by Eric Christianson | Mar 29, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
A recent case prompted me to create a blog post about tapering seizure medications. Tapering and discontinuing anti-seizure medications is a delicate process that requires close clinical monitoring and a strategic approach to achieve long-term seizure control for...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 4, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
Medication reviews in patients with rheumatoid arthritis often uncover clinically significant drug therapy problems. Methotrexate toxicity, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplication are common issues that pharmacists must proactively identify. In this case-based...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 7, 2025 | Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology Case Studies, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
Lamotrigine is an important medication to remember. This was actually a primary reason why I started this blog. Here’s that case scenario from the past. Having a lack of understanding of lamotrigine and its adverse effects has led to patients being harmed and...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 9, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
An 82-year-old woman with a history of mild Alzheimer’s dementia is started on donepezil 10 mg nightly to help with memory and cognitive function. After several weeks, her family reports that she’s been waking up multiple times per night to urinate and has complained...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 8, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
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...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 31, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
RS is a 62-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and metastatic colorectal cancer. He presents to the clinic with complaints of numbness, tingling, and burning pain in both feet that have been gradually worsening over the...
