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…

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Natural Sleep Aid Valerian Must Be Used With Caution

"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…

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Don’t Let PMS Sink Your Marriage

"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,…

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Natural Ways to Reduce Risk of Cancer

Published 2-21-09"Dear Pharmacist,I am very afraid of getting cancer because it runs in my family. The stress makes me vigilant about eating right: I’m a vegan and I take medicinal…

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