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...
I’ve been asked in the past about making recommendations with regards to urinary frequency. Trospium has an advantage over other anticholinergic agents that many do not know about or forget about. Before I discuss this advantage, I definitely want to encourage...
The anticholinergic potassium interaction is noted on many databases as a serious interaction. Potassium supplements have been shown to cause irritation if left in contact with the GI tract for too long. Anticholinergic drugs may cause GI transit to slow down, which...
