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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Why Isn't Cialis Recommended To Be Split?
Why is it recommended to not split tablets of tadalafil? I have been splitting the 20 mg tablets and taking them daily for over a year, for ED. what are the problems that could arise if you take split tablets over an extended period of time? more ...
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- Tablet Cutting
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Taking Mirtazapine With Venlafaxine And Nortriptyline
I am currently taking mirtazapine 60mg/day with venlafaxine 225mg/day for neuropathic pain, PTSD, and depression. My physician would also like to add a low dose of nortriptyline for pain and insomnia. Please advise. more ...
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- Interaction
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How Long Does It Take For Admelog To Reach Peak Concentrations?
When do concentrations of Admelog peak? more ...
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- Insulin
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Levaquin Can Cause False-Positives For Opioids
I am on a list for a liver transplant. I may not have alcohol or opiates. I am on a new antibiotic called levofloxacin. My recent blood work turned up trace amounts of both alcohol and opiates. could levofloxacin be creating a false positive? more ...
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- Drug Tests
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Left Zoloft In A Hot Car
This might sound like a silly question, but I recently picked up my prescription of Zoloft and it says to store below 77 degrees. However, I left my 90-day prescription in the car and it was about 85 degrees outside so it would've been warmer inside the car. It wasn't for a prolonged period of tim... more ...
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- Interaction
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Warfarin With Benadryl Interaction
Does Benadryl have any interactions with any drugs? What allergy medicine would you recommend for someone taking warfarin? more ...
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- Interaction
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Comparing Extended-Release Metformin Products
I read the explanation about the difference in release mechanisms for Glucophage XR vs Fortanet vs Glumetza. Is there any advantage or disadvantage of one to the other? How or why would a physician choose one over another? There must be some difference in actual results or effects to warrant the cre... more ...
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- Interaction
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Do Suboxone Films Contain Sugar?
Do Suboxone films contain sugars? more ...
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- Misc
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Is CBD Safe With Lialda?
Are there any known interactions between CBD oil and Lialda? more ...
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- Interaction
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What Can Cause A Gabapentin False-Positive On A Drug Test?
I tested positive for gabapentin but I haven't taken in 10 years or more. I am however taking Trileptal. Is it possible this drug along with others I am on (Celexa, Prilosec, Flonase, Celebrex, and albuterol) could have caused this reading? more ...
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- Drug Tests
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Comparing Benicar And Cozaar Doses
I was prescribed Benicar (olmesartan) 5mg two times daily for hypertension. Due to the shortage, my doctor has prescribed Cozaar (losartan), 25mg two times daily. Why the increase in dosage? more ...
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- Blood Pressure
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Taking Phentermine And Adderall Together
Can you find PubMed articles or guidelines supporting that phentermine and Adderall should not be prescribed together? I've tried but can't seem to find anything. Looking for documentation to send to the prescribers in my area that expect me to dispense both at the same time. more ...
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- Interaction
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Can You Drink Beer If You Take Wellbutrin (Bupropion)?
I am going to start Bupropion and I drink beer. Will I have any problems drinking beer on this med? I take 150 mg twice a day. more ...
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- Interaction
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Is It Safe To Take Antibiotics With Tamiflu?
Is it safe to take antibiotics while taking Tamiflu? I have the flu but I’m on my fourth day of Tamiflu and have an awful earache. more ...
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- Interaction
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Taking Probiotics With Synthroid
I am currently on Synthroid, which I take first thing in the morning. I have also started taking Phillips Colon Health probiotics for constipation. Can I take the probiotics an hour after the Synthroid when I eat breakfast, or will that impair the absorption of the Synthroid (as I know many suppleme... more ...
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- Interaction
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