Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #1
I forgot to get new prescriptions the last time I went to my doctor and I am out of refills on my old prescriptions. Now it's Saturday and I can't reach my doctor's office to call in new prescriptions for me? What should I do? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #3
Will I become addicted to the medication? I don’t want to become addicted? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #2
What are the long-term effects of taking medication for mental illness? Will the medicine damage my brain, liver, kidney or other organs? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #4
I have been taking my antidepressant medication for about 5 months now. I feel great. All of my symptoms seem to be gone. Is it OK for me to stop taking my medication? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #5
My doctor recently started me on Lithium and told me there are lots of drug interactions with this medication. My pharmacist is very good at telling me about interactions with prescription medications but how do I know which non-prescription or over-the-counter medications to avoid? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #6
I was told by my doctor that I need to take the medication for the rest of my life. Is it absolutely true that I will have to take the medication for the rest of my life? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #7
I have been taking risperidone (Risperdal) and paroxetine (Paxil) for 4 months and my symptoms are greatly improved. But I heard a TV ad say that Paxil can cause sexual side effects. Are these effects permanent, and should I stop taking my medicine? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #8
"A friend of mine told me it’s best to get all my prescriptions at one pharmacy instead of 2 or 3. Is this true?" |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #9
"What is the best plan for getting rid of old or leftover medications (one's that are not prescribed for me)?" |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #10
Why do psychiatric medications cost so much? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #11
My psychiatrist recently gave me a prescription for a new medication. When I went to my pharmacy the pharmacist said it would cost over $300 a month. There is no way I can afford that. What can I do? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #12
My doctor recently started me on an antidepressant medication. A friend of mine had been on the same medication and told me that it caused her to gain weight. I really do not want to gain any weight, and I want to stop taking the medication. What should I do? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #13
I have schizophrenia and was recently started on a new drug. I have been having trouble sitting still and must constantly be moving. Could this be a side effect of my new medication? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #14
Someone I really care about has mental illness but repeatedly stops taking his medication and his symptoms come back. Sometimes my friend has to be hospitalized. How can I help him? |
Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #15
What does it take to get a medication to the American public? |
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