know what is wrong, but West-Ward does not have any such product. The entire product list is ... | |
| Clomipramine and smoking | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I've been taking 100mg of Clomipramine (Anafranil) each night for over a year now. I've read several ... A: Cigarette smoking is one of the environmental factors that contributes to interindividual variations ... | |
| 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: Whle I would be able to suggest a drug that does not cause weight gain, I am not a psychiatrist and ... | |
| HCG use- Novarel | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: Dr. I was very pleased with your answer about the half life of Novarel. I have used Novarel in very ... A: May be I am confused, but off hand I cannot recall the original question. I will try to search on ... | |
| pregnancy and pain meds | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I am 34 weeks pregnant with my 6th child.I began to feel ill after the birth of my 5th child in ... A: We n India are not in favour of drugs like lorcet and in fact we rarely use them, whether in non ... | |
| Lexapro and Alcohol | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I am at my wit's end with my husband and his bizarre behavior. He has been on Lexapro for about 6 ... A: I could give you two answers, one you would like and one which you woundnt. Personally I think that ... | |
| Ibuprofen | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering what happens to Ibuprofen when it is stored outside of the temp range specified on ... A: Ibuprofen degrades in heat (over 60 C ie, above 140 F) to produce 4 isobutyl aceto phenone. This ... | |
| fentanyl withdrawel | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: My uncle (79)is visiting from Minnesota at my home in California. He has been on Fentanyl patches ... A: Both are possible, what I mean is that it could be a withdrawal symptom or it could be a RLS which ... | |
| Meds & pregnancy | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I am taking 100 mg of doxycycline, 1 mg of Ativan and frequently take 200 mg of Ibuprofen for pain ... A: Let me tell you what Pincus said "Contraceptives are something half the world's population uses, for ... | |
| Please help me understand! | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I am taking alprazolam as needed, I recently took a drug test for a job I worked extremely hard to ... A: The ten panel test looks for the following: Code Drug Level THC MARIJUANA 50 ... | |
| Possible infection | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I have started using steroids and it has only been one week. I am using a 23 gauge needle and I am ... A: I am glad to hear that your leg is better. This in part means that the tenderness was due to the ... | |
| toothache & benicar | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: what can i take for a severe toothache if i'm currently on benicar for my blood pressure A: Benicar does not interact with any analgesic agents. So you could take one of the NSAIDs (like ... | |
| Please help me understand! | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I am taking alprazolam as needed, I recently took a drug test for a job I worked extremely hard to ... A: In drug tests they test for specific substances in urine. The five panel test generally checks for ... | |
| Possible infection | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I have started using steroids and it has only been one week. I am using a 23 gauge needle and I am ... A: To a large extent what your friend says makes sense. Being an oily injection it could take a few ... | |
| High blood pressure meds | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: Ghooi, My father is on Cozaar and Amlodipine for high blood pressure. He also has arthritis. On ... A: There are some known interactions between glucosamine and other drugs but i believe not all is known ... | |
| hypertension | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi Hi my mother has the above condition. She has been taking one a day of 8 ... A: Actually perindopril is quite compatible with HCTZ, so much so that we have a combination of the two ... | |
| height problem | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: i am 22 years old going to be 23 soon and i am 5'2'' only i have a problem the that there is no ... A: I have bad news for you, after the age of 18 virtually no increase in height can take place. This is ... | |
| Taking Adipex with Paxil | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I have suffered with anxiety for years and have been on Paxil for 4 years with a 1 year sting off of ... A: Most of the problems faced by you, in my opinion are due to adipax. Adipax while suppressing ... | |
| SSRI and St. Johns Wort. | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I had been taking St Johns wort for about 3 weeks. I am switching to celexa, i stopped taking the ... A: So far as we know, the mechanism of St. John's wort is quite different from that of celexa.None the ... | |
| Grapefruit & Lipitor | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I have read that it is not advisable to dirk or eat grapefruit products if you take Lipitor as it ... A: Grapefruit and its juice increases the blood level of some drugs including lipitor. At your dose ... | |
| Doxylamine succinate | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking Doxylamine succinate for over 1 year now, just about every night to fall ... A: Most of the drugs used for sleep have two main side effects: 1. They make you dependent on them 2. ... | |
| diaphenhydramine | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: A person I love is addicted to diaphenhydramine and has asked me to support her in an effort to ... A: Firstly my compliments to you for your caring attitude, not many people in the world are like you. ... | |
| Being a pharmacist | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up, I just know I want to make a lot of money with ... A: let me try to help you. Being a pharmacist is a lot more than making money, whch one does. It is ... | |
| lexapro vs. celexa | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I've been on lexepro for over a yr. prior to that i was on cymbalta and for yrs. have tried other ... A: Lexapro and Celexa are related compounds. Lexapro is a isomerically purer form of celexa. I ... | |
| what kind of pill is this | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: A few years ago a doctor gave me a pill for a sinus headache.I was so excited because It worked ... A: Now this is a really difficult question. A number of sites help in pill identification but they ... | |
| Diabetes and microalbumin with occ hypertension | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: sir I am Diabetic patient since 5 years and inspite of metformin treatment 3 times 500 mg my sugar ... A: My first suggestion is that you increase your exercise. You body weight is high and you need to ... | |
| Technical Writing in Pharmacy | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm working on a report about writing in the field of Pharmacy, so I just have a few questions for ... A: 1. I mainly write reports on bioequivalence (BE) and information for investigators and patients. BE ... | |
| Glocosamine - Chondroitan | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: Should componds like COSAMIN - DS and Osteo-Biflex be taken with or without food...and why? The ... A: I agree with you that there is no clearcut information on the use of these drugs, with regards to ... | |
| Diabetes and microalbumin with occ hypertension | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: sir I am Diabetic patient since 5 years and inspite of metformin treatment 3 times 500 mg my sugar ... A: First I would suggest you inform me about your total condiction. I want to know your height, age and ... | |
| Can Kenalog in Orabase cause Burning Mouth Syndrome? | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: Recently I have been on a course of medicine for Geographic Tongue.I have stopped using Kenalog in ... A: We do not treat this condition with Kenalog. I would prefer to treat it with milder agents. However ... | |
| dan 5658 | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: what kind of pill is it and what is it for? A: The pill is of Cyclobenzaprine. CYCLOBENZAPRINE 10 MG TABLET This is a white, round, film-coated ... | |
| Feline Heart Murmur and medication | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I adopted a feline. When I went took him in for some final shots about a month later I found out he ... A: A lot of information is available about feline murmur. Instead of sending you bits and pieces I ... | |
| Doxylamine Succinate Side Effects | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I took an equate Sleep Aid tablet that helped me get some sleep however for a day afterwards I was ... A: In my language we say that "why experiment with poisons?". Clearly you have a problem with this ... | |
| Nexium and pregnancy | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I just read one of your previous postings about Nexium and pregnancy. I am 29 weeks pregnant and my ... A: Nexium has been tried in pregnant animals at doses as high as 50 times the human dose, without any ... | |
| Feline Heart Murmur and medication | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I adopted a feline. When I went took him in for some final shots about a month later I found out he ... A: My compliments to you for being so caring for your pet. Murmur is of various grades and minor murmur ... | |
| Coumadin & Weight Loss | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I had a plumanry ebolism in october 2005 and through that it was discovered that I have a blood ... A: Hydroxycut is not a drug that has been studied as extensively as other drugs that are prescrbed. t ... | |
| ecstacy | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I've been doing ecstasy for about two months, not daily or anything like that just when i go ... A: The trouble is that Ecstasy does not harm the body. Further it makes you feel good, hence you feel ... | |
| IV Levoflaxocin With Ibuprofen? | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering about the interaction of ibuprofen (for a headache) and IV Levaquin. i am and have ... A: In the opinion of the manufacturers of levofloxacin (and they know best) "The concomitant ... | |
| Bactrim | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I suffer from recurring UTI's. I started to feel one coming on over the weekend, and found an old ... A: Probably it is drug interaction with your antiinflammatory drugs. I do not think that an expired ... | |
| question about an R/X i was given | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I was prescribed " EffexorXR 75 mg. and below the name of the drug and Mg. It says " 3 po qd ... A: This would translate into 3 (units or tablets) po (per oral or by mouth) qd (Latin quaque die (every ... | |
| weight gain on celexa | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I've just switched to celexa from lexapro because my doctor suggested I could save money by doing ... A: I have not heard of anyone specifically moving from celecxa to lexapro and finding weight gain. But ... | |
| Cyclobenzaprine | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: My wife just bought some Cyclobenzaprine (Bencoprim) for me because she was told it is a substitute ... A: It can be used to induce sleep and will not affect mood, but my experience is that it can affect ... | |
| adderall and duragesic interaction | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I take adderall 30 mg i time per day for add. and duragesic 50 one patch every three days. two parts ... A: You are right in guessing reasons for yur patches not working. Either you are metabolisng the drug ... | |
| colon cancer stage 111 | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I just finished a 6 mth colon cancer regiment-Folfox;Oxaliplatin and dexamethasone-plus others I ... A: I appreciate your problems and would like to help you. Platinum derivatives are pretty lousy drugs ... | |
| testosterone and psychiatric medications | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering, if you know whether testosterone for Hypopituityism (under the guidance of a ... A: Testostrone should not interfere with the other treatments. All literature on the drug shows that ... | |
| Cyclobenzaprine | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: My wife just bought some Cyclobenzaprine (Bencoprim) for me because she was told it is a substitute ... A: Cyclobenzaprine is nt a substitute for diazepam, while it may have some similarity with it, we do ... | |
| Difference between different formulations | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: 1. What is the difference between extended release, sustained release, time release, controlled ... A: Let me clarify once more that the Pharmacopoiea does not differentiate between controlled release, ... | |
| overdosing on tegratol | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: my wifes father died from an overdose of tegratol. how much does on have to take to o.d. A: LEthal doses vary with age, weight and a host of other factors, however the following information is ... | |
| Difference between different formulations | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: 1. What is the difference between extended release, sustained release, time release, controlled ... A: Basically there are only three types of formulations: 1. Normal tablets: In these tablets no attempt ... | |
| Dilatin / Keppra | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I am not sure how to ask. My mom had brain surgery this past October. They prescribe Dilatin which ... A: I did not want to make an adverse comment on the drug Keppra. Personally I dont believe the drug ... | |
| Dilatin / Keppra | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I am not sure how to ask. My mom had brain surgery this past October. They prescribe Dilatin which ... A: After brain surgery, very often patients go into epleptic fits. These fits pose a great risk during ... | |
| mixing hydrocodone & naproxin | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I suffer from severe menstrual cramps and usually take darvocet but dont have any. I have taken 2 ... A: Yes that would be ok. But a word of advice. If you are a regular sufferer from menstrual cramps, try ... | |
| Difference between different formulations | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: 1. What is the difference between extended release, sustained release, time release, controlled ... A: Most tablets/capsules that we use are conventionally released products. The release of the active ... | |
| depression and seroquil | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: "i have been put on seroquel for anxiety plus mirtazapine can you let me know the side effects of ... A: Let me addess first things first. Both the drugs used for you are good for the problems that the ... | |
| Prednisone/Rash | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I have to take Prednisone every so often for Ulcertive Colitis, usually starting with 40mg/day then ... A: Prednisolone is used to treat rash and allergy. While it is logical to have rash when you start a ... | |
| norvasc b6 interactions | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: Can norvasc cause an acculation of b6 in a person if that person is taking both norvasc and USANA ... A: B6 toxicity has certainly been reported, but it occurs when one take huge doses for long periods and ... | |
| Monistat and Alprazolam interactions | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: After taking a Monistat 3 suppository and 0.5 mg. alprazolam at bedtime, I woke up very dizzy/woozy ... A: Monistat contains miconazole, and this drug inhibits the metabolism of alprazolam. This could be the ... | |
| Lamictal | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: I get along fine with Lamictal, except for one main thing. It causes some memory issues. Like ... A: Effects of drugs on memory are very variable. Lamictal does cause short term memory dmage without ... | |
| PCOS & Progesterone cream | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian scyndrome) for just over a year now and i have ... A: Both the cream and the other forms of progesterone can e used. You could discuss with your doctor ... | |
| medication effects on pregnancy | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: I have been taking methadone 10mg daily for approx 3mos and I just found out that I am 9 weeks ... A: Pregnant women have been treated with methadone for more than 25 years and neither methadone or ... | |
| gabapentin | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: my wife has been on gabapentin for over 9 months ,she started on a low dose one 50mg twice daily and ... A: Turnough, A number of drugs can be used for neuropathic pain, but their efficacy is not guaranteed. ... | |
| Question for the Pharmacy Career | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: My name is Mary and I am a student at Kerr High School, in Texas. I have a few questions regarding ... A: I appreciate your contacting experts to get help with your studies, that shows how serious you are ... | |
| problem related with gas inside throat | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: hey Doctor Ravi a few days a go i was prescripted nexium(once a day) for relief of gas inside my ... A: This is a strange symptom. Something that I have not heard of before. I am therefore woried. I would ... | |
| acid refux | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: i am suffering from acid reflux and taking protonix 40 mg am and pm, plus dr. gave me zantac 500mg ... A: H Narendra, Dryness is due to anticholinergic drugs. Zantac or protonix have no anticholinergic ... | |
| Doxy and OCP | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I have been on Yasmin for about 5 weeks and had the Mirena IUD for almost two years prior to that. I ... A: Studies of intereactions have not shown the risk to be high in most women, but in some there could ... | |
| why does septra ds fail a drug test for benzo? | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: oday i took a drug test for probation and was drug tested. i do not use drugs. but i am perscribed ... A: Septra cannot give a positive reaction to Benzodiazepines, they are different in so far as their ... | |
| oxygen tox | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Late sign of oxygen toxicity include all of the following except 1.tracheal 2.persistent cough ... A: Nosheen, Symptoms of pulmonary oxygen poisoning begin slowly as a substernal irritation that becomes ... | |
| Mixing over the counter medicines | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I found some OTC Excedrine Back & Body, some white tanlets marked 44 159 and some plain white ... A: He will not get addicted to 44 159. He may get dependen on Nyquil, this is something you have to ... | |
| Tylenol long-term use | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: It says on the bottle of Tylenol (and Extra Strength) that you shouldn't use it for more than 10 ... A: Acetaminophen if used in high doses or for long can cause liver dysfunction, hence we do not advice ... | |
| VERAPAMIL 180 MG SR VS. 180 MG ER | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I have been taking verapamil capsules for years at 180mg ER. The pharmacy recently gave me the ... A: Obviously you have changed the brand of the drug. Whle ER and SR should be equivalent they are not ... | |
| help. | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: i found a pill and it's a casule. it is orange and yellow. the yellow is a see-through yellow and ... A: For quite a long time, every formulation manufactured must have what is known as an NDC or imprint ... | |
| Mobic | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: I am currently taking 7.5 mg dose of meloxicam for my knee injury, plus I also have the beginnings ... A: I appreciate your concern, but arthritis is a long term disorder and it needs long term treatment. ... | |
| allergic reaction to zoloft | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: apparently i've developed an allergic reaction to zoloft, even though i was on it for over a year. ... A: I would need some clarity on the chain of events. Specifically the following approximate dates: 1. ... | |
| antidepressent meds | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: My son started taking Cymbalta 3 wks ago and is now on 40mg a day. Its helping his depression. Can ... A: Lexapro is a very good drug and he shold have been put on it right away, I have have even chosen ... | |
| Phentermine and Prednisone | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I am wondering if its ok to take phentermine/prozak or just phentermine with prednisone i am also on ... A: That is a difficult question. Phentermine acts by stimulating some areas of the brain and suppresses ... | |
| Trinessa Birth Control | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: The pamphlet that comes with Trinessa and the pamphlet provided by the pharmacy i believe is ... A: It is best to begin after the comencement of menstruation. I would suggest you wait till your next ... | |
| use of prilosec related to hives | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I have been taking prilosec otc for a couple of years and over the last year have developed chronic ... A: Yes I did not say, because while it could be a cause of hives, we have no real evidence of it. The ... | |
| use of prilosec related to hives | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I have been taking prilosec otc for a couple of years and over the last year have developed chronic ... A: If that is the case you could change from prilosec to another drug. We havea large number of drugs ... | |
| Reglan | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: My son is 2 1/2 months old on Reglan and was wondering if he would get over the watery stools that ... A: Gastrointestinal disturbances are most common with Reglan. Reglan generally increases the activit of ... | |
| trinidazole | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I am 35 weeks pregnant and perscribed this medicine by my OB. I am puzzled because it seems to be a ... A: I agree that the drug is in category C. But the risk of the drug is confined to the first trimester ... | |
| my birth control | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering, I'm on yasmin birth control, and I'm also taking Bactrim, I was just wondering ... A: Pregnancy while taking combined hormonal contraceptives has been reported when the combined hormonal ... | |
| Mixing Drugs | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: i take ten milligrams of oxycodone / 30 milligrams of methadone, 25-200 milligrams of quetiapine. ... A: I think this is due to a mixture of drugs that you are using, with potent drugs like oxycodone and ... | |
| Hydrocodone vs. Oxycodone | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I have heard several different things on drug testing. Will Oxycodone and hydrocodone show up as the ... A: Oxycodone and hydrocodone are very closely related drugs. nOw if your drug testing system is very ... | |
| B.S. in Biology but am now extremely interested in Pharmacy | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I just completed my undergraduate studies and have a BS in Biology with a minor in Psychology. I ... A: but I dont think I am the right person to answer it. I am not based in US while you proabably are. ... | |
| Glucosamine tablets and capsule | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I take glucosamine for joint pain frequently. I read some magazine that say taking that will cause ... A: Increase in weight has been noted in some patients using the drug. The incidence has been variously ... | |
| opiates | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: my brother has been taking prescribed opiates for about 8 years due to medical issues-. My question ... A: Eight years is a very long period, probably he is already dependent on them. I would not like to use ... | |
| Flagyl | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I was prescribed 4 pills of Metronidazole on Thurs (10/18) and was told to take them all at the same ... A: Metro is used generally for a intestnal infection. So far no organism has ever shown resistance to ... | |
| steriods | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: i would like to know how long after taking steriod orally will it stay in the body (half life) ... A: I have a number of reasons: 1. Steroids are not safe drugs there are a number of side effects. ... | |
| steriods | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: i would like to know how long after taking steriod orally will it stay in the body (half life) A: Every drug has a different half life. Half life is not the same for the entire class of drugs like ... | |
| drug interactions | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I am began taking Amox TR-K CLV 825-125mg today and I am getting an outbreak on my mouth is it ok to ... A: Valtrex is not a very safe drug and it is not required for a simple thrush that occurs following an ... | |
| Becoming a test subject | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how I can go about helping the advancement of pharmacy by becoming a paid test ... A: You should search for Phase I studies which use only healthy people. In other phases sick people are ... | |
| medicine | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: "I am a social worker who has a client who tested positive for Benzodiazipines. She is taking the ... A: Your client has been taking a number of prescription products, these contain the following ... | |
| Becoming a test subject | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how I can go about helping the advancement of pharmacy by becoming a paid test ... A: Not really. am a pharmacologist and not a pharmacist, but that is of little consequence. Most ... | |
| Becoming a test subject | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how I can go about helping the advancement of pharmacy by becoming a paid test ... A: A very good idea, a noble one I would say. All studies in progress are lister by Centerwatch. Please ... | |
| Jaundice. | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: What is the best medicine for Jaundice in India. A: A lot of preparations from alternative medicine are used for the treatment of jaundice. However in ... | |
| antibiotic use in UC | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a question involving antibiotic use with Ulcerative Colitis. I am currently taking Dipentum, ... A: Most antibiotics are going to pose some risk for you because of UC. It is not not possble to predct ... | |
| overdose on Ortho try cyclen lo | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: I usually take the pill around 11:10, but today i woke up at 1209... i thought I was supposed to ... A: Taking two plls in place of one will neither harm you nor will it affect your contraception. A ... | |
| tetralysal300 | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: is it safe to take the two together as i know that st johns wort has quite a few interactions with ... A: Not much is known about the interactions between St. John's wort and all drugs,but this particular ... | |
| Petroleum Jelly | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: Do you know, or know where, i could find out the production process for Petroleum Jelly? ANSWER: Hi ... A: I do not know if you want to go into manufacturing, but such industrial processes are generally not ... | |
| Petroleum Jelly | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: Do you know, or know where, i could find out the production process for Petroleum Jelly? A: I am not sure why you need the information since there are a large number of manufacturers in the ... | |
| Marijuana Concentration | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: A family member had 4 urine tests done in a controlled environment in a 32 hour time frame. The ... A: Sticky situation indeed. As you say the first three tests including a hair test were negative. If ... | |
| lexapro and alcohol | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: My huisband takes lexapro for anxiety. He likes to drink wine every evening. I have noticed that he ... A: You are right. By and large patients do not realize their changed and adverse behaviour. This is a ... | |
| amox-clav | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I had i sinus infection a few weeks ago.. i started taking amox-clav 1 pill every 6 hours, and didnt ... A: I have never heard of alcohol interacting with amoxyclav. In all these years I have never even come ... | |
| magnesium question | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: ..I'm currently taking 350 mg of Mag. Oxide to help with my PVC's (heart issue). What is the best ... A: The best form of magnesium is citrate and that gets absorbed fast. If yo take the oxide it wll mostl ... | |
| Cialis | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: What is the effect of Cialis on a young healthy male (say age 23)? What effect will it have on ... A: Sexual performance has two components, one mental and one physical. The mental component is the ... | |
| THC Metabolites | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: How long does it take for THC metabolites to pass from the system? I flunked a drug screen and need ... A: When marijuana (THC) metabolites are in the blood, they'll end up in the blood vessels, including ... | |
| Advair Diskus 250/50 | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I am a 37 yr old while female - I have been on Advair Diskus 250/50 for about the last 5/6 years - ... A: What you experience has been noted in medical literature, and it is also a logical side effect, in ... | |
| amlopress AT | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: is there any valid data on the use of amlopress AT as a combination drug for the treatment of high ... A: There is adequate data supportng the use of amlodipine and atenolol in hypertenson. This data may ... | |
| Vivotif | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: I am going to Egypt and the CDC recommends taking typhoid vaccine before going. I took two of the ... A: If you carefuly look at the chemistry of celecoxib you will see a sulfur group and you will find ... | |
| Tropol 25mg | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: Brief history: I have panic disorder and have bi-polar disorder. I was taking 500mg of Tegratol a ... A: There is nothing to be alarmed about PVC because many of us have them. Tropol should keep your heart ... | |
| Vivotif | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I am going to Egypt and the CDC recommends taking typhoid vaccine before going. I took two of the ... A: This is a vaccine and should not produce such dynamic effects. I would suggest you talk to your ... | |
| Lunesta | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: My physician called in a script for 3 mg lunesta. We didn't discuss strength before she did so. I ... A: Lunesta contain Eszopiclone and theoretically there is no reason why one should not break a tablet ... | |
| augmentin | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: How long does Augmentin retain its potency in pill form? A: Here are the details: Tablets: 36 months when stored below 25°C. Syrup (Dry powder): 18 months when ... | |
| painkiller | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: I am 6 weeks pregnant and I suffer from migrane, can I take any sorts of painkiller. A: Most Non steroidal compounds like ibuprofen can be used at 6 weeks. They should not be used after 24 ... | |
| Sudafed | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if trouble getting an erection could be a side effect of sudafed. I have been ... A: Yes this has been reported by many people. This is because it is a sympathomimetic agent which works ... | |
| diaper rash | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: My granddaughter is 13 months and just got her first diaper rash. I told my son to use plain ... A: You are absolutely right. In fact diaper rash is a common problem with most babies. Their soft and ... | |
| clonopin & lexapro | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I have had headaches almost daily, also symptoms of fybromyalgia. A nurse practitioner has ... A: In my opinion I think you are responding to Lexapro. This drug (an antidepressant, does reduce pain ... | |
| diuretic | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am writing to you after a long span of life. I have asked several questions to you ... A: To clear your doubt we must have a look at uric acid, its production and its excretion. Uric acid is ... | |
| drug interaction | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: can i take benadryl while taking lexapro? A: Very often we use a CNS depressant while treating a patient with Lexapro. There is some amount of ... | |
| Foxamax | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: Our 89 year old mother has osteoporosis and was prescribed, Fosamax 1 year ago and since then has ... A: The manufacturers state that rash is rarely reported with this drug. It is difficult to say that the ... | |
| Recurring arthritic and flu-like symptoms | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: Both my wife (51) and I (50) are suffering from severe flu-like symptoms that re-occur every 2-3 ... A: ou seem to have hit the nail aright. It does apear that you have a recurrng infecton which is ... | |
| concerned and in pain | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I've been taking augmentin (875 mg)for an ear infection and aleve gel caps (220 mg) for the pain. I ... A: Firstly there is no need to give a gap between augmentin and aleve. I would suggest you increase the ... | |
| Temazepam | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I was giving a prescription for Temazepam for difficulty sleeping. My question is on average how ... A: I would not like to comment on whether temazepam is effective or not, because different people find ... | |
| GALLSTONES | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: MY DR.TOLD ME I HAVE GALLSTONES AND ASKED IF I WANTED MY GALLBLADDER REMOVED.I SAID NO NOT UNTIL MY ... A: I think you should get it removed before the pain becomes worse. You should get it done ... | |
| Lyrica for fibro pain | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I trust the wisdom of pharmacists implicitly, since I'm a nurse myself, and have used pharmacists ... A: I wish more people were like you. I also appreciate your action in stopping the drug, this is one of ... | |
| Benzthiazide | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: Sir, Is Benzthiazide 25 and hydrochlorothiazide 25 ( HCTZ ) alike and similar ? A: In my opinion the two drugs are very similar in pharmacological action. There are differences in ... | |
| Albutrol and Breathalyzers | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I was given a breathalyzer by an officer and my results were 0.08. Now, I had one beer about 1 hour ... A: There is a relation between the amount of alcohol consumed and the level detected in blodd, and this ... | |
| Combinsation therapy | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I have two questions: 1. I am on Losartan 25 mg ( also Amlopdipine 2.5 mg). Is there a better drug ... A: Telmisartan can be taken once a day in place of losartan twice a day, check with your doctor what ... | |
| amlodipine and Palpitation | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I am 45 years male and on Atenolol 100 Amlodipine 10 Losartan 100. HCT 25 mg I have hypertension ... A: Palpitation is seen with calcium channel blockers like nifedpine and amlodipine, but not with ... | |
| a human deathtrap for insects? | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: Excuse me if this is the wrong place to ask this, but I thought it may be revelant enough under this ... A: I know of no sction of this site which could handle this question, but I could try. I did work in ... | |
| methadone and nitroglycerin | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: my mother is 85 and takes methadone (liquid) as a pain-killer; also takes nitroglycerin when the ... A: Normally I would not allow a cardiac patient to use methadone, but at the age of 85, the rules of ... | |
| Pain | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I have pain and ache from the left neck down to my left shoulder and arm and i suspect it could be ... A: First things first, you need to see a neurlogist. The doctor will advice you what sort of exercises ... | |
| Paxil Dosage | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old male. I was prescribed by my family physician Paxil (generic) 20 mg to help me ... A: The usual starting dose is 20 milligrams a day, taken as a single dose, usually in the morning. At ... | |
| Mother's medications | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: My mother, age 54, is on the following meds for various conditions. Would you review the following ... A: You have given an equally long list of problems. Now even if she does have an interaction we have ... | |
| Treatment of Hypertension | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I am 37 male Indian, non-smoker, fairly regular food and exercise h | |