Pharmacist Questions (Page 8)

Valacyclovir - WHY will my Dr only give me 4 pills at a time???

Is there a reason that my Dr insists on seeing me each time I have a cold sore? The pharmacist said it was a good way for the drs office to get money from the visit. Im 100% sure what a cold sore is and when its coming. Its more beneficial for me to have them on hand for when I know one is coming... read more

I'm on cephalexin 500mg my pharmacist told me to avoid dairy products, why is that?

Can pharmacists mix generic and name brand in one bottle ?

Adderall was mixed. Two different pills, one light orange U30, one dark orange E401. The label only shows U30 20mg tab.

Will clindamycin phosphate topical interact with birth control (Microgestin Fe)?

My dr. prescribed me clindamycin phosphate topical but the pharmacist advised me not to take it because it may lower the effectiveness of the birth control. I am aware of the drug interactions with an oral antibiotic but there is not much information about topical forms. Why did my Dr. prescribe... read more

I went to refill my prescription for Ativan at CVS and the pharmacist said it was not filled on the?

Bottle date but the day you pick it up?

How far back in your history can a pharmacist go?

I have gotten oxycodone prescription filled at the same pharmacy for years. I get it filled every two weeks. I usually get it on the day it is due but have occasionally gotten it filled early due to my work schedule. The pharmacist never mentioned a problem getting it a day or two early until last... read more

I am on 10mg Celexa to start. I want to switch from morning to night time.

I am on 10 mg Celexa to start (doctor said start at 20mg but nurse and pharmacist said start with 10mg). I want to switch from morning to night time. Can I just skip my morning today and take tonight? Should I start 20 mg tonight? I am on day 6. I feel awful - just horrible anxiety. I was on Celexa... read more

Metformin and recall. What should I do?

I was prescribed by my doctor to take Metformin extended release 500 mg. Recently I found out it was on recall due to cancer enhancing chemicals through the NDC. The pharmacist insisted I'd be fine; however, due to my concern he claims he would give me another brand of metformin (still 500mg)... read more

How long before Vimpat is out of your body?

I began taking Vimpat for Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago and it has been awful with the more common side effects of nausea and vomiting. My Pharmacist confirmed that I was having side effects from Vimpat rather than any of my other prescriptions. He recommended that I stop taking it and call my... read more

Okay I've been on Norco 10 for 28 years, made byMallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals to full my new monthly?

... prescription, The pharmacist said he could not fill any prescription from the doctor I'm seeing, I went to Walmart and got camber Norco, I checked all the ingredients in both they are exactly the same and both are white I'm just afraid that it won't be the same any thoughts Thanks

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