The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

Clear, engaging, and practical updates on clinical psychiatry. Hosted by Chris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP.

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A New FDA Approval Brings New Psychiatric Risks

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The FDA just approved the cyclobenzaprine (Tonmya, Flexeril) for fibromyalgia. We look at three risks that medication raises in psychiatry.

A New Ketamine

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The FDA just approved Ketarx for surgical pain, but the company has its eyes on depression.


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How to Start a Psych Medication III

Posted August 18, 202500:08:28

Meds that require special skill to start: Atomoxetine and prazosin, plus a new FDA warning on stimulants.


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How to Start a Psych Medication II

Posted August 11, 202500:12:19

Meds that require special skill to start: Antipsychotics, Cobenfy, and a research update on antidepressant metabolism in Asians.


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How to Start a Psych Medication

Posted August 4, 202500:13:18

Before you cook, oil the pan; before you plant that spring lawn, aerate the soil. Before you start a psych med, these are six things you need to have...