Our Nurse’s Notes

Immunizations can be administered by our nurse, who can also provide assistance with blood work and testing. Additionally, she is able to supply valuable information on some of the unique compounded offers.

The best time to begin taking Rhus Tox to protect yourself from poison ivy rashes is right now. The poison ivy and poison sumac components that make up Rhus Tox Oral Solution are derived from the resin of the plant Rhus Toxicodendron, which is the plant that produces Rhus Tox. Since many years ago, the Rhus Tox preparation in the form of tablets, oral solution, and injections has been utilized for the purpose of lessening the severity of poison ivy, oak, and sumac reactions. This remedy is based on a German formulation that has proven to be effective in lowering the number of occurrences of poison ivy rash. It was created in the United States. When taken in three separate doses spread out over a period of three weeks during the dormant (winter) part of the plant’s life cycle, this preparation has a greater chance of being successful. Taking the oral solution while the plant is in its active phase (summer) may provide a somewhat higher risk of infection for the individual who is extremely sensitive to the organism. It is recommended that Rhus Tox Oral Solution be used in the middle of the day between meals, and foods with a mint flavor should be avoided. When using the vial, the solution needs to be kept in the mouth for a period of thirty seconds before being ingested. Always provide the dosage on the same day of the week for the first three weeks of treatment. It has been demonstrated that this medicine is beneficial while causing a manageable level of adverse effects. Always make sure that youngsters can’t get your medications.

It’s that time of year!

Now is the time of year to get vaccinated against the flu! Visit us, won’t you?

Usually free with insurance and Medicare, or only $25.00 cash Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 and 5 during flu season, or until we run out.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement

Hormone replacement treatment with bioidentical hormones The use of additional dosages of hormones that have a chemical structure that is similar to the hormones that are naturally produced by the human body is what is known as bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

If bioidentical hormones are acquired from a compounding pharmacy, the pharmacist there will mix up a cocktail of hormones that is specifically formulated for the patient in question. These hormones may be obtained in a variety of predetermined dosages if one goes to a traditional pharmacy to make their purchase. In both cases, the prescriptions are determined by the results of a battery of tests that were carried out by a physician. Soybeans and wild yams, both of which contain unique compounds, are used to make a significant portion of the bioidentical hormones that are used. These compounds, after undergoing chemical processing, are transformed into hormones that are chemically identical to those that the body naturally produces. In addition to their capacity to efficiently extract components and transform them into precise duplicates of human hormones, they are utilized because of the low cost at which they may be produced.

Static dosage is when hormone levels are estimated and a patient is supplied the same quantity of estradiol every day of the month. This is done when a doctor has determined that a patient is experiencing a hormonal decrease. A constant dosage of progesterone would be prescribed by a doctor from day 18 through day 28 in order to simulate what the body had previously produced.

A cream, a suppository, oral medication, or an injection are the most common ways to provide bioidentical hormones.

The compounding lab at Newberry Express Pharmacy is ready to assist you with all of your BHRT requirements.

Blood Glucose Levels and Blood Pressure

A number of the consequences of diabetes, such as diabetic eye disease and kidney disease, can be brought on or made worse by hypertension, which is another name for high blood pressure. The majority of persons who have diabetes will, at some point in their lives, acquire excessive blood pressure.

Because diabetes weakens arteries and makes them targets for hardening, having diabetes makes high blood pressure and other heart and circulation disorders more likely to occur. Diabetes also increases the risk of stroke (atherosclerosis). Atherosclerosis is a risk factor for developing high blood pressure, which, if left untreated, can result in damage to blood vessels, heart failure, heart attack, or kidney failure.

Readings for blood pressure might vary, however the majority of diabetics should have a blood pressure value of no more than 140 over 80. The “systolic pressure,” also known as the pressure in the arteries when your heart beats and fills the arteries with blood, is the figure that comes first, or at the top of the list. The second number is the “diastolic pressure,” which refers to the pressure in the arteries while your heart is at rest between beats and is filling itself with blood in preparation for the next contraction. This is the bottom number.

In most cases, there are no symptoms associated with high blood pressure. Because of this, it is imperative that you monitor your blood pressure on a consistent basis. You should get it checked out whenever you go to the doctor, and you should also follow the guidelines that your doctor gives you for checking your blood pressure at home.

Check your blood pressure and/or blood sugar at Newberry Express Pharmacy whenever it’s convenient for you, whether it’s morning, noon, or night. We are here to assist you in taking control of your health so that you may enjoy life to its best!