Drug Types
Side Effects
Questions to Ask
Mental Health Info.
Be Informed!
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. This inhibits the reuptake of Serotonin in the Central Nervous System. They are a type of Antidepressants. They include: Prozac, Celexa, Lexapro, and Paxil to name a few.
What are SSRIs?
100
This is a type of pain killer that ca cause liver toxicity and/or acute liver failure if used too often or used to overdose. (explain mucomyst, if needed)
What is tylenol/acetaminpihen?
100
When do I take this medicine? How often? What side effects should I look for? Should I take it with or without food? Are there any OTC medications I should avoid while on this med? Etc...
What are questions to ask you Health Care provider (MD, RN, NP, Pharmacist) ?
100
A phone number you can call if you're feeling like you want to hurt yourself, take your own life, or engage in any type of self injurious behavior.
What is a suicide hotline. Or 911.
100
Recreational substances that should not me used when taking psychotropic medications
What are drugs and alcohol?
200
Lithium, Risperdal, Abilify are examples of what? They treat sypmtoms of Bipoloar D/O as well as depression, which are mood disorders.
What is a mood stabilizer?
200
Heart palpitations, headache, nausea, diarrhea, n&v, insomnia, fatigue, nervousness, dry mouth. To name a few..
What are some side effects of antidepressants?
200
Your healthcare provider may recommend taking a medication with this or without it in order to prevent stomach upset or increase absorption of a medication.
What is with food or without food?
200
It is not a suicide attempt, though it may look and seem that way. It is a form of self-injury that helps them control their emotional pain, psychologists say.
What is cutting?
300
This type of medication induces temporary improvements in either mental or physical functions or both. Stimulants are the most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stimulant Produce CNS stimulation by ↑ levels of neurotransmitters in the CNS. Produce CNS and respiratory stimulation, dilated pupils, ↑ motor activity and mental alertness, and a diminished sense of fatigue. In children with ADHD, these agents ↓ restlessness and ↑ attention span. Ex: Adderal, Ritalin, Meth, Cocaine, Methamphetamine.
What is a stimulant?
300
Serotonin syndrome can occur if you are taking medications, particularly antidepressants, that affect the body's level of serotonin. The greatest risk of serotonin syndrome occurs if you are taking two or more drugs and/or supplements together that influence serotonin. The condition is more likely to occur when you first start a medicine or increase the dose. The most commonly prescribed class of antidepressants, which work by increasing serotonin, are the serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).These include Celexa (citalopram), Lexapro (escitalopram), Paxil (paroxetine), Prozac (fluoxetine), and Zoloft (sertraline). Confusion Agitation or restlessness Dilated pupils Headache Changes in blood pressure and/or temperature Nausea and/or vomiting Diarrhea Rapid heart rate Loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles Shivering and goose bumps Heavy sweating
What is serotonin syndrome?
300
This medication reduces the absorption of other medications if taken at the same time (or within 1 hour) of other meds.
What is an antacid?
300
These are periods of intense fear or apprehension that are of sudden onset and of variable duration from minutes to hours. They usually begin abruptly, may reach a peak within 10 to 20 minutes, but may continue for hours in some cases. They usually subside on their own over the next several hours. Often, those afflicted will experience significant anticipatory anxiety and limited symptom attacks in between attacks, in situations where attacks have previously occurred. The effects of a these periods of time vary. Some, notably first-time sufferers, may call for emergency services. Many who experience these symptoms, mostly for the first time, fear they are having a heart attack or a nervous breakdown. Common psychological themes associated with these attacks include the fears of impending death or loss of sanity
What is a panic attack?
400
A class of psychiatric medication primarily used to manage psychosis (including delusions, hallucinations, or disordered thought), in particular in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They medications were a large part of de-institutionalization.
What is an antipsychotic?
400
Marijuana and Antihistamines, Antibiotics and Birth control, SSRIs and MAOIs when taken in combination, cause this...
What is an adverse drug-drug interactions
400
Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar affective disorder, manic-depressive illness, or affective psychosis, is a mental illness characterized by periods of elevated mood and periods of depression.[1][2] The elevated mood is significant and is known as mania or hypomania depending on the severity. During mania an individual feels or acts abnormally happy, energetic, or irritable.[1] They often make poorly thought out decisions with little regard to the consequences. The need for sleep is usually reduced.[2] During periods of depression there may be crying, poor eye contact with others, and a negative outlook on life. The cause is not clearly understood, but both genetic and environmental factors play a role. Typically many genes are involved. Environmental factors include long term stress and a history of childhood abuse.[1] It is divided into bipolar I disorder if there is at least one manic episode and bipolar II disorder if there are at least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode. In those with less severe symptoms of a prolonged duration the condition cyclothymic disorder may be present. If due to drugs or medical problems it is classified separately.[2] Other conditions that may present in a similar manner include: drug misuse, personality disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and schizophrenia as well as a number of medical conditions
What is bipolar d/o?
500
The process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services for those diagnosed with a mental disorder or developmental disability. Deinstitutionalisation worked in two ways: the first focused on reducing the population size of mental institutions by releasing patients, shortening stays, and reducing both admissions and readmission rates; the second focused on reforming mental hospitals' institutional processes so as to reduce or eliminate reinforcement of dependency, hopelessness, learned helplessness, and other maladaptive behaviors.
What is de-institutionalization?
500
Psychosis is a serious mental disorder characterized by thinking and emotions that are so impaired, that they indicate that the person experiencing them has lost contact with reality. People who are psychotic have false thoughts (delusions) and/or see or hear things that are not there (hallucinations). These are referred to as “positive” symptoms; “negative” symptoms like loss of motivation and social withdrawal can also occur. These experiences can be frightening and may cause people who are suffering from psychosis to hurt themselves or others. It is important to see a doctor right away if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of psychosis. Psychosis affects three out of every 100 people. It is most likely to be diagnosed in young adults, but psychosis can happen to anyone.
What is psychosis?
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