Medications

Question 1

Anti-Psychotic Medications:

Possible Side effects- Tardive Dyskinesia: Involuntary muscle movements disorder

Answer 1

• Haldol
• Thorazine
• Risperdal

Question 2

Bipolar Medications

Mood Stabilizers

Answer 2

• Lithium: Causes kidney problems
• Tegretol: Tegretol/Depakote cause liver problems
• Depakote: These meds require frequent blood work to monitor health

Question 3

Anti-Anxiety Medications

Benzodiazepine

Answer 3

• Valium: Short acting
• Klonopin: Addictive
• Xanax

Question 4

ADHD Disorders

Amphetamine/Speed: Paradoxical effects

Answer 4

-Concerta
-Adderall
-Ritalin
+They relieve symptoms quickly & can be abused

-Strattera: non-amphetamine
+Cannot be abused & requires 2-4 weeks to be effective

Question 5

Anti-Depressants

SSRI’s- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Answer 5

• Prozac
• Zoloft
• Paxil
• *Often causes loss of libidinal (libido) desires. Several weeks to be effective. Can cause Mania in Bipolar when given alone

Question 6

Atypical Anti-depressants

Answer 6

• Effexor
• Cymbalta
• Wellbutrin

Question 7

Tricyclic Anti-Depressants

Answer 7

-Elavil
-Tofranil
+Can cause dry mouth

Question 8

MAO Inhibitors

Answer 8

-Nardil
-Parnate
*Observe Dietary habits/ cause stomach pain
(Avoid fermented foods)