by Eric Christianson | Nov 26, 2023 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
In this case, I outline a unique situation involving stimulants and elderly patients. I outline some of the potential complications and contributions to the prescribing cascade. A 76-year-old female resides in an assisted living. She has a history of ADHD, anxiety,...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 22, 2023 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
I have had plenty of opportunities in my career to review medications with patients and offer solutions to help reduce their pill burden. Keeping track of taking all these medications can be a full-time job for some of our patients. It is critical that we try to...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 16, 2023 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
As a geriatric pharmacist, I’m always on high alert for the prescribing cascade. I outline my top 5 examples of the prescribing cascade in diabetes care in this article. Metformin and Loperamide Metformin has been the go-to first-line agent of choice for years....
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...
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...
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...
