Supplements are among the most common over-the-counter products patients use, often with good intentions but mixed results. Pharmacists are in a unique position to help patients and providers make sense of these products and prevent unnecessary harm or wasted money....
In this case scenario, I review a common situation I’ve encountered with duplicate antidepressant therapy. JS is a 67-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and depression. He has been taking sertraline (podcast) 100 mg daily for...
In this case scenario, we will look at the importance of making an apixaban (podcast) dose adjustment based upon clinical factors. LS is an 83-year-old female with a history of atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and osteoarthritis. She’s currently prescribed Eliquis...
ES is a 74-year-old female with mild dementia managed with donepezil 10 mg nightly. She had been experiencing severe nighttime restlessness and an irresistible urge to move her legs, leading to frequent awakenings and fatigue during the day. Her provider diagnosed...
SK is a 74-year-old male with a history of chronic systolic heart failure, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. He has been stable on a regimen that includes carvedilol, sacubitril/valsartan, furosemide, and spironolactone. Recently, he began experiencing worsening...
