Preliminary research suggests carbamazepine and phenytoin -- 2 of the most commonly used enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs -- may produce serologic changes that could substantially increase the risk for coronary and cerebrovascular disease. Medscape Medical News
Describe the classic symptomatology and physical examination findings of neurologic, vascular, and musculoskeletal leg disorders, and design a treatment plan using both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies.
Men treated for depression with nortriptyline had almost a 10-fold increase in suicidal thoughts at 5 weeks vs men treated with escitalopram, but both drugs effectively reduced suicidal ideation. Medscape Medical News