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Don’t call it “depression”!
“It is commonly used for depression” I answered to a gentleman in a perfectly HIPAA safe environment, after being asked what Pristiq was prescribed for. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a fleeting look of horror from a nearby colleague. “You shouldn’t have said depression, people sometimes get upset by that” she […]
Is an “over the counter” overdose antidote a good move?
September 26, 2015
If you’ve ever been in or around the world of drug addiction, then you probably know all about the drug Naloxone (Brand name: Narcan). Narcan is a lifesaving “overdose antidote” (available in both injection and nasal spray), that can completely rid the body of opioid molecules in a matter of minutes and restore breathing in a […]
Do politicians need to stay away from public health topics?
September 19, 2015
While watching the GOP candidate debate on Wednesday night, I shook my head in disbelief as Republican candidate, Donald Trump, again misinformed the entire nation about the effects of vaccinations. Trump told the story of a “beautiful” baby who developed a fever after being vaccinated at age 2, and then became autistic as a result. […]
Posted in: IN THE NEWS, MUSINGS
Reasons why you shouldn’t buy your drugs from Amazon
October 23, 2014
Not picking on Amazon, I love Amazon. It’s one of America’s largest retailers, and one of my most cherished one-stop shop for everything. From the comfort of my living room and a few clicks on my computer, I can get almost anything in two-days (Hello Amazon Prime!). Therefore, I am not going to assume that you were […]
Posted in: DAILY HEALTH DOSE, DRUG TOPICS
Can taking the flu shot really give you the flu?
September 11, 2014
The short answer is here is NO. There is no direct “cause-effect” relationship between receiving the flu vaccine and being infected with influenza(aka “flu”). However, here are some reasons why someone may have flu after they have been vaccinated: The flu shot can cause mild side effects that are sometimes mistaken for flu: Most influenza vaccines […]
Posted in: ASK LOLA, DAILY HEALTH DOSE
What the DEA rescheduling of Hydrocodone products to Schedule II means for you
August 25, 2014
In the U.S, there is a progressive five-category system put in place by the congress for controlled substances, classified as Schedule I through V. There are classed in decreasing order of potential psychological or physical dependence, where Schedule I drugs are the most dangerous with potentially severe psychological or physical dependence and Schedule V drugs have the lowest potential […]
What we know so far about the Ebola “secret serum” drug – ZMapp™
August 5, 2014
ZMapp™ was formulated in January 2014 by Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc., of San Diego, California, a company founded in 2003 that focuses on “unmet needs in global health and biodefense”. It was then produced in Owensboro, KY by a company named Kentucky BioProcessing. It is grown in specially modified leaves of tobacco (Nicotiana bethamiana), which are “infected” with a […]
“Are you saying the Ebola infected Americans are not a threat to the U.S. public?”
August 2, 2014
For the past 3 days, since the U.S. government agreed to help get two U.S workers who are battling Ebola infections back to the United States for treatment, several people have expressed their worries on U.S outbreaks and infections. At work and on social media, I have received questions from people wanting to know how the […]
Fast facts about the Ebola Virus
July 29, 2014
At least 729 people in four countries — Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nigeria — have died since cases first emerged in March. Two American health workers in Liberia have been infected, and an American man of Liberian descent died in Nigeria from the disease. It has gone quickly from a third world problem, to […]
How to travel with your medication
July 14, 2014
Summer is here…one of the most exhilarating seasons; along with trips, travels, adventures and memories to keep you going till next year. Whether you plan on backpacking in Europe, bumming on the beach, or taking a road trip, there is no greater way to ruin the perfect vacation than not having your medication handy and in good […]
LOLA Pharm.D. 
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