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 weeks her sadness has…
Aaaachooo! Ways to Avoid the Flu
"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…
Life-Threatening Reactions Can Occur With Medications
"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…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers – Don’t Take Glucosamine
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…
Use Caution When Stopping Meds
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…
How to Lose Holiday Love Handles
"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…
Mediterranean Diet Rich in Antioxidants, Low in Harmful Fats
"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…
Antidepressant Drug Quenches Craving For A Smoke
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…
Antidepressants Might Lose Effect, Try Something Natural
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…
A Peek Inside Your Pharmacy
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…
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