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Benzodiazepines or “benzos” are a class of psychoactive drugs that are used to treat insomnia and anxiety. While we want to discuss the differences amongst these agents, we must remember that when comparing oral benzodiazepines, it is critical to remember that dosing matters! A dose of clonazepam 0.125 mg is likely going to be way […]
Read MoreWe have added over 200 questions to our BCPS package and over 100 questions to our BCACP, BCMTMS, and BCGP all-access packages. Because of this, we have raised the price. I wanted you all to know so that if you are taking the Spring or Fall 2020 exam, you can lock in the previous price […]
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When considering drug interactions, we may be quick to overlook the food that we eat. Fresh off the release of my latest book Clinician’s Guide to Common Drug Interactions in Primary Care, (Link to Audible Free Book) I lay out my top 5, most clinically significant drug food interactions below. Vitamin K Vitamin K is […]
Read MoreI keep my ear to the ground on issues regarding board certification to make sure anyone who is taking an exam is in the loop! If you are taking any of the BPS exams in the Spring, be aware that you can pick a new date as the testing period has been extended to June […]
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Fluvoxamine drug interactions can be clinically significant in clinical practice. It is a major reason why this medication is not used very often. If you ever see it on a medication list of one of your patients, you must do a drug interaction screen. According to the package insert, fluvoxamine can inhibit CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP3A4, […]
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