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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Old Effexor Capsules - Can I Still Take Them? | 12/2/2007 | Eric Brandt |
| Q: I somehow lost a bottle of my Effexor XR prescription in the back of a drawer and I found it today. ... A: You need to call the drugstore where you purchased these pills to find out the expiry date of their ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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) ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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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