Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of those conditions that creeps up with age and quietly causes a whole bunch of problems—especially when medications make it worse. A patient might come in complaining of frequent urination, a weak stream, or feeling like they...
JE is a 77-year-old male. He reports significant constipation despite the use of three laxative medications. In this case summary, I will outline the most important medications that can contribute to constipation polypharmacy. Past medical history includes:...
Sjogren’s Syndrome is not very common but I do see this diagnosis in practice periodically. This disease has two major symptoms that pharmacists should pay EXTREMELY close attention to. Placing a focus on medications that exacerbate Sjogren’s Syndrome is a...
There are a number of medications that can be used for urge urinary incontinence, also known as “overactive bladder syndrome”. However, it can be somewhat difficult to parse out the differences between the medications and decide which might be the right choice for a...
I encounter patients on a daily basis who are taking medications for urinary issues. Incontinence, frequency, BPH, and frequent UTIs are common problems in geriatrics that can lead to the use of medications. Here are some of my pet peeves with these issues. No One...
