by Eric Christianson | Sep 27, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Case Studies
A 79-year-old patient with newly diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease is started on Aricept (donepezil) 10 mg once daily. The prescription is written for 10 mg from the beginning rather than starting at 5 mg daily and increasing the dose after the patient has had time to...
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...
