Dipa Kamdar

Jan 6, 2025 | theconversation.com | Dipa Kamdar

One of the most popular new year’s resolutions is making a commitment to healthier eating. Whether that’s eating more fruits and vegetables, cutting down on meat consumption or even becoming a vegetarian or vegan a few days a week. While there are many benefits that can come from following a healthier diet, it’s important that any diet changes are made carefully. This is especially true if you’re someone who takes a prescription drug, as many health food staples can negatively interact with them.

Dec 13, 2024 | theconversation.com | Dipa Kamdar

St John’s wort is an herbal supplement that has been used for centuries to boost mood. Even today, many people use it as a natural treatment for mild to moderate depression. St John’s wort contains several active compounds, such as hypericin and hyperforin, which are believed to influence mood. Studies which have investigated the efficacy of St John’s wort have shown mixed results about its effectiveness for treating symptoms of depression.

Nov 14, 2024 | theconversation.com | Dipa Kamdar

Around 92% of people living in the UK have used at least one over-the-counter drug in the past year. While these drugs make it possible to manage symptoms that don’t otherwise require a prescription – such as painkillers for headaches or cough and cold remedies – they aren’t suitable for everyone. Women who are breastfeeding may not realise some of these over-the-counter drugs should be avoided while breastfeeding.

Nov 14, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Dipa Kamdar

By Dipa Kamdar, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University Around 92% of people living in the UK have used at least one over-the-counter drug in the past year. While these drugs make it possible to manage symptoms that don’t otherwise require a prescription – such as painkillers for headaches or cough and cold remedies – they aren’t suitable for everyone.

Mar 29, 2024 | omahadailyrecord.com | Dipa Kamdar |Nikki Palmer

All prescription drugs need a licence from a regulator to treat a specific condition. But licensed drugs can be prescribed for conditions they haven’t been tested for in a clinical trial. This is known as “off-label” prescribing – and it’s very common. The UK doesn’t have current figures on overall off-label prescribing, but a US study found that one in five prescriptions was off label. It is important to note that off-label medicine use is not the same as experimental use.