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One of the symptoms reported by patients that will catch my attention is diarrhea. This can often be an adverse effect of medication. When I see orders for medications that manage diarrhea, I really start to pay attention. Usually, this is indicative of a chronic (non-infectious) process. Cholestyramine is one of those medications that I […]
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LT is a 67-year-old white male presenting to your ambulatory care clinic for a CMR. He says his wife tells him he is taking too many medications and he wants your help evaluating his current regimen. According to his chart, his blood pressure has been within goal, but he has been having trouble with heart […]
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Days like today are always so much fun for me! I have completed my latest Amazon eBook and Paperback. The name of the book is Perils of Polypharmacy. As a gift to all of you who follow the blog/podcast, I’m giving you an opportunity to get the book nearly for free! I designed this book […]
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Diuretics are a medication that I see used on a daily basis. I also encounter these medications causing adverse effects. With adverse effects comes the potential for providers to add medications to treat those adverse effects. Here’s a few examples I’ve seen in my practice regarding diuretics and the prescribing cascade. Leg Cramp Supplements Many […]
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Cyclobenzaprine (podcast episode) is a skeletal muscle relaxant that is most commonly used for muscle spasms and back pain. It definitely has some potential adverse effects that I have seen lead to the prescribing cascade. Here’s a rundown of medications that may help you recognize cyclobenzaprine and the prescribing cascade. Dry Mouth Some of the […]
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