The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) released its 2017 Hormone Therapy Position Statement 1 , which said: • Hormone therapy (HT) remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms (like hot flashes), problems with the genitourinary tract, and has been…
Neuropathic pain is a common condition. Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to peripheral nerves from traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems, inherited causes or exposure to toxins. One of the most common causes is diabetes mellitus. It often causes…
Due to stability concerns and the cost of stocking and distributing numerous formulations of each drug, medications are manufactured in a limited number of strengths and dosage forms that will satisfy the needs of most patients. Using pharmaceutical grade chemicals…
Feline hypertension (high blood pressure) is a relatively common and potentially fatal disease. Unlike other species, in cats, most cases of high blood pressure are caused by systemic diseases such as renal failure, cardiomyopathy, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism. Cats typically experience…
There are a number of advantages of using topical pain creams/gels instead of oral pain relievers in tablet, capsule or liquid form: Can be applied locally only on the area where pain relief is needed. Fast onset of action. Higher…
Naltrexone is a medication that is traditionally used in a dose of 50 mg to help people who have stopped taking narcotics to stay drug-free, and alcoholics to stay alcohol-free. But over the past several years, PubMed, a service of…
When we hear someone say lollipop, we often think of candy, but did you know that a lollipop can be a good way to take your medicine? Compounded medicated lozenges and lollipops are commonly used to treat problems such as…
Of course, you can have bad breath (halitosis) after you eat onions or garlic, but chronic bad breath is usually caused by the buildup of bacteria or yeast/candida within your body. Bad breath can also be caused by disease, gastrointestinal…
We have found that many people actually want to take their medicine as directed but don’t because they can’t swallow or their prescriptions cause intolerable side effects. Our compounding pharmacy can help! Customized medications can help people to receive the…