"Dear Pharmacist,I take valerian for sleep and wonder if other drugs interact with it?"--M.K., Coconut Creek, Florida Answer: Valerian is used for insomnia, migraines, depression, panic attacks and flight anxiety. Because valerian…
Ingredients½ cup cornstarch1 cup water½ cup white rice flour½ cup salt2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oilfood coloring of your choice Directions:Mix all of the ingredients together in a…
"Dear Pharmacist,Have you ever heard of skullcap?"--D.S. Boca Raton, Florida Answer: Yes, it’s a sleep remedy that is also known as "Mad-Dog Weed." In a few small studies, this herb showed…
Dear Pharmacist, I take Fosamax every day for osteoporosis. It really upsets my stomach but my doctor says I have to keep taking it. Is there a way to help me…
"Dear Pharmacist,My friend and I are arguing about giving our daughters the Gardasil vaccine to prevent cervical cancer that you is transmitted from unprotected sex. I say “no” and she says…
"Dear Pharmacist,Sexual intercourse has become very painful since stoppingHRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). I’ve tried progesteroneand Vagifem, but nothing helps. I think this is a concernfor many women. Do you have any…
"Dear Pharmacist,My marriage is on the rocks. Recently, my husband told me, “Ifyou don’t do something for your PMS, I’m packing my stuffand leaving!” I honestly want to get well, and…
"Dear Pharmacist,I’ve been having hot flashes so I bought a cream containing“wild yam” extract from a health food store to help balance myhormones, particularly progesterone. Will this do the trick?"--T.E., Los…
"Dear Pharmacist,I used to take Prempro, but shortly after that scary study years agomy doctor stopped all my hormones. He said it could increase myrisk for breast cancer or a heart…
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