Inhalers and Climate Change

Climate Change and Puffers

Have you ever thought about how your medications can contribute to climate change? In this post we are going to focus on how one class of medications that release greenhouse gasses and how we can decrease their impact on our environment. We will explore how one common inhaler can have Read more…

What is PrEP?

What is PrEP?

What is PrEP, should I take PrEP, is PrEP dangerous? What is PrEP PrEP is a medication that is taken daily to prevent HIV. The acronym PrEP comes from Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. This means that people using this medication don’t have HIV and are using this medication to decrease their risk. Read more…

Opioid Crisis

The opioid crisis is a huge issue, and something we hear a lot about in the news. In Waterloo Region there have been 617 overdose related calls in 2019 alone. Opioid addiction also does not just affect the homeless or those on the streets.  These are some of the questions Read more…

Pharmacogenetic Testing

You may have read about pharmacies and other companies who offer pharmacogenetic testing to determine which medications will work best for you. So what does this mean and does it really work? The first step is to understand what happens when we take medications. What happens when we take medications? Read more…

Drug allergy vs. intolerance

Medications can sometimes cause negative experiences for some people. But how do you know if these reactions are an allergy or an intolerance to a medication? Knowing the difference is very important for a few reasons. First it helps your health care professional manage the reaction appropriately. Secondly, if it Read more…