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| drug interactions | 7/27/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I am currently taking Cymbalta 60mg, Cozaar 25mg, metformin 500mg bid. I would like to know what ...
A: Sue! You are on Cozaar; if you are taking this for high blood pressure, you want to stay away from ...
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| Levothroxin | 7/27/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: my husband was diagnosed borderline hypothyroid and the doctor put him on Levothroxin 100MCG, what ...
A: 100 mcg = 0.1 mg. Your husband needs a lower dose if he went from hypothyroid to hyperthyroid on ...
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| pharmacy | 7/27/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: actually i want to know how many years does it take to become a retail pharmacist? What if you are a ...
A: That is correct. In order to be eligible to take the licensure exam required to become a ...
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| Zoloft and SSRI's | 7/27/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: my wife has been on 100mg A dayof zoloft for about 4 years. In recent months we've both noticed a ...
A: I have not seen what you describe as being a result of Zoloft. There may be a change in her ...
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| Pharmacology vs Pharmaceutical Sciences | 7/27/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: Would you be so kind as to explain what is the difference between a degree in Pharmacology and one ...
A: Kerise Very simply, pharmacology is the science of drug action on a living organism, while ...
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| pharmacy | 7/27/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: actually i want to know how many years does it take to become a retail pharmacist? What if you are a ...
A: In the U.S. it takes 6 years of college to become a Pharmacist. If you are a Pharmacy ...
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| trimspa/benadryl | 7/27/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: Is it safe to take trimspa and benadryl around the same time?
A: Trimspa is an herbal supplement, considered a food. It is therefor not regulated under the FDA. It ...
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| Found a pill.... | 7/26/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: I have found a pill that is a capsule and half white and half dark blue. White side says 30mg and ...
A: You can identify the pill yourself online, its simple. Go to the link pasted below, and search by ...
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| Miracleburn Weight Loss Pill | 7/26/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I would like to know your opinion of this product. Is it safe to take? I have extreme reaction to ...
A: I have a very low opinion about weight loss products. Weight loss cannot be achieved with mere ...
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| diet pill | 7/26/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: I am currently taking a gernic prozac, generic prolosec and requip. I want to take the diet pill ...
A: Because Hoodia is classified as a food, drug interaction is not yet confirmed. It is also not ...
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| Seroquel and Codeine | 7/26/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I take Seroquel... 50 mg at night. I was just diagnosed with pneumonia and the doctor gave me cough ...
A: The manufacturers of Seroquel have conducted large clinical trials of the drug and studied its ...
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| mobic and alcohol | 7/26/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I have been on 15 mg mobic/day for 2 weeks,I have a wedding to attend and am wondering if I should ...
A: Drinking alcohol while taking Mobic may increase the risk of gastric bleeding and stomach ...
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| iron supplements | 7/25/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: I have been taking an iron supplement under the direction of my Gp for about 6 weeks for low blood ...
A: Russell The following is taken from the UK standard reference. The detail will apply to all iron ...
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| Lisinopril and pain relievers | 7/25/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I am taking 10 mg. of Lisinopril daily for high blood pressure and noticed that many of the normal ...
A: hen taking Lisinopril you should avoid using analgesics that contain non-steroidal ...
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| anxiety | 7/25/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: MY DAUGHTER WAS TAKEN OFF PROZAC BECAUSE SHE FAINTED A FEW TIMES - SHE WAS ON IT FOR 2 YEARS. THEY ...
A: I don't know. On the PI sheet it says that prozac causes Dizziness 10.3% of people on Lilly's ...
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| Sustanon Infection | 7/25/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have read a previous thread about a woman name barbra that had an infection from a winstrol ...
A: I really do not recall this particular case cited by you. But of course if you have swelling and ...
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| Expired Lorazepam | 7/25/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I recently found a bottle of prescription Lorazepam in the back of one of my kitchen cabinets. I've ...
A: Your lorazepam pills are well past their prime. They do not deteriorate to toxic substances as far ...
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| Drug Interactions | 7/24/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: My doctor has put me on 30mg of Cymbalta, 5mg of Zyprexa and I have gained weight really bad, been ...
A: Michelle, Unfortunately, Zyprexa can cause weight gain and also hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). I ...
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| Diphenhydramine Hcl vs. Citrate | 7/24/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: What is the difference in the Diphenhydramine Hcl and Diphenhydramine Citrate? I know the "D"Hcl is ...
A: There really is no logical reason as to why you react so differently to the 2 different salt ...
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| what is this pill? | 7/24/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: what is a circle white pill with L405 on one side and on the other side it has soo mg in the middle ...
A: Brogan It is impossible to be absolutely certain regarding the identity of a tablet without first ...
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| expired meds. | 7/24/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: this is gonna be very siil but i got a prescription for cafergot tabs for my migraines. they expired ...
A: Your prescription for Cafergot may be still usable. Check with the drugstore where you purchased it ...
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| ssri's/plavix interactions | 7/23/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: I desperately want to try one of the 'safer' antidepressants.I have been put on plavix and Trental ...
A: I would stay away from the newer antidepressants, and the tricyclics like Elavil. Doctor's tend to ...
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| what is this pill | 7/23/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Sheila, With no markings t is not possible to identify the pill. The possible reasons ...
A: You are not at all a nuisance. In fact we are around to help. No this is not necessarily an illegal ...
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| xr vs cr | 7/23/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: what is the difference between time release, control release, delay release, sustained release, ...
A: The release of a drug from the tablet depnds uon disintegration and dissolution of the drug and the ...
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| Chest pains tightness in chest | 7/22/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Can this be a pulled muscle in my chest. I've had these symptons before.
A: Chest pains and tightness can be muscular, or heart condition or indigestion. Have yourself checked ...
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| Medication | 7/22/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: Can I take claritin with zanax.f
A: LaRose There is a risk that antihistamines can cause sedation, thereby increasing the potential ...
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| medicine | 7/21/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: I am wondering if you get a neurological reaction to medication as a side affect are there any tests ...
A: Before you read this post, I revised it several times after doing some more research for you. If ...
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| Coumadin | 7/21/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: If someone is taking Coumadin can they also take Mirapex, Cipralex, amitriptyline and Citracal. ...
A: cipralex may potentiate the activity of Coumadin. This is corrcted by adjusting the Coumadin dose ...
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| Drug Interaction | 7/20/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: I know most doctors will say don't smoke marijuana, but I want a clinical answer. Is it "safe" t ...
A: Honestly, I don't have a clinical answer for you. I have patients that smoke weed on a daily basis, ...
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| wellbutrin XL vs SR | 7/20/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: what is the difference between wellbutrin XL and SR ?
A: Wellbutrin SR is designed so that doses greater than 150 mg per day be taken in 2 doses 8 hours ...
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| Antibiotics v The Pill | 7/20/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: My dentist has just prescribed me Amoxicillin and i didn't tell her that i am already taking ...
A: It would be advisable to use an additional form of birth control for the remainder of this ...
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| Mixture of Pills | 7/20/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: My Dentist has just prescribed me Amoxicillin and i failed to tell her that i am already taking the ...
A: Joanne Fortunate timing as I'm likely to be off-line most of the weekend. There is no theoretical ...
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| slimming pill | 7/20/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: would it be possible to know if there is a better medical slimming pill that tenuate dospan as it is ...
A: Slimming needs a lot of will power and work. Pills are not the best way to reduce weight. But if you ...
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| Nuvaring | 7/20/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: ..Do you know what the refrigeration life of Nuvaring (internal birth control) is? The MD said two ...
A: When refrigerated, Nuvaring is good until expiry date on the box. Once dispensed by the pharmacist ...
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| dependency | 7/19/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: i have been taking tenuate dospan for a year and find it is not effective any more and really want ...
A: There is very little real dependence on this drug. Most people can stop takng the drug when the feel ...
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| how to stop taking tenuate dospan | 7/19/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: i have been taking tenuate dospan to loose weight for a year now it has stop to be effective and ...
A: Don't worry about that, just taper off. Why do you want to take prozac? Do you mean for weight loss? ...
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| levaquin 500 mg | 7/19/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: My dad is on this med. and experiencing alot of side effects.. He has a respiratory infection, is ...
A: There are numerous antibiotics which are useful in treating respiratory tract infections. The choice ...
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| Actonel. | 7/19/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I read in a magazine that people who take Actonel might experience further heart problems if they ...
A: No medication is free of side effects. It is always a balance between risk and drug benefit. In the ...
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| can you help me? | 7/19/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: I am entering my senior year in high school this year. After high school, I plan on attending ...
A: Only high school and you already have a plan,,, sounds like a pharmacist! I would say that its a ...
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| can you help me? | 7/19/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I am entering my senior year in high school this year. After high school, I plan on attending ...
A: The courses you take in collee towards your degree in pharmacy include: pharmaceutics, mathematics, ...
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