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Alison L, RPh  
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My Posts
red rice yeast
Jul 21, 2010 in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
You should not take red rice yeast with Crestor. Some natural ways to treat high blood pressure are to increase aerobic exercise, limit salt intake to 2,400 mg, trying to eat at least 3,500 mg of potassium a day, from foods such as yogurt, cantaloupe, spinach, and bananas, limit alcohol consumption, and even trying some forms of meditation. Some supplements ...
Dinintel
Jul 21, 2010 in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
This drug is not available in the US, but from what I have read, smoking should not interact with this medication.
how to taper down
Jul 19, 2010 in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
It would be best to talk with your doctor about a tapering schedule, but you basically just want to slowly decrease the amount of pills you are taking. You could decrease by 1 tablet per day and then maybe by 1/2 tablet.
Fraudulent Prescription? What?
Jul 19, 2010 in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
Maybe you can have your doctor fax the prescription to the pharmacy to put an end to the confusion.
How long should I bleed after Mirena removal?
Jul 17, 2010 in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
Heavy bleeding and clotting can occur for a few days after Mirena removal. Periods may be irregular for a few months, but you may even ovulate immediately after the removal depending when in your cycle it was removed.
help me with sleeping again after quitting oxys
Jul 17, 2010 in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
Certain medicines, medical conditions, excess stress, or poor sleep habits can all affect the quality of your sleep. Developing good sleep habits often eliminates insomnia without the need for other therapies. Melatonin supplements may promote sleep in some people. Small-scale studies of melatonin for insomnia have found improvements in sleep onset, a reducti...
hemorrhoids
Jul 17, 2010 in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
To relieve itching and swelling: Take three to four sitz baths a day. Don't strain and don't hold your breath during a bowel movement. Use moistened towelettes instead of dry toilet paper after a bowel movement. Pat clean, but do not rub. Keep stools soft by drinking plenty of water and eating high-fiber foods. Over-the-counter creams and supposito...
Withdrawl symptoms from Veryamyst
Jul 17, 2010 in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
When used at normal doses, withdrawal symptoms would not occur with Veramyst.
Lasix/Furosemide
Jul 17, 2010 in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
Diuresis generally begins 30 to 60 minutes after oral administration. It is not necessarily dosed according to body weight, but rather disease state and patient's response. If you are still not seeing any difference, I would contact your doctor.
expiration
Jul 17, 2010 in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
If the medication is expired, it will not be effective.