by Eric Christianson | May 24, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
When you are studying for your exams, be sure to take a good, hard look at paroxetine. While it can be effective for anxiety disorders, panic disorder, depression, and PTSD, its pharmacokinetic and adverse effect profile creates several important clinical...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 22, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Case Studies
One of the most common (and easily fixable) medication mismatches I see in practice involves bowel regimens that outlive their original purpose. This is a great example of how deprescribing can reduce pill burden and prevent unnecessary adverse effects. Bowel Regimens...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 25, 2026 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
If you’ve come to this page, you likely know the basics of anticoagulation but are looking to expand that knowledge for better clinical practice. Xarelto and Eliquis are both direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) that directly bind clotting factor Xa to reduce fibrin...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 11, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Folic acid, or vitamin B9, is an essential nutrient that is needed for cell growth and division, DNA formation, and red blood cell production. Certain medications can interfere with folate absorption and metabolism, which can lead to folate deficiency. Knowing which...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 4, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
Medication reviews in patients with rheumatoid arthritis often uncover clinically significant drug therapy problems. Methotrexate toxicity, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplication are common issues that pharmacists must proactively identify. In this case-based...
