Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Specialty: American Society Of Consultant Pharmacists
- Country: USA
- Qualifications: Doctor Of Pharmacy, Certified Immunizer
- Twitter: @RPHAnswers
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Dr. Brian Staiger is a licensed pharmacist in New York State and the founder of PharmacistAnswers.com. He graduated from the University At Buffalo with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2010. He has been featured in numerous publications including the Huffington Post as well as a variety of health and pharmacy-related blogs. Please feel free to reach out to him directly if you have any inquiries or want to connect! He's answered thousands of medication and pharmacy-related questions and he's ready to answer yours! Brian.Staiger@PharmacistAnswers.com Office: 716-389-3076
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Does Wellbutrin XL Cause Weight Gain?
My doctor just prescribed me Wellbutrin XL. I have been on several other antidepressants and have had issues with weight. Can you let me know, with Wellbutrin XL specifically, does it cause weight gain? more ...
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- Antidepressants
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Can Allergy Medication Cause A Positive Methamphetamine Test?
I am abruptly cut off from my meds, like Adderall, and I can't focus, concentrate and unthinkable ideas have crossed my mind! I know enough that I should have been tapered off of Adderall, not stopped abruptly. I had a positive test for amphetamine anyway and the only change in my medication has bee... more ...
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- Drug Tests
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Benzonatate And ZzzQuil Interaction
I took 100mg of benzonatate and then two ZzzQuil LiquiCaps...Will I be ok? more ...
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- Interaction
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Restasis Vs. Cequa: Summary Of Their Differences
I went to my doctor to get treated for my chronic dry eyes and though he was going to talk to me about Restasis. Instead, he suggested Cequa. Can you tell me the difference between them? more ...
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How Much Grapefruit Can You Safely Consume On Lipitor (Atorvastatin)?
Is there a safe amount of grapefruit to consume if I'm taking atorvastatin? I'm interested specifically in Spindrift grapefruit sparkling water, which contains 10% grapefruit juice (so 1.2 ounces per can). Thank you. more ...
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- Interaction
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Taking Half-Doses Of Oxycodone More Often
Is taking 5mg of oxycodone every 2 hours any worse than 10mg every 4 hours? more ...
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- Misc
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Can You Take Clindamycin If You Are Allergic To Penicillin?
Can I take clindamycin if I'm allergic to penicillin? more ...
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- Interaction
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What Does 'ORG' Mean On A Prescription Label?
What do the initials 'org' mean on a prescription bottle? The date beside it is when I run out of medication, but the pharmacy says I cannot fill it until 4 days later. What can I do to be able to fill my prescription? more ...
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- Legal
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Ketamine And Effexor XR Interaction
What would happen if I took ketamine within 5-8 hours of my Effexor XR dose? more ...
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- Interaction
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How Long Does Vyvanse Stay In Your System?
If you take 15mg of Vyvanse for two or three weeks and then stop taking it, will it be cleared from the body (urine) on the morning of the third day? more ...
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- Drug Tests
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Is Voltaren Gel Absorbed Systemically?
Overview Voltaren gel contains diclofenac, an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), and is used (primarily) to treat osteoarthritis. A common question we get from our readers who are prescribed Voltaren gel is whether or not it is absorbed systemically (i.e. into the bloodstream) after it... more ...
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- Misc
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Interaction Between Lithium, Imitrex And Ketorolac
I take 300 mg of lithium carbonate at night. I have had a horrible migraine for two days know. The doctor gave me Imitrex and ketorolac to use. I see that there can be major interactions. Is my dose of lithium low enough to take the other pills? more ...
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- Interaction
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Benadryl With Phenibut Interaction
Can I take ibuprofen or Benadryl with Phenibut? more ...
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- Interaction
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Are Zydis Drugs Safe To Touch?
Hello, I am a school nurse. A staff member accidental touched a 'Zydis' drug form, but the actual type of medication is unknown. The medication disintegrated upon touching it, disappearing, with bare fingers. Could the medication have been absorbed into his skin? more ...
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- Misc
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Accidentally Took Meds At Night Instead Of The Morning
My son took his 54 mg of Concerta and 50 mg of sertraline accidentally at night instead of in the morning. Can he take again in the morning or do we have to skip it until the following morning? more ...
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- Interaction
- 95 views