Big Discrepancy Between Drug Commercials and Reality
Dear Pharmacist, As I watch TV, I notice a lot of commercials for drugs. The other night I found several drug commercials on every major network. What is going on, shouldn’t…
Dear Pharmacist, As I watch TV, I notice a lot of commercials for drugs. The other night I found several drug commercials on every major network. What is going on, shouldn’t…
Dear Pharmacist, I have been experiencing terrible allergy symptoms and a runny nose, and my doctor prescribed Veramyst. I squirt this in my nose. It's too expensive ($102!), so I can't…
"Dear Pharmacist,I suffer from gout and would like more information about thiscondition. What foods should I avoid, and what foods can help me?"--L.B., New York City, New York ANSWER: Even though…
"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 weeks her sadness has…
"Dear Pharmacist,Do you think it’s a good idea to take antioxidants during the cough/cold season? I am trying hard not to get sick this year." --V.C., Atlanta, Georgia Answer: Yes. Anything…
"Dear Pharmacist,I almost died a few years ago after taking an antibiotic, Amoxicillin. What other medications are related, so I can avoid those too?" --D.P., Arco, Idaho Answer: The serious life-threatening allergy…
Navigating the world of supplements for arthritis can be a maze of conflicting advice, especially when it comes to managing different types of arthritis. Today, we're going to clear up some…
Dear Pharmacist, I had a staph infection and was in the hospital. Upon release, I was prescribed an antibiotic and then another. My pharmacist warned me not to stop taking the…
"Dear Pharmacist,I splurged during the holidays and now I want to drop 10 pounds fast. Any tips?"--GP Gainesville, Florida Answer: First of all, don't feel guilty. Remember how much fun you had…
"Dear Pharmacist,Why do the people in the Mediterranean area have no problems with cholesterol? Is it the red wine and olive oil?"--J.S., Ocala, Florida Answer: People from the Greek island of…