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Do Suboxone Films Contain Sugar?
Do Suboxone films contain sugars? more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 59 views
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Can You Safely Take Mucinex At Night?
Can you take Mucinex at night? more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 98 views
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When Is The Generic Lyrica (Pregabalin) Available?
Is there a generic for Lyrica yet? more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 78 views
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Why Doesn't Medicare Part D Cover ED Drugs?
Why won't Medicare cover tadalafil (Cialis) for ED? more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 102 views
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Does Flonase (Fluticasone) Come In A Pill Form?
Does Flonase come in pill form? If so, are they as effective as the nasal mist? more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 101 views
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Promethazine For Children Under 2 Years Old
What is the allowed dosage of promethazine for 19-month-old child? more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 104 views
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How To Tell If You Got Your Dose From Spiriva Handihaler
If my Spiriva Handihaler does not rattle when punctured, did I get my medication? more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 119 views
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Ambien And Ambien CR Splitting And Absorption Differences
I've read the precaution against splitting a zolpidem CR tablet but I'd like clarification as to the reason. If I were to cut a 10 mg zolpidem tablet into 3 pieces, or a zolpidem CR 6.25mg pill in half, both would be about 3 mg. What's the difference in absorption rates and effects? Thank you. more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 97 views
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Do You Need To Wait Until Morning To A Start Medrol Dose Pak?
I was prescribed a methylprednisolone dose pack 4mg this afternoon. Do I have to wait till morning to begin taking it? more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 131 views
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Is CBD (Cannabidiol) Absorbed Through The Skin?
I am a kidney transplant patient with a fused back and a lot of back pain. I know I can not take CBD (cannabidiol) by mouth but can I use the topical cream or lotion? Thanks for the help. more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 182 views
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Can You Keep Aleve (Naproxen) In The Refrigerator?
Can put Aleve in the refrigerator to keep them Fresh? I do not take them very often. Thanks. more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 150 views
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Methadone And False-Positives On Urine Drug Tests
My daughter is taking and has been takin methadone for migraines for well over a year. She is being tested they sometimes show positive for fentanyl. Sometimes, they are positive for morphine. She is only using methadone. Can methadone break down to give a false-positive for fentanyl? more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 224 views
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FAQs About Spravato (Esketamine)
Since the FDA-approval of Spravato on March 5, 2019, we have received numerous questions about the drug from those suffering from depression who have not had success with conventional treatments. Below is a list of the most commonly asked questions about Spravato from our readers, answered by our... more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 534 views
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Comparing Mylan And Watson (Actavis) Lorazepam
I was taking Mylan brand lorazepam, 2mg tablets daily for sleep. Now, they have switched to the Watson brand, which is not as effective... I only get about 3-4 hours of sleep nightly. Can the Watson brand be increased by my doctor to taking more 2mg pills at night? more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 272 views
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Why Is Lactose Used As An Inactive Ingredient In Drugs?
If you have ever taken the time to look at the ingredient list of a drug or over the counter dietary supplement, you may notice that lactose is commonly listed as an inactive ingredient. It may seem like an odd choice for product manufacturers to utilize lactose, especially since the number of in... more ...
- Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D
- Misc
- 440 views