by Eric Christianson | Aug 4, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Carbamazepine auto-induction is a popular Board Exam question and is a term I learned in pharmacy school but I never remember being taught what that means clinically and how to monitor the auto-induction period effectively. Indications Matter I want to discuss...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 31, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
There are plenty of mistakes, pet peeves, and oversights I’ve seen with GERD pharmacotherapy. I’m going to outline some of those common mistakes I’ve seen so you don’t make them! Deprescribing and Reassessment My biggest pet peeve with GERD...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 28, 2024 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
We will compare aripiprazole versus risperidone and why a clinician might recommend one versus another. These two agents are two of the most commonly used antipsychotics in practice. Antipsychotics are most often used for psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 21, 2024 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Paroxetine is from the family of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. It has been around for a long time and is indicated for depression, anxiety, and many other psychiatric indications just like other SSRIs. It doesn’t get much love from healthcare...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 17, 2024 | Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Allergic rhinitis is a very common condition. I’ve encountered numerous patients throughout my career who take more than one medication to help keep their symptoms at bay. When reviewing polypharmacy cases, I do consider allergy medications as deprescribing...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 10, 2024 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
My pee is orange! What’s wrong with me? Medications can cause some goofy side effects. One of the most unique adverse effects is the change in urine color. In this blog post, I will outline my top 5 drugs that change urine color. Antibiotics That Change Urine...
