As a pharmacist, it is critical to recognize that infertility is a significant problem. There are a variety of causes and etiologies for female infertility, many of which remain unknown. Almost 13% of women between ages 15-44 seek treatment for infertility each year....
KE is a 79 year old female who is complaining of an increase in urinary incontinence. Specifically, frequent urination has been a problem with small amounts of leakage. She is wondering what medications she can take to help alleviate this problem. She has been...
I have had a fair number of consults from providers who are referring patients who would like to take supplements or are currently taking supplements. In my humble opinion, no healthcare professional is more educated than a pharmacist to handle addressing whether a...
JE is a 71-year-old female with a history of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), osteoporosis, GERD, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Her current medications include: Alendronate 70 mg weeklyPrednisone 15 mg dailyVitamin D 2,000 units dailyOmeprazole 20 mg dailyLosartan 50...
In this case scenario, I discuss gabapentin and renal function. A 77-year-old female has a history of neuropathy, CHF, GERD, OA, and anxiety. She reports that she feels more sedated of late and that she can’t attend her usual BINGO games and has also had a hard...
