by Eric Christianson | Jun 21, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Tizanidine is a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist commonly used for the management of muscle spasticity. While it can be an effective medication for reducing muscle tone and improving function in select patients, it also carries significant risks that...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 14, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Antipsychotic medications are commonly used across a wide range of age groups for conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and other psychiatric disorders. Understanding why antipsychotic risks are...
by Eric Christianson | May 31, 2026 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Weight loss medications can differ substantially in efficacy, adverse effect profiles, and monitoring considerations, making patient-specific counseling essential. In this blog post, I share common practice pearls for weight loss medications. GLP-1 Type Agents Slow...
by Eric Christianson | May 24, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
When you are studying for your exams, be sure to take a good, hard look at paroxetine. While it can be effective for anxiety disorders, panic disorder, depression, and PTSD, its pharmacokinetic and adverse effect profile creates several important clinical...
by Eric Christianson | May 20, 2026 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
A patient I was following had a sodium level of 132 mEq/L and a student asked me how much we should worry about this? It is a bit of a deep question, but in general, a slightly low sodium level of 132 is not going to be a life-threatening situation. Here are some of...
by Eric Christianson | May 17, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
If you follow geriatrics or are board-certified, you probably know that nortriptyline is generally preferred over amitriptyline in this patient population. It’s kind of weird to think there is such a difference because nortriptyline is an active metabolite of...
