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Carbamazepine Auto-Induction And What To Do About It
Carbamazepine auto-induction is a popular Board Exam question and is a term I learned in pharmacy school but I never remember being taught what that means clinically and how to monitor the...
GERD Pharmacotherapy – Pet Peeves and Oversights
There are plenty of mistakes, pet peeves, and oversights I've seen with GERD pharmacotherapy. I'm going to outline some of those common mistakes I've seen so you don't make them! Deprescribing and...
Aripiprazole Versus Risperidone Comparison
We will compare aripiprazole versus risperidone and why a clinician might recommend one versus another. These two agents are two of the most commonly used antipsychotics in practice. Antipsychotics...
Med List Review – Renal Concerns
In this post, I will share some questions that I would investigate from this medication list. I have many questions surrounding renal concerns given the use of sevelamer. Metformin (Glucophage): 500...
What Is Bad About Paroxetine – 3 Strikes and You’re Out
Paroxetine is from the family of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. It has been around for a long time and is indicated for depression, anxiety, and many other psychiatric indications...
Allergy Medications As Deprescribing Targets
Allergic rhinitis is a very common condition. I've encountered numerous patients throughout my career who take more than one medication to help keep their symptoms at bay. When reviewing...
Topiramate-Induced Cognitive Impairment
In this case scenario, I outline a situation of topiramate-induced cognitive impairment. Topiramate is an anticonvulsant medication that may be used for headache prophylaxis and is known to cause...
Top 3 Drugs That Change Urine Color
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...
Wellbutrin XL Versus Bupropion SR – Insomnia Rates
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...
Constipation Polypharmacy
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...
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