What do people ask us pharmacists?

What was that again?

Have you ever walked out of a pharmacy understanding how to take your medications and then the next day only vaguely remember the details?  Or do questions come to mind only after you've hung up on the phone with us?  Or maybe questions about medications just don't come to your or your loved one's minds...

Well, we'd just like to let you know that we're available to answer your questions, even the ones that you've asked before.

As pharmacists, we fully support your involvement in your healthcare -- we find that people who are informed and involved generally have better outcomes.  We also work actively with physicians and specialists and bring our deep knowledge about medications to the table.

What should I ask?

Since it's usually easier to not start with a blank page, we thought that the sample questions below might help to trigger relevant questions for your or your loved one's specific situation.  You can even just print off this page, check off the questions that apply to you, and bring in the printout the next time you visit us!

• I took this medication yesterday and I still don't feel anything different.  How can I tell if it's working?

• What do I take this prescription for again?  In fact, what do I take each one of these for?

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• Do any of my loved one's medications have adverse interactions amongst them?  If yes, what are alternatives?
  
  
• Are there any over-the-counter (OTC) remedies or vitamins that I should not be taking because of my condition or my prescriptions?  Or the opposite, are there any OTC things I should be taking to help my medications work better?
  
  
• Are there foods that I should avoid because of my medical condition.  Or the opposite, are there foods that I should be eating more of because of my condition?
  
  
• What could happen if I stopped taking this particular prescription?
  
  
• Can you talk with my cardiologist about the best medication alternatives for me?
  
  
• Oh no, I think I forgot to take a dose (or two) of my medicine.  What should I do?
  
  
• Are there changes that I can make to my lifestyle rather than taking this prescription?

• How long should I be taking my medication?  Can I stop taking it if I feel better?

• How should I store my medication?  How should I dispose of it?
  
  
• Can you see if my baby's rash can be taken care of with an OTC medicine or if I should make a pediatrician's appointment?
  
  
• I would like to quit smoking.  What would you advise?
  
  
• What time of day is best to take my prescription and why?

• My elderly father doesn't remember anymore whether he should take his medication with food or not, and he can't see well enough to read the small print on the bottle label.  What's best for him?

• Would alcohol interfere with my medications?  What's the threshhold for me?

• How does stress impact my medication?  What would you advise?

• Can I get the new bivalent vaccine against COVID-19?  -- The answer is yes, if you're 12+ and it has been at least 2 months since the last booster or the last of the initial series.  Please go to the vaccines page of this website for the link to book. 

• Can I take both the flu and covid shot at the same time?  -- The answer is yes.  Book a flu shot (or flu mist, which is a spray rather than a shot) for the same day as your COVID-19 vaccine to ensure we'll have a dose for you, or just let us know when you come in for a COVID-19 vaccine.

• I heard that people who are 50+ can get the new shingles vaccine. Is this true?  -- The answer is yes.  Please feel free to call us for details or drop by to get this vaccine.

• Do you give travel vaccines?  -- The answer is yes.  Please call us for specifics.

• It seems that my elderly mother takes a lot of medications. Can you do a comprehensive review of them for us? -- The answer is yes, please just bring in a full list of the medications the next time you come in.
  

When are our pharmacists available?

During our extended hours:

Monday to Friday --  7 am to 9 pm

Saturday and Sunday --  9 am to 7 pm

Who are our pharmacists?

They're a bunch of friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful people...  read about them on our About Us page!

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