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The Pitfalls of Psychotropic Polypharmacy

The Pitfalls of Psychotropic Polypharmacy

FromThe Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology Podcast


The Pitfalls of Psychotropic Polypharmacy

FromThe Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology Podcast

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Editor-in-Chief Anthony Rothschild discusses his editorial, “The Pitfalls of Psychotropic Polypharmacy.” For psychiatric disorders, it is common for patients to be prescribed more than one medication. While there may be benefits, it is essential that clinicians also be mindful of potential problems, such as pharmacokinetic interactions (affecting drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination), pharmacodynamic interactions (for example, serotonin syndrome, QT-interval prolongation, and lowering of seizure threshold), drug-induced liver injury, and falls in older patients. There are times when “treatment-resistant symptoms” are actually adverse effects of the many medications being taken.
Released:
Apr 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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A podcast detailing current topics in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology.