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Dr. Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Bio

Stacy Wiegman, a Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board member, is a licensed pharmacist and a medical writer and editor. During her career she has managed both hospital and retail pharmacies, worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a medical science liaison in oncology and gastroenterology, served as a poison control specialist and a nursing home consultant, and taught medication error prevention seminars. Stacy is also the editor of the conception site on bellaonline.com.
Education: • Master of Science, Hospital Pharmacy Administration, University of Wisconsin • Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kansas • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with Highest Distinction, University of Kansas

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  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    Are there any risks in taking Seroquel?
    Seroquel (quetiapine) carries an increased risk of death in elderly patients who are being treated...  Full Post
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    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    Who should not use Rebif?
    Rebif (interferon beta-1a) should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor to treat symptoms of...  Full Post
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    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    What should I know about Zenpep before taking it?
    People who are allergic to pork should not take Zenpep. Anyone with gout, kidney disease, a history...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    Who should not use Rebif?
    Rebif (interferon beta-1a) should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor to treat symptoms of...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    Who should not use Rebif?
    Rebif (interferon beta-1a) should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor to treat symptoms of...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    Are there any risks in taking Seroquel?
    Seroquel (quetiapine) carries an increased risk of death in elderly patients who are being treated...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    What should I know about Rebif before taking it?
    Before taking Rebif (interferon beta-1a), it's important to know that Rebif is not a cure for...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    What should I know about Seroquel before taking it?
    Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat the symptoms of...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    Are there any risks in taking Seroquel XR?
    Seroquel XR carries an increased risk of death in elderly patients who are being treated for...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    Are there any risks in taking Seroquel?
    Seroquel (quetiapine) carries an increased risk of death in elderly patients who are being treated...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    What should I know about Incivek before taking it?
    Before taking Incivek (telaprevir), a medication for chronic hepatitis C infection that is...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    How does Atripla interact with other medications or foods?
    The following medications should not be taken with Atripla: Combivir, Complera, D.H.E. 45, Emtriva,...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    When should I call my doctor if I am taking Dificid?
    If you're taking Dificid (fidaxomicin) to treat diarrhea caused by the bacterium Clostridium...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    What are the possible side effects of Dificid?
    The most common side effects from Dificid (fidaxomicin), an antibiotic prescribed for severe...  Full Post
  • Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
    Stacy Wiegman, PharmD answered:
    What should I know about Boniva before taking it?
    You shouldn't take Boniva by mouth if you can't sit or stand upright for at least an hour after...  Full Post