Name That Category
cymbalta
anti-depressants
How do you spell Vistaril? EXTRA CREDIT: What is another name for it?
VISTARIL; Atarax/hydroxyzine
spell Seroquel
S E R O Q U E L
Common side effects for all medications
nausea, drowsiness etc.
Another name for zyprexa (anti-psychotic) is paroxetine. T or F?
False. Paroxetin is generic for Paxil (anti-depressant) answer: Olanzapine
Haldol
anti-psychotic
Valium is an anti-anxiety medication that can help reduce muscle spasms but increase risks of seizures. True or False
It reduces both muscle spasms and seizures.
What is Abilify for?
bipolar I/II, depression, mania, schizophrenia
abilify
1. symptoms of anxiety 2. agitation 3. constipation, 4. drooling.
Decreased/increased appetite, sadness, tearfulness, amongst others are symptoms of this diagnosis.
major depressive disorder
Prozac and zoloft
anti-depressants
Zyprexa helps with multiple mood disorders. Name 2.
schizophrenia, bipolar, manic depression
what is another name for Clozaril?
Clozapine
Clozaril
flu-like symptoms, fast heart rate, headache, vaginal itching or discharge
what can happen if you start taking medication suddenly? what are the positives of taking medication
1. adverse/negative effects 2. reduce symptoms and relapses
Effexor, Wellbutrin and Lamictal are anti-depressants. True of False
False. Lamictal is a bipolar medication technically.
Name 2 most common side effects of klonopin discussed during group
1. depression 2. drowsiness
Name the anti psychotic discussed in group that effects libido (hormones).
Risperadol
seroquel
dry mouth, weight gain, constipation
Antipsychotics are thought to work by altering the effect of certain chemicals in the brain (dopamine, serotonin, noradrenaline and acetylcholine.) These chemicals have the effect of changing your behavior, mood and emotions. Dopamine is the main chemical that these medicines have an effect on.
Latuda, Lexapro and paxil
antidepressants
Name 3 anti-anxiety medications. 10 points bonus for any additional listed (6 maximum)
1. Ativan 2. Buspar 3. klonopin 4. zyprexa 5. Valium 6. Vistaril
Name 3 anti-psychotic medications.
1. Risperadol 2. abilify 3. clozaril 4. seroquel 5. haldol
haldol
muscle stiffness, confusion, severe tiredness
Name 2 bipolar meds discussed in group.
depakote and lithium