Can I Take Cymbalta with Other Medications for Dizziness?
Can the medication for Qianyoujie be taken together with these? Hello, I have been diagnosed with autonomic nervous system dysfunction. My symptoms include a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, dizziness, a heavy head, poor gastrointestinal absorption, occasional nerve pai...
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Hello Ken, The five medications you listed are as follows: 1. Secorin (Oxazolam) 2. Cymbalta (Duloxetine) 3. Egotan (containing total alkaloids from Belladonna leaf, Ergotamine tartrate, and Phenobarbital) 4. Sibelium (or Suzin, Flunarizine) 5. Alinamin-F50 (Thiamine tetrahyd...[Read More] Can I Take Cymbalta with Other Medications for Dizziness?
Can LIPO6 Be Safely Combined with L-Carnitine or White Kidney Bean?
Can LIPO6 (including the ingredient list) be used in combination with L-carnitine or white kidney bean extract? Due to the special nature of the email field, I am unable to fill it out completely, so I will supplement it here: greg1020pstw@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefghijklmn...
Dr. Huang Shenggang Reply:
Hello: The content of the inquiry is not very clear. Please resend it to [email protected]. Thank you.[Read More] Can LIPO6 Be Safely Combined with L-Carnitine or White Kidney Bean?
Understanding Local Anesthetic Creams for Needle Anxiety Relief
Information about topical anesthetic ointments? I have previously experienced fainting during blood draws, which is a symptom of vasovagal syncope. I am due for a medical check-up that requires blood tests, and I am really afraid of the pain from the needle prick. Recently, I fou...
Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
Topical anesthetic creams are typically used by hospitals for patients undergoing local medical procedures. Unless there is a medical necessity, physicians do not prescribe them for patients to take home. As for where to purchase them, you can inquire at a nearby pharmacy, but to...[Read More] Understanding Local Anesthetic Creams for Needle Anxiety Relief
Where to Buy THADO Medication for Liver Cancer in Taichung?
excuse me? Hello, pharmacist: May I ask where I can purchase the medication (Said) as my father is a liver cancer patient and needs to take this medication? However, we have not received any updates on the application submitted to the hospital, so the doctor has provided a prescr...
Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello: Before prescribing THADO (thalidomide), it is essential to provide the patient with and have them read and sign the "Informed Consent Form for Female Patients Taking THADO / Informed Consent Form for Male Patients Taking THADO." THADO can only be prescribed if th...[Read More] Where to Buy THADO Medication for Liver Cancer in Taichung?
Managing PCOS: Can Provera and Spironolactone Be Taken Together?
Medication issues Hello, Doctor. I currently have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Two different doctors have prescribed me medications. Provera 5mg is for inducing menstruation, taken for 7 days each month at a dose of 2 tablets daily. Spironolactone 25mg is for hirsutism, take...
Dr. Chen Yuemei Reply:
Hello: Regarding your questions, here are the answers: 1. There are no reported interactions between Provera and Spironolactone based on available data, so they can be taken together. 2. In the context of polycystic ovary syndrome, Spironolactone is an anti-androgen medication pr...[Read More] Managing PCOS: Can Provera and Spironolactone Be Taken Together?
Is Xinyimei Ointment Suitable for Treating Anal Fissures?
Chinomycin ointment I recently have been experiencing anal fissures and wanted to buy the Neomycin ointment I used before, but I couldn't find it at several pharmacies. So, I purchased Xinaimycin ointment (from Cheng Sheng Biotechnology). Is this also suitable for treating a...
Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
Hello! Neomycin ointment contains antibiotic ingredients and cannot be sold by pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. Whether it is suitable for treating anal fissures should be diagnosed and evaluated by a physician.[Read More] Is Xinyimei Ointment Suitable for Treating Anal Fissures?
Safe Ointments for Individuals with Favism: A Guide
Neomycin ointment Hello, can individuals with G6PD deficiency use Medicated Oil and Green Oil? Are there any ointments that people with G6PD deficiency can use when injured?
Dr. Huang Shenggang Reply:
G6PD deficiency is a common X-linked hereditary metabolic disorder. G6PD is an important enzyme in the metabolic process of glucose in red blood cells. When glutathione (G-SH) in red blood cells is oxidized by external oxidants, the lack of G6PD prevents it from being reduced bac...[Read More] Safe Ointments for Individuals with Favism: A Guide
Can Starfruit Juice Interact with Medications? A Guide for Patients
Can starfruit juice be taken with medication? Hello, I work in psychiatry and some patients do not use water to take their medication. Are there any beverages that should never be used to take medication, such as coffee, tea, or starfruit juice?
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Hello, Happy: Regarding psychiatric medications that patients may use, it is not recommended to consume the following beverages or foods during the medication period: grapefruit (juice), pomelo, coffee, tea, and alcohol (beer, red wine, rice wine, shochu chicken, sesame oil chick...[Read More] Can Starfruit Juice Interact with Medications? A Guide for Patients
Understanding Osteoporosis: Should My Mom Take Fosamax?
Osteoporosis My mother, who is 61 years old, was in a car accident at the beginning of the year, resulting in two broken ribs and a sprained ankle. Since her discharge, she has been taking collagen and calcium supplements (calcium citrate) at a dosage of two packets and two table...
Dr. Chen Yuemei Reply:
Hello: Your mother's bone density data from the hospital examination requires clarification from the examining physician. Regarding the medication Fosamax (alendronate), it may irritate the mucosa of the upper gastrointestinal tract, leading to adverse reactions such as esop...[Read More] Understanding Osteoporosis: Should My Mom Take Fosamax?
Is Nilasen Safe to Use with Uterine Fibroids?
Is this medication safe to take? Medication information: Drug name: M Zone Nilasen for dizziness (Betahistine 24mg/tab) Precautions: Should be used with caution in patients with pheochromocytoma. I have a uterine fibroid approximately 9 cm. Can I take this medication?
Dr. Chen Shuzi Reply:
Amy: Hello! The medication information mentions Nilasen for dizziness (Betahistine 24mg/tab), and it should be used with caution in patients with pheochromocytoma. This is because pheochromocytoma produces various hormones such as catecholamines, which can lead to symptoms like h...[Read More] Is Nilasen Safe to Use with Uterine Fibroids?
Can You Mix Milk, Rice Cereal, and Fruits Safely for Kids?
Unable to let go of concerns? Hello, doctor! May I ask you another question? Is it okay to mix milk with rice cereal and fruits? Can any type of fruit be added to milk? For example, can I add bananas, grapes, apples (green apples), papayas, and so on? This is with formula milk. R...
Dr. Chen Shuzi Reply:
Ying: Hello! In addition to milk, infants need complementary foods, but there are a few important points to keep in mind: 1. Gradual introduction: Follow the order of liquids → semi-liquids → solids; start with small amounts and gradually increase. Milk is a liquid, rice cereal i...[Read More] Can You Mix Milk, Rice Cereal, and Fruits Safely for Kids?
Feeding Challenges: Tips for Improving Your Child's Appetite and Digestion
Previous inquiry Is it okay to blend any fruit with starchy foods and milk? Will it be easy for the baby to drink from a bottle? If I add fruit, should I avoid starchy foods at home, or can I mix them all together? I'm sorry, but where can I buy wheat? My baby refuses to eat...
Dr. Chen Shuzi Reply:
1. Each time, choose only one type of fruit to blend with milk so that your little one can drink it from a bottle! If you choose starchy foods, it's best to mix them with milk into a puree and feed them with a spoon (do not blend fruits and starchy foods with milk together; ...[Read More] Feeding Challenges: Tips for Improving Your Child's Appetite and Digestion
Can Aspirin Enteric-Coated Tablets Be Crushed for Tube Feeding?
Enteral feeding patients Hello, pharmacist: My aunt is a patient on enteral feeding and is taking enteric-coated aspirin. Can this medication be crushed for use? Thank you!
Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
Hello! Aspirin is formulated as "enteric-coated tablets" because it can be harsh on the stomach. If you need to crush the tablets, it will not affect the efficacy of the medication; however, it may increase gastric irritation due to the destruction of the enteric coatin...[Read More] Can Aspirin Enteric-Coated Tablets Be Crushed for Tube Feeding?
Essential Guide to Children's Medications and Gut Health
Medications for children Hello, I would like to ask the pharmacist. I took my child to see a doctor because she has a poor appetite and doesn't like to eat rice or fruits; she only enjoys drinking milk. However, she is already two years old, and I am worried that she will no...
Dr. Chen Shuzi Reply:
Ying: Hello! Taking care of a two-year-old can be quite challenging! For a child who simply enjoys drinking milk, I suggest trying to blend fruits with milk to make a smoothie, or cooking starches (such as rice or wheat) and mixing them with milk to create a puree. Introduce only...[Read More] Essential Guide to Children's Medications and Gut Health
Is It Safe for Pregnant Women to Consume Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Herbal Medicine Use in Pregnant Women Hello Doctor: I am currently 10 weeks pregnant. My mother-in-law, seeing that I am thin, has been giving me chicken essence, which also contains red dates, goji berries, angelica, astragalus, and American ginseng. I have heard that it is best...
Dr. Huang Shenggang Reply:
Hello, new mom: It is said that it is best not to take traditional Chinese medicine during pregnancy, which should mean "do not casually take unknown herbal remedies." Every parent has a caring heart and wants to provide the best care, which is why your mother-in-law is...[Read More] Is It Safe for Pregnant Women to Consume Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Optimal Supplement Combinations for Eye Health and Anemia Management
Co-administration Hello Dr. Huang, Post-meal consumption: Eye protection (bilberry extract) + fish oil + taurine. Post-meal consumption: Vitamin C + E + lecithin. Q1: It is said that fish oil is prone to oxidation, so it needs to be paired with Vitamin E, but Vitamin E also r...
Dr. Huang Shenggang Reply:
Hello Varina: Regarding your question, I am curious why you are taking so many dietary supplements. If fish oil is prone to oxidation and needs to be paired with Vitamin E, which in turn requires Vitamin C for redox assistance, how should they be combined? In fact, you don't...[Read More] Optimal Supplement Combinations for Eye Health and Anemia Management
Can You Take Vitamin B Complex with Fish Oil and Calcium?
Could you please provide more context or specify which vitamin you are inquiring about? 1. Can vitamin B complex be taken together with deep-sea fish oil? 2. Can vitamin B complex + C be taken together with calcium supplements and cranberry? Thank you!
Dr. Tu Haiyong Reply:
Hello, 1. Vitamin B complex can be taken together with deep-sea fish oil at the correct dosage. Since vitamin B complex is water-soluble, it can be consumed either before or after meals. On the other hand, deep-sea fish oil, which is primarily composed of omega-3 unsaturated fa...[Read More] Can You Take Vitamin B Complex with Fish Oil and Calcium?
Can You Split Ultracet Tablets for Pain Relief?
Ultracet Can Ultracet be split in half? A relative needs to take this medication for pain relief, and I would like to inquire if it can be divided for use.
Dr. Li Liling Reply:
Dear Ben Niu: Current data does not indicate that Ultracet cannot be split. For the management of acute pain in adults and children aged 16 and older, it can be taken as 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, with a maximum of 8 tablets per day. If dose adjustment is needed, the dosing in...[Read More] Can You Split Ultracet Tablets for Pain Relief?
Does Compesolon Affect Blood Test Results? Understanding the Impact of Medication
Will Compesolon affect blood test results? Hello: Since mid-July 2010, I have been experiencing skin itching, which has subsequently led to recurrent dermatitis, severe itching (which has affected my normal sleep and daily routine), rashes, and lichenification. Initially, I sough...
Dr. Liao Lingmei Reply:
Dear: The active ingredient of Compesolon is Prednisolone. The pharmacological action of Prednisolone is related to cytokines, and it does not interfere with the interactions affecting cytokine experimental values. However, for inquiries regarding potential errors in blood test r...[Read More] Does Compesolon Affect Blood Test Results? Understanding the Impact of Medication
Can I Cut Finasteride Pills for Hair Loss Treatment?
Medications for Hair Loss Hello, pharmacist. I am facing a hair loss crisis, so I bought a 5mg dose of finasteride. Can I take it daily by cutting it into quarters to treat my hair loss?
Dr. Lin Meili Reply:
Dear Weiwei, Hello, 1. Hair loss treatment should be prescribed by a physician after diagnosis; one should not purchase medication for self-administration. 2. The recommended dosage of Finasteride for treating male pattern baldness is 1mg. Cutting a 5mg tablet of Proscar into q...[Read More] Can I Cut Finasteride Pills for Hair Loss Treatment?