by Eric Christianson | Apr 13, 2025 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
JR is an 88-year-old female who reports increasing episodes of dizziness upon standing over the past month. She describes it as a lightheaded sensation that lasts about 10–15 seconds after getting up from bed or a chair. From a medical standpoint, we would likely call...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 30, 2025 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
In this case scenario, we outline a situation of risperidone causing tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological movement disorder that is typically caused by medications that can block dopamine receptors. Antipsychotics are the most commonly used class...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 4, 2024 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
JS is a 58-year-old female who has taken tramadol (podcast) for years due to chronic back pain. She has been experiencing worsening symptoms of depression and has been tried on duloxetine and sertraline in the past. Both of these medications caused GI upset and she is...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 7, 2024 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
JS is a 45 year-old male who has been taking bupropion SR 150 mg twice daily for about 4 weeks. He has been taking it for depression. He reports that depressive symptoms have started to improve but he does notice that he has a harder time getting to sleep and staying...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 12, 2023 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
In this case scenario, I review the possibility of venlafaxine withdrawal and some key factors that lead me to this assessment. A 59-year-old patient presents to your pharmacy seeking a refill for her Klonopin prescription and to purchase a pill organizer for herself....
by Eric Christianson | Jun 28, 2023 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
A 58-year-old female has a history of depression and reports to you that she forgot her paroxetine when she went on vacation. She has missed one dose and is asking you how many more she can miss before getting the medication again. Her current dosing is 40 mg daily....
