Medication Adherence
Name one way to improve medication adherence
What is: pair it with something you do, (i.e. making coffee or brushing your teeth), weekly pill box, reminder on your phone, etc?
Name an antidepressant
What is: Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Lexapro (escitalopram), Effexor (venlafaxine), Cymbalta (duloxetine), Wellbutrin (bupropion), etc?
Name a common side effect
What is: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, etc.?
T/F: SSRIs are the most common antidepressant.
What is True? SSRIs are the first line treatment for depression and anxiety.
Name the NFL quarterback who has won the most superbowls.
Who is Tom Brady? (7 superbowl wins)
Name one reason for non-adherence to medications
What is: medication side effects, medication not working, cost of medication, forget to take, etc.?
Length of time for antidepressants to work
What is: 4-6 weeks?
The length of time side effects can last when starting an antidepressant
What is: ~2 weeks on average, but most go away within a few days?
T/F: Stop taking your antidepressant if it doesn't start working within a few days.
What is: False? Antidepressants take around 4-6 weeks to work.
Weakest of the 5 senses (smell, sound, sight, taste, or touch)
What is taste?
What might happen if you stop taking your medications suddenly
What is: worsening of your condition and potential withdrawal effects?
Other than depression, what can antidepressants be used for
What is Anxiety?
The difference between a side effect and an allergy
What is: Allergy produces a rash, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, etc. whereas side effect causes an undesirable (non life-threatening) effect of a drug?
T/F: Antidepressants cure depression.
What is: False? Antidepressants can help control symptoms of depression, but if you stop taking them your symptoms will likely return.
Tallest breed of dog in the world
What is a Great Dane?
What to do if you miss a dose of your medication
What is: take it as soon as you remember, unless it is close to the next dose?
Aside from medications, what else can be used to help treat depression
What is: therapy, exercise, nutrition, meditation, etc.?
Name a rare medication side effect
What is: a serious skin rash, serotonin syndrome, increased suicidal thoughts, liver/kidney failure, etc?
T/F: Antipsychotics can helpful for depression and anxiety.
What is True? Antipsychotics can be added to an antidepressant for the treatment of depression (i.e. Abilify added to SSRI or SNRI). They also can be useful in anxiety (i.e. Seroquel).
What is Brown?
The percentage of people that are adherent to their medications
What is 50%?
Name one of the neurotransmitters that antidepressants work on
What is: serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine
What to do if you experience an intolerable medication side effect
What is: contact your provider?
T/F: Antidepressants work the same for everyone.
What is False? Antidepressants work different for everyone. It often can be a "trial and error" process to find the right one for you.
Name the country that consumes the most chocolate per capita.
What is Switzerland?