by Eric Christianson | Nov 8, 2026 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can significantly impact medication clearance and increase the risk of drug toxicity. Three medications I frequently think about in patients with declining renal function are gabapentin, allopurinol, and digoxin. Here are three case...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 7, 2025 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
In this case scenario with gabapentin and metolazone, I lay out how the prescribing cascade can rear its ugly head. SK is a 74-year-old male with a past medical history significant for chronic kidney disease stage 3, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, peripheral...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 19, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
JE is a 75-year-old male with a history of diabetes. He has recently complained of peripheral neuropathy symptoms and his provider has started him on gabapentin 300 mg TID. In this scenario, I’m going to discuss some of the factors to consider when thinking...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 24, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) can be very debilitating for patients. It is a condition that often warrants pharmacotherapy. But which medications are most effective and how should we choose? I’ll lay out some of the most important RLS treatment clinical pearls in...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 23, 2023 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Gabapentin is a frequently used medication for neuropathy, RLS, and various other pain syndromes. In this article, I discuss my top 5 reasons to avoid gabapentin use and pick an alternative. Sedation While the sedative nature of gabapentin can be beneficial when...
