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,...
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....
