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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Ostomy Patient taking Toprol XL | 8/11/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: Kompare, I am 66 years old, have had an ileostomy 25 years. I have high blood pressure and BPH. I ... A: Yes, there are many other options. Some can cause tiredness for the first few days or so but you and ... | ||
| levothroxin and toporol | 8/11/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
| Q: I have several questions, hope i fit it all in. 1st i was put on toporol a year ago before my ... A: You said you were put on Lopressor one year before your total thyroidectomy. The doctors thought you ... | ||
| Generic Toprol XL 50mg | 8/11/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: I have been taking Toprol XL 50mg for a while now and there has never been a generic for it. I went ... A: I would check again with the pharmacy where they were dispensed. The only tablets we have so ... | ||
| lab result question | 8/10/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: Can you please tell me what THT stands for? I have been in the hospital being treated post op for ... A: I hope you are improving fast. I see that most of your lab values are well within range. In your ... | ||
| red and yellow pills | 8/9/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: can you tell me what these pills are used for? A: The capsules are of Amoxycillin. Generic Name: Amoxicillin Strength: 500 mg Manufacturer: Novopharm, ... | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 8/9/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: I need to take Vitamin B12 supplements. I wish to take it as a nasal spray to avoid injections and ... A: Chabdrashekar I'm afraid I am unaware of any nasal formulation of B12 being marketed anywhere in ... | ||
| Testing positive for Benzo's | 8/9/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: I take Sarafem 10 mg, only some months for excessive pre-menstrual symptoms. Would this make me ... A: No, Sarafem would not cause a positive test for benzodiazepine derivatives. For complete drug ... | ||
| Wellbutrin and Tylenol 3 | 8/9/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
| Q: I actually have two questions. Is it safe to take Wellbutrine and Tylenol 3 together? I currently ... A: It is safe to take small amounts of Tylenol 3 with wellbutrin. It sounds like you need to talk with ... | ||
| Ostomy Patient taking Toprol XL | 8/9/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: Kompare, I am 66 years old, have had an ileostomy 25 years. I have high blood pressure and BPH. I ... A: The Toprol XL is probably not the best drug for you. Since you found the tablet undissolved, this ... | ||
| Prozac and Propranolol | 8/8/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: Is it safe to take propranolol for panic attacks while taking prozac for depression? A: They can be used together, however three studies have compared the efficacyof propranolol in ... | ||
| Effexor,Lexapro,Adivan and Dental work??? | 8/8/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: I am currently taking Effexor 37.5 and Lexapro(only 10 mg, trying to switch over to effexor fully ... A: The medications you are taking can be taken together but be aware you are at great risk of ... | ||
| amoxycillin vs microgynon | 8/8/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: i regularly prescribe amoxycillin to my patients 500mg for about 5 days. does it render microgyno ... A: Johnson There is no specific interaction between amoxicillan and oral contraceptives such as ... | ||
| Elidel Cream | 8/7/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
| Q: Is the chemical make up of elidel cream safe for skin use A: This cream can be used for Excema, or vitilogo, dermatitis. Please ask your dermatologist. They ... | ||
| Lymecycline (Tetralysal 300) | 8/7/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: My 12 year old son has been prescribed Lymecycline to help clear his acne. Will his teeth become ... A: Wendy As it is a tetracycline antibiotic there will always be a risk of teeth discolouration. ... | ||
| cortisone | 8/7/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: My daughter is 11 years old-She has a severe pain in her joints -doctors told that might she has a ... A: I am sorry to hear about your problems. I would be happy to send you all information about this ... | ||
| ethex 041 oxycodone | 8/7/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: i read an answer from one of the doctors on this website concerning "ethex oxycodone 041. he stated ... A: Oxycodone is available either alone or with other ingredients and in different strengths. Tablets or ... | ||
| ethex 041 oxycodone | 8/6/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: i read an answer from one of the doctors on this website concerning "ethex oxycodone 041. he stated ... A: Ethex 041 does not denote the strength of the pill, it is an identifcation code. The database ... | ||
| metronidazole and alcohol | 8/6/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: i have read that you should not consume alcohol while taking metronidazole. i forgot about this and ... A: The recommendation not to use alcohol during metronidazole use is based on observations in some ... | ||
| antidepressants | 8/5/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
| Q: I have been prescribed citalopram 20mg for mild depression whats the chances of this having an ... A: You say you are worried about having an adverse side effect from the medicaiton. I would start off ... | ||
| levlen 28 | 8/3/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: i live abraod and suddenly noticed that 2 of my birth control packs will expire at the end of ... A: There are a number of options open to you: 1. Use the expired pack, I too believe that drugs dont ... | ||
| Fentanyl Patchs and Actiq | 8/2/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
| Q: I'm a total disable Vet. I was getting treatment from the VA for Fibromyagliga, Plus I had neck ... A: That's unfortunate that you cannot get the meds that you need from the VA. I am glad that you have a ... | ||
| miracleburn | 8/1/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: Is it safe to take Miracleburn while on genetic prozac? A: While there are no specific drug interactions between Prozac and miracleburn I would caution ... | ||
| phentermine | 8/1/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: I got a perscription for phentermine a few years ago and it worked . I live in a new area now and am ... A: So far as I know federal laws operate in case of drugs and there is no state to state differnce in ... | ||
| combining pain killers | 8/1/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: I suffer from very bad period pain and find it is only eased by taking, for example, 2 paracetamol ... A: Lynn Providing that you keep to a maximum of 4g (8 x 500mg tablets) Paracetamol a day, this should ... | ||
| alternative to antabuse, naltrexone & campral | 8/1/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I have heard that there is a new drug on the market to assist alcoholics. I have tried naltrexone ... A: Antabuse has been discontinued here in Canada. I do not know if it available where you are. ... | ||
| Peach Oblong Pill | 8/1/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I found quite a few pills in my daughter's room, oblong and peach, with no imprint of any kind on ... A: Not having any markings it is difficulr to identify the pill. Have you asked your daughter outright ... | ||
| Xanax withdrawal | 8/1/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: My doctor prescribed me Xanax 2 years ago. He gave me 60 pills to start with and I never refilled ... A: It is unlikely that you will become addicted as long as you take Xanax on an as needed basis. ... | ||
| Fentanyl Patchs and Actiq | 8/1/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
| Q: I'm a total disable Vet. I was getting treatment from the VA for Fibromyagliga, Plus I had neck ... A: Are you a quadriplegic? It appears you are concerned about the Fentanyl. You are worried that you ... | ||
| need help | 8/1/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: i found some pills in my daughters room she resently had gastrobypass sergery im a little conserned ... A: Jim Forgive me if this appears impertinant, but I hope you will understand why I always include the ... | ||
| Elidel cream | 7/31/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: Is there a link between Elidel cream and cancer A: Yes there is, and i is acknowledged by the manufacturer. This is what the manufacturer says about ... | ||
| Nova-venlafaxine medicine | 7/31/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: im taking this medicine for one month before 14 days of my periods as im having a very bad pms ... A: Samina Alopecia (hair loss) is recognised as a "rare" side effect of Venlafaxine usage, so it may ... | ||
| Cysts and Spironolactone | 7/31/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
| Q: Is it possible for spironolactone to cause ovarian cysts as a side effect, if it is not also taken ... A: You ask if it is possible for spironolactone, when used alone, to cause ovarian cysts. Why? Are you ... | ||
| pharmacist filling phentermine | 7/31/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
| Q: my doctor prescribed 5 mg of phentermine for me each day for 30 days, she knows me and my medical ... A: Yes, your in the right. That does seem strange. I would be offended too, if someone asked me my ... | ||
| proscar | 7/30/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: .I intend to buy Proscar ( 5mg finasteride )and split it into 5 smaller pieces so that i can use it ... A: Ho Roger, Finasteride (Proscar) may be crushed or split. However pregnant women or women of ... | ||
| Loestrin 24 | 7/30/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
| Q: I am currently using Loestrin 24 for birth control, and have been taking my pills at the same time ... A: The best way to tell if you are pregnant, is to wait another week and test again. (ugh, I know) If ... | ||
| Extacy and Effexor | 7/28/2007 | Samina Ghori |
| Q: If I am currently taking effexor would it be ok to take extacy one time? A: Taking Ecstacy in itself in dangerous as you cannpt be sure what it contains. There are no ... | ||
| dilantin | 7/28/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
| Q: My 87 year old father has been taking Dilantin for 30 years for mild sesuires he started having in ... A: I am sorry to hear that your dad fell. It is good that you are looking out for him. Yes, you are ... | ||
| pharmacy | 7/28/2007 | 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: After being a pharmacy technician you need to attend Pharmacy School to become a pharmacist. ... | ||
| whats this pill | 7/27/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: i have a pill its white, like a long white its not an oval but like rectangular but rounded at the ... A: The tablet is a cobination analgisic with the following composition. Imprint Code: M358 ... | ||
| Pharmacy School | 7/27/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I was wondering, with admissions to pharmacy schools getting more and more competitive, what do ... A: Admission criteria was different 30 years ago when iI was in pharmacy school. Today I belive they ... | ||
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Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi
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I can provide information on drugs and medicines, their actions, uses, interactions and adverse effects. To avoid confusion, generic names of medicines may please be provided. I am a pharmacologist, having worked on animal and human pharmacology, and presently I am the Dean of Bilcare Research Academy, where we teach courses on clinical research. We dont work on saturdays and sundays, hence questions reachng me on these days will be replied on Monday, please bear with me.
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