| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| High Blood Pressure Medication for Ostomate | 12/1/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: I am a 57 yr. old ostomate and currently taking Triamterene HCTZ 75/50 for my high blood pressure. ...
A: You pose an excellent question. With the proper monitoring of you sodium levels, I do not believe ...
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| Darvocet a controlled drug? | 12/1/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Well, here I am again with another question. I went to K-Mart this evening to have a prescription ...
A: The pharmacist is an integral part of the health care team. We consult with doctors, dietticians and ...
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| Darvocet a controlled drug? | 12/1/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Well, here I am again with another question. I went to K-Mart this evening to have a prescription ...
A: One of the pharmacist's roles is to monitor proper use of medication. If the pharmacist suspects ...
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| chronic constipation | 11/30/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I use Milk of Magnesia every few days. There is no reason my doctor can find that I can not have ...
A: Chronic use of laxatives can lead to lazy bowel syndrome requiring regular use of laxatives. Since ...
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| Enquiry | 11/30/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: I have been consuming Accutane(20mg) for 6 months already and am also into weight training and have ...
A: There are no adequate studies of prescription medications and food supplements. The most serious ...
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| Drug interaction | 11/30/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: Is it okay for me to consume Hydroxycut together with Acutane(20mg).I am worried about the possible ...
A: I think it would be safest to avoid taking Hydroxycut while on Accutane. It is important to ...
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| adderol and vasovagel episode | 11/30/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: My son called me from college and said he was studying and his vision went wavy, then black and he ...
A: Perhaps the combination of stress associated with exams as well as the medication contributed to ...
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| adderol and vasovagel episode | 11/29/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: My son called me from college and said he was studying and his vision went wavy, then black and he ...
A: Adderall can cause this type of reaction if the patient has a predisposed heart condition or the ...
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| taking meds together | 11/29/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: My mother takes Synthroid (once q a.m.) and Nexium (a.m. & p.m.). She was told she has to take the ...
A: Ann! She should NOT have to get up at 3AM to take the Synthroid! It is important to take the Nexium ...
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| Celiac Sprue | 11/29/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have been diagnosed from both lab tests and biopsy to have Celiac Sprue. Although on the gluten ...
A: As far as I know, there should be no problems taking these two drugs, in fact, they are sometimes ...
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| Druginfo.com website | 11/29/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: YOU INDICATED IN YOUR ANSWER TO ANOTHER CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE NURSE 3 FREE WEB SITES FOR ...
A: I would try: 1) Drugs.com or 2) ...
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| COPD/ventilator | 11/29/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: My dad was recently put on a trach due to burns on his face and throat. The trach was to treat the ...
A: Jennie I'm a little out of my depth in this area, but a few thoughts would be worth discussing with ...
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| Soma... | 11/29/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Why would benzo show up when I take vicodin and soma?
A: When a lab tests for a chemical they test for a chemical structure. Many chemicals have similar ...
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| use of esomaprazole with AMORYN and pr | 11/29/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I take pramepaxole for restless legs and esomaprazole for reflux oesophagitus. I have been looking ...
A: Amoryn does have many drug-drug interactions but it appears to be OK with esomprazole. Whether it ...
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| Darvocet & Coumadin | 11/29/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Please advise if it is o.k. to take Darvocet while taking Coumadin. I presently take 2 mg Warfarin ...
A: Darvocet and Coumadin do not interact. It should not be a problem to occasionally increase the ...
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| Drug Interaction? | 11/28/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I am currently taking Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin (antibiotics) for an infection i have. Can i ...
A: There should be no drug interactions between amoxicillin or clarithromycin and any of the ...
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| Mixing over the counter medicines | 11/28/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I found some OTC Excedrine Back & Body, some white tanlets marked 44 159 and some plain white ...
A: He will not get addicted to 44 159. He may get dependen on Nyquil, this is something you have to ...
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| gaba supplement for anxiety hypothyroid and medications | 11/28/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I am suffering from anxiety for years and sometimes panic attacks. I also suffered from years of ...
A: The theanine should be OK but since Valium works through GABA receptors in the brain I would not be ...
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| Taking Synthroid and Lotrel | 11/28/2007 | Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP |
Q: I recently was given synthroid and lotrel rx's, Is it safe to take them in the morning at the same ...
A: Jenny! It is alright to take them both at the same time. It is probably the Lotrel that is causing ...
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| antihistimines | 11/28/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: For swollen eyes due to allergies, do I need a prescription for topical antihistimine/decongestant ...
A: There are, luckily, a multitude of over-the-counter products for itchy, irritated eyes due to ...
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| Tylenol long-term use | 11/27/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: It says on the bottle of Tylenol (and Extra Strength) that you shouldn't use it for more than 10 ...
A: Acetaminophen if used in high doses or for long can cause liver dysfunction, hence we do not advice ...
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| Antidepressants and Zantac | 11/27/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: I am exclusively breastfeeding my 12 week old daughter. She has reflux and is being treated with ...
A: I would consult your baby's pediatrician's office for the safest antidepressant to use when ...
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| claratin d | 11/27/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: Can i take my lunesta if i have taken claratin d this afternoon?
A: Caritin D contains the antihistamine Loratadine and the deconestant pseudoephedrine. There is not an ...
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| decilone forte | 11/27/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: what is decilone forte? is it really a medication for sore eyes?
A: Decilone Forte is dexamethasone oral tablets available in various strengths outside the United ...
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| drug interactions | 11/26/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: can you take cymbalta and xanax together ie cymbalta daily and xanax as needed I have a neruimmune ...
A: Britt There are no particular problems or interactions if the two drugs are taken at the same time. ...
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| Drug interaction | 11/26/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Is is safe to take Hydroxycut and Citalopram (20mg)?
A: There should be no problem with this combination although I will say that there is no real evidence ...
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| birth control pills | 11/26/2007 | Layla Yeganeh |
Q: can taking a large dose of birth control pills effect my fertility?
A: Taking a large dose of birth control pills will most likely prevent pregnancy for that period of ...
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| safety | 11/26/2007 | Barbara Judge |
Q: I take 10mg lexapro, B6 vitamin,400mg magoxide & one sudafed nasal decongestant daily. I am sore ...
A: Tramadol is a pain pill and not a sleeping pill. I am unclear if you intended to ask about ...
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| Expired benedryl | 11/26/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: My husband recently took (unknowingly) Benedryl that had been expired for 3 years. A few hours ...
A: Medications do expire. At the expiration date the manufacturer does not guarantee potency greater ...
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| VERAPAMIL 180 MG SR VS. 180 MG ER | 11/25/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: I have been taking verapamil capsules for years at 180mg ER. The pharmacy recently gave me the ...
A: Obviously you have changed the brand of the drug. Whle ER and SR should be equivalent they are not ...
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| drug questions | 11/25/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: my grown daughter is on 3 drugs: remeron; neurontin; and dilantin -- generic of ea i believe She ...
A: Phenobarbital is not used much anymore in the tratment of seizures an it is highly unlikely that it ...
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| clonazepam | 11/25/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: i was given this for at times i fell anger more so than i should. i take paroxetine for depression. ...
A: Shirley My apologies, I had wrongly assumed you were used to taking Clonazepam. Certainly you ...
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| norco percocet dilaudid vicodin xanax | 11/24/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: are these meads ok to take while pregnant what are the specific side effects please go into detail ...
A: Xanax can cross int othe fetal circulation and can cause birth defects. It should not be taken by ...
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| help. | 11/24/2007 | Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi |
Q: i found a pill and it's a casule. it is orange and yellow. the yellow is a see-through yellow and ...
A: For quite a long time, every formulation manufactured must have what is known as an NDC or imprint ...
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| Medication Sorting | 11/24/2007 | Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. |
Q: I am the primary caregiver for my 81-year old mother-in-law. She takes 11 different kinds of pills. ...
A: Your mother-in-law sure is lucky to have you! I am sure she appreciated you taking the time to help ...
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| valtrex | 11/23/2007 | Nigel Simmons |
Q: what medications should not be taken with valtrex???
A: Kevin There are no serious drug interactions with Valtrex and other products. It is possible that ...
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| decilone forte | 11/22/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I currently taking a Decilone forte for my allergies for two months now. I started with a 4 mg. a ...
A: I do not know of any way of avoiding this side effect of decilone. It is not common and you are just ...
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| decilone forte | 11/22/2007 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I currently taking a Decilone forte for my allergies for two months now. I started with a 4 mg. a ...
A: The eye problems caused by the decilone are not all that uncommon and I would be inclined to cease ...
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| Double Dose of Amoxicillin | 11/21/2007 | Eric Brandt |
Q: My daughter had all of her wisdom teeth extracted today. The doctor prescribed Amoxicillin, 4 tsp. ...
A: I would not be too concerned. Considering she vomitted following the second dose we do not know how ...
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| 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 ...
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