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How To Get Accurate Lab Tests When Taking Thyroid Medications

The Thyroid Pharmacist

You can learn more about each of these tests and optimal ranges in my article on the top tests for diagnosing and monitoring Hashimoto’s.) The T4 medication Tirosint may be an exception to this — please see my Tirosint article for more information.) Beverages (not including water) can impair absorption as well.

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Five Things To Know About Beta-Lactam Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)

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In this article 3 clinical pharmacists provide insights, pulling from their advanced experience with beta-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). In this article we will highlight five things to know about beta-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring by discussing key questions on each point. We will use a case to emphasize some points.

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Turkey – A Clinical Pharmacist’s Perspective

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In this article, a pharmacist from Turkey with advanced training in the area of infectious diseases provides insights on antimicrobial stewardship in Turkey. BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 1 August 2023 A man colonized with extensively drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii gets on a plane. Interview with: Emre Kara, MSc.,

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The Missing Link to Thyroid Fatigue

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Research on Thiamine and Thyroid Fatigue I often scour PubMed, the largest database of scientific publications, for the latest research on Hashimoto’s, and was excited to find an article about thiamine and thyroid fatigue. Please note: Some people may need to increase their dosage of thiamine from 600 mg per day. Updated 2021 Jun 21].

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How long does it take for trazodone to work?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Note: Sometimes, veterinarians prescribe trazodone for dogs , and while it’s safe for our canine companions, the information in this article applies solely to humans. Results from a 2021 review of clinical trials showed that people with major depressive disorder (MDD) reported significant improvement in as little as one week.

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New Year, New Goals: 2024

The Thyroid Pharmacist

My books, articles, supplements, and documentary were in the world for all to find and discover, so I cut back from media and publicity efforts for a few years while I enjoyed mama life. I also released a brand new program focused on gut health, as well as some more helpful articles this year. More on that later!

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The 7 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In this article, you’ll learn more about: Why we have nutrient deficiencies. For more in-depth information, I encourage you to read these linked articles about each nutrient. However, in this article, I offer a brief overview of each, along with recommended products and dosages. Iron/ Ferritin (the iron storage protein).