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Suzy Cohen

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Ask the Pharmacist: Easing allergies starts with what you eat Published 09/24/2007 at 1:22 p.m.
Q: I have severe allergies and asthma and they seem to get worse in the fall. I take Advair, Zyrtec and use an albuterol inhaler. Breathing should not be such a chore. How can I get permanently well? — G.D., ...
Ask the Pharmacist: Drug muggers rob the body of vital nutrients Published 09/10/2007 at 10:21 a.m.
Q: I heard you in a radio interview talking about medications and how they rob the body of vitamins. You called them “drug muggers.” You said that side effects might be avoided if we supplement properly. I take furosemide and ...
Ask the Pharmacist: Ginger helps ease variety of ailments Published 08/20/2007 at 11:41 a.m.
Q: I’m prone to nausea, even at the movies. I threw up once on a cruise ship. My neighbor suggested ginger and it does seem to help. Is this just in my mind, or is there something to it? What ...
Ask the Pharmacist: Antidepressants require close monitoring Published 07/23/2007 at 11:40 a.m.
Q: My 16-year-old daughter has been taking an antidepressant drug for depression for 10 months. She was doing better and enjoying life but in the past few weeks her sadness has set back in. She isolates herself and I hear ...
Ask the Pharmacist: Lice can be tough customers Published 07/16/2007 at 10:24 a.m.
Q: A friend of mine has had very resistant head lice for over a year. She’s tried every conventional treatment sold over the counter, some homemade remedies, and even prescribed shampoos, but the lice persist. Any other ideas? — W.M., ...
Ask the Pharmacist: Seven sensible steps for safety Published 07/09/2007 at 1:41 p.m.
Q: My pill was smaller this month than it normally is. When I called my pharmacy, they said they gave me a lower dosage of the same drug by accident.
Ask the Pharmacist: Don’t let PMS sink your marriage Published 07/02/2007 at 6:57 p.m.
Q: My marriage is on the rocks. Recently, my husband told me, “If you don’t do something for your PMS, I’m packing my stuff and leaving!” I honestly want to get well, and I’ve tried birth control pills, Midol, countless ...
Ask the Pharmacist: You can develop a drug allergy at any time Published 06/11/2007 at 10:02 a.m.
Q: I almost died a few years ago after taking an antibiotic called Amoxicillin. What other medications are related, so I can avoid those, too? — D.P., Arco, Idaho
Ask the Pharmacist: It’s not ‘anti-drug’ to advocate caution Published 06/04/2007 at 11:03 a.m.
Q: While I enjoy your columns and the wealth of information you give the public, I detect a bit of an anti-drug attitude. I find that ironic, since it is drugs that support your business of pharmacy.
Ask the pharmacist: Fat-buster drug not a magic pill Published 05/28/2007 at 8:33 p.m.
Q: I’ve been trying to lose 35 pounds for three years and I take Xenical, when I can afford it. Recently, my pharmacist told me this drug is going over-the-counter (OTC). Do you know when? — J.P., Naples<
Plagued by foot, nail fungus? Published 05/21/2007 at 5:14 p.m.
Natural remedies might do the trick.
Watch your diet to reduce gout attacks Published 05/14/2007 at 8:50 p.m.
Gout occurs most often in men, and the condition can spread to other joints as the amounts of uric acid increase in the body
Ask the Pharmacist: NAC: The powerful nutrient that wears a lot of hats Published 05/07/2007 at 10:56 a.m.
Q: I’m taking a medication called Acetylcysteine (600 mg, three times per day). What does this drug do? — R.N., Lincoln, NE
Ask the Pharmacist: ‘Mystery headaches’ can be treated if you find the cause Published 04/30/2007 at 11:55 a.m.
Q: Your recent column on trigeminal neuralgia gave me some great information. I’ve suffered for years with head pain. Do you have anything else to share? — C.N., Los Angeles.
Ask the Pharmacist: Searching for treatment options? Try a health resource service Published 04/23/2007 at 11:22 a.m.
Q: I’m tired and confused about my condition, which I’ve been dealing with for six years. After consulting numerous doctors, and taking many different drugs, I feel as if I’m on a merry-go-round and wish I could get some guidance ...
Ask the Pharmacist: Painful intercourse can have numerous causes Published 04/16/2007 at 10:31 a.m.
Q: Sexual intercourse has become very painful since stopping HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). I’ve tried progesterone and Vagifem, but nothing helps. I think this is a concern for many women. Do you have any other suggestions? — E.K., Ocala, Florida
Ask the Pharmacist: Staph infections can be deadly Updated 04/09/2007 at 6:10 p.m.
Q: My doctor says I have a "staph" infection and prescribed Bactroban cream (mupirocen). I'd like more information about staph. If you print this, please tell everyone that I'm a very clean person! — J.D., Birmingham, Ala.
Ask the Pharmacist: Heartburn could be a sign of low acid Published 04/02/2007 at 9:57 a.m.
Q: You blew my mind with the “low acid” connection to heartburn in last week’s column, but I want more explanation. You also didn’t mention Prilosec (omeprazole), which I take daily for my condition. Any reason why? — J.H., Marco ...
Ask the Pharmacist: Acid blockers help ease the burn, but don't cure it Published 03/26/2007 at 8:01 p.m.
Q: I'm 38 and I get a lot of heartburn, but honestly, I eat pretty well. No one can figure out what's wrong. The doctors have tried multiple acid drugs (Nexium, Protonix, Ranitidine, Cimetidine and Aciphex). Nothing really helps. I'm ...
Ask the Pharmacist: Relief for leg cramps comes in many forms Published 03/19/2007 at 9:10 p.m.
Q: For years, I took quinine sulfate for terrible leg cramps. I can't find it anymore. I've checked three pharmacies. Where can I get quinine? — A.K., Denver, Colo.
Ask the Pharmacist: Poison prevention: Out of sight, out of mouth Published 03/12/2007 at 3:03 p.m.
Q: I am very nervous now because my 4-year-old son got some of my perfume on his tongue and swallowed a little. When I called Poison Control, they said he would be all right and told me to wash his ...
Ask the Pharmacist: Allergic reaction to latex unlikely to cause hair loss Published 03/05/2007 at 10:20 a.m.
Q: After my hip-replacement surgery, I have been losing my hair. I know they used latex products in the hospital and I'm allergic to that. Could that cause hair loss? What do I do?
Ask the Pharmacist: Singing the praises of ginger Published 02/26/2007 at 10:59 a.m.
Q: I love and crave ginger, and can eat it raw. Are there any medicinal benefits to this?
Ask the Pharmacist: Hope for folks who grind their teeth Published 02/21/2007 at 9:58 a.m.
Q: You mentioned in your column that B5 has been used to help people who grind their teeth. How much vitamin B5 should be taken? Thank you. — R.B., Lodi, Calif.
Ask the Pharmacist: How to feel secure shopping for meds online Updated 02/14/2007 at 7:09 p.m.
Q: Sometimes I have to take muscle relaxers, which make me sleepy and dizzy. Getting to the pharmacy as frequently as I need to is a challenge, but I'm scared of using my credit card online. Do I have other ...
Ask the Pharmacist: Try some compassion, even for a celebrity Updated 02/07/2007 at 5:12 p.m.
Q: I saw Paula Abdul in a recent interview and she behaved like she was drunk. I wonder if you know what medicine she takes, or if she drinks. Did you see her?