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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Becoming a pharmacist | 4/28/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I'm still in high school, but I want to be a pharmacist, but I don't know what steps to take to get ... A: It takes a minimum of 5 years of post secondary education to become a pharmacist. This includes 1 ... | ||
| lowering cholesterol/statins | 4/28/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: I am a 31 year old mother of 2 boys (4 years and 6 months old). I have an LDL of 200 and HDL of 56. ... A: What you have not informed me is your total cholesterol level, though LDL of 200 does sound a bit ... | ||
| a v block medicine treatment only | 4/28/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: sir pl inform only medicine treatment for a v block for my mother age 71 A: AV block can have many causes. There is no one specific treatment. You need to treat the cause. I ... | ||
| a v block medicine treatment only | 4/28/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: sir pl inform only medicine treatment for a v block for my mother age 71 A: The primary treatment for most patients with chronic AV block is the insertion of a pacemaker. ... | ||
| pill identification | 4/28/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: I'm a PA in the Army, stationed in Afganistan. I found a tablet that I cannot ID. Perhaps it's a ... A: I hope you are faring well and my heart and prayers are with all the troops in Afghanistan and ... | ||
| Need help!!! | 4/27/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: This is Vidya. I am 21 yrs old. I had a hyperthyroid surgery in Nov and currently on a dosage of ... A: I think your dosage has not been titrated properly. If the dose is well titrated then you will ... | ||
| Lidocaine and Prilocaine cream, 2.5%/2.5% | 4/27/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: I am 18 and I think I have had tennis elbow for around 3 to 4 months now from playing racquetball. ... A: Nate EMLA is now widely used to ease pain at injection sites. Visit the children's ward of any ... | ||
| RE: Microgynon 30 birth control pill | 4/27/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: I started on Microgynon 30 three weeks ago on the first day of my period - to regulate my period ... A: Some women will spot periodically while on birth control pills. If this happens after a couple of ... | ||
| Norvasc | 4/27/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: My cat might be perscribed this for high blood pressure. I am pregnant. Is there any danger in ... A: I think the amount of dermal absorption is extremely low unless you have open sores through which ... | ||
| False positive in urine screen for Benzo | 4/27/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: Can the drug Benzocaine give a positive urine screen for the class of drugs in the Benzo family ... A: Stephen Benzocaine is not a benzodiazepine like Xanax and Valium so it should not be detectable in ... | ||
| Iron Tablets | 4/27/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: CAN I USE IRON TABLETS THAT HAVE EXPIRED ON 02/2007 A: Rumana Although manufacturers will have a margin for safety in the setting of expiry of a product, ... | ||
| novo-venlafaxine xr | 4/27/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: I am taking 225 mg of novo-venlafaxine xr a day. I feel much better on it but I was wonderinf what ... A: If you take alcohol while on venlafaxne, the effects you will have are immediate if any, not long ... | ||
| DEXAMETHASONE | 4/27/2007 | Dr. Tatiana Yatsenko, PharmD |
| Q: I was on "Dex" for 6 months & have gained 20 pounds. I'm no longer on the medication and would like ... A: First of all, I'm happy for you that they myeloma is barely detectable! Good Luck! Now to the ... | ||
| xanax | 4/26/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: I just wanted to know if I take xanax twice (on tablet only each time) in the same week, will it ... A: Dan It really depends what the test is looking for. Even simple urine dip tests are quite specific ... | ||
| drug test | 4/26/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: will cymbalta cause any type of false positive(for illict drugs)to appear in urine drug screen? A: Jonathan If the test is looking only for opiates, amphetamines and cocaine, then Cymbalta should ... | ||
| metaxalone | 4/26/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: Is is alright to take ibuprofen while taking metaxalone for a muscle spasm in the lower back? The ... A: Jo The manufacturers recommend that anyone who experiences persistent headaches should see their ... | ||
| Cefzil dose doubled halfway thru 10 day course | 4/26/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: Is it common (and safe) to double the dose of Cefzil halfway through the 10 day course? Have been ... A: The dose of Cefzil is between 250 mg twice a day to 500 mg twice a day depending on the severity of ... | ||
| help | 4/26/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: I'm not sure if I have the right person, but my question is, I'm 19 year old, and very short, I'm ... A: There is really no such thing as a pill that will help you gain height. Height is determined ... | ||
| help | 4/26/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: I'm not sure if I have the right person, but my question is, I'm 19 year old, and very short, I'm ... A: Jack I fear that at 19 there is little that can be done to increase your height. Most people attain ... | ||
| help | 4/26/2007 | Dr. Tatiana Yatsenko, PharmD |
| Q: I'm not sure if I have the right person, but my question is, I'm 19 year old, and very short, I'm ... A: There are other reasons why teens may have growth problems. Growth is controlled by the hormones the ... | ||
| constipation drug | 4/25/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: I am anxious to find in America a German drug I have used for constipation. it is called BECUNIS. ... A: Gordana I think the product you are referring to is also called Bekunis (my German and Dutch aren't ... | ||
| loss of appetite | 4/25/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
| Q: My husband had a stroke that only effected some speech, he says that everything I now cook for him ... A: Pam! Spironolactone can cause loss of appetite, as can warfarin. He may want to check with his ... | ||
| qualifications to become a drug wholesaler | 4/25/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: Do you have to be a pharmacist, to be a drug wholesaler? A: No, you do not have to be a pharmacist to become a drug wholesaler. Each company has different ... | ||
| what is the difference between a registered pharmacy tech. and a certified pharmacy tech. | 4/25/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
| Q: my name is Tanisha and I am interested in becoming a pharmacy tech. I was wondering if you could ... A: Tanisha! A certified pharmacy tech is a tech that has taken and passed the national pharmacy tech ... | ||
| Salicylic Acid | 4/24/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: a few years, i found a topical product i really liked. I believe it's out of production now and ... A: I expect it would mix with oils also. Ointments are oily mixtures and if it mixes in an ointment it ... | ||
| Megacolon | 4/24/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: My 2 year old has been having abdominal distention for about 8 months. She was just in the emergency ... A: Xiomara I am not a doctor and only have limited detailed knowledge of many medical problems ... | ||
| Neosporin and pregnancy | 4/24/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: I am getting conflicting info about using neosporin during pregnancy. I have seen it on "safe ... A: A little neosporin should not hurt anyone--unless, you are like me and highly allergic to it! So, ... | ||
| fluoxetine with phentermine | 4/24/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I had been taking phentermine for a yr and lost 35 lbs. I quit taking it to start lexapro, now have ... A: I am not in a position to make that kind of medical decision. Medical decisions are reserved for ... | ||
| Levaquin | 4/24/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: Eric, Have been checking online regarding side effects to Levaquin. It's late at night and I think ... A: Cardiovascular effects with Levaqun are reported to have occured in less than 0.3% of people taking ... | ||
| DEXAMETHASONE | 4/23/2007 | Dr. Tatiana Yatsenko, PharmD |
| Q: I was on "Dex" for 6 months & have gained 20 pounds. I'm no longer on the medication and would like ... A: It is apparent you lead a very healthy lifestyle. Do you have any other health condition? ... | ||
| Birth Control | 4/23/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: I've been taking TriNessa for about 2 months now. I recently got out my third pack and noticed one ... A: The side effects you have experienced have not been previously documented as having been ... | ||
| interactions/contraindications | 4/23/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: Can a teenager already on accutane (has one month left to finish) take an antimalarial drug such as ... A: Diane I am not aware of any problems, though admittedly use of antimalarials is not a usual ... | ||
| celebrex | 4/22/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: If a Celebrex (celecoxib) is ingested will it show up on a drug test? If so what will it show up as? A: Steven I'm assuming you are referring to a drug test for illicit products such as heroin or ... | ||
| Expired Zyrtec | 4/21/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: I have some Zyrtec tablets (cetirizine HCL) which says EXP Jan 2007. It is now April 2007 and I was ... A: The potency of medications can not be assured beyond the labeled expiration date. No one can ... | ||
| When I'm finished my degree,what do i do next? | 4/21/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: I recently asked you a question concering pharmacy and I found your reply very helpful,so I have ... A: I am glad I was able to help you! Your question is a very good one. You will need to contact your ... | ||
| Bactrim... trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole | 4/20/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: Well, here I am back again. Several hospitals give trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole to prevent ... A: It is wise to inform the physician of any adverse reactions to other drugs. It may influence the ... | ||
| Drug interaction | 4/19/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: Is taking Statins for Cholestrol OK when on Hydrea for Thrombocytosis? A: There is not a lot of information egarding drug interactions with Hydrea. I can only extrapolate ... | ||
| serequel | 4/18/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
| Q: I found serequel In my uncles bathroom and I was wondering what it does for your body. and how can ... A: Kaitlyne, Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication used for many conditions, from dementia with ... | ||
| zetia and ibuprofin and acetaminophen | 4/18/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: I am taking zetia. Which of the above two over the counter medications can I take for pain relief ... A: There are no documented drug interactions between Zetia and ibuprofen or acetaminophen. As ... | ||
| Ultraset | 4/18/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: .. I took one pill on two seperate occassions and both time about or even six hours after taking got ... A: Jeanne Although the literature cites gastro-intestinal problems as rare, I think the problems you ... | ||
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Nigel Simmons
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Expertise
I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised. Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner. I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question. Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience
Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
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Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
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