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| name of an otc medicine with codeine | 2/16/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: i am in Raleigh, NC in the USA. Can you tell me the name of an over the counter cough suppressant ...
A: I do not think that any codeine containing preparations are available freely OTC. Let me quote the ...
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| cutmen | 2/16/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: Ghooi, I am a trainer of amateur boxing and currently adjusting to pro boxing. There is a ...
A: Adrenaline is used to stop bleeding but to my knowledge you can get it from the pharmacy at least in ...
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| oxycodone | 2/14/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I currently take percocet 10/325. I am concerned about the tylenol. Is the oxycodone 15 without ...
A: Oxycodone does not have acetaminophen (Tylenol). The dose of Xanax should be determined by your ...
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| Drug replacement and reaction | 2/12/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I was taking 25mg of Adderall XR two times a day, then my doctor wanted me to try Focalin instead of ...
A: adderal contains dextroamphetamine and Focalin contains dexmethylphenidate which is the most active ...
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| Vincristine | 2/12/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: How long would it take to excrete a 2.0 mg dose of Vincristine.
A: The rate of excretion of vincristine varies greatly from patient to patient with averages ...
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| metolazone | 2/12/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: My brother in law has been prescribed metolazone 2.5 mg.for high BP. what is the drug and its side ...
A: It is a diuretic and the following are the potential adverse effects although most are not common. ...
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| Side effects of Actonel | 2/11/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: My wife, 70 years old, was recently put on Actonel. She had no disability, but the physician said ...
A: The side effects should disappear once the medication is stopped. They will likely disappear ...
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| Side effects of ctonel | 2/11/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: My wife, 70 years old, was recently put on Actonel. She had no disability, but the physician said ...
A: The side effects your wife experienced while taking Actonel could last for up to 1 month or ...
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| Side effects of Actonel | 2/11/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: My wife, 70 years old, was recently put on Actonel. She had no disability, but the physician said ...
A: The side effects should go away within a week-I would go back to the doctor if they continue. She ...
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| anabolic steroids | 2/11/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: your profile says you can answer most questions so i'll take a shot. I am 22 years old and I know ...
A: I do not want to sound negative but this dose of testosterone is high and although you do not ...
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| Xenical | 2/11/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: Is it safe for a diabetic who is taking lisinopril and lopid to also take orlistat(xenical) to aid ...
A: Naomi Whilst there is no problem with taking either lisinopril or Lopid, it would be advisible to ...
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| IDpills | 2/11/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: first one vary small extra small round off wight with the markings R x 7 ? second one large oval ...
A: Tim I assume from the question mark the first code is incomplete? However, I think this may be the ...
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| co enzyme q-10 | 2/10/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Sir, our family doctor was telling that the co enzyme q 10 is good for post MI patient. In India, we ...
A: There is no hard and fast evidence that CoQ does harm or much good either so it is up to you whether ...
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| Guaifenesin Side Affects | 2/10/2007 | Samina Ghori |
Q: I was taking a generic guaifenesin for sinusitis and started experiencing stomach upset/pain and ...
A: It is unlikely that guaifenesin will cause stomach upsets including constipation. Are you taking ...
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| Drug Test after Klonapin & Xanax | 2/10/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I just went off of Klonapin & Xanax yesterday 2/9/07 & I have a DOT Physical & Pre-Employment Drug ...
A: The Xanax will probably not show-up after 6-7 days in a urine test but Klonopin can hang about in ...
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| nicorandil | 2/8/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: my husband was put on nicorandil on 22/01/07 5 days later he developed a very bad headache after 11 ...
A: Nicoranfdil very frequently causes headaches which can sometimes be severe. With time they tend to ...
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| manufacturer-mixed | 2/8/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: again, My previous post is ridiculous. I was trying to be lighthearted and instead it's stupid. ...
A: Sullivan I can't be absolutely certain, but I assume the notes refer to a commercially produced ...
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| side effects | 2/8/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: My son is 6 months old and he is taking propanolol and digoxin because when he was born he had svt ...
A: All drugs have adverse effects but there propitious use always outweighs these. In your child's case ...
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| Toxicology | 2/6/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I am an attorney in a mock trials case and I need information concerning the toxicology of cocaine. ...
A: A toxicologist is the best person to ask here. My primitive knowledge would say it depends on the ...
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| Nausea | 2/6/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: My mother is using Oxycontin but gets nausea and vomits. Is there a way to prevent this. Should it ...
A: Taking Oxycontin with food or milk can help with the nausea. Also taking the medicatin with ...
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| Parabens | 2/6/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: My question concerns compounding prescriptions. When making preserved water in a pharmacy setting, ...
A: Both Methylparaben and Propylparaben would need to be used together in order to achieve the ...
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| chlorpheniramine maleate | 2/6/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: My question is why would you use a sugar-free preparation of chlorpheniramine maleate instead of one ...
A: There are many reasons to use a sugar free preparation. The first and most important reason is ...
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| levo-thyroxine | 2/5/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: My relative aged 70 suddenly high TSH which >100 and she was prscribed ELTROXIN containing ...
A: Eltroxin acts on the pituirtary gland to inhibit the release of TSH. Without knowing the cause of ...
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| exetimibe | 2/5/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: My mother a lady aged 75 years is a heart patient and hypertensive also. Her lipid profile is normal ...
A: Yes. Ezetimibe works hands in hand with atorvastatin to reduce cholesterol and LDL levels. It ...
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| "... and more morphine than you can use in a lifetime " | 2/4/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: Nigel, I want to introduce my question with the remark that I am only wanting to address the ...
A: Sullivan Without all the relevant details it's impossible to give a specific response, but I can ...
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| postive drug test. | 2/4/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... and also the ...
A: There have been many instances of mistakes during drug tests and mix up of samples. However I am not ...
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| postive drug test. | 2/3/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: i had hair test done the drug that where prescribed for me was doxycycline and lisinopril with ...
A: The drugs that you are taking will not show positive for cocaine. The possibility which remains is ...
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| Birth control | 2/3/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have been taking Trivora or Enpresse for birth control. My prescription is up and I have no ...
A: Trivora and ortho tri cyclen match in composition and method of usage. I would suggest that you take ...
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| suboxone and darvocet | 2/2/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I have been taking vicodin for several years, going back to 1997 before finding out i had a ruptured ...
A: Traci! No, you can't take Darvocet and Suboxone together. Suboxone is a combination narcotic ...
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| irregular periods | 2/2/2007 | Samina Ghori |
Q: i have done a home pregnancy test which was negative, but still i have no period. what could be the ...
A: The best thing to do is have a blood test done to confirm if you are pregnant or not. The other ...
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| pill, i found in my car | 2/1/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: can u tell what pill this is? little white round pill. writing is : 524 with small triangle with ...
A: I think it is a mixture of two drugs pseudoeophedrine, a decongestant and acetaminophen, a mild pain ...
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| worried mom | 2/1/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: I am 6 months pregnant, and I was prescribed darvocet for back pain around the 3rd month. I asked my ...
A: I totally understand your concerns, which, by the way, are totally warranted. There really is no ...
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| unidentified capsule | 2/1/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: I found a capsule a little smaller than a Nyquil, it is half white and half orange, and it is powder ...
A: Cole Nyquil is not sold in the UK, so I can't be certain of its size. From its ingredients I would ...
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| Prilosec vs Prilosec OTC | 1/31/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Is there a difference between prescription Prilosec (Omeprazole) and Prilosec OTC (over the ...
A: As far as I know there is no difference between Prilosec ans Prilosec OTC. Both contain omeprazole ...
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| Prilosec vs Prilosec OTC | 1/31/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: Is there a difference between prescription Prilosec (Omeprazole) and Prilosec OTC (over the ...
A: Michael As far as I can tell there is no difference between the products and they will almost ...
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| diclofenac, naproxen | 1/31/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I know that one of these is an anti-inflammatory. Both are from November of 2003. Are either of them ...
A: Both of these are anti-inflammtory. They are 4 years old but may still have some potency. Taking ...
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| side effects | 1/30/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Did you ever find a survey on the side effects of prescription drugs? Thank you very much. Al ...
A: My problem is finding suitable keywords to do a Medline search. As soon as you use adverse effects ...
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| unidentified pills | 1/30/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I found a few loose unidentified capsules in my home and am a bit worried about not knowing what ...
A: They are indomethacin (Indosin) capsules slow release. This is a fairly strong ...
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| combinations | 1/29/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I am taking 400mg of wellbutrin and want to take a weight loss aid called Miracleburn.It contains ...
A: Wellbutrin can not be taken along with any over the counter product which contains any other ...
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| multivitamin | 1/29/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Respected sir, soory for misspelt word. The word is dieting. Her food intake is very limited and ...
A: The vitamin A is of no concern and vegetarians do not go deficient. Vitamin D comes mainly from ...
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