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Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) has been available for treatment of the flu since 1999.  It works by preventing flu viruses from spreading from infected cells to other healthy cells. So far this flu season of 2018, influenza viruses have been susceptible to the neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral medications, which also includes zanamivir (Relenza®),...

Last week we discussed using two rather common over the counter medications (with physician’s approval) Vitamin B-6 and Doxylamine.  As discussed, this combo could be used instead of the very expensive Diclegis®. Diclegis is the only FDA approved drug for treatment of nausea of pregnancy.  The other prescription drugs...

Often referred to as “morning sickness” 75-80% of pregnant patients complain of morning or evening nausea. The peak time for morning sickness is in the first trimester between weeks 5-12 of pregnancy. Most women experience this discomfort, and by adjusting diet or routines, have minimal difficulty as resolution occurs...

Our vitamin section will be changing.  Because of FDA mandatory label changes, the measurements in “international units” will be phased out.  One of our most popular fat-soluble vitamins is Vitamin-D-2000iu, soon that will be replaced with Vitamin-D 50mcg.  There is no difference between these two products.  The new labeling...

Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea seem to “run” together!  Diarrhea, like vomiting is frequently due to a response of the gastrointestinal tract to remove bacteria and toxins.  Like nausea, the most frequent problem that diarrhea causes is dehydration.  As with vomiting, our goal for our patients with gastroenteritis (“stomach flu”)...

Now that we have had the big “germ exchange” also known as the holiday season, a lot of patients are coming to ask our advice for treatment of nausea and vomiting.  I know of one physician office where they tell the patients to stay home, keep hydrated and stay...

Vomiting is a protective reflex that allows us to rid ourselves of ingested toxins or poisons. There are five principle neurotransmitter receptors responsible for vomiting.   Your Thompson Pharmacist is familiar with the mechanism of action of all of the nausea medications. Who invited these guys to my Christmas Party…? ...