Pharmacy Tip - Grapefruit & Medications
What medicines are not supposed to be taken with grapefruit and why?
Pharmacy Tip - Timing Your Dosage
How do I know what time of day to take my medicine?
Pharmacy Tip - Pharmacist-Recommended Switching
It seems every time I bring a prescription to the pharmacy from the doctor, the pharmacist has to call the doctor to get it switched to something else. Why?
Pharmacy Tip - Generics
My insurance always wants me to use generics. Are they the same and really just as good?
Pharmacy Tip - Missed Dose
What happens if I miss taking a dose?
Pharmacy Tip - Side Affects
I've heard people talk about side effects and allergies? What's the difference and how do I know which one I have? Who should I notify about these things?
Pharmacy Tip - Extra Pills
Sometimes the doctor give me a new prescription and after a few days I find out I can't tolerate it. Do you have any suggestions so that I don't get stuck with a bunch of pills and what am I supposed to do with extra pills I have in my medicine cabinet?
Pharmacy Tip - Antibiotics
Why do antibiotics always say to take until gone if I feel better after just a few days of taking them?
Pharmacy Tip - Combining Medications
Can I take more than one pill at a time? Are there some medicines that should not be taken together?
Pharmacy Tip - Full vs Empty Stomach
Some medicines say to take with food, others on an empty stomach. How do I know which to do and why does it matter?
Pharmacy Tip - Breaking/Crushing Pills
I have a hard time swallowing my medicine. Can it be broken up or crushed?
Pharmacy Tip - Photosensitivity
What does photosensitivity mean and what medicines cause it?
Pharmacy Tip - Pill Shapes & Sizes
My pills look different than the last time I filled them. How do I know if they are the right pills?