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Constipation Polypharmacy

Constipation Polypharmacy

by Eric Christianson | Jul 3, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Case Studies

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:...
Constipation Management – Reducing Polypharmacy Case Study

Constipation Management – Reducing Polypharmacy Case Study

by Eric Christianson | Mar 30, 2022 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade

In the case below, I discuss constipation management and how to reduce polypharmacy by targeting medications that cause this adverse effect. KE is a 77-year-old male with a history of GERD, pruritis, insomnia, low back pain, and recent knee replacement. Constipation...
Constipation Prescribing Cascade

Constipation Prescribing Cascade

by Eric Christianson | Jan 24, 2021 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade

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,...
Constipation

Constipation

by Eric Christianson | Dec 17, 2013 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists

Per request, I’m going to tackle some constipation. YES! Constipation is a massive topic especially in the elderly with many disease states that can contribute as well as many medications. I frequently see patients on 2, 3, or 4 different laxatives at a time....

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