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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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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| prednisone | 11/8/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: my father is 80 years old with a life long history of smoking and has emphysema. he quit smoking 3 ...
A: Christy, I agree with his doctor; the 2 wk course of prednisone wouldn't cause long-term ...
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