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I will answer questions regarding prescripion and non prescription drugs as well as commonly used mdicinal herbs. I will also answer questions on various medical conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, thyroid problems, diabets, menopause, parkinson`s disease, multiple sclerosis, depression etc.

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I am a practicing hospital pharmacist with 10 years experience in hospital and 10 years retail pharmacy experience prior to that.
I have my own drug information web site at http://www.druginformation.bc.ca I also publish an online newsletter. Subscription is free. To learn more go to http://www.topica.com/lists/thecaplet

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Contributed to an article in CNS Drugs. Currently publishing a free monthly nwletter. To learn more go to http://www.topica.com/lists/thecaplet

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B.Sc. Pharm

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Recent Answers from Eric Brandt

2009-11-03 Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Hi Brenna, I have no information on bee venom therapy. As to the pain issue, if it is ongoing your sister needs to see her rheumatologist for review. She may need a medication such as methotrexate which

2009-09-20 Omeprazole:

Hi Gary, I have dispensed omeprazole for over 20 years to hundreds of patients. Not a single one complained of sexual dysfunction. If it is a side effect it is certainly not a common one. If you do find

2009-09-17 Thyroid removal and problems:

Hi Rhonda, I am not familiar with Naturethroid. It is not a product available here in Canada. In general though, you have lost the ability to make your own thyroid hormone so you need replacement. The

2009-09-14 Thyroid and Lichen Planus:

Hi Fabienne, I do not have a treatment for lichen planus of the mouth. Avoiding tobacco and alcohol can help ease the irritation. Sometimes a steroid can also help. But there is no cure. The cold sores

2009-09-02 auto immune problems:

Hi Laura, It is impossible to make a recommendation to treat an unknown condition. It would be helpful to have more information on the tests she had. Was anemia ruled out? Was thyroid problem ruled out?

 

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