by Eric Christianson | Aug 9, 2023 | Clinical Pharmacy News and New Drug Updates, Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
There’s always this voice in the back of my head that always cautions me that all that glitters is not gold. After being heralded as the next savior in weight loss by the media, the GLP-1 Agonists/GIP agonists have come under more scrutiny lately in the news. A...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 26, 2022 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Gastroparesis is a condition in which stomach motility is reduced due to nerve injury and/or muscle dysfunction. Due to this reduced motility, the stomach is unable to properly empty itself, leading to symptoms that may include nausea, vomiting, bloating, heartburn,...
by Eric Christianson | May 18, 2014 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
You’re probably aware I’m an advocate for simple, rationale use of medications. This means that at times we might consider reducing or discontinuing medications that may not be appropriate anymore for various reasons. There is a right way to discontinue...