Category Archives: Medications

Medication preparedness, stockpiling, rationing, and other considerations

Re-Thinking Herbal Medicine

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

I’m an allopathic doctor. That means I prescribe pills. Along with the rest of the established medical profession, I have “looked down my nose” at those who tout the superiority of plants and herbs.  Now I’m not so sure. Still, … Continue reading →

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Week 2 – Question of the Week: Which herbal medicines do you believe in?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 2:  2011-03-17 People ask daily regarding herbal alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs. Today I’m asking our professionals:  which herbal preparations do you believe in?  Which are bogus? Which get the job done? Post your queries, answers, and suggestions below. Check back soon … Continue reading →

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Potassium Iodide to Protect the Thyroid from Nuclear Fallout – Reader’s Questions

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

With recent nuclear power plant crisis in Japan, everyone’s asking about taking potassium iodide. Since the CDC and FDA offer detailed information, I will not duplicate that information (see references below), but rather focus here on questions readers have asked.  … Continue reading →

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Free Download – Medication Dependence and Stockpiling

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Here’s your free offer: {You must click on the link below, THEN AGAIN on the page you’re transferred to.} Template for requesting extra medication from your physician PDF Template for requesting extra medication from your physician Use the above template … Continue reading →

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Multi-use antibiotic for stockpiling: azithromycin

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

In response to our first Question of the Week, KF sent this detailed information in support of her choice of the broad-spectrum antibiotic azithromycin. * * * Azithromycin in Brief Active ingredient: Azithromycin Common brand names: Zithromax, Sumamed, Azasite Drug … Continue reading →

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Protected: Tooth Extraction – Part 1 – Maxillary Anesthesia

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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Week 1 – Question of the Week: Which 3 medicines matter most?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 1:  2011-03-10 A reader asks: Which 3 medicines matter most?  What 3 would you choose for a desert isle (or TEOTWAWKI)? I’m inviting our professional panel to weigh in on the question. Check back soon to read their comments below. – Doc Cindy

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Medicine for a Desert Isle . . . or the End of the World

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Going on vacation soon? Or expecting the end of the world, perhaps? If I moved to a desert island, what medicine would I, a family physician, take with me? It’s something I’ve pondered over the years. It’s easy to say … Continue reading →

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Best Antibiotic Doses to Stockpile

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

After reading Seven Antibiotics to Stockpile and Why, readers have asked what dose of antibiotics to stockpile.  As a general rule, I suggest that you not request multiple strengths of a single medicine, as few if any doctors would agree … Continue reading →

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Expired Medications – Are They Safe? Are They Effective? – Part 2

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

  The following post, originally published at SurvivalBlog.com, includes a few minor corrections and additions regarding bioavailability of  generic medications.  * * *  Expired medications – are they safe?  Are they effective? In Part I of this series, I explained the definition of … Continue reading →

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