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Alcohol Is Not Appropriate For All

Posting Date: 11/21/2005

Viagra might help Raynaud?s victims when other approaches do not work. New research reported in the journal Circulation (Nov. 8, 2005) suggests that this drug for erectile dysfunction can also relieve symptoms of Raynaud?s.

Q. How dare you suggest that people buy their medicines from Canada? As a pharmacist I find this reprehensible. I have read studies that prove generic medicines are cheaper in the U.S. Using the Web to buy drugs is asking for trouble.

A. You are probably right that generic medicines are less expensive in the U.S. than in Canada. Brand name prescriptions, on the other hand, frequently cost significantly less across the border. Buying from Canada is the only way some people can afford their medications.

Consumers must exercise care when buying medicines online, however. There are many bogus operators. People who purchase prescription medicine online should verify that they are dealing with a legitimate Canadian pharmacy.

We discuss the pros and cons of generic drugs, offer tips for saving money and provide guidelines for buying medicines online in our Guide to Saving Money on Medicine. Copies can be downloaded at www.peoplespharmacy.com or purchased by sending $2 in check or money order with a long (no. 10) stamped (60 cents) self-addressed envelope: Graedons' People's Pharmacy, No. CA-99, P. O. Box 52027, Durham, NC 27717-2027.

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In their column, Joe and Teresa Graedon answer letters from readers. Write to them in care of this newspaper or e-mail them via their Web site: www.peoplespharmacy.org. Their newest book is The People's Pharmacy Guide to Home and Herbal Remedies (St. Martin's Press).

2005 King Features Syndicate, Inc.