
Heather Free, PharmD

APhA Media Spokesperson
Pharmacology
239 Answers8 Followers2,214 Helpful Answer Votes
Bio
Heather Free, PharmD, is an APhA media spokesperson who has been media trained and is regularly called upon for media interviews. She has been quoted in national and local print publications and local news stations, including the Rodale book List Lovers Get Healthy Guide and on News Channel 8 in Washington, D.C.
Free is a graduate of The Ohio State University and completed a PGY-1 Residency in Primary Practice with Emphasis in Community Pharmacy Settings with the University of Maryland. She is active within the American Pharmacist Association, participating with the New Practitioner Program.
Credentials
Organization Affiliations:
- American Pharmacists Association
- University of Maryland
- Pharmacist-in-Charge, BioScrip Pharmacy, Washington, D.C
My Answers
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A pregnant woman can take up to 4 grams of acetaminophen daily, as per the regular adult dose for this medication. It has been used and proven safe...
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There is no stronger over-the-counter medication for headache or migraine pain relief. Headaches are very individualized. There are several over-the...
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At his weight he can take 300 mg by mouth every 6 hours with food. This is equivalent to 3 tsp (15 mL) of liquid, 6 tablets of the 50 mg chewable...
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There currently are no drug interactions reported between Maxalt MLT and Tylenol. It is important to consult with your pharmacist or health care...
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Excedrin Migraine contains acetaminophen 250 mg, aspirin 250 mg, and caffeine 65 mg. Aspirin and products containing aspirin should not be used for...
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What will work better for migraine relief: Darvocet-N 100, Tylenol With Codeine No. 3, or Lortab?
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Pain associated with migraines is a very individualized symptom. It isn't a symptom that a health care professional can visually see to measure the...
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Common side effects for lisinopril are cough, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, and tiredness. Many of these side effects wear off about 2-3 weeks after...
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Persistent migraines need to be defined a bit more, by intensity, frequency, and the type of treatment you are using to elevate the pain. If you are...
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Iron supplements can interact with certain antibiotics such as tetracyclines, Cipro, Noroxin, and Levaquin. The type of antibiotic your daughter is...
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Benadryl is listed as pregnancy category B and is safe to take. Make sure you are using a product that only contains Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and...
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Currently, the only safe over-the-counter medication for the treatment of headaches during pregnancy is Tylenol (acetaminophen). Make sure you are...
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... Plan B is to prevent implantation of the fertilized egg into the uterine wall. In order for this to work effectively, it must be taken within 72...
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Heparin is given as a subcutaneous injection. There are three areas recommended for administration of a subcutaneous injection: the upper arm, the...
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There is always a risk when any medication is ingested. However, Plan B is like taking a pack of birth control pills. There have been cases where...
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Lorcet is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It is listed as a pregnancy risk category C, which means we do not have enough studies to...











