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Dear Pharmacist, My pharmacist told me that my antidepressant, Wellbutrin, is the same medicine that my husband takes to stop smoking. Is this true? M.M., Jacksonville, Florida Answer: Yes. It’s a…
Dear Pharmacist, My pharmacist told me that my antidepressant, Wellbutrin, is the same medicine that my husband takes to stop smoking. Is this true? M.M., Jacksonville, Florida Answer: Yes. It’s a…
Dear Pharmacist, I take Zoloft for depression. It doesn‘t seem to work as well anymore. I also have a chronic illness, which I’d rather not disclose. Can Zoloft lose it’s effect…
Note: The following blog post was also printed and published in newspapers across the country, and was clipped from papers and posted in many pharmacies in teh US, as well as…
Dear Pharmacist, I’ve been taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) on and off for years and now I hear that it is poisonous. Is this media poof or is it true? W.J., Daytona, Florida…
"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…