Our staff of Doctors of Pharmacy can assist you the patient, or you the Doctor with any questions pertaining to medication problems. We have the resources and the time to help you. Call us and ask those questions or fill out the form to the right because we would love to help you or your patients.
 


I’m a 45 year old man experiencing increasing fatigue, reduced muscle mass, increased muscle weakness, and diminished sex drive.  Do you have any suggestions to help me feel better?
Like women, men also experience age-related hormonal changes. This “male menopause” is known as Andropause. Andropause is the condition in which the male body cannot keep up with its demand for Testosterone, resulting in lower testosterone levels. In fact, after the age of 40 years, testosterone levels begin to decline at a rate of 1% per year. Symptoms can include weakness, fatigue, insomnia, decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, depression, memory impairment, decreased muscle mass, and much more. With the help of your physician, we can use BioIdentical Hormones to replace Testosterone, DHEA, Pregnenolone and other hormones to alleviate these symptoms. Please call for more information, or to set a consultation.

Alyssa Lees-Sanders, PharmD
The Apothecary Shoppe
6136 E 51st Street
Tulsa, OK 74135
918-665-2003

I have heard a lot about Compounding Pharmacies lately, what is compounding?
Compounding combines an ageless art with the latest medical knowledge and state-of-the-art technology in order to create medications that are specifically designed to fit the patient’s needs.  For example, through the use of compounding, ingredients that a patient is allergic to can be omitted or substituted, capsules can be turned to liquids for those patients that cannot swallow pills, and medications that have been discontinued by the manufacturer can be made again for the patient.  These are just a few examples of how compounding can help solve problems.  Call or stop in to see how The Apothecary Shoppe can help solve your medication problems.

Are Bio-Identical Hormones better than Synthetic Hormones in the treatment of menopause?
ABSOLUTELY.  Bio-Identical Hormones are exact replicas to those hormones already produced by your body.  Synthetic hormones have been chemically altered, and are not identical in structure or activity to those they are trying to replace.  Synthetic hormones are very potent and can produce side effects that are often intolerable or can make some of the symptoms of menopause worse.  Bio-Identical Hormones are easily metabolized by our bodies and are a much more natural alternative.  More importantly, compounded Bio-Identical Hormones can be customized to meet the need of each woman instead of the “one size fits all” practice that is seen with commercially available products.  If you, or someone you know, have a question regarding Bio-Identical hormone replacement, please call us and see what we can do for you.

My doctor recently diagnosed me with Hypothyroidism and started me on levothyroxine, but I have not noticed any improvement in the way I feel.  Are there any alternative treatments?
Definitely.  Hypothyroidism means that you have a low level of thyroid hormone in your body.  Thyroid hormone is important because it is the baseline hormone of your metabolism.  It helps your body maintain energy, heat, and impacts other hormone systems.  Your body produces two forms of thyroid hormone Thyroxine (T4), inactive thyroid hormone, and Triiodothyronine (T3), active thyroid hormone.  Your thyroid gland produces T4 and the rest of your body converts T4 to T3.    Most commonly the drug levothyroxine is prescribed to replace T4 in the body, however many patients have problems converting levothyroxine adequately to T3.

I’m interested in BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, what is my next step?
CALL US!  I offer BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Consultations.  During this session, we discuss the benefits of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in the human body.  In addition, we will also discuss the safety and efficacy of these hormones in your body, as well as your symptoms of peri-menopause, menopause, and even andropause (male menopause).  I will gladly make recommendations to your physician on your behalf to develop a medication that will help relieve your hormonal symptoms.  BioIdentical Hormone Replacement requires a prescription from a licensed physician, so if you are currently not under a physician’s care, we can help find a physician to best suite you and your needs as well.