"Dear Pharmacist,My son has anger issues along with depression so he takes Wellbutrin (bupropion). He has high blood pressure so he takes metoprolol. He doesn’t sleep well now, so he…
"Dear Pharmacist,I know you are a pharmacist who is zealous about natural medicine. So I have to ask you if you are ever frustrated with all the new medications being…
"Dear Pharmacist,I have MS and I’ve taken the medicine Copaxone. Last year, you said not to rev up my immune system with vitamins. Can you explain why and tell me…
Grapefruit interacts with certain drugs and increases their level, causing dangerous side effects.
"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:…
