The interest surrounding fish oil products has been around for decades, and we are still learning about many of their mechanisms and potential benefits. In the post below, we provide a comparison of fish oil products and break down the family of omega fatty acids....
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....
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...
Lasmiditan (Reyvow) is an agent that can be utilized for acute migraine treatment. It works slightly differently than triptans. While triptans target serotonin receptor subtypes 1B and 1D, lasmiditan targets serotonin receptor subtype 1F. The biggest reason that this...
Tricyclic antidepressants are still used in clinical practice. Their use has diminished over time as newer and generally safer medications have been invented, but you will see them occasionally. In my primarily geriatric practice, I would say that I see them a couple...
I try to tackle questions that I receive periodically and someone asked me the other day, “In your experience, does amoxicillin/clavulanate cause more diarrhea than amoxicillin?” Amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) can be used for numerous...
