Address
341 State St.
Madison, WI
53703

Phone
608-251-3242 main
608-251-4454 rx
608-251-3304 fax
608-251-3853 rx fax
608-251-5339 tty

Store Hours
Mon-Fri 9-7
Sat 10-6
Sun Closed

Store map

7/1/10
Low Prices in July!!
Just a few of the fabulous sales we're having this month:

20% OFF New Chapter The entire line!!

25% OFF Alaffia Fair Trade Products Shampoo & Conditioner, Shea Butter!!

20% OFF Herbalist & Alchemist Comfrey Calendula Ointment!!

20% OFF Aubrey Organics Swimmers Shampoo & Conditioner!!

25% OFF Megafood Select Daily Foods Men's one daily x30, Men's One Daily x90, Men Over 40 One Daily x30, Men Over 40 One Daily x90, One Daily x30, One Daily x90,One Daily x180, One Daily Iron Free x30,One Daily Iron Free x90, Zinc Daily foods x90!!

...and MUCH more! Just look for the red price tags for the best deals on supplements, snacks and body care products. See you soon!
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5/27/10
Community Pharmacy Soap Drive!
Bring your unopened soaps, shampoos, lotions, and other toiletries to Community Pharmacy. We will give them to Porchlight and they will pass them to clients of the Drop-In Shelter. Think of our soap drive next time you're traveling (and tell your traveling friends as well). We all feel a little better when we're clean! You can help make a difference in someone's life.

For more information please visit:
www.porchlightinc.org
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5/27/10
MidAmerica Herbal Symposium 2010
Herbal enthusiasts - don't miss the MidAmerica Herbal Symposium in August 2010!
HERBAL OLDWAYS
The plants are calling, ready to teach,are you ready to listen? Spreading inspiration and their gift of healing. come and listen as they pass their incredible knowledge unto you.
Gather with us in the beautiful hills and valleys of Minnesota, sit in the essence of our Earth Mother, and listen to the teachings of old.

The MidAmerica Herbal Symposium was launched in June of 2008. It is a 3 day Herbal conference held in southeastern Minnesota every other year. It lays hosts to many fabulous world renown Herbal Educators, teaching us their wisdom on medicinal plants and their healing. These Traditional Herbalist's come to us from around the country.
The Inaugural event brought in Phyllis Light from Alabama, Margi Flint from Massachusetts, Althea Northage-Orr from Chicago, Matthew Wood from Minnesota, Amanda McQuade Crawford from California, Karyn Sanders from California, Michael and Lesley Tierra from California, Mindy Green from Minnesota, Victoria Fortner from Missouri, Jim McDonald for Michigan, Nicholas Schnell from Nebraska, and Susan Weed from New York.
Many attendees loved the diversity of classes, the phenomenal teachers and their infinite knowledge.
It was loved by all and the teachers have requested to return, which is set for August 13, 14, and 15th, 2010.

This event will take place at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, Minnesota.
Watch for details at:
This is a link
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5/13/10
News from the Dispensary: INSOMNIA
ARE MY MEDICATIONS CAUSING MY INSOMNIA?
Stimulants, other medications that cause insomnia, and what you can do about it.
STIMULANTS
- Methylphenidate: Ritalin®, Methylin®, Metadate®, Focalin®, Concerta®, and Daytrana® patch
- Dextroamphetamine: Dexedrine®, Dextrostat
- Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine: Adderall®
Mechanism of Action: The mechanism of action for stimulants is somewhat unknown. Stimulants increase central nervous system activity (brain and spinal cord) by blocking the reuptake of two important neurotransmitters, norepinepherine and dopamine, in neuronal synapses. This increase in norepinepherine and dopamine in neuronal synapses is thought to cause an increase in attention span and concentration. On average, it takes the human body 12 hours to metabolize 50% of a stimulant medication.

Common Side Effects:
- Weight Loss (9% )
- Decrease in Appetite (26% )
- Loss of appetite (5% )
- Nausea (12% )
- Vomiting (10% )
- INSOMNIA (13%)*
- Headache (13%)
*Stimulants can cause insomnia because the increase in central nervous system activity makes it hard to sleep. This is especially true with afternoon and evening doses of stimulants as it typically takes the human body 12 hours to metabolize 50% of a stimulant medication.

OTHER MEDICATIONS THAT CAN CAUSE INSOMNIA:
- Central nervous system depressants (alcohol, benzodiazepines, Kava Kava, muscle relaxants, etc)
- Asthma medications
- Anti-depressants
- Steroids
- Caffeine
*This is a partial list of common medications that can cause insomnia. Ask your pharmacist at Community Pharmacy if any of the medications you are taking can cause insomnia.

MEDICATIONS COMMONLY USED TO TREAT INSOMNIA:
- Zolpidem (Ambien®)
- Lunesta®
- Benzodiazepines (for example, Ativan® = lorazepam)
- Melatonin
- Trazodone
- Mirtazapine (Remeron®)
- Amitriptyline
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl® and most over the counter sleep aids)
- Chamomile
- 5-HTP and/or Tryptophan
- Kava Kava
* If you can avoid it, you do not want to treat the side effects of one medication with another medication. Talk to your Community Pharmacy pharmacist or herbalist today.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH INSOMNIA:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Substance abuse
- Migraine/headaches
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic pain
- Nighttime urination
- Congestive heart failure
- Restless leg syndrome (RLS)
- Sleep apnea
- Brain injuries

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT YOUR INSOMNIA:
1. Talk to your doctor about your insomnia and, if applicable, mention that you are also taking a stimulant medication(s).
2. If applicable, take your afternoon stimulant medication dose earlier than usual.
3. Avoid alcohol and other drugs; especially before bed.
4. Avoid eating three hours before bed.
5. Get a nighttime routine and stick to it. You will fall asleep easier if you stick to a routine.
6. Decrease your caffeine intake; especially in the afternoon and evening.
7. Try relaxation and meditation.
8. Try to decrease or eliminate stress in your life.

This informal brochure was created as part of my student internship. If you have any further questions or would like to know more, please contact the Community Pharmacy staff.
Tom Dilworth, DPH-4, 2010
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12/11/09
News from the Dispensary: Natural Thyroid Information
Many consumers are very aware of the national shortage of natural thyroid, a porcine-derived prescription thyroid replacement product used to treat various thyroid conditions in humans. The two main manufacturers of this product are Forest Laboratories (Armour Thyroid®) and RLC Labs (Nature-Throid™). These companies have not provided health care professionals or consumers with any information regarding the reason(s) for the shortage or the future release of adequate supplies of natural thyroid product. Consequently, numerous websites devoted to the spread of information (and sometimes misinformation) about the shortage have sprung up.

Community Pharmacy has been providing these products to patients for many years. Unfortunately, we, like all other pharmacies, have had much difficulty obtaining Armour Thyroid® and Nature-Throid™. Our pharmacists and technicians have very little information about the shortage and have been struggling to answer product availability questions, so we ask those of you who take a natural thyroid product to speak with the health care provider that treats your thyroid condition about your options. You can also go to www.armourthyroid.com, www.nature-throid.com, or call the Armour Thyroid® hotline at (866) 927-3260. Your prescriber can access charts to convert your treatment to synthetic thyroid hormone on these websites as well.

Michelle Preston, RPh
Community Pharmacy Dispensary Team
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11/19/09
Download our Job Application!
While there are no positions currently available at Community Pharmacy, we still accept applications from people seeking permanent, full-time employment, and keep them on file for one year. Here is the
Job Application if you would like to submit yours!
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