by Eric Christianson | May 24, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
When you are studying for your exams, be sure to take a good, hard look at paroxetine. While it can be effective for anxiety disorders, panic disorder, depression, and PTSD, its pharmacokinetic and adverse effect profile creates several important clinical...
by Eric Christianson | May 20, 2026 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
A patient I was following had a sodium level of 132 mEq/L and a student asked me how much we should worry about this? It is a bit of a deep question, but in general, a slightly low sodium level of 132 is not going to be a life-threatening situation. Here are some of...
by Eric Christianson | May 13, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are among the most frequently prescribed medication classes in clinical practice. While they are generally considered safe and effective, clinicians should remain aware of several important drug interactions that can...
by Eric Christianson | May 10, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) presents a unique opportunity in psychiatric prescribing because, unlike many other mood disorders, the timing of symptoms is often predictable. Patients typically experience depressive symptoms during the fall and winter months, with...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 1, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
SSRIs are the drug of choice for many conditions. That is true of both obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression (excellent board exam nugget to remember). As you are reviewing a patient’s medication list or potentially helping with that patient’s...
