by Eric Christianson | Jul 29, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Cimetidine was the first widely used H2 receptor antagonist and remains available over the counter for heartburn and acid reflux. While it is effective at reducing gastric acid secretion, cimetidine has largely fallen out of favor because it inhibits multiple...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 26, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are commonly used for depression, anxiety disorders, neuropathic pain, and other conditions. While both venlafaxine and duloxetine inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, their effects on blood...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 19, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Case Studies
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole are among the most commonly prescribed medications and are highly effective for conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and prevention of gastrointestinal bleeding. While they are...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 12, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
Duplicate therapy is a common occurance in practice. It is something that frustrates me quite a bit. There are quite a few reasons why it happens. Some of the most common reasons for duplicate opioids include: Hospital discharge: A patient is started on a new opioid...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 8, 2026 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Deprescribing requires some effort. I’ve noted a few recent discontinuations and deprescribing opportunities where things have gone right. I’d like to share those examples with you, and hopefully you can use these ideas in your practice. Melatonin...
