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I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised. Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner. I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question. Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
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Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
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Recent Answers from Nigel Simmons
2009-11-01 false negative for xanax:
Sandy I'm not aware of cimetidine causing a false result for drug screens, but it does increase the blood level, and decrease the metabolism of some benzodiazepines such as Xanax. The reduced metabolism
2009-10-30 ADHD Meds + Current Meds:
Amy As all medicines to treat ADHD are stimulants, they will almost certainly interact with other drugs, particularly those which act on the brain chemistry or the heart. I would therefore not recommend
2009-10-29 Pharmacy:
Ayub Both of the drugs you refer to contain sulphur (chemical element) in very small amounts, and the element is present as part of the larger compound Quinine or Gentamicin Sulphate. Given the doses
2009-10-10 Identify a pill:
Pamela My apologies for a slow response, I was away on business which extended into a busy weekend and had little time for internet access. I cannot find any image of a tablet sich as you describe
2009-10-09 amoxillin double dose?:
Cathy Given you are already taking a high dose of amoxicillin, there would be little benefit gained from increasing the dose, indeed you potentially would increase the risk of side effects. Penicillins
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