Dr. Evans Prieston

Oversee pharmacy operations in a four physician outpatient oncology practice Partner with Department of Infectious Diseases to maintain an inpatient antibiotic stewardship program. Coordinate and manage inpatient pharmacy run anticoagulation service. General oversight of inpatient clinical pharmacy services.

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Dr. Evans Prieston
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Pharmacology

Chambersburg, PA

Insurance accepted as payment

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I specialize in

Pharmacology

Critical Care

Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

I have been in practice

43 years

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English only

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Acetaminophen

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Vitamin deficiency

1st

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Child Health

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Oncology

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Anticlotting drug

1st

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Electronic health records

12th

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Antibiotic

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Drug information

5th

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Antimicrobial resistance

19th

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Medical oncology

1st

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Caring

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Good Humored

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Dedicated

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Dr. Eric Levin

I have know Dr Prieston since I have been in Chambersburg which is over 25 years. I do not recall how many years he has been hear but I can assure anyone that he is at the top of the list as far as Pharmacists.He checks for medication interactions, informs patients of any problems as well as physicians when we make mistakes and is kind and caring. We need more like him nationally!

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I am located at

Chambersburg Hospital Pharmacy

112 N. Seventh Street

Chambersburg , PA 17201

Call (717) 267-7441

Office hours

Sun 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Accepted Insurance Plans

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

I was educated and trained at

Medical / Graduate School

West Virginia University School of Medicine, WV

1974

Academic Appointments

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

Duquesne University School of Pharmacy

Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy

LECOM School of Pharmacy

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I've won the following awards

Top Pharmacologist, the Nation

Fall 2017

Top Pharmacologist, the Nation

Spring 2017

Top Pharmacologist, Pennsylvania

Summer 2014

Top Pharmacologist, National

Summer 2013

Thought Leader, Harrisburg Region, PA

Summer 2013

Top Doctor, Harrisburg Region, PA

Summer 2013

Thought Leader, Harrisburg, PA

Winter 2013

Top Doctor, Harrisburg, PA

Winter 2013

Top Doctor, the Harrisburg Region

Fall 2017

Top Doctor, the Harrisburg Region

Spring 2017

Top Doctor, Harrisburg Region

Summer 2014

Most Influential, Harrisburg Region, PA

Summer 2013

Top Pharmacologist, National

Winter 2013

Most Influential, Harrisburg, PA

Winter 2013

Chambersburg Hospital Core Values Award

Editorial Board

HealthTap Honor

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered:

Which drugs do employers usually test for? In brief: Drug Screens

This is a difficult question to answer because there are many different assays that are currently available.

However, most screenings would normally include opiates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, and amphetamines.

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Terrible wet cough the last 2 days- and it has gotten progressively worse where it now hurts each time I cough and I am "grasping" for air when cough? In brief: Cough

You didn't mention any other symptoms, but a persistent 2 day cough warrants investigation.

I would recommend that you see your primary care provider or go to an urgent care to get checked out. You would not want this to develop into a bronchitis or a pneumonia. ...See more

COUGH PRODUCTIVE COUGH

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered:

Can I eat raisin bran while using levothyroxine because I got a paper where it said I shouldn't eat high fiber foods while taking levothyroxine becaus? In brief: Levothyroxine/ Fiber

Raisin Bran would be considered a high fiber food.

Foods high in fiber could reduce the absorption of levothyroxine from your GI tract. Actually, levothyroxine should always be taken on an empty stomach so that a consistent amount of your prescribed dose is absorbed into your bloodstream. ...See more

FIBER LEVOTHYROXINE THYROXINE

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered:

Hello is it safe to take Tylenol(aleeve) 4 times a day for 10 days for reducing swelling from De Quervain's tendonitis? Will it cause hair loss? In brief: Tylenol

First of all, Tylenol is not the same as Aleeve.

Tylenol is acetaminophen and Aleeve is Naproxen. For Tylenol, it's important to not exceed a total daily dose of 3 grams. That would be a total of 6 extra strength (500 mg) Tylenol tablets in 24 hours or 9 regular strength (325mg) tablets over 24 hours. ...See more

ACETAMINOPHEN ALEVE ALOPECIA BALDNESS HAIR LOSS TENDINITIS TYLENOL MALE HEALTH ADULT HEALTH

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered:

I would like to know why I need a prescription when I wish to stop breastfeeding ? In brief: Breastfeeding Rx

The only reason I can think of why you might need a prescription would be to justify a prescription for another medication that you might need to take because you stopped breastfeeding.

An insurance company may need evidence before covering a prescription for a medication that you did not need to take while you were breastfeeding. ...See more

BREASTFEEDING FEMALE HEALTH

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered:

What are the current drugs used for Mesothelioma pleural ? In brief: Mesothelioma Rx

The primary medication used in the treatment of mesothelioma is Pemetrexed (ALIMTA).

It is administered as an I.V. Injection.

MESOTHELIOMA

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered:

Does diflucan (to treat yeast infections) cause extreme fatigue? If so, when will it subside? In brief: Diflucan & Fatigue

The type of fatigue you describe would be rare with Diflucan alone.

However, Diflucan could interact with many drugs that are metabolized by the liver. Therefore, the fatigue you describe may be resulting from an interacting drug that you may be taking. If you are taking no other medications other than Diflucan, extreme fatigue from Diflucan alone would be rare, but not totally impossible. ...See more

CANDIDA DIFLUCAN EXHAUSTION FLUCONAZOLE LETHARGY YEAST

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered:

I am scheduled to have an impacted wisdom tooth extracted and am not wanting the versed and fentanyl. can valium be used as is my choice? In brief: Versed / Fentanyl

Versed+fentanyl is a common method of sedation for this type of procedure.

Valium and Versed are in the same chemical family. I would not recommend Valium because it has a long duration of action which is a disadvantage for short procedure. You might ask your oral surgeon if propofol could be an option for you. I have also heard of impacted molars being removed using only local anesthesia. ...See more

FENTANYL IMPACTED TOOTH MIDAZOLAM SUBLIMAZE TOOTH EXTRACTION VALIUM VERSED

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered:

I have acid reflux is it safe to take coated aspirin? I would be taking it as needed for pain as nothing else that is over the counter works anymore. In brief: E.C. Aspirin

You are likely taking you daily dose of aspirin for some cardiovascular reason so it’s important that you take it as prescribed.

The enteric coating on the aspirin should minimize irritation to the lining of the stomach. Taking your dose along with a meal will further minimize the risk of gastritis. ...See more

ACID REFLUX ASA ASPIRIN HALFPRIN REFLUX

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered:

How long would naproxen take to work for me? I have a huge swelling around my implant breast (mascetomy surgery) and I pulled myself at work In brief: Naproxen Onset

There is often variability between patients, but with Naproxen, one could expect to experience some Pain relief within an hour. The maximal effect is usually experienced within 2-3 hours.

What’s important to remember is that the duration of action of Naproxen is longer than ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, etc). Therefore, Naproxen should not be taken more frequently than every 8 hours,usually 12 hrs ...See more

ALEVE ANAPROX EC NAPROSYN IMPLANT MASTECTOMY NAPRELAN NAPROSYN NAPROXEN SURGERY FEMALE HEALTH

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