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At our pharmacy, we have found that many people want to take their medicine as directed but don’t because they have trouble taking their prescriptions or they cause intolerable side effects.   Peachtree Pharmacy can help! Our compounding pharmacy prepares customized medications to help people to receive the medications they need and feel better faster. Here are some of the problems that interfere with therapy, and how our compounding pharmacist can help:  Gastrointestinal upset caused by oral medications: we can usually compound the needed medication into a transdermal gel or cream so that the medication [...]

Migraines are most common among women, but can be more difficult to treat in older women. It was discovered that women suffering from migraines were also more likely to have night sweats and hot flashes. According to a recent review of data from 67,903 participants in the Women’s Health Initiative study, hormone therapy may benefit migraine sufferers without concerns about an increased risk of heart disease. Hormone use has been on the decline since the WHI clinical trials were published in 2002, but new data shows that customized hormone therapy can be recommended [...]

Oxytocin has traditionally been used during labor to help with childbirth and after delivery to support lactation. However, the understanding of oxytocin’s function has expanded dramatically to reveal the capacity to modify human social behavior ranging from bonding and sexual activity to autism and addiction. Oxytocin induces a general sense of well-being including calm, improved social interactions, increased trust, and reduced fear. Oxytocin has the potential to enhance interpersonal relationships and individual well-being, and may help with disorders characterized by persistent fear, repetitive behavior, reduced trust and avoidance of social interactions. Oxytocin isn’t [...]

One of the body's initial responses to stress is the release of hormones such cortisol that initially help a person to react or adapt to a stressful situation. High levels of cortisol can also lead to exacerbation of skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. We are here to help! Treatments for eczema (atopic dermatitis) aim to control inflammation, decrease itching, and manage infections that may occur as a result of repeated skin irritation. Common treatments can cause significant side effects; for example, topical corticosteroids used to decrease inflammation and control itching may [...]

Painless and non-stressful drug administration for animals remains a top priority for both veterinarians and pet owners, especially when caring for cats. Veterinarians and compounding pharmacists are often asked by pet owners if it is possible to deliver a drug by the transdermal route, that is, application to the skin instead of giving an injection or forcing the animal to swallow a tablet or capsule. When considering the potential for transdermal drug delivery, we first look at safety, not only for the patient, but also for the caregiver, because human caregivers are always [...]