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3 Big Reasons Why We Don’t Reduce Medications

3 Big Reasons Why We Don’t Reduce Medications

by Eric Christianson | Apr 2, 2023 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade

Polypharmacy is something I’m extremely passionate about. In my work as a consultant pharmacist, there isn’t a much better feeling for me than eliminating medications that the patient doesn’t need. To successfully minimize polypharmacy (check out my...
Medications You Shouldn’t Stop Abruptly

Medications You Shouldn’t Stop Abruptly

by Eric Christianson | Oct 9, 2022 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade

I love reducing medications and tackling polypharmacy, but it needs to be done the right way. There are numerous medications you shouldn’t stop abruptly. I lay out my most important list of dangerous medications and the serious consequences that can result if...
Caffeine As a Contributor To Polypharmacy?

Caffeine As a Contributor To Polypharmacy?

by Eric Christianson | Oct 5, 2022 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade

Caffeine is one of the most commonly used drugs that is widely available and put into numerous energy drinks. Of course, caffeine is also contained within coffee which I would suspect many of you drink on a regular basis. I think it is very important to ask about...
Insomnia and Urinary Frequency Case Study

Insomnia and Urinary Frequency Case Study

by Eric Christianson | Oct 2, 2022 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade

JA is a 61 year old male who has a past medical history of hypertension, diabetes, anemia, and arthritis. His current medications include metoprolol 25 mg BID, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg once daily, lisinopril 10 mg daily, metformin 500 mg BID, ferrous sulfate 325 mg...
3 Proper Causes of The Prescribing Cascade

3 Proper Causes of The Prescribing Cascade

by Eric Christianson | Aug 14, 2022 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade

In most clinical situations, I’m a stickler for trying to prevent the prescribing cascade. I lay out hundreds of polypharmacy case examples including the prescribing cascade in my highly rated book Perils of Polypharmacy. The prescribing cascade is simply...
Polypharmacy Case Study – Prednisone, NSAIDs, and More!

Polypharmacy Case Study – Prednisone, NSAIDs, and More!

by Eric Christianson | Jul 24, 2022 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade

LT is a 67-year-old white male presenting to your ambulatory care clinic for a CMR. He says his wife tells him he is taking too many medications and he wants your help evaluating his current regimen. Recent issues have been a rash due to dermatitis for which he was...
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