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Dr. Clauw, you’ve devoted your career to the research and clinical care of patients with fibromyalgia. How do you approach the diagnosis of this illness? Read More

Medications for Fibromyalgia

Recently, the FDA gave its first two approvals for medications to treat fibromyalgia (FM): first Lyrica (pregabalin) and then Cymbalta (duloxetine). While it is nice that FM is receiving some attention from big pharma, the badge of FDA approval should be taken with a grain of salt. Read More

Cymbalta For Physical Pain in Depression: Fact or Fiction?

It has become increasingly clear that depressed patients quite often suffer from some degree of physical pain, which may adversely impact treatment outcome. Indeed, research suggests that as the pain severity of patients increases, the odds of achieving a successful antidepressant response decreases (Bair MJ et al., Psychosom Med 2004;66:17-22). 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
Elvis, Adderall, and a Broken Heart - Part 1
A new medical investigation changes our understanding of Elvis Presley’s untimely death and offer some pearls for modern psychiatric practice.
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