I know this might ruffle a few feathers, but one home remedy I wish people would stop relying on is cranberry juice for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). There’s a common belief that...
Pharmacist Eddie
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What do you wish we'd stop doing?posted in Chat With Pharmacist Eddie π
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Splitting Pillsposted in Chat With Pharmacist Eddie π
Great question Emily, and one we get all the time at the pharmacy. Yes, some pills can be safely split to save money, but not all medications are safe to cut, and doing it incorrectly can lead to u...
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Do hair supplements actually work?posted in Chat With Pharmacist Eddie π
Great question, Penny! A good hair supplement can actually make a real difference in hair health, especially if your body’s been missing some key nutrients which can happen if you're eating l...
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Not diabetic but...posted in Chat With Pharmacist Eddie π
GLP-1 medications mimic the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels and slows down digestion. By delaying gastric emptying and reducing hunger signals in the...
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My GLP-1 Stopped Working?posted in Chat With Pharmacist Eddie π
Hi Hailey. While it's possible to develop tolerance to any medication, I haven't really seen any strong evidence suggesting that the body develops tolerance to the weight-loss effects of GLP-1s ove...
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Meet Pharmacist Eddieposted in Meet The Pharmacist π¨ββοΈ
Eddie earned his pharmacy degree from St. John’s University Pharmacy School in 1991 and began his career in a large retail chain, where he gained extensive experience in prescription fulfillm...
