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Have a question about a specific medication or a family of medications? Perhaps you are wondering about treatment options for a specific medical issue? Or maybe you would like advice on managing your medication regimen? The expert pharmacists at Kelley-Ross are here for you.
Submit your question below for review by our staff of pharmacists. Questions are periodically chosen for responses and included in our online archive below.
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 [...]
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 [...]
QUESTION: Should I Monitor My Blood Pressure?
ANSWER: It is very important to monitor your blood pressure especially if you have a diagnosis of hypertension (high blood pressure). How to Check Your Blood Pressure How To Pick A Monitor Choose the type of monitor that's best for you: An automatic arm cuff inflates on its own. This [...]
QUESTION: What if I use more than one inhaler? Which one should I use first?
ANSWER: If you use more than one inhaler on a regular basis, it is important to use these inhalers in the proper order. This will maximize the effectiveness of your inhalers. One inhaler relaxes and opens the airways in your lungs. This is your bronchodilator. Another inhaler decreases swelling in [...]
QUESTION: How much Tylenol can I take?
ANSWER: Typically, it is recommended to take no more than 4000 mg or 4 grams of Tylenol per day for adults. For children, it is dosed according to weight. This amount can vary depending on other conditions that you may have. Acetaminophen is a component of hundreds of over-the-counter and [...]
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