Mississauga Pharmacy Blogs
Alcohol And Medication: A Deadly Cocktail?
Drinking alcohol while you are on medication can be dangerous and can lead to a number of issues, including addiction and other harmful side effects. Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, fainting, blood pressure changes and loss of coordination...
Four Signs You Are Vitamin Deficient-and How to Address Each
A nutritious diet is very important because it is crucial to your overall health. A diet that is lacking in nutrients is very problematic and can lead to a number of unpleasant symptoms, so you need to address these deficiencies right away. Your body will use these...
What is the Difference Between a Pharmacy and a Compounding Pharmacy
When you think about going to a pharmacy, you probably think of it as a very rigid process. As a patient, you receive a prescription from your doctor, you bring it to the pharmacy and you wait until the pharmacy fulfills it. Everyone gets the same...
The Science of Pharmaceutical Compounding
Pharmaceutical compounding allows pharmacists to customize medications so that they meet the patient’s individual needs. It is the science of combining different ingredients in an exact dosage and strength to offer the patient a personalized solution based on their...
The Benefits of Using a Compounding Pharmacy
A compounding pharmacy can help a number of people because not everyone reacts the same to medications and some people can be allergic to the ingredients found in prescriptions that are commercially manufactured. If you are unfamiliar with a compounding pharmacy, you...
Infections That Diabetes Patients Are At A Higher Risk Of Contracting
Individuals with diabetes are naturally at a much higher risk of developing certain infections than those without diabetes. If your diabetes is uncontrolled and regulated, you are at an even greater risk of developing infections. This is why it’s imperative to your...
COVID-19: Everything You Need To Know
The Coronaviruses are a family of four main sub-group types of coronaviruses including alpha, beta, gamma and delta. The human coronaviruses were first discovered in the mid-1960s. The human coronaviruses include MERS-CoV (MERS), SARS-CoV (SARS) and the current novel...
Can I Wear Compression Stockings While Swimming?
In short, you can absolutely wear compression stockings while swimming, regardless of whether it’s in the ocean, lake, pool or other source of water. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that every one of these outdoor environments will affect your stockings and...
The Importance of the Flu Vaccine for Babies
There are a number of vaccines that are recommended for babies and one of the most important ones your baby needs is the influenza vaccination, which is very safe for all babies that are six months and older. The flu can be a very scary thing, especially for those who...