As a PMHNP, I would do a medical reconciliation first, to make sure that the patients comorbidities are being addressed because gabapentin is used adjunctively and is not FDA approved for bipolar disorder. Although gabapentin is mostly prescribed for patients who experience neuropathic pain. gabapentin is FDA approved for focal seizures, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and … Read more
Prolixin (fluphenazine) is a typical, high-potency antipsychotic used for the management of psychosis in patients with schizophrenia. This medication acts primarily via antagonism of postsynaptic dopamine-2 receptors in the mesolimbic, nigrostriatal, and tuberoinfundibular neural pathways. The blockage of dopamine targets the positive symptoms in schizophrenia, including: hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech. Though Prolixin is frequently … Read more