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Frequently asked questions

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*Questions and Answers courtesy of McKesson Canada.

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Q. Why does my nose always seem to bleed?
Q. I’m only 25. Why should I worry about stroke?
Q. What can I do to stop getting “bladder” infections?
Q. My husband and I both take the same prescription. Can we just get one bottle of it?
Q. What is the portfolio diet?
Q. What’s the purpose of testing my stool?
Q. Do I need a medical alert bracelet? I only have eczema.
Q. What time of day should I take my “statin”?
Q. I am nursing my baby. What can I take for my headache?
Q. I thought I got rid of my shingles. Do they come back?
Q. since I started by arthritis medication my ears seem to be ringing. Is there a connection?
Q. Why are iron tablets kept behind the dispensary counter?
Q. My doctor keeps changing my thyroid medication. Why can’t I just keep the same prescription?
Q. Is there a difference between insulin in a vial and in those pens?
Q. I seem to get migraines right around my period. Is this normal?
Q. Is compliance or adherence better?
Q. Is addiction a problem with all anti-anxiety medication?
Q. Are rheumatoid arthritis injections more effective than tablets?
Q. Is it true that herpes is a STD?
Q. Does my mother’s nursing home ask that I get a flu shot?
Q. What is “wheat allergy”?
Q. Do home remedies work for hiccups?
Q. Does selenium affect diabetes?
Q. What are trace minerals?
Q. Can I use a feminine pad rather than an incontinence pad?
Q. What can I do to prevent my ankles from swelling when I fly?
Q. Why do recommended daily vitamin doses vary so much?
Q. What is “watchful waiting”?
Q. I have trouble sleeping. Will a non prescription sleep aid help?
Q. Why did my doctor prescribe an antidepressant for my pain? I’m not depressed.
Q. I’m a woman and I thought that only men were affected by stroke and heart disease. Isn’t this true?
Q. Why does the pharmacist always want to talk to me when I get a prescription?
Q. I seem to have constant diarrhea. Is there anything better than the non prescription products?
Q. Does zinc really work for colds?
Q. My mother has Alzheimer’s disease. Will I also get it?
Q. I’m nursing my baby. What can I take for my headache?

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