| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
|
| Mavik = Lisinopril | 9/30/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: Does 2MG of Mavik = 40MG of Lisinopril?
A: Anthony, You can't compare apples and oranges. Even though they are in the same drug class,they have ...
|
| SMALL WHITE ROUND PILL | 9/29/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: I FOUND A SMALL WHITE ROUND PILL IN MY COUCH IT HAS GG296 ON IT. DO U KNOW WHAT IT IS?
A: Melissa I think this is the product you are describing: www.pharmer.org/files/images/GG296.jpg If ...
|
| Toprol XL versus Metoprolol | 9/28/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I read the question sent in by lady about her father who was having symptoms on the Metoprolol and ...
A: There should be no problem converting from Toprol XL to metoprolol if an equivalent dosage and the ...
|
| help | 9/28/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: what kind of pill is this, it is white and round, and has the letters ww, and the numbers 176 under ...
A: As of a 2005 listing from a generic drug manufacturer those tablets may be carisoprodol 350mg, ...
|
| Lamotrigine and thyroxine | 9/28/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Is it OK to take Lamotrigine and thyroxine (Armour) at the same time? Both drugs cause insomnia for ...
A: They can be taken together and your timing is good. The adverse effects of lamotrigine usually wear ...
|
| side efects | 9/28/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: im a 24 year old female with a lot of medication. i have mental health problems, brittle asthma, i ...
A: Niki None of the medications are likely to cause the bleeding or diarrhoea you describe, indeed ...
|
| Medication effects | 9/27/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: "Hello, Could 1mg of Risperdal, .5 mg of clonazepam, and 10mg of lexapro leave a person with no ...
A: What you are experiencing sounds like it could be mild depersonalization, a numbing a feeling of ...
|
| Medication effects | 9/27/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Could 1mg of Risperdal, .5 mg of clonazepam, and 10mg of lexapro leave a person with no feelings? ...
A: It is hard to judge if this is too much medication. That would depend on the person's age, weight, ...
|
| cumadin | 9/27/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: What is the effect of ibuprofen on cumadin levels? What is the effect of famotidine on cumadin ...
A: Thom, Acetaminophen can increase clotting time,but if you are taking it infrequently (not on a daily ...
|
| available substitution | 9/27/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I'm a 73 yr. woman with major spine surgery 4 yrs. ago, which resulted in neuropathy. One yr. ago ...
A: Ms Jutta Sorry it took so long for me to answer-was away for the weekend. Cymbalta is not exactly ...
|
| can you help me | 9/27/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I am trying to find out (for a psychology report) how does xanax react with marijuana on the human ...
A: Because marijuana is not legal in the U.S. it will be difficult to find information about how these ...
|
| zoloft 100mg and aciphex 20mg | 9/26/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I take zoloft 100mg before bed and I take aciphex 20mg in the am I'm starting for feel more ...
A: Charlotte, It would actually be better if you took the Aciphex at the same time as the Zoloft since ...
|
| available substitution | 9/26/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I'm a 73 yr. woman with major spine surgery 4 yrs. ago, which resulted in neuropathy. One yr. ago ...
A: Jutta, There are 2 other medications you could try that may not knock you out as much as Neurontin ...
|
| magnesium question | 9/26/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: ..I'm currently taking 350 mg of Mag. Oxide to help with my PVC's (heart issue). What is the best ...
A: The best form of magnesium is citrate and that gets absorbed fast. If yo take the oxide it wll mostl ...
|
| paxil withdrals | 9/26/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: i was taking 20 mg of paxil and then just stoped taking it now i have severe headaches neasea and im ...
A: Sabrina, Paxil should be gradually decreased and not abruptly stopped. It is best to decrease by ...
|
| Cialis | 9/25/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: What is the effect of Cialis on a young healthy male (say age 23)? What effect will it have on ...
A: Sexual performance has two components, one mental and one physical. The mental component is the ...
|
| Lexapro and Zoloft doseage equivancy | 9/25/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I am wondering what the Zoloft equivalent of 10 mg of Lexapro is. I know they say 10 mg of Lexapro ...
A: There is not a dosage equivalaency chart for the SSRI's. Zoloft is available in 3 different ...
|
| benadryl and xanax | 9/25/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: Are there any side effects from combining xanx and benadryl? I take xanax for anxiety disorder but ...
A: You may feel drowsy or more tired when taking these drugs together. Do not drive or operate ...
|
| Risperdal | 9/24/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: Can Risperdal inhibit the fight or flight response and if I stop taking it will it come back?
A: Risperdal is known to cause some dose related drowsiness which may manifest itself as slowed ...
|
| ADHD meds | 9/22/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: i am a 30 year old male with a rather severe case of ADHD. I have tried all the meds like ritalin, ...
A: It is the maxium dosage, it would not be wise to take more than what is the MAX. Do not put on an ...
|
| THC Metabolites | 9/22/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: How long does it take for THC metabolites to pass from the system? I flunked a drug screen and need ...
A: When marijuana (THC) metabolites are in the blood, they'll end up in the blood vessels, including ...
|
| Methadone & Urine Test | 9/22/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: I have tried to do as much research on this as I can. And I am totally confused by the answers I ...
A: Here are some links about methadone that you might find of intrest. reveloution health is good, the ...
|
| Pharmacologists | 9/22/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I want to know if you are a pharmacologist are you qualified to open your own pharmacy?
A: In some circumstances yes. Pharmacy involves the preparation of drugs, knowing the laws of selling ...
|
| amoxicillin dosage | 9/22/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Today I was prescribed amoxicillin for my sinus infection. The Dr. told me he prefered a high dose. ...
A: This is a high dose but not unusual. The usual dose is 500 mg three or four times a day. Giving it ...
|
| adult ear infections | 9/21/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: I have an inner ear infection that is not getting better with antibiotic. It is very painful. I ...
A: Ida, you should go back to the doctor, espically an ENT (Ear nose and Throat) specialist, and have ...
|
| Drug Interactions with thyroid meds | 9/21/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: I have had hypothyroidism for 23 years. I am 50 yr old female just barely beginning menopause. My ...
A: There is low, to no interaction between throid meds you are on and Metoprolol XR. The effects of ...
|
| pill | 9/21/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: my friend found a white oblong pill with an upper case e on it. She just moved into a house and ...
A: I am not able to positively identify this pill. The descriptrion you give has about 30 options so ...
|
| kidney infection! I THINK! | 9/21/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: okay so i have these really bad pains in my sides and i have been urinating very frequently...i used ...
A: Cipro or levaquin, are good for complicated UTIs. For a less complicated bladder infection Bactrim ...
|
| Methadone & Urine Test | 9/21/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: I have tried to do as much research on this as I can. And I am totally confused by the answers I ...
A: Methadone can be detected in urine for up to 48 hours. upon first inital dosage. Depending on the ...
|
| accutane | 9/20/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I recently asked a question regarding a side effect of accutane. The side effect I refer to is ...
A: He was started on it in the summer between grades 11 and 12. The acne did not recur. He took it for ...
|
| antibiotics | 9/19/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: i have been on a course of antibiotics called amoxycillin? for five days since monday for a mouth ...
A: Bryony There is no specific contra-indication between amoxicillin and alchohol, so the greatest ...
|
| reduclil | 9/19/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: have begun taking reductil for two days. Went shopping to night as usual and bought a big piece of ...
A: I am not familiar with Reducil. I suggest you take the product to your doctor so he can see the ...
|
| accutane | 9/19/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I recently asked a question regarding a side effect of accutane. The side effect I refer to is ...
A: Here is what the manufacturer has to say about this topic. Hyperostosis: Due to possible occurrence ...
|
| Protein and Hair Loss | 9/19/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: I have not been able to "stomach" protein drinks, just the smell makes me cough and gag... Now that ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your dilemma. I am curious to know if you Dr. has determined whether or not ...
|
| Cephalexin and Cheratussin - side effects | 9/18/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: I was prescribed 500 mg of Cephalexin (generic for Kelfax) 2X per day for 10 days. I was also ...
A: Bridget I suspect the diarrhoea and nausea are probably a side effect of the cephalexin. You will ...
|
| claritan D INTERACTION with zoloft`` | 9/18/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I AM 62 AND TAKING ZOLOFT FOR ANXIETY THE DR. PUT ME ON CKARITAN D AND I AM EXPERIENCING ...
A: There are 2 forms of Claritin D. One is a 12 hour form, the other is a 24 hour form. How long ...
|
| Advair 250/50 | 9/18/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: I am a 37 yr old while female - I have been on Advair Diskus 250/50 for about the last 5/6 years - ...
A: Devina I wish I could give you reassurance and a more difinitive clinical answer to what is causing ...
|
| Advair Diskus 250/50 | 9/18/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I am a 37 yr old while female - I have been on Advair Diskus 250/50 for about the last 5/6 years - ...
A: What you experience has been noted in medical literature, and it is also a logical side effect, in ...
|
| amlopress AT | 9/17/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: is there any valid data on the use of amlopress AT as a combination drug for the treatment of high ...
A: There is adequate data supportng the use of amlodipine and atenolol in hypertenson. This data may ...
|
| Methadone | 9/16/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I have been back on methadone for 6 yrs again was on it for ten years before and was off it ...
A: Methadone and HRT do not interact to decrease the effectiveness of either drug. You need to see a ...
|
