Dr. Jessica Pyhtila, PharmD

About

Dr. Jessica Pyhtila is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist based in Baltimore, Maryland with practice sites in inpatient palliative care and outpatient primary care at the Department of Veteran Affairs. She is a double board-certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) and a Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS). She completed both a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency and a PGY2 ambulatory care pharmacy residency. Her writing and editing focuses on interdisciplinary continuing education presentations and medical content in pharmacology, addiction, psychology and public health.

Latest Articles

• Adderall and Breastfeeding: Safety, Effects & Alternatives
• Mixing Adderall and Alcohol: Risks & Effects
• Robotripping: The Effects of DXM Abuse
• Methamphetamine Addiction and Treatment
• Comparing Adderall XR and IR
• What is the safest Adderall Dosage?
• Adderall Addiction and Treatment
• What is the Strongest Opioid?
• Percocet Abuse and Addiction Treatment: Risks, Support & Resources
• Oxycodone Addiction Signs, Symptoms & Side Effects
• Morphine Addiction & Treatment: Risk Factors, Signs & Treatment
• Hydrocodone vs. Oxycodone: What’s the Difference?
• Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) vs. Fentanyl
• Codeine Addiction & Treatment: Effects, Signs, & Symptoms
• What is Clonidine Used For?
• How Does Acamprosate for Alcohol Use Disorder Work?
• How Long Does Delta-8 THC Stay in Your System?
• Is Delta-8 Addictive?
• Rehab for Pregnant Mothers
• Xanax Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, & Detox
• Ativan (Lorazepam) Overdose: How Much Ativan Is Too Much?
• Benzodiazepine Addiction & Treatment: Side Effects, Interactions & Rehab Treatment
• How Long Does it Take to Detox From Drugs?
• Can You Drink Alcohol with Claritin?
• How To Wean Off Gabapentin: Gabapentin Taper Schedule
• What is a Gabapentin Addiction?
• Are Antidepressants Addictive?