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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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| 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 ...
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