Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

Menopause affects every woman differently, so most clinicians recommend an individualized approach.

Iron supplementation may be warranted in some patients to build up iron stores.

Some Patient Populations May Be at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency

Helping patients select an appropriate blood pressure monitor and ensuring that they are comfortable using it are crucial for heart health.

A lack of warning signs can delay detection and treatment of glaucoma.

Patients who wear contact lenses must be made aware that improper lens care and maintenance may lead to many serious ophthalmic problems.

Pharmacists are in a pivotal position to help patients select OTC products for managing mild to moderate acne.

Patient education on asthma can reduce related hospitalizations, emergency visits, and deaths.

Many homeopathic allergy medications are marketed to be natural, safe, and effective.

Allergic rhinitis can negatively impact one's quality of life by impairing concentration and causing fatigue and sleep disturbances.

Pharmacists are likely to encounter patients seeking guidance on OTC products to treat contact dermatitis.

Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a long-term condition, it can be managed with proper treatment.

Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a long-term condition, it can be managed with proper treatment.

Genetics, the environment, and hormones may play a role in lupus.

Genetics, the environment, and hormones may play a role in lupus.

Insomnia is one of the most prevalent patient complaints, ranking third after headaches and the common cold.

Patients require careful assessment before OTC analgesics for migraines can be recommended.

Pharmacists should be prepared to counsel patients on the appropriateness of homeopathic medicine.

Research is tempering the perception of the immune-boosting potential of vitamin C supplements.

Osteoarthritis is considered to be the most common form of arthritis, affecting an estimated 27 million individuals in the United States.

To help counsel patients, pharmacists can focus on fungal skin infections that are amenable to self-treatment with OTC antifungals.

Nutritional supplements should never be used as a replacement for prescription antihyperlipidemic agents.

Helping patients select an appropriate blood pressure monitor and ensuring that they are comfortable using it are crucial for heart health.

As the popularity of complementary and alternative supplements continues to escalate, consumers are increasingly likely to seek advice from their pharmacists.

Patients overwhelmed by the options in these product categories will appreciate a pharmacist's guidance.

As supplement use escalates, patients must be made aware of potential drug"supplement interactions.