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Alison L, RPh  
Female


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Swedesboro - NJ
given a urine test GCMS drug screen I take oxycodone, but a false positive of soboxone was given
2 hours ago in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
Usually when patients take suboxone, they worry about false positives for oxycodone since they are supposed to be using only suboxone for withdrawal. Suboxone contains a partial synthetic opiate. However, it will not show up as an opiate on a standard drug test. It can be detected in the urine but only when you use a test that specifically tests for suboxo...
Lexapro b B12 and Melatonin
Dec 10, 2009 11:36AM in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
All three of these medications can be taken together safely when used in appropriate prescribed amounts. Vitamin B12 is safe when not taken in excessive doses, and the same rule goes for melatonin as well. Melatonin is a substance that is naturally produced by our bodies and helps us to sleep, so it is a safe supplement when not used excessively. It is a ...
lomitil
Dec 10, 2009 11:34AM in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
Lomotil is an antidiarrheal and works by decreasing gastrointestinal motility, so one possible side effect is constipation. Other side effects include blurred vision; decreased sweating; difficulty sleeping; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or skin; headache; appetite loss; nervousness; nausea; and loss of taste. Please check with your doctor if an...
Lidocaine Toxicity
Dec 01, 2009 04:09PM in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
Tumescent liposuction is much safer than traditional liposuction in terms of complications and healing rates. Lidocaine has a very narrow therapeutic index which means that there is a small window between a safe amount of lidocaine and a toxic amount. The risk of lidocaine toxicity depends on the peak amount in the blood. The peak level in the blood depend...
stomach pains
Dec 01, 2009 02:18PM in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
Please make an appointment with your physician. If the pain is unbearable or you have a fever, you may want to go to your nearest emergency room.
Cymbalta
Dec 01, 2009 11:42AM in the Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
There have been some case reports showing that cymbalta may raise blood pressure, so this is a possible adverse effect related to this drug. It would make sense that after stopping cymbalta, your blood pressure would drop, especially since you also take lisinopril and atenolol. I would not recommend changing your blood pressure medications yourself, howeve...