Natural Script to Relieve Pain
"Dear Pharmacist,I live in chronic pain, no one is sure why. I take hydrocodone and ibuprofen daily but I’m still in pain. Can you recommend any vitamins to help me?"--M.C., Dallas,…
Side Effect Solutions to Blood Pressure Drugs
"Dear Pharmacist, I keep stopping my blood pressure medications because of side effects, mainly fatigue, dizziness and leg cramps! Please help me solve this or recommend different medicine?" --A.P., Tuscon, Arizona…
Natural Ways to Get Some Zzzs
"Dear Pharmacist,I’ve had a couple of years of bad insomnia. I’ve tried medications, but I want something natural. Suggestions?" --P.T., Denver, CO Answer: There are many natural supplements that are known…
Shiitake Happens to Protect You from Cancer
"Dear Pharmacist, I’m not a fan of fungus, but I’ve heard that shiitake mushrooms are good for cancer. What do you think?" --C.E., Boston, Massachusetts Answer: I think some mushrooms are…
Echinacea Wards Off The Common Cold -Ahh…CHOO!
"Dear Pharmacist,I’ve got a cold, and I’ve sneezed about a hundred times today! Should I start taking echinacea, and will it help me with the sneezing?"--A.T., Sanibel, Florida Answer: It’s the…
A Laxative that Works at Both Ends
"Dear Pharmacist, I heard you recommend a drug called Lactulose as a laxative but you said it helped with brain fog too. How can it work at both ends?" --J.C., Decatur,…
Does Deer Antler Velvet Really Work?
"Dear Pharmacist,My hero is Ray Lewis of the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, and I heard he took Deer Antler Velvet to recover from his muscle injuries faster. Do you recommend…
I want to be able to read my prescription, what are all those abbreviations?
I want to be able to read my prescription, what are all those abbreviations?  i one  ii two  iii three  iv four  po Take by mouth…
New Drugs for 2012
Dear Readers, Here are some interesting FDA-approved items for 2012 in the United States. My column is printed in various languages so I apologize that I’ve only listed English brand names,…
Exercise Improves Memory and Enhances Mood
Dear Pharmacist, I’m going through a lot right now. This year, my New Years’ Resolution is to exercise more, hoping to take my mind off everything. My schedule only allows me…
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