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Pharmacology
Critical Care
Internal Medicine
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Mandarin
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymond Chowanswered
Pharmacology 10 years experience
Yes: Iron requirements are increased in pregnant women compared to nonpregnant females. All pregnant women should be tested for iron deficiency anemia and ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymond Chowanswered
Pharmacology 10 years experience
Check with doc: Have you gotten your symptoms checked by a physician? Good to determine the root cause.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Raymond Chowanswered
Pharmacology 10 years experience
Ignore: Write date and day of week you took the first pill right on the bottle. Follow the count each week.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymond Chowanswered
Pharmacology 10 years experience
Yes: For a true drug allergy, look for signs of a growing rash anywhere on your body within an hour of taking your medication. These rashes can manifest as... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymond Chowanswered
Pharmacology 10 years experience
No: Keep in mind that green tea still has a small amount of caffeine, albiet much less than coffee or certain darker teas, but may be a concern for those ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymond Chowanswered
Pharmacology 10 years experience
Diet ; exercise: Be aware that fruit contains a lot of sugars. If this is intended to be a replacement for meals, this may also deprive you of other important nutrient... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymond Chowanswered
Pharmacology 10 years experience
More info: Where are you spotting? How many doses? If it is menstrual related spotting, and is an unusual occurrence for you, see your ob/gyn. Factors that contr... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymond Chowanswered
Pharmacology 10 years experience
Yes: No harm. Just take common sense precautions; undue pressure on the stomach, etc...
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymond Chowanswered
Pharmacology 10 years experience
Yes: As long as you had a drug in your system before producing the urine sample.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raymond Chowanswered
Pharmacology 10 years experience
Itchiness, swelling: For a true drug allergy, look for signs of a growing rash anywhere on your body within an hour of taking your medication. These rashes can manifest as... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Chow is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Chow is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thanks I was worried bout loestrin but reassured now. Thank u!
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! Ty for the first info
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Touro University
Graduated 2013MD
Residency
St. Joseph's Medical Center
Residency
STANFORD HOSPITAL
Awards
Phi Lambda Sigma - Alumnus of the Year
Distinguished Student Service Award, Touro University - California
Affiliations
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
California Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Society of Critical Care Medicine
Publications
The Morphine–Equivalent Daily Dose as a Predictor of Urine Drug Screening Results.
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