Savvy Psychopharmacology
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Abnormal sexual behaviors in frontotemporal dementia
Mr. S, age 77, is admitted to a longterm care facility due to progressive cognitive impairment and sexually inappropriate behavior.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Lamotrigine interactions with oral contraceptives
Ms. A, age 20, presents to the clinic after experiencing difficulty sleeping, depressed mood, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
High-dose stimulants for adult ADHD
Ms. H, age 30, presents to the outpatient clinic for a follow-up visit, where she reports difficulty paying attention to conversations, starting...
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Antidepressants for patients who are breastfeeding: What to consider
Ms. D, age 32, recently gave birth to her second child.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Lithium-induced diabetes insipidus: Pathophysiology and treatment
Ms. V, age 58, presents to the emergency department after falling in the middle of the night while walking to the bathroom.
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Psychoactive supplements: What to tell patients
Mr. D, age 41, presents to the emergency department (ED) with altered mental status and suspected intoxication.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Discontinuing a long-acting injectable antipsychotic: What to consider
Mr. R, age 29, was diagnosed with schizophrenia 6 years ago.
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Transitioning patients with opioid use disorder from methadone to buprenorphine
Mr. M, age 46, has opioid use disorder (OUD).
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Using SNRIs to prevent migraines in patients with depression
Ms. D, age 45, has major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), migraines, and hypertension.
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Drug-induced progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy: Rare but serious
Mr. P, age 67, presents to the clinic with vision changes and memory loss following a fall in his home due to limb weakness.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
How bariatric surgery affects psychotropic drug absorption
Ms. B, age 60, presents to the clinic with high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, depression, and anxiety.