by Eric Christianson | Apr 9, 2025 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are FDA-approved for various conditions, such as anxiety, mood disorders, insomnia, and seizures. Although they treat a wide range of conditions, there are many safety concerns including increased risk of falls, cognitive impairment, delirium,...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 2, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Sinemet, a key medication for managing Parkinson’s disease, combines carbidopa and levodopa to improve motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. However, Sinemet is known for its potential drug interactions, which can affect its efficacy and lead...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 23, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Modafinil (Provigil) is a stimulant type of medication that is most often utilized in narcolepsy. In my geriatric practice, I do see occasional off-label use to help stimulate energy in patients who are experiencing fatigue. I’ll outline my top 5 modafinil...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 2, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In this case scenario, I discuss the relationship between pregabalin and renal function. JE is a 69-year-old male who has a history of diabetes, hypertension, neuropathy, back pain, hyperlipidemia, BPH, anxiety, GERD, and mild cognitive impairment. His current...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 26, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Thiazide diuretics are commonly prescribed medications used to treat hypertension, edema, heart failure, and ascites. They work by removing excess salt and water from the body through the urine. This ultimately helps to reduce fluid retention and decrease blood...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 23, 2025 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. However, they have a long list of medication interactions that require careful consideration when prescribing and counseling. In this blog post, I will highlight my...
