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Pharmacology
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41 Answers
14 Agrees
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Yes. : Yes. If you're using them for an anxiety-related disorder (gad, ptsd, panic disorder, etc.) the Prozac (fluoxetine) is generally used daily to improve... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Yes: If possible. Cholesterol production peaks in the evening/at night, so it's believed that taking statins at that time helps maximize their effectivenes... Read More
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A 61-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Not suddenly: This would be an important decision to make with your doctor. Stopping metoprolol suddenly can cause negative effects including rebound hypertension a... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Pharmacology 9 years experience
Any time: There is no interaction between synthroid (thyroxine) and Adderall per se. If you take them together and notice new side effects - tremors, heart beat... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Different forms: Ritalin is the older immediate-acting form of methylphenidate - you take it and the contents are released. Concerta is a long-acting formulation, mean... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Yes: Yes, if Methadone is the only rx pain med you take, dayquil is okay. However, dayquil has Acetaminophen (tylenol), so do not take it with any other pa... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Probably: This is a tricky one. The short answer is if you've been on Propranolol a while, and your inr is being monitored, you are okay i take them together. I... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Probably not: An hour after your usual dose is no cause for worry. Depending on why you're taking metoprolol, waiting too long (4 hours or more after your normal ti... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Yes: Ranitidine is the chemical name for the active medicinal ingredient in zantac (ranitidine).
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Being sick: Those medication aren't necessarily likely to affect your cycle, however any stress in your body can disrupt your hormone levels. Being sick may be mo... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Ok with hot food: You should take the digestive enzymes before or with meals of any types. The temperature in your stomach remains pretty close to body temperature rega... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Any: Any otc decongestant is safe to take with clonazepam.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Risperidone: First, 0.25 mg is a very low dose of risperidone, making any side effects less likely. This group of medications can have several effects, mostly drow... Read More
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A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Maybe: If your hypothyroidism is well controlled - your TSH ; T4 are within normal limits and your other symptoms are controlled - then perhaps anxiety is no... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Yes: Yes - there's one with Promethazine and dextromethorphan, also called Promethazine dm, that can suppress your cough and help you sleep.
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Not necessarily: No, not per se. 'decongestant' usually refers to medications like sudafed, afrin, etc. That open up your airways. Mucinex (guaifenesin) works by loose... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Most likely OK: Which antihistamine are you taking? The 'older' antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine), nyquil (doxylamine), chlortrimeton - the ones that mak... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
No: No, cannabis does not react with paracetamol (usa: acetaminophen) in the same way as alcohol. However, that doesn't necessarily make it a healthy beha... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Careful: Polyethylene glycol is a stimulant laxative, not a stool softener. Stool softeners that contain docusate are safe to take up to 4 times per day whenev... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Cough: What kind of blood pressure meds do you take? If it ends in -pril, that could be the culprit. A dry cough is a side effect of ace inhibitors in some p... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Low risk: The rate of seizures in people taking bupropion is less than one-half of one percent higher when compared to people who aren't. If you have no history... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Don't stop suddenly: First, i would strongly discourage the decision to stop your medications without the help of your doctor. Depending on how long you've been on sertral... Read More
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A 67-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
No: Why are you taking aspirin? Daily low-dose Aspirin has antiplatelet effects with well-established benefits in preventing heart attacks ; strokes. It w... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
several: Tremors, nervousness, fast heartbeat, excitability. Most significant/potentially harmful are the cardiac effects.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Probably not: Acne caused by dietary changes is largely a myth. The most significant cause of acne is testosterone, which is much, much higher in your teens and ear... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
1-2-3: All nebulizers are different but here are the basics. 1. Open the plastic thing with liquid inside. This contains med, so careful not to spill. 2. Pou... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Yes: Yes, those two medications are okay to take together.
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A female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
A little high: Your cholesterol levels are a little high, particularly an LDL at 150. Whether you need medication depends on things like your lifestyle and medical ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
It's OK: Sometimes, combinations of psych medications are beneficial for individual patients. No interaction between these two meds has been formally reported ... Read More
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Yes: Spirulina has high vitamin k content, which will increase your INR while on warfarin. You can still take it as a supplement, but the important thing i... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Yes: First - congrats on quitting! keep it up! Mucinex (guaifenesin) is what you want - it loosens up the mucous so you can cough it up ; out, and there ar... Read More
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Prevention: Probiotics like florastor are the thing to use to help speed this process along after a course of antibiotics. Also - pen vk has a fairly low risk for... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
similar drugs: The active ingredient in pepto, bismuth subsalicylate, is chemically very similar to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). Taking the two together could inc... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Cholesterol: 300 is quite a high level for total cholesterol. Coenzyme q10 probably won't hurt, but it may be time to consider switching to a more potent statin li... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Depends: Depends on which form you take. Regular Propranolol is usually dosed 2-3 times per day when used long-term. There is an extended release version that ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Yes: All antibiotics can cause some GI symptoms, because they disrupt the normal bacteria in your GI system. To reduce symptoms, take Amoxil (amoxicillin) ... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Maybe: Long term abx can cause a few things to happen. As the number ; kind of bacteria in your GI tract change, it can cause diarrhea etc. Also, it selects ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Yes: Those are fine to take together. Just don't combine cocodamol with any other products containing paracetamol (acetaminophen) - and you're okay.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Careful: Xl3 has a sedating antihistamine - chlorpheniramine - which will have additive effects with alprazolam. If it's tonight before bed you'll be okay, jus... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
Legal ; required: Yes. In many states, you must be 18 to purchase an otc product that contains dextromethorphan, a common ingredient in many cough syrups. Google robo-t... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 9 years experience
See gyno: These can be symptoms of bacterial vaginosis, UTI, or a sexually transmitted infection. All are generally easy to treat with antibiotics, but can caus... Read More
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Cary is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks doctor ,for your fast and useful advise.my heartfelt gatitude.
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