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About Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
Expertise
I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular
interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle
a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid
in that population, and disease management issues.
Experience
I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.
Publications
Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)
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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Pharmacology > Pharmacy > taking medicine together
Expert: Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
Date: 4/10/2007
Subject: taking medicine together
Question
I use Albuterol & Ipratropium in my nebulizer.And had been using Benadryl until I was told said I shouldn't take them together, that benadryl might cause an asthma attack. But if I don't take benadryl I can't keep my asthma under control. I take Claritin but it doesn't help that much, and it sure isn't as good as benadryl. The Claritin D works ok but it is the same as Benadryl isn't it. The medicine I take everyday are . Albuterol & Ipratropium in nebulizer, Azmacort, and Maxair if needed, and also generic tagamet.
Answer
Hi Marji,
You heard right--you should not use Benadryl during an acute asthma attack. It sounds like you need to be on a better maintenance regimen. A lot of patients that I see, here in the allergy capital of the world, are on Flovent for maintenance and albuterol only as needed.
I would definitely contact you Dr. and let him or her know of your issues. They should be able to help get your asthma under control.
I wish you the best!
Regards,
Dr. Kompare, Pharm.D
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