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…
"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…
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…
"Dear Pharmacist,You mentioned in your column that B5 has been used to help people who grind their teeth. How much vitamin B5 should be taken? Thank you."--R.B., Lodi, California Answer:…
Dear Pharmacist, I receive an injection of Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) every month. I’m not even sure why. Can you tell me what this is for? H.H., Newark, New Jersey Answer:…
"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…
"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,…
Taking medicine often means you are likely being robbed of essential nutrients because drugs can reduce your body’s stores of vital life-sustaining nutrients. It happens due to absorption problems, extra…
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…