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Eye Wash to the Rescue!
I can’t believe I haven’t touched on this subject yet -the almighty eye wash! Let me tell you how many times this simple eye irrigating solution has come to my rescue…A LOT! During my time of working the 3rd shift, my eyes would become irritated more easily. I don’t know why, maybe it’s because I [...]
Qualaquin for Nighttime Leg Cramps -No Good?
Hey folks, Watch out! Qualaquin can cause serious side effects, especially when used to prevent or treat nighttime leg cramps. Check out my short clip below to get the scoop. Keep in mind, most of the serious side effects occurred in patients using Qualaquin to prevent or treat nighttime leg cramps. Qualaquin is still FDA [...]
Whey Protein…Whey What?
Whey protein…can’t say this is my favorite topic, but there was a request from a Charlotte native about the safety of this food supplement at a certain dose . What’s funny is I cannot for the life of me remember what daily dose he was taking (will have to get back to you on that)! That’s [...]
Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Cholesterol Levels
Quick post and video for everyone…last minute packing (as usual) for the week of vacay that starts tomorrow promptly at 2PM! Running low on time at the moment Just wanted to inform you of the effects oral contraceptives (aka birth control, the pill, etc.) can have on your cholesterol levels. Check it out below! The progestin [...]
The Use of Coupons at the Pharmacy
In light of the bad economy, drug companies have been mass producing coupon cards (aka voucher kits/cards, savings cards, etc.) to help patients save money on their prescription medications. I think this is absolutely awesome! In fact, I highly stress you check out manufacturer websites or call the maker of each of your prescription medications to see [...]
Sulfa Allergy and Diuretics
Is it safe to take diuretics (aka water pills) if you have a sulfa allergy? Check out my video below to find out! Just a little disclaimer to go with the clip: this is not my best video to date. Don’t know what happened! So, those potassium-sparing diuretics I mentioned that do not contain sulfa are [...]
How to Get Medications if Going on Vacation
How do I get my medication if I’ll be going out of town and will be away from my favorite pharmacy? This is a very popular question at the pharmacy…it’s prime travel time right now! Have no fear, there’s an option or two for you depending on specific travel plans. First, you may want to [...]
Protect Your Skin From the Sun!
I’ve been running outside quite a bit lately, and when I say running I mean trotting along at a slow pace for about 35 minutes. Even with this little amount of time in the sun, I come home with a tanline on my wrist where my fabulous Nike watch was placed. This concerns me…only 35 minutes and the pigment of [...]
Miralax for Constipation in Children
Resting among the myriad of OTC medications available to treat constipation in infants and children is the little known powder dubbed polyethylene glycol (Miralax). Prior to October 2006, polyethylene glycol was available by prescription only, but after much review, it landed on the FDA’s Rx-to-OTC Switch List and started appearing on drugstore shelves throughout the [...]
Who Should Get the Zostavax Vaccine?
If you haven’t already noticed, some retail pharmacies are starting to offer the Zostavax vaccine by prescription only. Zostavax is the vaccine that is used to prevent you from getting shingles (herpes zoster). However, before you run off to your physician’s office to get a prescription, stop and ask yourself a couple of important questions first! Do I really need [...]
