Ask the Pharmacist: Sexually Transmitted infections
Q. I recently heard that sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. What exactly are they and what can I do about it?
A. Sexually...
Ask the Pharmacist: Pregnancy preventions
Q. Is there anything new for women to take to prevent pregnancy? Can you compare them to the many options that have been available...
Ask the Pharmacist: Fall Vaccines
Q. Do you have an update on who should be getting the flu, covid and RSV vaccine this fall?
A. That is a very timely...
Ask the Pharmacist – Creatine
Q. I have been hearing that more people are taking creatine supplements lately. I thought creatine was only for body builders to improve their...
Ask the Pharmacist: The value of ASA
Q. I am considering taking a low-dose ASA since an old saying I recall from decades ago said “an Aspirin a day keeps the...
Ask the Pharmacist – Restless leg syndrome cont’d
Q. Your last column mentioned that medications such as ropinirole and pramipexole are not longer suggested for restless legs. Why is that and are...
Ask the Pharmacist – Restless leg syndrome
Q. I think I may have restless leg syndrome. Not only is it bothering me but my restless legs appear to be affecting my...
Ask the Pharmacist – Poison Ivy treatments
Q) I moved to this area recently from the city and I am told there is a fair amount of poison ivy around. What...
Ask the Pharmacist – Taking blood pressure
Q. You mentioned previous that you would discuss the various medications that are used to help lower blood pressure. But first, can you review...
Ask the Pharmacist – Hypertension
Q. At my last medical appointment, I was told I have high blood pressure. I am surprised as I don’t feel unwell. Can you...
