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What’s best when a patient doesn’t respond to the maximum dose of an antidepressant?
- Author:
- Vincent Lo, MD
- Lauren Maggio, MS(LIS), MA
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: FIRST, CONSIDER POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THE INADEQUATE RESPONSE, then weigh treatment options in light of the characteristics of...
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Which medications can be split without compromising efficacy and safety?
- Author:
- John Noviasky, PharmD
- Vincent Lo, MD
- Diane D. Luft, MSI
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Split tablets of lisinopril are as effective as whole tablets of the same dose for hypertension (SOR: B, based on small...
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When should COX-2 selective NSAIDs be used for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
- Author:
- Vincent Lo, MD
- Susan Meadows, MLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are as effective as acetaminophen and...