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Jul 221 min read

Lithium 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.

May 122 min read

Arachidonic Acid and Bipolar Disorder

Arachidonic acid (AA), an omega-6 PUFA, may be deficient in bipolar disorder. Bipolar risk is strongly linked to AA-related genes. Lithium ↑

Aug 27, 20231 min read

Interaction of the week: Lamotrigine (Lamictal) + Valproate (Depakote)

Lamotrigine + Valproate interaction Valproate (divalproex / valproic acid) doubles serum levels of lamotrigine by inHibiting UGT enzymes....

Mar 19, 20232 min read

The one-page Psychopharmacology Algorithms sheet I refer to on a daily basis

One page PDF, evidence-based medicine reference for psychopharmacology

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Feb 26, 20233 min read

Allopurinol for bipolar mania / The brain on uric acid

New medication mascot for allopurinol, which can be used off-label as adjunctive treatment of bipolar mania

Feb 12, 20233 min read

Eyeball 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

Feb 5, 20232 min read

Never 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...

Aug 22, 20202 min read

Virtual Darkness Therapy for Mania

100% blue-light-blocking glasses (amber-tinted) were found highly effective for treatment of acute mania, adjunctively to standard...

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