Ask the Pharmacist: Sun damages skin
Q. I was told that getting a base tan using a tanning bed will protect my skin from damage from the sun this summer....
Ask the Pharmacist: Lifestyle changes with GLP-1 agonists
Q. What changes should we make to our diet and/or lifestyle when we start GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic/Wegovy?
A. Yes, last column we discussed the...
Ask the Pharmacist – Medications like Ozempic
Q. Before I start on a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist medication like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), are there any lifestyle changes I should know about?
A. Let...
Ask the Pharmacist: Circadian Rhythm
Q. You recently explained what a circadian rhythm is and the various disorders associated when it gets out of sync. Can you give suggestions...
Ask the Pharmacist – Intermittent fasting
Q. I heard of some people adopting intermittent fasting regimens to their lifestyle. What exactly is that?
A. For many of us, our lifestyle choices...
Ask the Pharmacist
Q. I have a lot of vaginal pain and I was told it could be vulvodynia. Can you explain what that is and what...
Ask the Pharmacist – Frostbite symptoms
Q. I was outside for longer than expected in the cold weather and am concerned about frostbite. What can you tell me about it?
A....
Ask the Pharmacist – New Year Resolutions
Q. With a new year upon us, can you give some tips on being successful with our resolution? Can you also comment on what...
Ask the Pharmacist: Sexually Transmitted infections
Q. I recently heard that sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. What exactly are they and what can I do about it?
A. Sexually...
Ask the Pharmacist: Pregnancy preventions
Q. Is there anything new for women to take to prevent pregnancy? Can you compare them to the many options that have been available...
Ask the Pharmacist: Fall Vaccines
Q. Do you have an update on who should be getting the flu, covid and RSV vaccine this fall?
A. That is a very timely...
Ask the Pharmacist – Creatine
Q. I have been hearing that more people are taking creatine supplements lately. I thought creatine was only for body builders to improve their...
Ask the Pharmacist: The value of ASA
Q. I am considering taking a low-dose ASA since an old saying I recall from decades ago said “an Aspirin a day keeps the...
Ask the Pharmacist – Restless leg syndrome cont’d
Q. Your last column mentioned that medications such as ropinirole and pramipexole are not longer suggested for restless legs. Why is that and are...
