Q: I am pregnant and need something for a cold. What can I take? A: There are several OTC options that have various combinations of the recommended drugs to use in pregnancy. Fin... Read more
What does my Part D plan mean when they mention different “tiers”? To keep costs down, many plans place drugs into different tiers on their formularies. Tiers can be divided by various plan... Read more
Q: I heard the donut hole is going away in 2020. Is that really true? To be brief, yes and no. As it currently exists, the Medicare Part D coverage gap (or donut hole), will be much e... Read more
Medication adherence is all about making sure you take your medications as told by your doctor without missing any doses. It is important for all patients to make sure that they get the full... Read more
The best option for disposing of unused medications is to immediately take it to a drug take back site or program. If you can not easily get to one or there is not one in your area, th... Read more
Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus. It is the exact same virus that also causes chickenpox. It is more common in people 50 years old or older, but it may... Read more
Q: Are generic drugs really just as good as brand-name drugs? A: Yes, generic versions of a brand-name drug are just as effective as the original version. The only real difference between t... Read more
Shown in the picture is what is known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This is the result of a burst blood vessel under the transparent tissue (conjunctiva) that covers the white part (scler... Read more
Q: Are there any over-the-counter options to treat a urinary tract infection? Most urinary tract infections, or UTI’s, can only be treated with prescription antibiotics since they are caused... Read more
Q: What are some warning signs to look for when someone may be having a stroke? A: Warning signs may be seen anywhere from a few minutes to days before a stroke actually occurs. Common sign... Read more
