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Do no harm: Benztropine revisited
- Author:
- Shazadie Soka, MD
- Richard Balon, MD
Prescribing of this medication should be based on evidence and guidelines, not habit.
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Should psychiatrists prescribe nonpsychotropic medications?
- Author:
- Lauren-Alyssa Wake, DO
- Richard Balon, MD
In certain scenarios, prescribing a nonpsychotropic medication is the logical choice.
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Benzodiazepines for anxious depression
- Author:
- Richard Balon, MD
These agents should be more frequently considered as monotherapy for this indication.
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Psychosis in treated neurosyphilis: Is now the time to stop his antipsychotic?
- Author:
- Kamalika Roy, MD
- Richard Balon, MD
- Varma Penumetcha, MD
Mr. C, age 61, has a history of auditory and visual hallucinations and depression. Syphilis was diagnosed 13 years ago and treated with IV...
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Flibanserin for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women
- Author:
- Richard Balon, MD
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Quo vadis, Psychiatry?
- Author:
- Richard Balon, MD
Psychiatrists should not relinquish aspects of care to practitioners in other specialties
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Chronic non-cancer pain and substance use disorders: Challenges and strategies
- Author:
- Mark Juska, MD
- Richard Balon, MD
Carefully controlled care can successfully treat both conditions.
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Exercise prescription: A practical, effective therapy for depression
- Author:
- Kanwaldeep S. Sidhu, MD
- Pankhuree Vandana, MD
- Richard Balon, MD
Physical activity improves depressive symptoms and is supported by controlled clinical trials