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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| amox-clav | 9/30/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: does this drug contain codeine? I am allergic to codeine. A: No, this drug does not contain codeine. Its primary ingredient is amoxicillin, a penicillin ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
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