Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

Algorithm

Anxiety Disorders Treatment Algorithm

November 3, 2025

Daniel Carlat, MD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

Dr. Carlat and Dr. Puzantian have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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Anxiety treatment algorithm

Risks in Older Adults

Psychiatric Medication Considerations in Severe Medical Diseases

October 1, 2025

Rebecca Trojan, PharmD, Michael J. Mandarino, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

Rebecca Trojan, PharmD. Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacist, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA.

Michael J. Mandarino, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP. Clinical Pharmacist, Neurology and Complex Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP. Professor, Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy, Claremont, CA; Deputy Editor, The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report.

Dr. Trojan, Dr. Mandarino, and Dr. Puzantian have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

This article reviews safe psychotropic use in older patients with heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease, helping you avoid dangerous interactions and dosing pitfalls.

Clinical Update

Pain and Opioid Use in Older Adults

July 1, 2025

Shireen Wissa, PharmD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

Shireen Wissa, PharmD candidate. Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy, Claremont, CA.

Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP. Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy, Claremont, CA.

Ms. Wissa and Dr. Puzantian have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Age-related changes affect opioid metabolism and increase fall risk in older adults. Learn evidence-based approaches to pain management, safer prescribing practices, and deprescribing strategies while managing drug interactions and side effects.

Risks in Older Adults

Insomnia and Sleep Medications

April 1, 2025

Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP and Shireen Wissa, PharmD

Shireen Wissa, PharmD candidate and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP. Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy, Claremont, CA.

Ms. Wissa and Dr. Puzantian have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Examining the long-term impacts of common sleep aids in older adults should urge a rethinking of prescribing practices.

Algorithm

ADHD Treatment Algorithm

November 19, 2024

Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP and Daniel Carlat, MD

Dr. Puzantian and Dr. Carlat have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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ADHD Treatment Algorithm

Clinical Guidance

Bipolar Disorder Treatment Algorithm

November 19, 2024

Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP and Daniel Carlat, MD

Dr. Puzantian and Dr. Carlat have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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Bipolar mania and depression treatment algorithms

News of Note

News of Note: Donanemab Gains FDA Approval for Early Alzheimer’s Treatment

October 1, 2024

Stephanie Collier, MD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

Stephanie Collier, MD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD. Dr. Collier and Dr. Puzantian have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

The FDA recently approved donanemab for early Alzheimer’s, offering new hope by slowing cognitive decline.

Clinical Update

Considerations in Prescribing Lithium in Older Adults

October 1, 2024

Shireen Wissa, PharmD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

Shireen Wissa, PharmD Candidate 2025. Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy, Claremont, CA.

Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP. Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy, Claremont, CA.

Ms. Wissa and Dr. Puzantian have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Smart dosing and vigilant monitoring can turn the often-feared lithium into a safe, effective solution for older adults.

Risks in Older Adults

Antidepressants and Hyponatremia

April 1, 2024

Heather Robles, PharmD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

Heather Robles, PharmD candidate, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP. Ms. Robles and Dr. Puzantian have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

A brief review of hyponatremia including medications that cause it, symptoms to look out for, and how to prevent and treat this common side effect.

Fact Sheet