My pee is orange! What’s wrong with me? Medications can cause some goofy side effects. One of the most unique adverse effects is the change in urine color. In this blog post, I will outline my top 5 drugs that change urine color. Antibiotics That Change Urine...
JS is a 45 year-old male who has been taking bupropion SR 150 mg twice daily for about 4 weeks. He has been taking it for depression. He reports that depressive symptoms have started to improve but he does notice that he has a harder time getting to sleep and staying...
JE is a 77-year-old male. He reports significant constipation despite the use of three laxative medications. In this case summary, I will outline the most important medications that can contribute to constipation polypharmacy. Past medical history includes:...
With this med review, I’m simply looking at a medication list to help formulate ideas to investigate. I’ll focus heavily on my concern for using an NSAID in this patient. Metoprolol – 50 mg twice daily (Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation) Furosemide...
I’ve encountered a significant proportion of patients who are on chronic benzodiazepines. Drug interactions, adverse effects, and other risks to my geriatric patient population are significant when using this class of medication. Benzodiazepine withdrawal is...
