Jason Cafer MDJul 221 min readLithium Toxicity is Preventable and Avoidable - Memorize Lithium Interactions Memorize the factors leading to lithium toxicity, focusing on interactions. PDF of visual mnemonics and 99 versions of this mnemonic song.
Jason Cafer MDFeb 26, 20233 min readAllopurinol for bipolar mania / The brain on uric acidNew medication mascot for allopurinol, which can be used off-label as adjunctive treatment of bipolar mania
Jason Cafer MDFeb 12, 20233 min readEyeball lithium levels and suicide / Why not 150 mg?Lower micro-lithium levels appear to be associated with suicide. Why not prescribe lithium 150 mg for prevention of suicide and Alzheimer's
Jason Cafer MDFeb 5, 20232 min readNever accelerate lamotrigine titration (and know the UGT interactions)This post was inspired by the Carlat Podcast: Psychopharm Commandment 4: Lamotrigine Rash. When is it advisable to accelerate the...
Jason Cafer MDNov 25, 20222 min readPregabalin (Lyrica) mascotPregabalin (LYRICA) Pronunciation: pre GAB a lin / LEER ik uh Mascot / Mnemonic phrase: “Preg gobblin’ Lyrics” Year approved: 2005 ❖...