QUESTION: Can Trazodone Cause Harm Without Food?
ANSWER: By taking trazodone without food or a light snack, your risk of having side effects, such as dizziness and lightheadedness, increases. REASONING: The absorption of many medications can be impacted by whether or not we take them with food for a number of reasons. In the case of Trazodone, [...]
House calls for heart health
House calls for heart health Nearly one in four Americans needs to be readmitted to the hospital following a hospital stay for heart failure my latest blog post. However, Virginia Mason is working on a new way to knock that number down. In June 2015, it launched the program [...]
Healthier bottom lines and healthier communities
Senior living communities that serve a diverse population of seniors, are always looking for innovative ways to help more people age-in-place. This type of in-home pharmacy care has proven to be a relatively simple, cost-effective method for achieving that goal. In addition to the dramatic health benefits, it improves overall resident [...]
Virginia Mason and Kelley-Ross Transitions of Care Success [Video]
We love our partners, and Virginia Mason Medical Center is no exception. We invited Anne Casey, FAACVPR: Administrative Director Heart Institute, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Transplant, to chat more about our partnership and the HUGE successes we have seen to date. https://youtu.be/PVmTwbTXd1Q
QUESTION: What can I do for diarrhea?
ANSWER: Most cases of diarrhea clear up on their own within a few days. There are things to help you cope with your signs and symptoms until the diarrhea goes away, such as: Drink plenty of clear liquids, including water, broths and juices, every day Integrate crackers, toast, eggs, chicken [...]
Questions you should have for your pharmacy
When you pick up your prescription take the time to ask questions about your medication. Specifically ask, “What is this drug and how do I take it? Why am I taking it? What are possible side effects?” Your pharmacist has spent more time studying drugs than even your doctor has. [...]
QUESTION: How often should I notify the pharmacy of changes to my health conditions or medications?
ANSWER: Whenever you have a change in diagnosis or a change/addition in your medications you should notify the pharmacist/pharmacy. This also includes over the counter medications and supplements. Certain medications are not recommended for use with certain medical conditions. Although your provider may be aware of this, the pharmacist also [...]
QUESTION: What exactly does the pharmacist do?
ANSWER: Pharmacists aren't just there to dispense medications. They can also give advice on side effects, drug interactions, and much more. A typical day for the average pharmacist includes a range of questions from “what is this rash from?” to “Is my blood pressure too high?” The job of a [...]
Local Pharmacies Now Carry Over-the-Counter Naloxone Spray
http://www.king5.com/mb/news/health/seattle-pharmacy-providing-kits-to-fight-overdose/186588186 Local Pharmacies Now Carry Over-the-Counter Naloxone Spray: The drug that Seattle police have used to save several people from heroin overdose is now available at Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Group. “If somebody is concerned that someone is at risk of an overdose, they can walk into a pharmacy and get these [...]
QUESTION: How do I contact the insurance company that pays for my medication?
ANSWER: When you become enrolled in an insurance plan administered by Northwest Administrators, you will receive an insurance card. The front of the card will contain the following information: Name of enrollee ID No. of enrollee Coverage type Medical (physician visits, hospital visits, stays) Dental (dentist /orthodontist/oral surgeon) Vision (eye [...]
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