Anti-Depressants
Pain, insomnia, and sometimes ADHD?
What are other conditions that can be treated by anti-depressants
Klonopin
Xanax
Ativan
What are common anti-anxiety mediations
At a low does it is used to help with insomnia, but at higher does it used to help treat hallucinations.
What is seroquel
A mood stabilizer which is not also an anti-seizure medication.
What is Lithium
FDA or the NIMH
Where you can go to find out more information about the side effects of medications
Paroxetine
What is the generic form of Paxil
Rash
Hives
Swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Hoarseness
Seizures
What are side effects that require emergency attention
This medication causes a person to walk with a "shuffle"
What is Thorazine
Depakote, Tegretol, Lamictal, Trileptal, Topamax
What is Zyprexa
Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
Celexa (Citalopram)
Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
Nausea
Blurred vision
Headache
Confusion
Tiredness
Nightmares
What are common side effects of anti-anxiety medications
Thorazine, Haldol, Trilafon, and Prolixin
What are the "old school" anti-psychotics
Itching, rash
Excessive thirst
Frequent urination
Tremor (shakiness) of the hands
Nausea and vomiting
Slurred speech
What are common side effects
Choosing the right treatment plan should be based on...
What are a person's individual needs
Thoughts about suicide or dying
Attempts to commit suicide
New or worsening depression
New or worsening anxiety
Feeling very agitated or restless
Panic attacks
What are side effects that require emergency attention
Showing a valid government issued ID
What an individual has to do at the pharmacy to pick up most anti-anxiety medications
Haldol, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Abilify
What are medications that come in an injectable form
What is glaucoma
When your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin, usually because of a medication or combinations of medications
What is Serotonin Syndrome or Toxicity
ECT and TMS
What are types of Brain Stimulation Therapies
A long acting anti-anxiety medication that has to building up in your system.
What is Buspar
This medication can cause males to grow mammary glands; or cause females to leak white substance from their breasts
What is risperdal
Depression (usually along with an antidepressant)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Disorders of impulse control
Certain mental illnesses in children
What are conditions treated by mood stabilizers
All of psychotropic medications have been issued this by the FDA
What is a black box warning