Published 1-1-09 Dear Readers, Last year, the FDA approved and launched many prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) products that may help you or someone you know. Thank you for making this…

"Dear Pharmacist,My doctor told me to avoid grapefruit juice with my medicine. I take thyroid hormone along with medication for heartburn, cholesterol and depression. Are there any other foods or beverages…

Published 11-15-08 "Dear Pharmacist,I am a "natural freak” and couldn’t care less about calories, rather I focus on healthy unprocessed foods. I heard you say on a radio show that you…

Published 11-8-08New Health Products To ConsiderDear Readers,I have just returned from a national health expo where thousands of exhibitors showed their new goodies. Since I take pride in finding cool new…

Published 11-1-08 "Dear Pharmacist:I went to your health talk at The Villages last week and it was great. You said that ipriflavone was helpful to people with osteoporosis and I wanted…

"Dear PharmacistMy grandson is 8 months old, and the pediatrician wants to vaccinate him for the flu. My daughter and I are at odds because she wants to vaccinate him, and…

Published 10-11-08 "Dear Pharmacist,I have chronic pancreatitis that causes abdominal pain and nausea. I've required hospitalization twice in two years. It still hurts despite the pain medications and enzymes that I…

"Dear Pharmacist,I take Vytorin for cholesterol and I heard that this drug may increase my risk for cancer. I had to have a lumpectomy in 1996 and so my fear is…