Hello and welcome to my website, MichRx.com. I am thrilled to introduce you to the site and to the services of MichRx Pharmacist Consulting Services, Inc. Take a moment to watch this short video. Ready to become a member? Join today!
THIS SITE IS FOR YOU IF:
you or someone you know is infected with HIV/AIDS
you or someone you know is affected by HIV/AIDS
you are a pharmacist practicing in HIV/AIDS
you are a pharmacist interested in building your HIV/AIDS Practice
you are a health care provider wanting to know more about HIV/AIDS
I will provide
you with information and answers to many questions that you may have with regards to HIV/AIDS, including information on HIV Medications, Drug Interactions, Managing Side Effects, Holistic Approaches to living with HIV just to name a few.
I am also introducing my blog, The Daily Dose and I invite you to read it and comment on my postings.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or comments, and I look forward to serving you. Join today!
In Health,
Michelle
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PROBIOTICS Supplement of the Month - June 2010 Martha Prieto, PharmD Candidate 2011, UCSF Probiotics are this month's Supplement of the Month. They are also known as acidophilus, lactobacillus, saccharomyces and bifidobacterium, amongst others. Probiotics are not and are not to be confused with prebiotics. You can find them in milk products, yogurts, and also consume them as capsules, tablets, beverages, and powders. These are referred to as beneficial bacteria. . . . keep reading
Alpha Lipoic ACid Supplement of the Month- May 2010 Martha Prieto, PharmD Candidate 2011, UCSF Alpha Lipoic is an antioxidant also known as ALA, alpha lipoate, and thioctic acid. It is not to be confused with alpha linolenic acid, which is also abbreviated as ALA. It is made natur . . . keep reading
L- Glutamine April 2010 Supplement of the Month Hannah Oh, PharmD candidate 2010 UCSF L-Glutamine is the most prevalent amino acid in the bloodstream. It is found in high concentrations in skeletal muscle, lung, liver, . . . keep reading
Acne Drug Prevents HIV Breakout Press Release- Johns Hopkins University March 18, 2010- Johns Hopkins scientists have found that a safe and inexpensive antibiotic in use since the 1970s for treating acne effectively targets infected immune cells in which HIV, the virus th . . . keep reading
Coenzyme Q-10 Hannah Oh, PharmD candidate 2010 UCSF Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels decrease with age. It is also found to be low in patients with cardiovasc . . . keep reading
Here's what our members are saying ...
"It has been wonderful to work with Michelle! She is a great resource of information when I put patients on complicated drug regimens or when patients have questions about their medications. She has done research on various herbal and nutritional supplements and their interactions with HIV medications. She has been instrumental in getting patients to understand the importance of adherence, when other providers have failed.
Michelle is enthusiastic, approachable and truly devoted to our patients. She is a respected expert in the field of HIV, and has been teaching in various clinics and pharmacies throughout California about HIV treatment and its complicating illnesses. "
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Laura Salazar, MD, AAHIVS
"I am person who has been HIV+ since 1991. I have been taking prescription medications for the treatment of it since then. The constantly changing medication therapies require a pharmacist who is experienced and knowledgeable. Michelle Sherman is the best example of a pharmacist who is both. I have known and trusted Michelle for many years. I believe in her experience and expertise. I am not just a customer who needs prescriptions filled. I am a real person living with HIV. As a man living with HIV for almost 20 years, my commitment is not to any specific retail pharmacy, it is to Michelle Sherman the pharmacist."
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Michael M.
Tustin, CA
"Michelle Sherman is known as an HIV pharmacy expert throughout southern California. I have had the pleasure of working with her for over a decade in multiple settings: specialty pharmacies, academic and public health clinics, and the lecture hall. She has counseled many of my patients regarding their medications, especially regarding adherence and the use of alternative herbal remedies.
Through her advocacy and compassion, she has earned the respect of the community. Michelle organizes educational lectures for providers and is a popular speaker herself. Whenever I have a question regarding HIV drug interactions and safety, Michelle is the first person I call. The patients and physicians of Orange County are fortunate to have her as a resource.
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Catherine Diamond MD MPH
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
University of California Irvine
"I have worked with Michelle Sherman for over 6 years in the field of HIV Medicine. My patients have benefited from her expertise by avoiding side effects, toxicities and adverse drug interactions. I admire her knowledge of complimentary care products. Feedback from patients is very positive, and her experience with anti-viral medications makes her a valuable resource for patients and physicians alike."
Korey S. Jorgensen MD
Director of HIV Services at The Laguna Beach Community Clinic
"Michelle Sherman has been an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy at UCSF School of Pharmacy for more than 10 years. Her innovative pharmacy practice rotation equips students with the knowledge and skills to help patients with HIV manage their complex medication regimens. More importantly, Michelle is role model clinician and mentor who demonstrates on a daily basis the importance of quality healthcare with a personal touch."
Robin L. Corelli, Pharm.D.
Professor of Clinical Pharmacy,
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy
University of California, San Francisco
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"Michelle Sherman is known as an HIV pharmacy expert throughout southern California. I have had the pleasure of working with her for over a decade in multiple settings: specialty pharmacies, academic and public health clinics, and the lecture hall. She has counseled many of my patients regarding their medications, especially regarding adherence and the use of alternative herbal remedies.
"I have worked with Michelle Sherman for over 6 years in the field of HIV Medicine. My patients have benefited from her expertise by avoiding side effects, toxicities and adverse drug interactions. I admire her knowledge of complimentary care products. Feedback from patients is very positive, and her experience with anti-viral medications makes her a valuable resource for patients and physicians alike."