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Can You Use a TCA With an SNRI? Case Review

Date September 4, 2019 Author By Eric Christianson Category Pain

A 66-year-old female has a past medical history of diabetes, neuropathy, depression, and hypertension. In this case scenario, I discuss the use of a TCA with an SNRI. Her current medication list includes: Aspirin 81 mg daily Capsaicin cream prn Amitriptyline 10 mg at night Metformin 500 mg BID Losartan 50 mg daily Glipizide 5 […]

Using side effects as treatment

Date January 5, 2014 Author By Eric Christianson Category Psych

Weight loss in the younger population generally tends to be less of a problem than weight gain (with the exception of eating disorders etc.). However, in the elderly there are definitely situations where weight loss can be problematic. In these instances we must rule out medications first as there are many medications that can cause […]