by Eric Christianson | Mar 2, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In this case scenario, I discuss the relationship between pregabalin and renal function. JE is a 69-year-old male who has a history of diabetes, hypertension, neuropathy, back pain, hyperlipidemia, BPH, anxiety, GERD, and mild cognitive impairment. His current...
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 | Apr 27, 2022 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
KE is an 87-year-old female with a history of CKD. The most recent GFR was 21 mls/min which has remained stable from the most previous lab checks. Other diagnoses include atrial fibrillation, hypertension, GERD, back pain, muscle spasms, neuropathy, pruritus, and...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 2, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
I often see orders for drugs two or three times daily, and while this can be necessary, sometimes it may not be, and at what cost. Lyrica (pregabalin) is flat priced per Medi-span. What does this mean? It means that 1 capsule of 25 mg is the same cost as 1 capsule of...
