Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
- Specialty: Clinical Pharmacy
- Country: USA
- Qualifications: Doctor of Pharmacy, board certified clinical pharmacist, American Herbalist Guild, Medication Therapy Management certified
- LinkedIn: Profile
Dr. Brian has been practicing pharmacy for over 13 years and has wide-ranging experiences in many different areas of the profession. From retail, clinical, program development, and administrative responsibilities, he's your knowledgeable and go-to source for all your pharmacy and medication-related questions! Dr. Brian Staiger also has herbalist training and educational certificates in the field of medical ethnobotany. Feel free to send him an email at Hello@HelloPharmacist.com! You can also connect with Dr. Brian Staiger on LinkedIn.
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
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Why Two Capsules Of Doxycycline Are Needed At Once For Lyme Prevention
So, it's late at night, and I can't call the doctor until tomorrow. I am a 24-year-old Caucasian male with no allergies. I recently took amoxicillin-clavulanate for strep throat and take Vyvanse and R... more ...
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
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Can You Take Amoxicillin With Mucinex Or Sudafed?
Is it safe to take amoxicillin-clavulanate 875/125mg along with Mucinex and Sudafed, or should these medications be discontinued when taking the antibiotic? more ...
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
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Can You Take Levothyroxine And Iron Supplements Together?
My doctor gave me a prescription to Ferrous Gluconate and Levothyroxine. I take 2 pills every other morning for Ferrous Gluconate. I take 1 pill every morning for levothyroxine. I read that they aren'... more ...
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
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Does Berberine Interact With Prozac?
Does Berberine interact with Prozac? more ...
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
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How Long Does Losartan Take To Work?
How long does it take for losartan to start taking effect on high blood pressure? more ...
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
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Questions About Holy Basil And Tongat Ali With Zoloft And Adderall
Hello! I currently take 50 mg of sertraline and 5 mg of Adderall. I want to start taking a few supplements: Tongkat Ali (600 mg) and Holy Basil (1200 mg). Are there any interactions I need to watch ou... more ...
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
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Is It True You Need To Wait One Week After Starting Birth Control Pills To Be Protected From Pregnancy?
I recently started taking the contraceptive pill, and was told that you need to take it for a week before having unprotected sex. I started the pill on Wednesday 5/03/23 and had unprotected sex yester... more ...
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
- 201 views
Can You Take Magnesium With Effexor (Venlafaxine)?
Can you take taurine or magnesium taurate with venlafaxine? more ...
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
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Is Prometrium The Same Thing As Progesterone?
Hi, my question is the following: Are Prometrium and progesterone the same medication? Thank you in advance. more ...
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
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Nausea Caused By Trintellix And How To Manage It
Hi there. I am currently taking Trintellix (vortioxetine) for ADHD and depression, and it's given me some nasty nausea, which I've heard is a common side effect. Is there a good OTC anti-nausea medica... more ...
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
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Does Estrace Cream Come In A Vaginal Tablet?
I take Estrace (estradiol) cream, 1 gram once a week. Is there an equivalent oral tablet dose that could be used vaginally? If so, would a 1 mg tablet be equivalent to 1 gram in cream form? I'm asking... more ...
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
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Can You Open Temazepam Capsules?
I have been taking 15mg temazepam capsules for two years and I want to taper off the medication. Is it safe to divide the contents of the capsules equally into two to approximate half the 15mg dosage?... more ...
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