Stop Blowing Smoke

Published February 2008   Dear Pharmacist, I've been a smoker for 37 years, since the age of 17.  My fianceé says she won't marry me until I stop smoking.  She…

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Losing It! Ways to Overcome Cravings

Published 1-3-08 "Dear Pharmacist,Since my son left for college, I have developed the most insatiable cravings for sweets. It’s so bad that I have to eat candy bars every day…

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Protecting Your Private Parts from Cancer

Published September 2007"Dear Pharmacist,I used to take Prempro, but shortly after that scary study years ago my doctor stopped all my hormones. He said it could in-crease my risk for…

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Don’t Let PMS Sink Your Marriage

QUESTION: "My marriage is on the rocks. Recently, my husband told me, "If you don't do something for your PMS, I'm packing my stuff and leaving!" I honestly want to…

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7 Sensible Steps to Safety

Published July 2007 "My pill was smaller this month than it normally is. When I called my pharmacy, they said they gave me a lower dosage of the same drug…

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