Burning Up? Taking Your Temperature Has Gotten Fancier
"Dear Pharmacist,My mom and I keep arguing about the best way to take my son's temperature to check for fever. What exactly does the temperature tell you about a person anyway, because…
"Dear Pharmacist,My mom and I keep arguing about the best way to take my son's temperature to check for fever. What exactly does the temperature tell you about a person anyway, because…
Dear Pharmacist, I’m tired and confused about my condition, which I’ve been dealing with for 6 years. After consulting numerous doctors, and taking many different drugs, I feel like I’m on…
"Dear Pharmacist,You mentioned in your column that B5 has been used to help people who grind their teeth. How much vitamin B5 should be taken? Thank you."--R.B., Lodi, California Answer: Vitamin…
"Dear Pharmacist,I have severe allergies and asthma and they seem to get worse in the fall. I take Advair, Zyrtec and use an albuterol inhaler. Breathing should not be such a…
"Dear Pharmacist,Can the supplement MSM cause depression?"--R.S., Gainesville, Florida Answer: MSM is a dietary supplement that has exceptional benefits for people with arthritis. It improves joint flexibility and nourishes hair, skin…
"Dear Pharmacist,I suffer from gout and would like more information about this condition. What foods should I avoid, and what foods can help me?"--L.B., New York, N.Y. Answer: Even though the…
Dear Pharmacist, I’m having surgery next month and I take a slew of vitamins and herbs. My doctor told me to discontinue one of my medications the day before surgery, but…
"Dear Pharmacist,I suffer from gout and would like more information about this condition. What foods should I avoid, and what foods can help me?"--L.B., New York, N.Y. Answer: Even though the…
Antidepressants Require Close Monitoring "Dear Pharmacist,My 16-year-old daughter has been taking an antidepressant drug for depression for 10 months. She was doing better and enjoying life but in the past few…
Dear Pharmacist, Sometimes I have to take muscle relaxers, which make me sleepy and dizzy. Getting to the pharmacy as frequently as I need to is a challenge, but I’m scared…