In today’s episode, we will discuss benzodiazepines, a commonly used type of sedative-hypnotic medication. We will start by reviewing their mechanism of action, common indications for use, contraindications for use, and side effects. We’ll also discuss how to differentiate benzodiazepines based on their unique pharamacologic properties. Finally, ... Show More
May 2019
Episode 40- Reader Requests 2
In Part 2 of our Listener Requests series, we will cover a variety of topics that will hopefully be of interest to you, our listeners! The topics included in this series were suggested topics from listeners who e-mailed, tweeted, or gave us feedback on our Facebook page or websit ... Show More
23m 11s
Apr 2019
Episode 39- Listener Requests 1
In our new Listener Requests series, we will cover a variety of topics that will hopefully be of interest to you, our listeners! The topics included in this series were suggested topics from listeners who e-mailed, tweeted, or gave us feedback on our Facebook page or website. In ... Show More
22m 17s
Feb 2019
Episode 38- Cluster C Personality Disorders
In the final episode of our personality disorder series, we will dig deeper into cluster C personality disorders. We’ll review the three cluster C personality disorders (avoidant, dependent, and obsessive compulsive) and specifically focus on effective communication strategies to ... Show More
16m 19s
Feb 2024
#126 Anxiety Medications and How to Get off Them
<p>Join me as I discuss the different types of medications and how they work. Whether you're considering starting anxiety medication, currently taking one, or contemplating discontinuing it, this episode offers practical information. Tune in!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We are n ... Show More
15m 25s
Oct 2022
Clonazepam Pharmacology Podcast
On this podcast episode, I discuss clonazepam pharmacology, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the activity of GABA which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It is important to try to ... Show More
13 m
Aug 2024
Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Drugs 46-50
On this episode, we continue with the Top 200 Drugs podcast. We cover the basics of the following drugs: tizanidine, risperidone, ramipril, pravastatin, and terazosin. Tizanidine is a skeletal muscle relaxant that has drug interactions via CYP2D6 Risperidone is a 2nd generation a ... Show More
20m 26s