Psychotropic Medications
These are medications used to treat mental health disorders.
What are psychotropic medications?
These are medications used to treat depression.
What are antidepressants?
This type of medication helps reduce symptoms of anxiety, such as panic attacks and extreme fear and worry.
What is an anti-anxiety medication?
These medications are typically used to treat psychosis.
What are antipsychotics?
This type of medication is used to manage mood swings present in bipolar disorders.
What is a mood stabilizer?
Antidepressants, anti-anxiety, stimulants, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers.
What are the different types of psychotropic medications?
You have problems with sleep, appetite, energy, or concentration before your mood improves.
What are the side effects of antidepressants?
Klonopin is the brand name for this medication.
What is clonazepam?
Older, first-generation antipsychotics are called this type of medication.
What is a typical antipsychotic?
Your side effects may worsen if you take this with your medication.
What is alcohol?
This is one way to treat a clearly diagnosed primary psychiatric illness.
What is one reason for using psychotropic medications?
This medication is called citalopram.
What is Celexa?
This common type of anti-anxiety medication can increase drowsiness and cause problems with balance and memory.
What is a benzodiazepine?
Risperidone is the generic name for this medication.
What is Risperdal?
Anxiety, fatigue, sweating, and increased risk for suicide are symptoms of withdrawal from this type of medication.
What is antidepressant withdrawal?
You talk to your health care provider about possible side effects and what to expect when taking a medication.
What is understanding your medications?
These newer antidepressants have fewer side effects.
What are SSRIs and SNRIs?
It is an overwhelming and unreasonable fear of an object or situation, such as public speaking.
What is a phobia?
Long-term use of antipsychotics may lead to a condition involving uncontrollable muscle movements.
What is tardive dyskinesia (TD)?
This OTC pain reliever can cause liver damage and intestinal bleeding.
What is acetaminophen?
These are the messengers that allow your brain cells to communicate with one another.
What are neurotransmitters?
This antidepressant increases serotonin levels in the brain by blocking serotonin reuptake.
What is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
This type of antidepressant can also be used to treat anxiety.
What is SSRI and SNRI?
People who take this medication must have regular blood tests to check for potential dangerous side effect.
What is clozapine?
This happens when the body has more serotonin than it can handle at one time.
What is serotonin syndrome?