by Eric Christianson | Jul 12, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
Duplicate therapy is a common occurance in practice. It is something that frustrates me quite a bit. There are quite a few reasons why it happens. Some of the most common reasons for duplicate opioids include: Hospital discharge: A patient is started on a new opioid...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 17, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
When reviewing medication regimens in older adults, it is easy to focus on medications that increase fall risk, cause cognitive impairment, or contribute to drug interactions. However, some medications can quietly impact bone health over many years before the...
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...
