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Megan McKenzie, Pharm. D.

Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy

Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist

Megan McKenzie, Pharm. D., is an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist who helps manage and counsel patients that fill through Ochsner's Specialty Pharmacy. She is originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, and studied for two years at Tulane University before transferring to Ole Miss to finish her undergraduate studies.

Megan attended South University, School of Pharmacy, in Savannah, Georgia, then moved to Temple, Texas to complete her Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at Scott and White. She enjoys all that New Orleans has to offer, such as great food and live music, as well as tennis, ballet, yoga, and running.

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Conditions & Treatment
Sep 4, 2020

Medications to Avoid if You Have High Blood Pressure (Slideshow)

Some medications can increase your blood pressure, so it’s important to be aware of which medications to avoid if your blood pressure is already elevated.
By Megan McKenzie, Pharm. D.
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Conditions & Treatment
Sep 4, 2020

Get Enough Vitamin D During the Winter

With less sunlight available and staying indoors due to cold weather, it’s important to make sure that you are getting the appropriate amount of vitamin D. Vitamin D, is also crucial to your calcium intake.
By Megan McKenzie, Pharm. D.
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Conditions & Treatment
Sep 4, 2020

Choosing the Right Antihistamine For Allergy Season

Antihistamines can help treat allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, nasal itching, and runny nose.
By Megan McKenzie, Pharm. D.
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Conditions & Treatment
Sep 4, 2020

Medications to Avoid if You Have High Blood Pressure

Some medications can increase your blood pressure, so it’s important to be aware of which medications to avoid if your blood pressure is already elevated.
By Megan McKenzie, Pharm. D.
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Conditions & Treatment
Sep 4, 2020

Which Over-the-Counter Medications are Best for Common Cold and Flu Symptoms?

Antibiotics, which only treat illnesses caused by bacteria, will not treat either one of these viral infections.
By Megan McKenzie, Pharm. D.
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Conditions & Treatment
Sep 4, 2020

Are Your Medications Making You Sun-Sensitive?

Did you know that medication can also cause sun sensitivity? Medication-induced sun sensitivity occurs when the combination of sunlight and certain medications causes inflammation of the skin.
By Megan McKenzie, Pharm. D.
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Prevention & Wellness
Aug 8, 2019

What’s the Difference Between Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers?

When suffering from mild to moderate pain, patients have several over-the-counter (OTC) options for treatment.
By Megan McKenzie, Pharm. D.
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