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Are Natural Alum Crystal Deodorants Safe?

February 6, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. Would you please comment on the safety of alum as a deodorant? I think it is the ingredient in many "Crystal" antiperspirant products. A. We have heard from lots of readers that they gave up aluminum-based antiperspirants because of... (Read More)
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Is Ketamine a Solution for Severe Depression?

February 6, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I participated in two clinical trials of ketamine for depression. The infusion was not pleasant, but a few hours later my depression was mysteriously lifted. It was as though someone carefully cleaned, polished and rejuvenated every cell in my... (Read More)
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Iodide-Containing Contrast Disrupted Thyroid

February 6, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. To diagnose my appendicitis a few years ago, I had a CT scan with contrast. When my energy didn't return after the surgery and my weight started dropping rapidly, I underwent tests that resulted in a diagnosis of Graves'... (Read More)
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Does Coumadin Interact with Tylenol?

February 1, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I was very upset to read your response to a question about the blood thinner Coumadin. You listed several drugs that may interact with Coumadin; one of them was Tylenol. I am a heart valve patient. My cardiologist is... (Read More)
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Horse Pill Not Right For Cowboy

February 1, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I'm not one to take pills. I don't even keep aspirin in my house. But I have medicine in the barn for my horses and use it when I've got to have some for myself. I have a bad... (Read More)
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Can Low Cholesterol Cause Stroke?

February 1, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I take simvastatin, and I am concerned that my cholesterol may be too low (143, HDL 46, LDL 75). My mother died at age 64 from a massive stroke. Somewhere I read that very low cholesterol increases the risk... (Read More)
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteoporosis

January 30, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I am 55 and was diagnosed with osteoporosis last April. I just learned that I am deficient in vitamin D. I have felt fatigued and mentally foggy as long as I can remember. Could I have been vitamin D... (Read More)
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Bidet Alleviates Itchy Bottom

January 30, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I have been diagnosed with pruritus ani, itching around the anal area. This condition causes itching so intense that it can keep me up at night. My doctor ruled out hemorrhoids and other causes. I was told to stay... (Read More)
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Zithromax Helped Reader Breathe Easier

January 30, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I have had COPD for decades. After taking azithromycin for about 15 weeks I am feeling well for the first time in over 20 years. A. A placebo-controlled study found that the antibiotic azithromycin can reduce flare-ups associated with... (Read More)
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Anxiety & Stopping Alprazolam & Atenolol Side Effects

January 28, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I have a long history of anxiety and panic attacks. I am also a performing musician, which can often cause performance anxiety. I have been prescribed Xanax (alprazolam) off and on over the years along with a myriad of... (Read More)
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Celebrex May Cause Breast Tenderness

January 26, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I need a past article from you about Celebrex (celicoxib). Someone had complained that it made her nipples hard or something like that. I had a similar problem so I cut my dose from 200 to 100 and my... (Read More)
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Leave BPA at the Supermarket

January 23, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I was alarmed to read that eating canned soup can raise body levels of BPA. If this is true for canned soups, wouldn't it follow that other canned foods would pose the same problem? A. Bisphenol A (BPA) is... (Read More)
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Urinating on Feet Not Necessary

January 23, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. My skin turns to sandpaper in the winter. I get all sorts of cracks, just like a paper cut, and they can be incredibly painful. They are worst on my fingertips, knuckles and thumbs. The heels of my feet... (Read More)
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Coffee May Help Ease Asthma in the Air

January 23, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I am an international flight attendant. I was pleased to read in your column that coffee might be used for asthma in an emergency. I think we have some kind of asthma medication in our enhanced medical kit, but... (Read More)
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Drug for Pain Triggered Fainting

January 23, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. My father has atrial fibrillation and is treated with a pacemaker and digoxin. His heart doctor ordered amitriptyline because of a burning sensation in his feet. He had fainting spells within two weeks of starting on the amitriptyline. With... (Read More)
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Did Statin Cause Temporary Memory Loss?

January 16, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. My husband was on Lipitor for three years. One day, out of the blue, he lost his memory. He knew his name but not the date or where he had been the day before. He was able to tell... (Read More)
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Nitroglycerin Still Experimental for Osteoporosis

January 16, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. Earlier this year I saw one of your articles about the use of nitroglycerin patches for osteoporosis. Are there any further studies on this? I have severe osteoporosis and have used most of the available treatments without success. I'll... (Read More)
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Metoprolol Behind Discomfort

January 16, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I take metoprolol for blood pressure, and lately I have had trouble with cold hands and feet. I also have joint pain and shortness of breath. Am I right to suspect the drug? A. Metoprolol is a beta blocker... (Read More)
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Generic Blood Pressure Patch Failed

January 9, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I have been on Catapres patches for several years to help control high blood pressure. My insurance company switched me to generic clonidine patches without my knowledge. Within 36 hours of switching to the generic, my blood pressure was... (Read More)
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Treating Eczema

January 9, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. Are there any simple treatments for severe eczema other than steroids? I just hate to keep smearing steroid cream on my skin all the time. A. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a skin inflammation that may be... (Read More)
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Is Cranberry Juice Risky With Blood Thinner?

January 5, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. Is it true that you should not drink cranberry juice if you are on Coumadin to thin the blood? A. Several years ago British regulatory authorities issued a warning to patients taking warfarin (Coumadin) not to drink cranberry juice.... (Read More)
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Can You Outgrow Celiac Disease?

January 2, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I always thought celiac disease was extremely rare and only affected young children. I was told that I had celiac sprue as a child but that I had outgrown it. I suffer a lot of digestive tract discomfort and... (Read More)
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Blood Pressure Pill May Trigger Deadly Side Effect

January 2, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. In an earlier column, you told a reader not to be afraid of the blood pressure pill lisinopril. I believe you should have warned her about the side effect I experienced. My face and lips swelled severely. Apparently the... (Read More)
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Chantix Causes Mother Distress

January 2, 2012 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. My mother has taken the stop-smoking drug Chantix for nearly a month. She no longer has any desire to smoke, but she has had severe side effects. They were nausea, a bad taste in her mouth, stomach cramps, gas,... (Read More)
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Can Cholesterol Levels Go TOO Low?

December 29, 2011 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. My father takes Niaspan and Lipitor, which have lowered his cholesterol to 110. Isn't that too low? He has severe arthritis, memory problems and debilitating fatigue. I worry that he is taking too much medicine, but he says the... (Read More)
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Shrimpy Kiss Could be Lethal

December 29, 2011 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. My girlfriend is very allergic to shrimp and crab and, I suspect, lobster as well. I love them but have avoided eating them since we have been together. We will soon be sharing a vacation at a resort beach... (Read More)
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How Clean Is Your Doctor's Stethoscope?

December 26, 2011 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. My doctor always washes his hands before an exam, but he never seems to wipe down his stethoscope. This makes me nervous, but perhaps I am being silly. Should I ask about the stethoscope next time? A. Stethoscopes can... (Read More)
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Blood Pressure Pills and Hair Loss

December 26, 2011 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. At age 49 I still had a thick head of long wavy hair. Then I was prescribed the blood pressure drug lisinopril with HCT. Within three weeks my hair was falling out, along with my eyelashes and eyebrows. My... (Read More)
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Dandruff Shampoo Clears Face

December 26, 2011 in Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I have been seeing a dermatologist for years for my rosacea. Nothing really helps much, and many things irritate my skin. I saw my neurologist for headaches, and he asked what I was doing for my face. I told... (Read More)
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Defending Generic Drugs

December 19, 2011 in Generic Drug Problems, Pharmacy Q&A
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Q. I can't believe so many people complain about generic drugs on your website. Generics are required by law to contain the exact same active ingredients in the same quantities. What does it matter if the inactive ingredients differ? They're... (Read More)
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