Primary care, mental health and addiction medicine articles from our Charleston providers.
Simple ways to make metformin easier on your stomach, including extended-release, and the alternatives for lowering A1C when metformin is not tolerated.
Why undiagnosed sleep apnea matters before relying on sleep medicines, how the workup and sleep study referral work, and why CBT-I is the first-line treatment for insomnia.
How long-acting stimulants such as Vyvanse, Adderall XR and Concerta differ from immediate-release Adderall and Ritalin, and why we prescribe long-acting only.
Whether your muscle aches are really from the statin, how switching or retrying often works, and the non-statin options when it does not.
How atomoxetine (Strattera) and viloxazine (Qelbree) work, how long they take, their side effects, and who is a good candidate for a non-stimulant.
The standard next steps when lisinopril, losartan or amlodipine is not enough, where beta blockers fit, and what to check when pressure stays high on three medicines.
How bupropion affects attention, what the evidence shows for adult ADHD, who it suits, who should avoid it, and its common side effects.
The 48-hour window for Tamiflu and Xofluza, the 5-day window for Paxlovid, who benefits most, and the symptoms that need the emergency room.
Practical ways to manage lower appetite, poor sleep, blood pressure changes and afternoon irritability on long-acting ADHD stimulants, and when to call.
Who needs long-term acid reducers, what the risks really are, how to step down without rebound heartburn, and the symptoms that need a closer look.
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