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The Best Way to Treat Heat Rash According to a Doctor

Question: It’s summer, and I’m going to be spending a lot of time outdoors. I’m susceptible to heat rash. What is the best treatment for it? I remember anticipating...

When Side Effects Prevail

Nearly one-third of all patients will stop taking a prescription medication without even telling their doctor. There are a variety of reasons people stop taking medications that have been...

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Follow the Simple Instructions – Or Else

A few years ago, I started taking more Motrin (ibuprofen) than the label said I should. I’m a pharmacist, I knew what I was doing, right? So wrong. Ibuprofen...

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Can I Cut Down on the Number of Drugs I Take?

Any practicing pharmacist like myself will most likely encounter multiple patients with potential polypharmacy problems on a daily basis. The term “polypharmacy” refers to the concurrent use of multiple...

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Using MedShadow to Become Better Informed About Your Meds

Over my career as a pharmacist, I’ve been very conscientious about filling prescriptions accurately as prescribed. I’ve also made it a priority to focus on counseling patients on how...

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A Drug I Am Taking is Being Recalled. Should I Freak Out?

A series of hypertension drug recalls has been making news since last year. If you hear a drug you are taking is being recalled, what should you do? Most...

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What You Should Know About Taking Diabetes Meds

Your doctor has just prescribed you a diabetes medication. Here’s how they work to reduce blood glucose levels and what to be aware of while taking them. At a...

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Why It’s Important to Take All Your Medications as Directed

Nearly half of all people with a chronic disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or heart disease do not take their medications correctly...

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