Psychiatry
Expert discussions on psychopharmacology, behavioral health interventions, and psychiatric care approaches.
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What is the best way to manage severe claustrophobia and anxiety for Thermoplastic masks?
I’ve found that P.O. uptake of benzodiazepines is notoriously unreliable, and often the severity of patients’ anxiety isn’t apparent until after the process has begun. Because of this, I stock IM hydroxyzine (a.k.a. Atarax or Vistaril), which is a great non-narcotic old-school anxiolytic with a reli...
How do you manage ADHD in patients with Tourette syndrome?
Most people start with guanfacine, clonidine, or atomoxetine but you can still try stimulants first.
Is there a role for medications, beyond treatment for concomitant psychiatric disorders, in the management of pediatric amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome?
Having been trained by Dr. David Dan Sherry, my answer would be, "no". Using medicines might make the clinician or the patient/family feel better, but they do not work. Medicinal therapy also takes the focus off the 2 required pathways for optimal treatment, namely aerobic exercise (lots of it) and ...