Seizures Archives - Med Ed 101

Carbamazepine Interactions – What to do About Them?

Date November 20, 2019 Author By Eric Christianson Category Drug Interactions, Seizures

I’m working on a new book that I’m super excited about! I’m writing a book on drug interactions and hope to finish by the end of the year! I’m tackling the top 200 drugs plus those I consider very clinically relevant in practice. My hope is that it is a perfect resource for ambulatory care, […]

Lamictal Rash – Case

Date December 7, 2013 Author By Eric Christianson Category Seizures

Patient had a recent seizure thought to be due to not taking their Xanax over a period of a few days. The individual apparently had a seizure history in the past, but this was not clear in the medical records. This patient ended up getting hospitalized due to the seizure. During hospitalization, it was noted […]

Dilantin Toxicity

Date November 19, 2013 Author By Eric Christianson Category Seizures

I showed up to a facility mid afternoon and just caught the charge nurse as she was heading out early for the day. She asked me to take a look at this specific resident as she felt that her condition was declining and they were wondering if she still needed some of her medications. This […]

Tegretol (carbamazepine)

Date October 21, 2013 Author By Eric Christianson Category Seizures

I’m going to stay on the theme of medications that can be used for seizures. Tegretol or carbamazepine has multiple different uses(mood, seizures, certain types of pain etc) and multiple unique side effects that need to be monitored for. I will probably take a couple of nights to explain some of the weird features of […]