Rise N Shine Pharmacy

11/19/2025

✨ Honoring International Men’s Day ✨

Today we celebrate the men in our families, workplaces, and communities who inspire, uplift, and lead with integrity.

At Rise N Shine Pharmacy, we proudly recognize the 6 Pillars of International Men’s Day — promoting positive role models, supporting men’s health, encouraging equality, and building a safer, fairer world for all. 💙

Let’s continue to uplift and support the men and boys in our lives — today and every day!

11/18/2025

11/17/2025

Break Away From Ni****ne Day!! Today is a a great day to break the habit!! Do it for yourself!!

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11/17/2025

What are the different types of Alzheimer’s Disease?

1. Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

Symptoms begin before age 65 (often in the 40s or 50s).

Less common — only about 5–10% of cases.

Sometimes linked to rare genetic mutations (familial Alzheimer’s).

2. Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

Symptoms begin after age 65.

This is the most common type.

Believed to be caused by a mix of age, lifestyle, and genetic factors.

3. Familial Alzheimer’s Disease (FAD)

A rare, inherited form of early-onset Alzheimer’s.

Caused by specific gene mutations.

If a parent has the mutation, children have a 50% chance of inheriting it.

Symptoms usually begin in the 30s–50s.

4. Atypical (Less Common) Forms of Alzheimer’s

These types still involve Alzheimer’s disease changes in the brain but affect different areas, causing unique symptoms:

a. Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA)

Affects the part of the brain responsible for visual processing.

People may have trouble reading, recognizing objects, or judging distance — before memory problems appear.

b. Logopenic Variant Primary Progressive Aphasia (lvPPA)

Mainly affects language.

Difficulty finding words, forming sentences, or understanding speech.

c. Frontal Variant Alzheimer’s

Affects the frontal lobes, causing behavior and personality changes similar to frontotemporal dementia.

*For clarity, all Alzheimer’s disease is Dementia. Dementia is not only Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia includes Parkinson’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCS), and Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), among others.*

11/13/2025

What Is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a long-term condition where the body has trouble controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels.

Glucose is the body’s main source of energy, and insulin — a hormone made by the pancreas — helps move glucose from the blood into the cells.

When insulin is missing or not working properly, blood sugar rises, leading to diabetes.

How Diabetes Occurs:

Diabetes develops for different reasons depending on the type, but it always involves a problem with insulin:

1. The body doesn’t make insulin.

The immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

Seen in Type 1 Diabetes.

2. The body doesn’t use insulin well (insulin resistance).

The pancreas still makes insulin, but the cells stop responding properly.

Seen in Type 2 Diabetes.

3. Hormonal changes block insulin effectiveness.

During pregnancy, hormones can make it harder for the body to use insulin.

Seen in Gestational Diabetes.

When insulin isn’t working as it should, glucose stays in the bloodstream and causes high blood sugar.

Types of Diabetes:

1. Type 1 Diabetes

An autoimmune condition.

The body mistakenly destroys the cells that make insulin.

People with Type 1 must take insulin every day.

Usually diagnosed in children or young adults, but it can occur at any age.

2. Type 2 Diabetes

The most common type.

The body still makes insulin but doesn’t use it well (insulin resistance).

Often linked to weight, genetics, inactivity, or age — but anyone can develop it.

Managed with lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes insulin.

3. Gestational Diabetes

Develops during pregnancy.

Hormones make it harder for insulin to work.

Usually goes away after birth, but increases the mother’s risk of Type 2 later in life.

With proper nutrition, exercise, and monitoring, diabetes can be managed well. In some cases, such as Type 2 diabetes, can be reversed by losing weight, eating fresh foods, and limiting sweets and alcohol. However, once diagnosed with diabetes it is always possible to develop diabetes later in life.

Speak to your doctor about your risks and what you can do to prevent diabetes.

11/11/2025

Common Antibiotics That Are Often Overused

-Azithromycin (Z-Pak)
Often given for coughs and colds, which are usually caused by viruses—not bacteria.

-Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin)
A stronger antibiotic that is sometimes used when a simple option would work just as well.

-Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Commonly used for urinary infections, even though safer, more targeted antibiotics are usually better.

-Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Sometimes prescribed for sinus or chest infections that may not need an antibiotic at all.

-Amoxicillin
A very common antibiotic, but often given for sore throats, ear infections, or sinus issues that can be viral.

-Cefdinir
Frequently used in children for colds and coughs that don’t actually require antibiotics.

-Clindamycin
Sometimes used for dental or skin problems, but can cause stomach issues and should be used carefully.

-Doxycycline
Helpful for many conditions, but sometimes used when waiting or a more specific antibiotic may be better.

Be sure you are taking the correct medication for the right illness. This is informational only. If you are not feeling well, please contact your physician and follow your doctor’s recommendations.

11/11/2025

HEALTHY SKIN MONTH

Healthy Skin Month is a reminder that your skin is more than what you see on the surface-it’s your body’s first line of defense.

This month, focus on simple, consistent habits that help keep your skin healthy, protected, and glowing:

• Stay hydrated throughout the day
• Use sunscreen daily, even in cooler weather
• Cleanse gently and moisturize regularly
• Maintain a balanced diet rich in vitamins and antioxidants
• Review medications that may affect skin health
• Ask your pharmacist about products tailored to your skin needs

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran’s Day!! 🇺🇸

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11/10/2025

What Antibiotics Are Normally Used For:

1. Azithromycin (Z-Pak)
Used for certain bacterial infections such as:

Some types of pneumonia

Some sinus infections

Specific bacterial throat infections (when first-line options cannot be used)

Certain sexually transmitted infections

2. Amoxicillin–Clavulanate (Augmentin)
Used for infections where bacteria may resist regular amoxicillin, such as:

More severe sinus infections

Some ear infections

Some lung infections

Certain skin infections

Bite wounds

3. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Used for:

Complicated urinary tract infections

Kidney infections

Certain gastrointestinal infections

Some bone or joint infections
Because of side effects, it should be reserved for situations where safer antibiotics are not appropriate.

4. Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Used for:

Certain types of pneumonia

More serious sinus or bronchial infections (when necessary)

Complicated urinary infections
Also reserved for situations where other antibiotics won’t work.

5. Amoxicillin
Used for common bacterial infections such as:

Strep throat

Ear infections

Some sinus infections

Some dental infections

6. Cefdinir
Often prescribed for children and adults with:

Ear infections

Certain sinus infections

Some cases of pneumonia

7. Clindamycin
Used for:

Dental infections

Skin and soft-tissue infections

Certain bone infections

When patients cannot take penicillin

8. Doxycycline
Used for:

Pneumonia caused by specific bacteria

Skin infections, including acne

Tick-borne illnesses (Lyme, ehrlichiosis, etc.)

Certain respiratory infections

Some STIs

Be sure you are taking the correct medication for the right illness. This is informational only. If you are not well, please contact your physician and follow your doctor’s recommendations.