Dear Doctor: SSRIs are commonly used drugs for mental health problems. Here’s how they work
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you mentioned a class of drugs called SNRIs for pain. I…
Dear Doctor: What are long-term effects on liver, kidneys from taking Parkinson’s medications?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old and otherwise healthy male. After spending the past five years believing that…
Dear Doctor: What type of supplements can help reduce chances of bone fracture?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am considering a new supplement to help my bones. My recent DEXA scan shows…
Dear Doctor: Should a person with diabetes supplement their intake of vitamin B-12?
DEAR DR. ROACH: How much vitamin B12 should I take as a diabetic? — T.H. ANSWER: Many people…
Dear Doctor: Cancer patients should inform oncologists of complementary treatments they’re taking
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old male who was generally healthy until two years ago; since then,…
Dear Doctor: I read that taking Fosamax can cause high blood pressure. My doctor doesn’t agree
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old man. I have a DEXA score of -3.3. I take 1,200…
Dear Doctor: Can taking magnesium supplements bring down my high calcium score?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have low serum cholesterol but a high coronary calcium score, and I was told…
Dear Doctor: Man’s worry over AFib meds is reasonable. But doing nothing is even more concerning
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old man. Except for blood pressure medication, I’ve never had any heart-related…
Dear Doctor: Type of glaucoma comes into play when deciding if you can take antihistamines
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman in good health. I walk daily. The only prescribed medications…
Dear Doctor: Should patients with Alzheimer’s avoid lipophilic statins?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I appreciate you taking a holistic view on balancing the risks and benefits when prescribing…