Medication Types
This type of medication is often used to treat depression, anxiety and other mood disorders
Answer: What are SSRI's?
(Prozac, Celexa, Zoloft)
This disorder is characterized by cycles of mania and depression.
Answer: What is bipolar disorder?
This is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by excessive levels of serotonin in the body.
What is serotonin syndrome?
This involves taking medications as directed by a provider without missing doses.
What is medication adherence?
This approach is recommended for individuals with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition.
What is integrated treatment?
These medications are commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Answer: What are anti-psychotics?
(Haldol, Moban, Saphris, Latuda, Zyprexa, Seroquel)
This disorder involves compulsive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
Answer: What is OCD?
This can occur when taking certain medications with grapefruit or its juice.
What is increased medication levels?
This is the process of gradually tapering off a medication under provider supervision.
What is gradual discontinuation?
(Tapering)
This type of therapy focuses on changing maladaptive thought patterns.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Medications like Adderall and Ritalin are used to treat this disorder.
Answer: What is ADHD?
This disorder is characterized by intense emotional dysregulation.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
This is a common sexual side effect of some antidepressants, particularly SSRIs.
What is decreased libido?
This is a potential risk when discontinuing antidepressants abruptly.
What is SSRI discontinuation syndrome?
(Withdrawal Symptoms include flu-like symptoms, insomnia, nausea, imbalance, sensory disturbances, and hyperarousal)
This approach involves support from peers in recovery.
What is mutual support?
(AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery)
This type of medication is often used to treat opioid addiction.
Answer: What are opioid agonists?
(Buprenorphine, Methadone, Vivitrol)
This disorder involves intense anxiety or avoidance of social or performance situations.
Answer: What is social anxiety disorder?
This can occur when mixing certain medications with alcohol.
What is increased central nervous system depression?
This is the process of identifying potential medication interactions.
What is medication reconciliation?
This type of therapy focuses on improving communication and coping skills.
What is dialectical behavior therapy?
This class of medications is used to treat anxiety disorders and includes Xanax and Valium.
Answer: What are benzodiazepines?
Flashbacks and nightmares are common symptoms of this disorder.
Answer: What is PTSD?
This is a potential side effect of long-term antipsychotic use.
What is tardive dyskinesia?
This involves actively discussing medication concerns with a provider.
What is collaborative medication management?
his approach involves addressing trauma and its effects.
What is trauma-informed care?