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Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey

Pharmacy
Phoenix, AZ
18 years experience female

Locations

Office

Peoria, AZ

Address

15396 North 83rd Ave., Suite E, Peoria, AZ
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Specialties
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Pharmacy

Pharmacology

Languages spoken

English

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214 Answers
190 Agrees
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Up to ~50 hours: The action of Clonazepam may persist in the system for up to 12 hours and final elimination may take up to 50 hours in adults. Since Clonazepam is met... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Various reasons: Clitoral pain may be due to many reasons, trauma, other disease states( like diabetes) or unknown. If you are sexually active , vigorous sexual activi... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Yes: Arimidex (anastrozole) is used to treat some types of breast cancer. Fatigue, weakness , tiredness are some common side effects seen with use of this ... Read More
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A 47-year-old male asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Reduce effectiveness: Ranitidine has been show to reduce the Cefuroxime levels when taken together.This may result in antibiotic failure. If you must use ranitidine, take... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Yes : You should be fine. Drink lots of water just watch for drowsiness/ lightheartedness. Take buspar(buspirone) with or without food. If this was the 2nd ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Start Therapy: Yes you can use Metrogel a few hours after intercourse, but then its advisable to abstain till therapy is completed ( 5 days course). Common side eff... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Yes- what symptoms?: Aleve (naproxen) d cold/sinus contains Naproxen (for pain/fever), Pseudoephedrine (nasal/sinus decongestant) limit 2 tablets/day.Swallow whole. Tussi... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Yes: It is generally advisable to reduce doses gradually over 1 - 2 weeks before discontinuing to reduce/avoid rebound hypertension/ heart problems. Please... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
See her doctor: Please take her to her doctor for re-evaluation and proper care. Continuous bleeding post miscarriage should not be managed at home. Its very importan... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Yes: Micronor (norethindrone progestin -only medication) common sides effects include headaches, dizziness, nausea, breast tenderness. If headaches persist... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Chances in menses: No issues. Its common to have irregular periods while on birth control( hormones). Just keep taking Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) daily to ... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Various: Some medications include beta- blockers ( atenolol, metoprolol, bisoprolol), calcium channel blockers ( verapamil, amlodipine, diltiazem) could all r... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Drug interaction: An increase risk of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, (torsades de pointes) has be reported when citalopram and Levofloxacin are taken together.Th... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Low : Postinor 2 is most effective when the first tablet is taken within 72 hours after intercourse and the second tablet exactly 12 hours after the first... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
For Diane -35 -Yes: Diane-35(birth control) take 1 tablet at the same time everyday. Start a new pack on the sunday after the first day of your period, take all 21 tablet... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Probably not : Take your shot as soon as possible. If you go > 13 weeks past scheduled dose, then the risk of pregnancy high. Depo stays in the system for~ 50 days ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Watch abdominal pain: Colpermin ( peppermint) advertised for managing irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) paracetamol (acetaminophen (tylenol)) for pain/fever relief.These can b... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Its possible.: In clinical trials, the level of hormone in the blood decreased within 1 week after removal of the implant. Meaning, pregnancy could occur as early as... Read More
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A 68-year-old male asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Beta-Adrenergic Bloc: Bystolic (nebivolol) is in a class of drugs called beta-adrenergic blocking agents.Some drugs in this class are atenolol, metoprolol, Acebutolol which... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
You are fine: Do not worry , you should be fine. Just watch for some abdominal discomfort. Drink plenty of water and return to your normal dosing schedule next day.... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
See your doctor: If taking the medication as prescribed, that is no missed doses, then we expect some improvement. But be sure to complete the therapy and please call ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Risk of pregnancy: Yes, there is an increase risk of pregnancy as soon as Mirena (levonorgestrel) falls out..Do a pregnancy test/ see your doctor as soon as possible. I... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
See your doctor: Hormonal changes can result in irregular periods. At 16 years your body is undergoing lots of changes which is very natural. These irregular periods c... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Try Delsym (dextromethorphan): Try delsym (dextromethorphan polistirex), take 2 teaspoonful (10 ml or cc) every 12 hours and if cough gets worse or does not resolve in about 1 week ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Birth control: Sprintec is a birth control and can also be used for treating irregular periods. Please discuss your intention of getting pregnant with your doctor. C... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
See your doctor: Your birth control pills have nothing to do with the fishy odor you are describing. You may have a bacterial infection , so please see your doctor for... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
See a gynecologist: Yes it advisable to see your gynecologist for evaluation, care. Also a discussion of what birth control may be appropriate for you will be good at thi... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Yes: For iron deficiency/ dietary supplement its fine to take 65 mg elemental iron 2 to 3 times daily. Remember your doctor will be the best to counsel/dos... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Yes/see your doctor: There is an increase risk of pregnancy with these many missed pills.See your doctor for evaluation/other bc form.The rule is if you are a sunday start... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Probably not : Irregular bleeding pattern or irregular periods is common with Depo-Provera shot. If you have not missed any scheduled dose/started your first shot 5 ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Ranges 8-37 hours: Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) (cyclobenzaprine) is extensively metabolized in liver to inactive form and excreted in urine. Some amount also excret... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
No: Suboxone contains 2 drugs and the individual medications Naloxone and Buprenorphine do not contain any iodine. The sublingual tablets contain povido... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Yes it is possible: Some side effects of Plan B (levonorgestrel) may include spotting, breakthrough bleeding, scanty bleeding and irregular period. It is advisable to co... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Not necessarily: Cetirizine (zyrtec) is not associated with causing low thyriod. It may cause some symptoms that are also be associated with low thyriod like fatigue, ... Read More
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A 69-year-old male asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
No drug Interaction: Finasteride and levocarnitine can be taken together. Side effect for Finasteride is related to sexual function but its generally mild and transient. S... Read More
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A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
About 4-6 weeks: Tapazole(methimazole) has a slow onset of action. With initiation/change of dose, it may take ~4-6 weeks before symptomatic improvement is noticed (th... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Up to 150mg seen: The manufacturer's recommended maximum daily dose for Baclofen oral dose is 80mg. How long have you been on the 100mg dose? It could take ~ 1-2 months... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Not recommended.: Claritin (loratadine) and zyrtec have similar action and taking them together will result in duplication and additives side effects( headache, drowsin... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Yes depends on type: Some common antacids contain aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone and this can cause diarrhea.If the diarrhea becomes bothersome talk w... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Not sedation : Interaction between Azithromycin and methadone(at > 200mg/day) may result in cardiac complication not sedation. Report any fainting/feeling of faintin... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Yes : Some common side effects of Plan B (levonorgestrel) include changes in menstrual flow (heavy to light), abdominal pain, dizziness, headaches, fatigue... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Rx Vs OTC : Promethazine is an antihistamine may be used to treat allergic reactions and treat/prevent nausea/vomiting. Promethazine is by prescription only/shoul... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Notadvisable: Your birth control contains estrogens/progestin and adding the herbal estrogen product increases the amount of estrogen/ side effects with probably ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Pregnancy test: How long after unprotected sex did you take the plan b? Plan b is most effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. A pregnancy test should... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Jaundice near term: Sulfonamides readily cross placenta to fetus and concentrations in fetus could range for 70% -90 % that of the mother. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and t... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Talk with yourDoctor: Medications do have side effects and talking with your doctor will help address the risks and benefits of any chosen therapy for you. Every individual... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
NO--Risk very low: Since you have been getting your injections on time and have not missed any doses, then the risk of pregnancy is very low. Depo shots are highly effec... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
See your Doctor: This is difficult to assess. Certain marks may indicate risk of certain medical problems, (polycystic ovary syndrome, diabete, skin issues etc). You s... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Yes: Some birth control common combined with iron. Take iron with food to reduce stomach upset and increase fiber (fruits/veggies) intake to reduced consti... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Very low/Not : If you took Plan B within 72 hours of unprotected sex, then the probability of pregnancy is low. It is advisable to discuss appropriate birth control ... Read More
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Nov 7, 2013
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Mar 30, 2015
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Akoh-Arrey is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you...I am meeting with my Dr later this week. I have never scared myself like I did with this!!!
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Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

University of Florida College of Pharmacy, FL
Graduated 2005MD

Awards

Top Pharmacologist, First Place, Arizona - Winter
2013
Top Pharmacologist, First Place, Arizona - Summer
2013
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