Importance on someone knowing what you are on and the interactions

[Guest guest]

I've been out of town, but been reading some of the list. Re: What

meds we are on for our RA, meds for negating side effects, and just

what are 'normal' side effects vs. a side effect you need to be

concerned about and know to look for. I've been with this RA thing

for years now, and have talked to many people who fear the medications

we take. The best way to lessen that fear is through knowledge. So....

If you need personalized information: Consult your Pharmacist!

In California we have to sign that we were offered a consultation with

a pharmacist every time we get a Rx filled. That includes re-fills,

because by the time you have taken a Rx for a month or so, that's when

you really might have a important question about how a certain med is

working (or not). Pharmacists are usually up to date on how different

meds from different types of specialists interact. This is also why

is is important to fill all your Rx's at the same pharmacy. If you

get your Enbrel, or other med, through a mail-order store, you want to

let your local pharmacist know to add it to your list of active meds

you are taking.

FYI - Pharmacists, (not the pharmacy clerks), are Doctors of

Pharmacology. They have a BA degree, a Master's degree, and finally

they go to Pharmacy School for a Doctorate. It's hard to get into

Pharmacy School, and they must continue their education after they get

their degree to continue to work in the field. They have a vast

amount of knowledge that you can tap into for information about your

medications. And the information they share is FREE!! When was the

last time you spoke to your doctor face to face for free?

[Guest guest]

and group;

Thank you so much , I knew a pharmacisy is up to date on all

or most meds. I had no Idea we signed cause we know what med we are

taking. I will definately be talking to my pharmacist more thanks

to you .

very gentle sweet hugs

Clora

> I've been out of town, but been reading some of the list. Re: What

> meds we are on for our RA, meds for negating side effects, and just

> what are 'normal' side effects vs. a side effect you need to be

> concerned about and know to look for. I've been with this RA thing

> for years now, and have talked to many people who fear the

medications

> we take. The best way to lessen that fear is through knowledge.

So....

>

> If you need personalized information: Consult your Pharmacist!

>

> In California we have to sign that we were offered a consultation

with

> a pharmacist every time we get a Rx filled. That includes re-

fills,

> because by the time you have taken a Rx for a month or so, that's

when

> you really might have a important question about how a certain med

is

> working (or not). Pharmacists are usually up to date on how

different

> meds from different types of specialists interact. This is also

why

> is is important to fill all your Rx's at the same pharmacy. If you

> get your Enbrel, or other med, through a mail-order store, you

want to

> let your local pharmacist know to add it to your list of active

meds

> you are taking.

>

> FYI - Pharmacists, (not the pharmacy clerks), are Doctors of

> Pharmacology. They have a BA degree, a Master's degree, and

finally

> they go to Pharmacy School for a Doctorate. It's hard to get into

> Pharmacy School, and they must continue their education after they

get

> their degree to continue to work in the field. They have a vast

> amount of knowledge that you can tap into for information about

your

> medications. And the information they share is FREE!! When was

the

> last time you spoke to your doctor face to face for free?

>

>

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