Pharmacist Questions (Page 3)

Propranolol - On propranolol for only 5 days can I come straight off?

I was put on 40mg dose 3 time’s a day for anxiety, and took this for only 5 days, and now today I have stopped. The pharmacist said that it should be ok to come off straight away. In 3 days time I am having a routine operation to remove my thyroid. I have no heart or blood pressure issues and don’t ... read more

Allegra vs. Allegra Hives?

Allegra Hives is a new OTC medicine which is currently very hard to get in my area. I spoke to a pharmacist to see what the difference is in the two medicines. I was told "they are the same". Then, why is one called Allegra and the other one is called Allegra Hives?

If I am Lactose Intolerant or Lactose Allergic, are there Medications I should Avoid?

I have taken 1 mg clonazepam for many years. I am going to discontinue this drug?

My pharmacist said that I can cut the 1mg in half and take just that for 2 weeks or so and then stop entirely. I know 1mg is not a large dose but I have been taking it (or something like it) for 30 years. Is anyone on this site who has discontinued clonazepam 1mg with success?

How Can I Treat Muscle Strain or Pain?

I think I have an allergy to my antibiotic! What can I do to treat my infection?

Fish Oil and your Health

Whats the difference between ER & SR & CR tablet formulations? (I need a reference)?

for example in diltiazem or SSRI products

ER versus SR? What's the diference?

Can I take prednisone and folic acid at the same time without one destroying the other?

I have RA and have been told to separate doses of folic acid and methotrexate by 8 hours on the advice of a pharmacist. Has anyone been told to separate the doses of prednisone and folic acid as well? New pharmacist just tells me to check the internet.

Can I take naproxen if I am allergic to ibuprofen?

I came out with hives when I last took ibuprofen. I can tolerate aspirin (if that information help at all). My doctor has now proscribed naproxen for my frozen shoulder. My doctor (and the pharmacist) is aware of my allergy to ibuprofen, but said that it could be just ibuprofen or the whole NSAIDs... read more

Diazepam - I will be taking my first 5mg dose of Diazapam tonight. I was wondering what to expect? I

... am also taking 40 mg Omeprazole per day to each acid reflux caused by a sliding Hiatal Hernia. I understand there is a moderate side effect taking this combination of medications but my pharmacist says to take the medications a couple of hours apart and I should be OK? I have never been on a... read more

I've been trying to get off of Metoprolol Succinate ER (25mg) by breaking the dosage in half. I?

... understand from the pharmacist, that I should not break ER tablets in half. I now have increased chest pain. Any recommendations?

Pharmacy - Can you get a refill on a non controlled substance early?

I got a tizanidine 1 pill a day filled on 2/14/17 it had three refills on it. Tried to refill 2/27/17, pharmacist would not refill. Why is that?

Filling Adderall early?

I had a 60 pill twice a day prescription filled on the 8th of August. I misplaced my pill bottle. My doctor wrote me a new prescription today. I tried to get it filled but the pharmacist told me I'm not due until the 31st which is is a week early from my original prescription. I didn't want to... read more