Drug Interactions
Staxyn -The New Levitra
There is a new drug coming out on the market to treat erectile dysfunction called Staxyn (vardenafil). It is the exact same medicine as Levitra (vardenafil) but it is in the form of a orally disintegrating tablet (melts in your mouth)-so no need for water! Staxyn works just as fast as Levitra but it is expected to [...]
Where Did Avandia Go?
Avandia (rosiglitazone) is a medicine used to help control blood sugars in people with diabetes. First off, some background articles that may be helpful: Diabetes Type 2 Overview and Actos and Avandia -What’s the Deal?! There has been a lot of controversy of benefits versus risks with these medications -especially Avandia. For a while now, Avandia [...]
Question of the Day Update
You’ve heard it before but it bears repeating – there are no stupid questions. We thought it would be fun to post random questions that we are asked throughout our work days and from this site. So, if you have any random questions -please leave us a comment or send us an email – nova@getpharmacyadvice.com [...]
Metformin and Kids
Since the early 1990s, the incidence of diabetes type 2 has increased in children. This increase is most likely secondary to the rise in childhood obesity. The mean age of children that present with type 2 diabetes is 13.5 years old. Diabetes results from insulin deficiency and insulin resistance, a condition that decreases the effect [...]
Juice and Allegra
First off -wow! Thank you for all the comments/questions in response to Catie’s Orange Juice and Allegra article. Her article was about the Zyrtec commercial about not being able to drink juice and take Allegra at the same time. Since she posted that article, we have received great questions/comments that we want to follow up on. [...]
Drug Interaction Question
We recently received an email from one of our GPA.com family members: Question: My father in law takes a lot of medication and we are concerned that no one is keeping an eye on the big picture to make sure the medicines are all compatible. The list of what he takes is below. Are you [...]
Bactrim Increases Potassium Levels
Bactrim -a commonly used antibiotics can increase potassium levels in certain people. Want to learn more… Want to learn more about drug side effects and drug interactions….have any specific questions? Just drop us an email or comment!
Positive PCP Test From Taking Pristiq
Hey folks…this is interesting stuff I got for you today! Upon hearing we had to take a random drug test the other day at work, we quickly fell into discussion about positive drug screening results. One colleague of mine had an acquaintance who had a false-positive drug test result…she had never taken a recreational drug in her [...]
Muscle Injury Caused by Simvastatin
Memorial Day weekend wouldn’t be complete without a post on simvastatin (Zocor), a cholesterol-lowering medication and a member of the class of drugs we call “statins!” After reviewing results from the major clinical trial called SEARCH and going over information from other sources (i.e. adverse event reports), the FDA has issued a warning to the public and healthcare professionals that the highest approved dose [...]
Bayer Crystals versus Aspirin for Prevention of Heart Attacks
Studies have shown that if a person that is having a heart attack chews a tablet of aspirin 325mg (or 4 tablets of aspirin 81mg), it can limit damage that happens during a heart attack (of course, you still call 9-1-1!). Now there is a new rumor out there on the world wide web about taking [...]
