The New Shingles Vaccine Everyone Has Been Talking About
Katie Mahan2023-03-05T17:07:22-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
QUESTION: I've heard there is a new shingles vaccine available called Shingrix®, but I already received a different one. Do I need both? ANSWER: Yes! Shingrix® was found to be more effective than the previous vaccine called Zostavax®, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), recommends that even those previously vaccinated with Zostavax® still receive Shingrix®. [...]
Heartburn Relief
Katie Mahan2023-03-05T17:12:30-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
QUESTION: What is the difference between GERD and acid reflux? How can I get relief from symptoms? ANSWER: First it's important to understand what can cause heartburn. While there are a few conditions that can cause a burning sensation in the chest, the two conditions focused on in this post [...]
Common Statin Questions
Katie Mahan2023-03-05T17:13:13-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
Do I Have to Take my Statin Cholesterol-Lowering Medication at Night? A class of medications commonly called "statins" work by decreasing the amount of cholesterol we make in our liver and by increasing the amount of cholesterol our liver removes from the blood. Statin medications have historically been said to [...]
Recent Changes to Blood Pressure Guidelines- What This Means For You
Katie Mahan2023-03-05T17:21:13-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
QUESTION: I thought my blood pressure was OK, but now I’ve been told I have hypertension. What are the newest guidelines? Does this mean I’m going to have to take medication? ANSWER: Previously, 140/90 mm Hg was considered to be high blood pressure (hypertension). The American College of Cardiology (ACC)/ [...]
NSAID Use: What is safe and appropriate?
Katie Mahan2023-03-05T17:26:31-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
QUESTION: What are "NSAID" products and what considerations should I keep in mind when using these products? ANSWER: Below are answers to some of the more common questions pharmacists get asked about NSAIDs. Please reach out to your physician or one of our pharmacists directly if you have further questions. [...]
Drug Interactions: Part 7 ~ Alcohol
KR Admin2023-03-05T17:32:32-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
https://youtu.be/rlYYMYioNi0 As we continue our series called: Ask The Pharmacist and drug interactions, we examine how the meds we take work (or not work) with alcohol - you might be surprised what alcohol we are chatting about.
Drug Interactions: Part 6 ~ Combining Drugs
KR Admin2023-03-05T17:34:41-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
https://youtu.be/g0rPhm2_oQo Today we learn what happens when we combine medications that shouldn't be combined - and what we need to be aware of before doing so.
Drug Interactions: Part 3 ~ One Pharmacy
KR Admin2023-03-05T17:40:36-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
https://youtu.be/jVPO_MX_5sg As we continue our look at drug/drug interactions, our Pharmacy Resident, Katie Mahan, PharmD shares greats tip on ways to keep ourselves safe and healthy. You might be surprised how easy this concept is, and when done, can bring extra peace of mind to the meds you take [...]
Medication Emergency Preparedness
KR Admin2023-03-05T17:42:35-08:00Ask The Pharmacist|
https://youtu.be/X7GCrPLKLtQ We are often reminded to 'be ready for the big one', which could mean something different to you, depending on your location. No matter earthquakes to hurricanes, one thing we should keep safe are our medications, which could be gone in the blink of an eye - today, [...]
Drug Interactions: Part 5 ~ Genes
KR Admin2017-09-30T13:55:12-07:00Ask The Pharmacist|
https://youtu.be/vwbJK6psqvw As we continue our series of Drug-Drug interactions, today we take a look at an interesting twist - how do the medications we are taking work (or don't work) with our genetic set-up