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Expertise
I can answer most questions involving medication use, side effects, adverse effects, interactions and how drugs relate to specific disease states. No one can answer all questions; I will respond as such if I cannot provide an answer. I will provide resources / references for the information that I use to formulate the answer given.
Experience in the area
I am a Doctor of Pharmacy currently practicing in Florida in a retail pharmacy.
Organizations
California Phamacist Association American Pharmacy Assocaition
Education/Credentials
BA University of South Florida PharmD University of Florida APhA Medication Therapy Management certification
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Recent Answers from Dr. Joshua Cappuccilli
2012-05-17 fluoxetine and tramadol:
There is a tiny possibility of seratonin syndrome - last time I checked there have been 11 reported cases in the world attributed to this interaction. I myself take an SSRI and Tramadol without concern
2012-05-07 Ambien dependence:
The period for the drug to completely wash out of your system is approximately 5 half-lives - for ambien that is approximately 10 hours total. The time that you remain physically dependent on the medication
2012-04-28 Ambien dependence:
As long as the medication is working for you taking it as described I would say that is a very good limitation. Insurance companies often limit ambien to every other night. NOTE** there is no way to
2012-04-25 Questions about being a pharmacist:
Pharmacist patient interviews are very personalized and will vary by patient and pharmacist and practice setting. These are a few examples: http://www.snpha.org/Files/Forms/316/Patient%20Counseling%20Module
2012-04-24 Diamox:
Diamox - acetazolamide - it a prescription only medication. You will have to see a physician for a prescription. Acetazolamide is used to REDUCE the severity and duration of symptoms (upset stomach,
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