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Vyvanse Approved for ADHD

On February 23, the FDA approved Shire and New River’s Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) for the treatment of ADHD in children. Vyvanse is the molecule dextroamphetamine (trade names Dexedrine and Dextrostat) attached to the amino acid lysine. Read More

Every month seems to bring a new FDA advisory or an alarming research finding about the use of medications in pregnancy. In this article, we update you on what we consider to be the most important developments over the past couple of years. Read More

Prescribing Medications during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Over the last several years, we’ve all seen many FDA warnings and cautionary letters from drug companies about the effects of psychotropics in pregnancy. As a result, it’s easy to become a little skittish about prescribing any medication for pregnant women. Read More

Dr. Brizendine, as the director of the UCSF Women’s Mood and Hormone Clinic, you receive many referrals of women who are having difficulty with menopause. What are the typical problems that women have during this period? Read More

Provigil (modafinil) is FDA approved for excessive sleepiness due to various causes. An ADHD indication was rejected because of its possible association with a single case of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Read More

Does “California Rocket Fuel” Work?

The combination of Effexor (venlafaxine) and Remeron (mirtazapine) has been dubbed “California Rocket Fuel” by Stephen Stahl (see page 290 of his Essential Psychopharmacology, 2nd Edition) because of the multiple ways the combination boosts various neurotransmitter systems. Read More

What Are the Stages of Grief?

A widely cited sequence of reactions following the death of a loved one includes: disbelief, yearning (for the loved one’s return), anger, depression/mourning, and acceptance. Researchers conducted a study
aimed at empirically assessing whether these stages actually occur and, if so, in what order. Read More

Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Sixth Edition (2022)
Guidance, clinical pearls, and bottom-line assessments covering the medications you use in your...
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General Psychiatry
Using SAMe In Clinical Practice with Garrett Rossi, MD
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General Psychiatry
The Adderall Shortage
Adderall is in short supply, and the backlog is having a domino effect on other stimulants. Find out why, and how long it will last.
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