Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

Dec 29, 2020

In this episode, we discuss cognitive impairment and sexual problems with lithium.

Here are some question we cover:

• How should you discuss cognitive complaints with your patients?
• What does neuropsychological testing tell us about cognitive impairment with lithium?
• What strategies can you use to mitigate the sexual...

Dec 24, 2020

This interview discusses the use of lithium, thyroid hormone, second-generation antipsychotics, newer antidepressants, and ketamine/esketamine as adjunctive agents in managing major depressive disorder.

Dec 19, 2020

This interview discusses the use of MAOIs and tricyclic antidepressant combinations, adjunctive benzodiazepines and trazodone, and the use of psychostimulants as adjunctive agents in managing major depressive disorder.

Dec 14, 2020

Today's episode is about the management of tardive dyskinesia.

Here are some questions we cover in this episode:

•  What is the best way to approach tardive dyskinesia? This episode will discuss an algorithm with levels of evidence for each treatment option.
• What is the evidence level for second-generation...

Dec 9, 2020

In this episode, we discuss weight gain and GI side effects due to lithium.

Here are some questions we cover:

• What are the causes of weight gain from lithium?
• How should you help patients manage their weight gain?
• What are the most common gastrointestinal side effects?
• How should you manage patients’ gastrointestinal...