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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Ativan, Prozac and Wellbutrin | 11/21/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: My wife has been on Prozac off and on for the past 15 years. Each time she weenied herself off she ... A: The combination of Prozac and Wellbutrin is fine in my opinion but I am not too happy about the ... | ||
| methylpred | 11/21/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: how long does it take for methylpred 4 mg to get out of your system after taking it for three weeks ... A: Naomi The plasma (blood) half life of methylprednisolone is appoximately 2.5 - 3.5 hours. i.e. the ... | ||
| questions | 11/21/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
| Q: which of your duties do you look forward to performing? A: Kaylee! I do consulting at several facilities,and I enjoy interacting with the nursing staff. They ... | ||
| Elderly | 11/20/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: What meds are recommended for the elderly who have just turned a corner and are hallucinating, won't ... A: There are a variety of medications used to treat the symptoms you described. It is first important ... | ||
| Drug test | 11/20/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: Will an anti-histamine cause me to test positive for METH? A: I do not know for sure the answer to this question. It would depend on the antihistamine and the ... | ||
| Re: Medication Information | 11/20/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: Please identify a pill I have found. It is a light blue and round, it has L490 imprinted on it. ... A: Brooke Although I don't recognise this as a product in the UK, I think this is the tablet you are ... | ||
| Metronidazole | 11/20/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: I am wanting to become pregnant, however I am using Metronidazole to treat a bacterial infection. ... A: Metronidazole is classified as B2 for use in pregnancy. This means that it belongs to a group of ... | ||
| morphine while pregnant | 11/19/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: ok! i'm about 9 months pregnant, i have a rod in both legs (from my knees to my hips) i'm in pain ... A: You should talk to your own obstetrician. He/she will know what is best for you and your baby ... | ||
| Hoodia | 11/19/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: Does hoodia decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills? A: There are no adequate studies of alternative medications and food supplements and traditional ... | ||
| drug interactions | 11/19/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: can coumadin (the blood thinner) and ultram be taken together? A: Judy Assuming the Ultram contains only Tramadol, then there is no specific interaction with oral ... | ||
| Pharmacist Career | 11/19/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: How much does Pharmacist with a JD degree make? A: What is a JD degree? Pharmacists wages vary depending on employer, union affiliation, pharmacist's ... | ||
| Pharmacist Career | 11/19/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I am a junior biochemistry major in college and am stuck between two careers pharmacy and dentistry: ... A: 1) What is the job outlook for Pharmacist will they be in high or low need with in the next few ... | ||
| Pharmacist Career | 11/19/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: I am a junior biochemistry major in college and am stuck between two careers pharmacy and dentistry: ... A: I am glad to hear of your interest in pharmacy. Both pharmacy and dentistry are good careers and ... | ||
| Lunesta & 600mg ibuprofen | 11/18/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: I have just failed a urine drug screen for opiates.I have only taken these two pills the night ... A: My guess is the Lunesta called the false positive reaction. It is not an opiate but is a controlled ... | ||
| Claritin | 11/17/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
| Q: Tara, I've been taking Clartin for the past 8 days for my allergic rhinitis. My question is, how ... A: Most people can take claritin every day if needed for allergies. If you notice them only occurring ... | ||
| Lunesta sleep aid | 11/15/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: I just fail a urine drug screen for opiates.The only thing i have taken was lunesta and a 600mg ... A: David As far as I am aware there is no reason why either drug should cause a false positive test ... | ||
| Schedule 2 substance | 11/15/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I am doing a research report on restricted pharmacuetical products and was wondering if most ... A: Drug scheduling is different in different countries. Here in Canada pharmacies would stock a variety ... | ||
| Nardil | 11/15/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: I have had great results taking nardil in the past but now it is not working as well I read that ... A: You may need a bigger dose now or maybe a change to another antidepressant is needed. As Nardil and ... | ||
| Pharm D | 11/13/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
| Q: I am 27 years old with a Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration. I have completed some masters ... A: Lori! The Doctor of Pharmacy degree is now required to practice pharmacy. This is a 6 yr program, ... | ||
| BC Powders and Claritan D | 11/13/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: I have taken 1 dose of 24 hour Claritan D and 1 dose of BC Powder. I feel nervousness and nausea and ... A: I do not think that the medicines are causing this but there is a slight possibility that it is the ... | ||
| morphine overdose | 11/13/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: A friend has overdosed on morphine and is in a coma-little reaction to light held in eyes not ... A: Sue If supportive treatment is being given and was available promptly, then a good recovery is ... | ||
| Drug interaction | 11/13/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: I take Apo-Zopiclone 7.5 mgs to sleep... Can I also take Ibuprofen 600 mgs to relieve my back pain? A: There have been no documented drug interactions between Apo-Zopiclone and ibuprofen. The only ... | ||
| 21 Day pill | 11/12/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: I start my pill cycle on a Sunday. Last Sunday i took the monday pill but didn't realise and monday ... A: Megan I cannot be 100% certain without knowing which brand of pill you are taking, but if the ... | ||
| Pill Identification | 11/12/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I've found a small, round blue pill with a "Q" imprint on the front and scored on the back. Can you ... A: Sorry, the description you give is not in my database. Drug markings vary from country to country ... | ||
| topamax and unisom | 11/12/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: My wife suffers from migrain headaches. She is taking topamax for them right now. But there are ... A: Brian While there is no interaction between Topamax and any of the Unisom formulations, I would ... | ||
| Effexor | 11/12/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: I have been on meds for depression for several years now. Lithium, welbutrin and effexor are the ... A: i would decrease the Wellbutrin first to one a day for a week then cease. Then start on the Effexor ... | ||
| Nasal drainage | 11/12/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
| Q: I have had a nasal drip in my nostrils. It has a foul smell and forms a crust at the tip of my nose. ... A: Wanda! Did he rule out a sinus infection? If he/she thinks it's viral, you don't need an antibiotic, ... | ||
| Mobic | 11/11/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: I am currently taking 7.5 mg dose of meloxicam for my knee injury, plus I also have the beginnings ... A: I appreciate your concern, but arthritis is a long term disorder and it needs long term treatment. ... | ||
| Effexor | 11/11/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: I have been on meds for depression for several years now. Lithium, welbutrin and effexor are the ... A: You should not come off these drugs abruptly but gradually wean yourself of them. Without knowing ... | ||
| Cephalexin | 11/10/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: Can Cephalexin be taken with alcohol products ? A: Leo Pharmacists never encourage alcohol consumption ;-) However, there is no particular problem if ... | ||
| allergic reaction to zoloft | 11/10/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: apparently i've developed an allergic reaction to zoloft, even though i was on it for over a year. ... A: I would need some clarity on the chain of events. Specifically the following approximate dates: 1. ... | ||
| Drug Interactions | 11/10/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: I've been diagnosed with several different problems over the last 4 years. I'm very concerned ... A: Annette With such a complex medical history I'm afraid multiple drug therapies are usually ... | ||
| Anti Malaria pills, which ones? | 11/9/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
| Q: Alan! I am traveling around the world, and at this moment in canada. I will be in Cambodja and Laos ... A: You'll need a prescription for these drugs in Australia and probably in Singapore but both should be ... | ||
| Septra DS BEFORE MRSA Test Results? | 11/9/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: My son went to the Dermatologist today, who said that one of the pimples on his face was abscessed. ... A: Deb If the infection on your son's face has developed as far as an abscess then delaying antibiotic ... | ||
| Naprosen vs Darvocet | 11/9/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: Can I take Naprosen and Darvocet together? A: There is no interaction between Darvocet and Naproxen. However there should not be a need to take ... | ||
| expired viagra | 11/9/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: i have some viagra which was perscribed to me in 2004 nd expired in 2005. i know that over time ... A: Dachsel Although there is a degree of safety in the expiry date given to medicines, it is never ... | ||
| identify a pill | 11/9/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: can you tell me what this pill is? it's a gold colored pill with small red flecks in it it..no ... A: Sorry, I am not able to identify this pill. Without markings or seeing it it is difficult to ... | ||
| Drug Test | 11/8/2007 | Barbara Judge |
| Q: My question is I take no presecription drugs or any illegal drugs but yet I came up positive for ... A: There is no reason why Nyquil or Excedrin Migraine would have caused a false positive drug ... | ||
| Claritin D & Excedrin Migraine | 11/8/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
| Q: I have had headaches for years(10 or more). I'm 31. My DR. suggested that I try Claritin D. I ... A: Trisha From what you describe, it sounds as though the headaches are a sign of congested sinuses. ... | ||
| antidepressent meds | 11/8/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
| Q: My son started taking Cymbalta 3 wks ago and is now on 40mg a day. Its helping his depression. Can ... A: Lexapro is a very good drug and he shold have been put on it right away, I have have even chosen ... | ||
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Nigel Simmons
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I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised. Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner. I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question. Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
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Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
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Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
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