Promethazine/codeine on top of Percocet and diazepam?
Just wondering. Is there ever a good reason to give promethazine with codeine for cough to someone who is already on Percocet and diazepam? The prescriber insisted that we fill the promethazine/codeine. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 25, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Bakin ’ Bacon Tags: Pharmacy Source Type: forums
What PRN medication would you prescribe for agitation in outpatient setting?
The patient is a young adult with unspecified mental handicap who comes with mom. He has been on the following regimen for years:
clonidine 0.3mg per day
depakote DR 1000mg per day
geodon 200mg per day
valium 20mg per day
(Most of the above medications are split into two dosings a day.)
He has been on the regimen for years and is tolerating medications. Mother does not want to change the treatment. The above combination was from much trial and error and patient used to be much worse....
What PRN medication would you prescribe for agitation in outpatient setting? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 29, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: AD04 Source Type: forums
CIII Filling (Specifically Suboxone)
A patient on Suboxone, prescribed by a Pain Management Specialist with a Buprenorphine Waiver, who doesnt fall into the normal box and has a complex medical history, meaning quitting all other substances with dependency potential is not an option, has landed in a difficult situation.
The MD was prescribing Suboxone and Percocet (Yes I know, that is counterintuitive, but that's not the focus of this question). Other MDs have been prescribing Phenobarbital, Fiorocet, Lunesta, Diastat, all MDs...
CIII Filling (Specifically Suboxone) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 23, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: darkenwulven Source Type: forums
how much alcohol is too much? (with valium 10mg)
Forum: Health
Posted By: Ciel.
Post Time: 17-12-2016 at 21:36 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - December 18, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
The worst polypharmacy
I may have a winner for worst polypharm ever. Young (early 20's) individual comes in after being hospitalized several times out of state after being hospitalized multiple times for anxiety and "ADD." He brought in his discharge paperwork that had his d/c meds, which included, Get this --
2 Atypical AP's (I bet you can guess what one of them is)
Strattera
Adderall
An SNRI
Xanax
Restoril
Valium,
and Tramadol "for pain" -- without any actual physical health conditions. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 7, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nitemagi Source Type: forums
Buspirone - is it better than valium? Anxiety is killing me need something to
Forum: Health
Posted By: Ciel.
Post Time: 01-09-2016 at 18:45 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - September 1, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
Doctor's self Rx. your state's policy & your educated stance
So I am currently a resident physician and read an article discussing about self prescribing among residents. I was talking among colleagues and many of them admit to self prescribing or having a friend or wife/ husband write them an Rx. Several even admit to having prescribed class IV medications for themselves (valium, vicodin, ambien) were some of the examples.
What is the teaching from your pharmacy school and what is your state pharmacy boards policy?
On a personal note I have...
Doctor's self Rx. your state's policy & your educated stance (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 5, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: geldrop Source Type: forums
Valium/Diazepam
Forum: Mental health
Posted By: Anonymous
Post Time: 21-05-2016 at 21:32 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - May 21, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
Pain after laminotomy lead
Morbidly obese 59 yo patient s/p lumbar 4-5 and L5-S1 discectomy followed by two failed PLIF. Never fused. Was off of opioids prior to SCS trial. Had successful trial and was implanted with thoracic paddle lead by experienced neurosurgeon. Complaining of burning sensation and intermittent intense spasm in area of implant (paddle) since surgery. Surgeon prescribes hydromorphone and valium. Unsuccessfully trys: Neurontin, pregabalin, duloxetine, Lidoderm and compounded cream. Then, off...
Pain after laminotomy lead (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 20, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: NJPAIN Source Type: forums
Anybody else dealing with diazepam dependence?
Forum: Mental health
Posted By: Anonymous
Post Time: 07-08-2014 at 21:52 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - August 8, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
Constant Rectal Pain - No Other Symptoms
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Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - February 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: cm47 Tags: Stomach, Colon, IBS, Abdominal Source Type: forums
Recent Ethical issues in the news
Hey guys,
Thought it could be useful to all of us to get a discussion going on recent ethical issues in the news so we can really look at each topic from every angle and be better prepared to discuss it at interview.
Firstly, what do you think about these topics:
The Tony Nicklinson case about his fight for the right to end his own lifeSome Pharmacists in London recently found to be selling Valium and other prescription drugs to those without prescriptions in order to make profit (article here: BBC News - Pharmacists illegally sell Valium and morphine)The woman who died from lung cancer after being given (clinically hea...
Source: New Media Medicine - January 7, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: malteser_seren Tags: Medical School Interviews Source Type: forums
