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| how should a person take oxycontin and roxicodone together? | 4/12/2004 | Barbara Judge |
Q: Look at these meds. and tell me how I should despense the scripts to a 85yr old man about 5 foot11? ...
A: I would check with this persons doctor to be sure, but generally Oxycontin is used on a regular ...
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| Perspiration | 4/10/2004 | Rickey Mallory |
Q: Here's an odd question for you... my 11 yr.old daughter experiences very heavy underarm perspiration ...
A: Hyperhydrosis (excessive perspiration) can be essential (no known cause) or can be secondary to ...
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| combivnet inhaler | 4/10/2004 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Can you give me the names of other inhalers that would be of the same type as the combivent? ...
A: Combivent is a combination of salbutamol and ipratropium. You can obtain these individually rather ...
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| Diet Pills | 4/9/2004 | Vincent Camarda |
Q: I am currently taking a stress reducing pill called Relora, which is supposed to block the hormone ...
A: First of all, I want to apologize for taking so long to answer. My PC crashed and I am only back ...
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| Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) Genotyping | 4/9/2004 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Is it possible that the probablity of an individual experiencing a negative reaction to ...
A: The natue of your question shows some knoledge of pharmacology so I'll be a little bit technical but ...
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| Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) Genotyping | 4/9/2004 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: Is it possible that the probablity of an individual experiencing a negative reaction to ...
A: Some drugs are metabolized by the cytochrome P450 2D6 enzymes, individuals having a deficiency of ...
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| Valtrex | 4/8/2004 | Vincent Camarda |
Q: Can you tell me how long an OPENED bottle of Valtrex is good for? I have a prescription that has ...
A: Yes, the medication is safe and potent. It is a confusing matter, so I will try and explain. An ...
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| zantrex3 and altace | 4/8/2004 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I just started taking altace for high blood pressure and wanted to know if its ok to take zantrex3 ...
A: Zantrex3 contains niacin and a concoction of herbs. I have not been able to find references to all ...
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| valtrex | 4/7/2004 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Can you tell me how long an OPENED bottle of Valtrex is good for? I have a prescription that has ...
A: You need to check with your pharmacist how fresh their stock is. They would be able to read to you ...
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| Valtrex | 4/7/2004 | Vincent Camarda |
Q: Can you tell me how long an OPENED bottle of Valtrex is good for? I have a prescription that has ...
A: If it is the manufacturers bottle that you have, look around the label and you should see an ...
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| fentanyl | 4/7/2004 | Vincent Camarda |
Q: My husband was recently prescribed a duragesic patch containing fentanyl. We were wondering what ...
A: The active ingredient is Fentanyl. Fenanyl is a narcotic analgesic, and is in the same class as ...
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| NEED HELP FOR MY MOTHER | 4/6/2004 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: *****MARY - ***** SEE VERY END OF THIS PAGE FOR LIST OF MEDS MY MOTHER IS CURRENTLY TAKING...THANK ...
A: Mary Lou! She doesn't have to wean off Reminyl-she can just stop taking it. The Detol LA may be ...
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| Pill Identification | 4/2/2004 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I found some wayward pills. They are small round and pink with P75 imprinted on them. Can you ...
A: Are there any markins on the other side of the tablet? Thank you for using Allexperts Please ...
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| Depression, medical school, and pharmacy school | 4/2/2004 | Rickey Mallory |
Q: : Any suggestions on how to perform treatment here and now, without insurance or access. In your ...
A: I thought I had already answered your follow-up question but I see it here again, so apparently I ...
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| HELP FOR MY MOTHER | 4/2/2004 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: TO - NIGEL SIMMONS - I REALLY DO APPRECIATE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT YOU ARE PROVIDING ME WITH. ...
A: Mary I'm sorry but on this bit, I really cannot help. The nearest I have got to Florida is ...
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| ulcer related drugs | 4/1/2004 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Benbfit and information about sucralfate 1gm Tablet----maxium 40mg---Aloe Vera pure liquid I ...
A: First could you let me know what this Benbfit is? Are you sure you have got the spelling correct as ...
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| HELP FOR MY MOTHER | 4/1/2004 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: ****SEE END FOR NEW FOLLOW UP QUESTION ****** MY MOTHER IS 85. SHE WAS HAVING MILD MEMORY PROBLEMS. ...
A: Both drugs are reported to show a slightly increased incidence of adverse episodes such as ...
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| tolarance | 4/1/2004 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: Your answer makes sense, I don't take meds on regular basis. I take like cold meds when Im sick and ...
A: Julia From the further information you have given, I have to admit I remain concerned. 5x10mg ...
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| HELP FOR MY MOTHER | 4/1/2004 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: MY MOTHER IS 85. SHE WAS HAVING MILD MEMORY PROBLEMS. HER DR. IMMED. PUT HER ON REMINYL. SHE THEN ...
A: Mary As someone whose mother suffers with Alzheimer's disease, I sympathise strongly with your ...
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| HELP FOR MY MOTHER | 4/1/2004 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: MY MOTHER IS 85. SHE WAS HAVING MILD MEMORY PROBLEMS. HER DR. IMMED. PUT HER ON REMINYL. SHE THEN ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your problem. The simple way out is to seek a second opinion. Legally the ...
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| NEED HELP FOR MY MOTHER | 4/1/2004 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: MY MOTHER IS 85. SHE WAS HAVING MILD MEMORY PROBLEMS. HER DR. IMMED. PUT HER ON REMINYL. SHE THEN ...
A: Mary! Before I answer your questions,I need to know what other medications she is on, and, if prior ...
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| drug tolarance | 4/1/2004 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I live in usa and my question is can a person build a tolatance to all medication available for use. ...
A: You obviously have a tremendous tolerance to these drugs. Very often when you develop tolerance to ...
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| NEED HELP FOR MY MOTHER | 4/1/2004 | Vincent Camarda |
Q: MY MOTHER IS 85. SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY SHARP MENTALLY. WE NOTICED SOME MEMORY PROBLEMS AND ...
A: I can see how you can be looking at this situation as nonsensical, but there is nothing from which ...
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| Viagra v. Cialis | 3/30/2004 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: Viagra takes one hour to be effective and lasts for about six hours (according to a Viagra ...
A: The onset of action and duration of action depends upon a variety of physico-chemical properties of ...
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| Viagra v. Cialis | 3/30/2004 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Viagra takes one hour to be effective and lasts for about six hours (according to a Viagra ...
A: Viagra and Cialis are two different chemicals. The differences in their duration of action is ...
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| Viagra v. Cialis | 3/30/2004 | Vincent Camarda |
Q: Viagra takes one hour to be effective and lasts for about six hours (according to a Viagra ...
A: Sorry for the delay in response...I never recieved your question. Anyway, good question. You are ...
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| Viagra v. Cialis | 3/30/2004 | S. John Johnson, PharmD, CGP |
Q: Viagra takes one hour to be effective and lasts for about six hours (according to a Viagra ...
A: In short, the properties of the two agents are different. The difference in onset of action can be ...
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| Viagra v. Cialis | 3/30/2004 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Viagra takes one hour to be effective and lasts for about six hours (according to a Viagra ...
A: These twio drugs are chemically very similar and basically do exactly the same thing on the blood ...
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| Viagra v. Cialis | 3/30/2004 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: Viagra takes one hour to be effective and lasts for about six hours (according to a Viagra ...
A: The answer lies in the properties of the drugs themselves. Factors such as water solubility, ...
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| WHAT IS IN MY PRESCRIPTIONS? | 3/30/2004 | Vincent Camarda |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE INGREDIENTS IN THE TWO FOLLOWING PRESCRIPTIONS, AND I'D APPRECIATE YOU ...
A: Detrol LA is used to treat an overractive bladder. Cenestin is used as hormone replacement. With ...
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| ZMA and Claritin-D | 3/30/2004 | Rickey Mallory |
Q: I've been trying to work out build muscle and one of the supplements I take regularly is ZMA (zinc ...
A: Without any specific information about your age or other medical conditions, here is my answer. ...
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| effects of prescrption drug taken together | 3/29/2004 | Vincent Camarda |
Q: My father is taking Altace 10 mg., Singulair 10 mg., Nexium 40 mg., Toprol xl 25 mg., Norvasc 5 mg., ...
A: That question is really difficult to answer, because of the amount of meds. None of the drugs you ...
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| hormone replacement therapy | 3/29/2004 | Vincent Camarda |
Q: what are the different types of medications taken for hormone replacement therapy. what are the ...
A: There are two types of hormones used...estrogens and progestins. Oral contraceptives consist of ...
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| ZMA and Claritin -D | 3/29/2004 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I've been trying to work out build muscle and one of the supplements I take regularly is ZMA (zinc ...
A: I do not have any information about ZMA. Sorry I can not help you with your question. Thank you for ...
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| Depression, medical school, and pharmacy school | 3/29/2004 | Rickey Mallory |
Q: I guess my question is rather general. I might as well give you some history and feedback though. ...
A: I truly believe that you may not have been treated successfully, or perhaps diagnosed successfully. ...
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| animal product medincines | 3/28/2004 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: My son is required to do a project on medicines derived from animals. He must make a pamplet with ...
A: There are many medicines that are made from animals,other than venoms. Actually venoms form a very ...
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| Blood Pressure Medications | 3/28/2004 | S. John Johnson, PharmD, CGP |
Q: I am a white female of 48 years old and am currently on Atenolol 50 mg. per day for my blood ...
A: beta blockers in general can cause fatigue as a side effect. Paxil can also be sedating, so i ...
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| could these cause nose bleeds? | 3/28/2004 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I am taking Lotrel 5/10 and Xopenex 0.63mg/3ml. I am having nose bleeds about every day and they ...
A: It is unlikely that the use of Xopenex and Lotrel is causing nose bleeds. Neither drug product ...
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| provigil | 3/28/2004 | Vincent Camarda |
Q: I started taking provigil Friday night and am having terrible side affects. Will they go away? I am ...
A: Provigil is used to increase wakefullness, and its main side effects are an extension of its ...
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| depo provera | 3/28/2004 | Eric Brandt |
Q: My father is 71 years old and currently in a nursing home. He is was recently given a shot of depo ...
A: Depo-provera can be used to treat some types of cancer. It can also be used in men to control ...
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