As a geriatric pharmacist, I understand how difficult it can be to manage polypharmacy and pain management. I had the honor of being invited onto the Pain Pod. This podcast is put together by Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS. We addressed many different...
BPH is a common problem as our male patients age. Symptoms of urinary retention and frequency can often be very problematic for patients which results in the use of medications. We also run into polypharmacy concerns in many patients as they get older with a growing...
One of the symptoms reported by patients that will catch my attention is diarrhea. This can often be an adverse effect of medication. When I see orders for medications that manage diarrhea, I really start to pay attention. Usually, this is indicative of a chronic...
Cyclobenzaprine (podcast episode) is a skeletal muscle relaxant that is most commonly used for muscle spasms and back pain. It definitely has some potential adverse effects that I have seen lead to the prescribing cascade. Here’s a rundown of medications that...
At its worst, constipation can be a very serious issue in some patients and at best be a significant nuisance. Here’s a classic example of the constipation prescribing cascade. A 72-year-old female has a history of chronic pain, urinary incontinence,...
Somedays I scratch my head more than others…today was one of those days. Seeing Senna and loperamide scheduled together made me scratch it REAL hard. A 77-year-old male was complaining of constipation and Miralax PRN was added to help. As I started reviewing the...
