— This is that little swamp rat from over in Dixie County, again. About a year or so ago, I asked you for advice and we can't forget you. Well, lady, when you are good, you are good! Aw shucks.

R.W.M., Gainesville

— You are correct! Robert Barefoot is not a doctor, nor is Suzy Cohen! Your point? You seem to feel that you have a right to dispense advice (for a fee, by the way!) — thus, others do as well, n'est-ce pas? We recipients of said information must learn to weed out the wheat from the chaff — simple as that!

R.B., East Lansing, Mich.

Dear R.B.: My point was that consumers deserve to know that a television spokesperson selling coral calcium was merely passing himself off as a medical doctor. By the way, pharmacists don't get any special fee for the advice they offer to the public, unless perhaps someone is kind enough to bake them cookies. Wheat-free, off course.

— Wow! I have been a fan of yours ever since your column began appearing in the Tulsa World, but now I am a fan for life! If you are ever here speaking, I'll be in the audience.

— Regarding your column about vaccinations, there's confusion about all the different vaccines and their relationship to ADHD. Who knows? Too much TV, videos, computers, poor nutrition, environmental toxins, baby walkers and not enough parenting.

R.S., New York City

— What does Tom Cruise know about chemical imbalances? The way he was on Oprah jumping up and down on a couch, he is maniacal!

H.F., Bayside, N.Y.

— I read your column about the risks of buying Canadian drugs. What makes it OK for the government to buy these drugs to give to our veterans? They also buy drugs from around the world. This sounds like a double standard to me. They get a discount; U.S. citizens cannot.

J.H., Tulsa, Okla.

Dear J.H.: I didn't mean to imply that these drugs are bad. It's not like Canadians are dropping dead. But in the U.S., buying drugs from Canada is illegal. That said, I've never actually seen any old people hauled off to jail, have you? Laws are going to change soon. Hang on.

— I read today's column about glucosamine and shellfish. Thanks so much, I love your column. In my next life I am going to be a pharmacist.

A.G., Coral Springs

Dear A.G.: Thanks. In my next life, I hope people show more kindness to one another!

Suzy Cohen is a registered pharmacist. This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Always consult your physician. To contact Cohen, visit http://www.dearpharmacist.com.

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