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  • 03 December

The Medical Risk-Benefit Framework for Medication in Pregnancy and Postpartum

This article walks through the risk-balancing framework, the medication data, and what patients should expect from psychiatric care during pregnancy and breastfeeding. […]
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  • 03 December

OCD Pharmacology: What to Expect From High-Dose SSRIs, Augmentation, and Where ERP Fits In

This guide is here to set expectations so OCD treatment feels less mysterious and more like a clear medical plan. […]
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  • 03 December

Bipolar Treatment Pharmacology: Lithium, Lamotrigine, and Atypicals for Relapse Prevention

This guide compares three core maintenance paths: lithium, lamotrigine, and atypical antipsychotics, including when each fits best, how we titrate, and how we monitor labs and side effects for safety. […]
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  • 24 November

Pharmacology of Attention: Stimulant vs. Non-Stimulant Strategies for Adult ADHD

This guide compares stimulants vs. non-stimulants, explains XR vs. IR options, and outlines titration, monitoring, and side-effect trade-offs in APA California clinics. […]
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  • 18 November

The Psychiatric Guide to Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics LAIs

This article is a psychiatry guide to long-acting injectable antipsychotics across Advanced Psychiatry Associates offices in California, covering who benefits, how we start, how we monitor labs and side effects, and what to know about insurance and access. […]
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  • 18 November

Clozapine | The Gold-Standard Psychiatric Protocol for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia (TRS)

This guide explains when clozapine is indicated, how REMS bloodwork works, what to know about myocarditis and seizure risk, how we titrate it, and how we coordinate with primary care across Advanced Psychiatry Associates offices in California. […]
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