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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| wellbutrin dose | 7/27/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
| Q: This is my second question to you--I approached my Dr about a higher dose of Wellbutrin--I had taken ... A: Are you saying that you are on 150mg wellbutrin, and you want to increase the dose, because you read ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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, ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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? ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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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