Over-the-counter medications play a huge role in modern healthcare. In my practice, I’ve had caught many adverse effects simply by reviewing the entire medication list and asking about OTCs. Here are my top 5 OTCs that cause GI issues. NSAIDs NSAIDs are arguably...
Looking at the adverse effect profile of second-generation antipsychotics is critical to medication selection in clinical practice. You should definitely know the general list of adverse effects of antipsychotics (i.e. EPS, metabolic syndrome, QTc prolongation, etc.)....
The GLP-1 Agonists have grown significantly in their popularity and there are good reasons for that increase in use. They promote weight loss which is a big problem in the majority of our type 2 diabetes patients. In addition to this benefit, they have also been shown...
It is well known that we create study materials for several board exams. I’m often one of the first to know when changes happen because people ask me how it should impact their preparations! The 2021 BCMTMS Exam changes are some of the most expansive that I have...
While I primarily practice in geriatrics, I’ve also spent some time in community pharmacy and of course, get asked questions about medications in kids from time to time. In addition to getting asked questions in clinical practice, you’ll likely be tested...
