Author Archives: Dr. Daphne Bernard

There is a message on your phone from your drug store notifying you that your prescription is ready for pick- up! This is a surprise to you since you had not requested a prescription refill. This happened mostly likely because you were signed up by your pharmacy for its “automatic refill program.” When enrolled, the […]

People everywhere are asking, where is the Sudafed and Claritin D? Many of you have searched your local pharmacy shelves looking for the medication to relieve your stuffy nose and sinus pressure only to find empty shelves with a notice stating “Available at the Pharmacy Counter.” Blame it on methamphetamine, aka meth, crank, or crystal […]

It’s that time of year when men and women of all ages become obsessed with getting slimmer for the summer. With the majority of Americans reportedly considered overweight, millions of folks have flocked to the local drug store in search of a magic pill that will melt away the pounds. But do diet pills really […]

Antibiotics are a great thing. They are physicians’, pharmacists’ and patients’ best friend—that is, until they are overused. It’s then that they create “super bugs,” bacteria that become drug resistant and more difficult to treat. Unfortunately, too often patients head to the doctor for relatively minor ailments, like the common cold, and are automatically given […]

Spring is in the air, and we all want to be outside after long days of being shut in against the cold. For some, that means spending time hiking and taking trips into the woods. For others, it’s planting and redoing lawns and gardens. For those folks, I say: Beware. Stumbling across the wrong plant […]

We are bombarded daily by ads on television and in newspapers and magazines telling us about new prescription drugs that drug companies say will better heal whatever is ailing us. And almost always, they end with, “Ask your doctor about (put name of drug here).” This can be a good and bad thing. Normally, drug […]

Many prescriptions come with the following instructions: “Take with Food.” This leaves some people confused as to what food to take, exactly how much food they should consume with their medicine and why do they need food? So, here’s a bit of clarification. Some medicine actually works better when taken with food because the food […]

Yes, it’s allergy season. You wake up with itchy eyes. You sneeze throughout the day, and you just feel miserable for hours. Trust me, I know. I am allergic just like you. The question for all of us is ‘What can you do for relief?’ First, a piece of advice. The prescription allergy products are […]