Category: Medications

Drug Muggers

2/15/2013

Certain prescription medication steal vital minerals and nutrients from your body. Cholesterol, heartburn, contraceptive, and diuretic medications are just a few. Nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin B12, CoQ10, and calcium all can be affected by certain medications. Prevent further issues and treat known deficiencies. Who wants to end up with another prescription medicationton to treat the first? Know what nutrients are affected by your medications and supplement accordingly. Ask your doctor, pharmacist or contact me with questions! To your health...

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Tune In To Tune Out

1/26/2013

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Doesn't it seem like that those medication commercials try to "enlighten" you with the side effects of a medication. Listen to how they read the side effects/interactions and how they make it sound so pleasant, almost inviting. Don't get drawn in and caught up in the trap. Direct-to-consumer marketing of prescription medications should never happen. Tune these out and even flip the channel if you need to. Do not attract what you do not need nor what you think you do not need. Really listen the next time to the message. You will feel the difference in perception when you tune in to tune out!To your health. Empowered Choices!

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Do you or someone you know take Warfarin?

1/9/2013

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If so, a few important tips:

Do not miss a dose. If you do, do not double up your dose. Keep track of missed doses.
Check your INR (International Normalized Ratio) as scheduled. This number tells you how thick or thin your blood is. Your physician will adjust your dose as necessary. This is why it's important to keep track of any missed doses.
Keep your dietary vitamin K intake consistent day to day. Warfarin works on vitamin K to prevent clots. Vitamin K is found primarily in green leafy vegetables. Ask your physician or pharmacist for a list of vitamin K containing foods.
Warfarin interacts with many things. Consult with your physician or pharmacy when making changes to vitamins, OTC items, diet, and other medications. Any changes made, let your physician know.
Take warfarin with a full glass of water at the same time every day.
Store your medication away from heat, light, and moisture.
Make sure your physician knows of any upcoming surgeries, procedures, and especially dental work. (Let all of your providers know you take warfarin)
Carry an ID card that states you take warfarin.
If you take warfarin, it is for an important reason. Education is needed for friends and family also.
Read your patient information leaflet that comes with your medication. It tells you a lot!

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Drug Interaction

1/3/2013

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Do you take oral contraceptives? If so, do you know that there are several medications that can decrease the effectiveness of birth control? I've found that many do not, even when this prescription comes from the same doctor. Please be sure to ask your pharmacist! (And read your patient information leaflets!)

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