Savvy Psychopharmacology
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants for MDD
Ms. B, age 45, has a history of major depressive disorder (MDD) and migraines.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Managing psychotropic-induced hyperhidrosis
Ms. K, age 32, presents to the psychiatric clinic for a routine follow-up. Her history includes agoraphobia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
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.
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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...
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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.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
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.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Transitioning patients with opioid use disorder from methadone to buprenorphine
Mr. M, age 46, has opioid use disorder (OUD).
Savvy Psychopharmacology
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.