psychopharmacology

The Psychopharmacology of Aggressive Behavior: A Translational Approach: Part 2: Clinical Studies Using Atypical Antipsychotics, Anticonvulsants, and Lithium

Abstract: Patients experiencing mental disorders are at an elevated risk for developing aggressive behavior.

Duloxetine associated tinnitus

I have a patient with c/o ringing in the ear since beginning duloxetine.  The package insert reports <1% in clinical trials.  Has anyone seen duloxetine-associated tinnitus in their practice?   Thanks   ...

Cultural and Ethnic Issues in Psychopharmacology

This article aims to provide a glimpse of recent developments that are relevant to cultural and ethnic influences on psychopharmacological responses.

Lamotrigine and OC's

Hello list,   To clarify, my question (attached below) was prompted by the following from Lexicomp drug interactions:   Contraceptives (Progestins): LamoTRIgine may decrease the serum concentration of Contraceptives (Progestins). ...

The Psychopharmacology of Aggressive Behavior: A Translational Approach: Part 1: Neurobiology

Abstract: Patients with mental disorders are at an elevated risk for developing aggressive behavior.

DDAVP/Desmopressin for Clozapine induced sialorrhea???

Dear List:   Has anyone heard of using desmopressin (DDAVP) for clozapine induced sialorrhea?  I have a psychiatrist that is insisting that this is commonly used and done all the time.  I found no literature on the topic.  ...

Erratum to: Poor inhibitory control and neurochemical differences in high compulsive drinker rats selected by schedule-induced polydipsia

Erratum to: Poor inhibitory control and neurochemical differences in high compulsive drinker rats selected by schedule-induced polydipsia

High anxiety is a predisposing endophenotype for loss of control over cocaine, but not heroin, self-administration in rats

Abstract
Rationale  Although high anxiety is commonly associated with drug addiction, its causal role in this disorder is unclear.

Objectives  In light of strong evidence for dissociable neural mechanisms underlying heroin and cocaine addiction, the present study investigated
whether high anxiety predicts the propensity of rats to lose control over intravenous cocaine or heroin self-administration.

Methods  Sixty-four rats were assessed for anxiety in the elevated plus-maze, pri

Implementation of a Psychopharmacology Clinic in a County Clinic System

CommUnity Care Clinics of Austin/Travis County offer non-profit health services to medically underserved patients. CommUnity Care health services include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and dental services. The CommUnity Care Clinics utilize clinical pharmacists in diabetes and anticoagulation management services.

The behavioral health service component of the clinic included social workers and psychiatrists. A clinical pharmacist trained in psychopharmacology was introduced to help meet the increase demand of psychiatric consult visits. The role of the pharmacist in the psychopharmacology clinic was designed similarly to the diabetes and anticoagulation services.