Mixing meds by Pharmacy blog

Question: Is it ok to use these 2 medications together? Indrel 10mg & Plendil 5mg?

Answer:

I am not familiar with a medication named Indrel.  However, it is likely you are referring to Inderal, a medicine commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Another name for Inderal is propranolol.  Plendil is another medicine used to lower blood pressure. Another name for Plendil is f . . .

Ask an Expert: Robert Goetz PharmD, DABAT, Pharmacy and Medications

Prednisone side effects and antipsychotics
Question: I am currently being treated for SLE. I am in a flare with lupus myositis. My rheumatologist, who is very conservative re: prednisone has increased my dosage from 4mg to 15 mg daily. I am one of those folks who become almost manic on increased dosages. Since I am also required to be on bed rest, she . . .

Answer: Both antipsychotics and some mood stabilizers have been used to prevent prednisone-induced manic symptoms. A history of previous manic symptoms on prednisone suggests one of these treatments be used to prevent any difficulties.

Ask an Expert: Nicholas Votolato RPh BCPP, Pharmacy and Medications

Benefiber
Question: I purchased a 14.95oz container of Benefiber a few weeks ago and I find that it has a terrible taste. I have been using Benefiber for many years and never experienced this awful taste. Has the formula been changed? Can I return it to . . .

Answer:

The formulation for Benefiber has been changed.  The change in taste you have noticed may be the formulation change.

You may contact the customer service department for Benefiber at 1-800-452-0 . . .

Ask an Expert: Carmen Hadley RPh, CSPI, Pharmacy and Medications