May 2012
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Anonymous asked: Money wise how's life as a pharmacist? D you have a big house or other luxuries?
April 2012
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Anonymous asked: What would be the physiological reason for a PPI to stop working? I was on Aciphex for three years wtih great success and symptom relief, then weaned myself off fairly successfully, was off for two years, and began to take it again recently (at double the dose as per my gastroenterologist's advice about two weeks ago after I experienced a severe flareup of symptoms). Taking the Aciphex at...
March 2012
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Anonymous asked: My boyfriend recently suffered a concussion, which also resulted in a ruptured ear drum. He is in a lot of pain but the doctor only prescribed him ibuprofen (mainly for the swelling). He has some Vicodin. Is it safe for him to take the Vicodin considering his concussion?
Anonymous asked: I am taking warfarin for the 3rd week now. 3 days ago my INR reading was 7.8 in which i was experiencing hematuria. my question is, does this elevation had a effect to my current ankle problem. i thought the pain i was feeling due to my ankle problem ( not the bone but the tissue around my ankle) was improving but since the elevation of my INR the pain is unbelievable. I can't move my foot...
Anonymous asked: What are your thoughts on Drug Information as a career? Pros? Moreso the cons? What is the future of this specialty? Any other insights including perhaps why you didn't go down this path are appreciated as well.
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February 2012
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Anonymous asked: What are your thoughts on Procrit vs. Aranesp? For example, someone taking a Procrit injection every two weeks if hemoglobin is < 12 g/dL, etc. Is it worthwhile to switch to Aranesp monthly? Thanks.
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Anonymous asked: I was on adderral (instant release) for a long time but I stopped when summer came and I didn't have classes because I don't like the effects of being more boring. What other drugs might I try for my ADD? I only heard of one non-stimulant, strattera, and the side effects list for that was terrible.
January 2012
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Anonymous asked: Good morning medicine guy. Quick question. Doc gives me 50 mg of painkillers per day for injuries sustained in military. I am tryig to quit smoking but do not know the safety limits of taking pain pills and the nicotine patch. I cannot find a reliable answer to this question, any thoughts?
Anonymous asked: I know this is not really what your used to answering , but I was wondering.. Can starting out getting my Pharmacy Technician Certification help my chances of getting into Pharmacy schools? And if so, can you recommend a good school to attend? (I like your videos!) Thanks - Tkc
pokealot asked: Hey, I was wondering what your opinion was on cleansing? i.e. the substitution of all food for just vegetables fruits and fruit juice. Is it healthy? Should it be avoided?
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Anonymous asked: I'm just starting undergrad. Could you talk a little about how retail pharmacies pay their pharmacists? Numbers like $120K per year are thrown around? Are pharmacists paid salary? Or do they go by an hourly rate (i.e. $60/hr)? Are they limited at the one job to only around 40 hrs per week? Does an RPh working 50 hours per week end up making closer to $150K per year or are they somehow...
Anonymous asked: i am on minocycline for acne and one of the common side effects is having vagina itching. what would you recommended I do to make it stop itching?
tnagmumyyen asked: Hi, I'm just a high school student interested in the pharmacy field. And I have a few questions, would you mind answering them for me please? What made you choose to become a pharmacist? What type and amount of education is needed? What do you do on a daily basis at work? What are some pros and cons about being a pharmacist? What is something you enjoy most about your career? As a high school...
Anonymous asked: It's more in the OTC supplement realm, but could you please touch on multivitamins, particularly for men? Currently I take the Costco branded multi. It is USP certified, but I wish it removed the iron content (Centrum also contains Iron). I have also read the Target brand as being recommended due to its lack of iron. I'm curious about your take on multis in general and perhaps what...
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Anonymous asked: Am I missing something as to why more overworked/frustrated pharmacists in retail and hospital settings are not flocking to Informatics/IT pharmacist positions? Is it not as straightforward or a break from traditional RPh roles as it sounds? Is the pay not comparable? If you get a chance, I was just curious about your insights.
michellektran asked: Do you enjoy being a pharmacist?
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Anonymous asked: What are your thoughts on Actos being prescribed to someone that has thus far been on Glyburide/Metformin? The side effects are frankly so negative that I just don't understand the rationale of continuing to recommend it. I just wanted to hear your thoughts on the cancer risks, etc. and perhaps under what diabetic circumstances would you still entertain the notion of taking Actos?
December 2011
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Anonymous asked: Hi, I've read one of your notes talking about ponstan. But every month I drink only 1 or 2 tablets for my pains and I think I might drink it for the rest of my life. Will this give me any liver problems? Or anything damaging my health. Does it damage my stomach lining
Anonymous asked: I was prescribed tramadol and cymbalta together. I had been on 20 mg of lexapro for about 6 years. I had a terrible reaction, hallucinations, severe naseau, constipation, hpersenitivity to light and smell. I was put back on lexapro but after 3 weeks I am still feeling nauseated, hypersenaitive, breaking out in sweats. I was given zofran for nausea but fell worse after I take. will this ever...
November 2011
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Anonymous asked: Dear Medicine Guy, I am on 40mgs of Methadone for prescription drug abuse. My question is: Can I take and anti-depressant as well and which would b the safest to take while on Methadone? I am terribly worried about Sertonin Syndrome too. But I feel I need something else to help my brain recover and do NOT want to increase my Methadone dose. Any advice? You are very much appreciated for all you do!...
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October 2011
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Anonymous asked: I have been taking requip for 4 years for rls in ever increasing dosages-now 6 mg per day. it helps but i worry that i will need ever increasing dosages. my dr. agreed to prescribe horizant. i was given samples. i have taken twice, both times i am miserable with leg movement and discomfort If I take Requip 6 mg it helps but does not relieve my problems. this never happened with requip. i have to...
Anonymous asked: Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking Celexa (20 mg)?
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Anonymous asked: i need a simple information about thalidomide and its history in a half page only
September 2011
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August 2011
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