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The Pharmacist Answers Podcast

Your health is probably one of the most important things to you.  Yet it can be one of the most complicated things to understand.  Our bodies are meant to work a certain way, but when they don't, we may never be 100% sure why or what to do about it - even after seeing a healthcare professional.

The Pharmacist Answers Podcast is hosted by Cynthia Hendrix, PharmD.  On the Podcast, you can learn the basics of body parts and organ groups, get a glimpse of how disease processes work, and learn some practical steps to take in your own flesh and blood relationships with healthcare providers.

Everyone's health story is different.  No one is truly a "textbook case".  You need someone who sees your uniqueness and help you gain the knowledge and confidence to have conversations, ask questions, and make decisions that are right for YOU!

*The Podcast started out as live conversations on Periscope.

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Medication Intolerances 2

Dec 28, 2015

3 drug intolerances that involve the skin

  1. Itching and rash - even though they are a big sign of allergies, they also can be typical side effects of medications
    • Narcotics - in hospitals, they give diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to calm an itching side effect
    • Sulfa antibiotics and tetracyclines - sun hypersensitivity.  Not a sunburn, though.  May require pain reliever to get comfortable.
  2. Flushing - redness and hotness of the skin
    • Niacin - used for cholesterol reduction.  Flushing is reduced by taking 81 mg of aspirin 30 minutes before taking niacin
    • Hormones - natural or in medication (birth control or hormone replacement).  Can be reduced or eased by taking before bed or taking with food
    • IV contrast - as the medication spreads through the body.
  3. Dryness - especially of skin surfaces that require moisture (i.e. mucous membranes)
    • Antihistamines and cold medications - dry eyes, dry nose
    • Overactive bladder medications - dry eyes, dry mouth, constipation
    • IBS meds that control diarrhea - constipation

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