Antidepressants
What is an example of an antidepressant?
Effexor, Wellbutrin, Celexa, Remeron, Paxil, Zoloft, Cymbalta, Prozac, Luvox, Lexapro, Trazodone, Tofranil
What function does Serotonin play?
Mood regulation. Serotonin receptors in the brain help us to feel calm, content, and relaxed.
What is an example of an antipsychotic?
Risperdal, Zyprexa, Abilify, Geodon, Seroquel, Clozapine.
What is an example of a stimulant?
Ritalin, Concerta, Methylphenidate, Dextroamphetamine, Adderall
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Depressive symptoms including helping to elevate mood, increase physical activity, improve mental alertness, improve appetite and sleep patterns.
What function does Dopamine play in the brain?
"Feel-good" messengers. They make us feel happy, excited, and motivated. Nicknamed "reward" because we often feel pleasure when released in our brain.
What do antipsychotic help with?
Help with organizing thinking, concentration, delusions, hallucinations, anxiety, depression, overactivity, social withdrawal, and some sleep disturbances.
What do stimulants help with?
Stimulants help with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
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How long do antidepressants take to work?
It may take 4-8 weeks before improvement is felt.
What function does Norepinephrine play in the brain?
Brain's alarm system. Help us to stay alert, focus, and ready to tackle challenges. They make us feel awake, energized, and ready for action.
How long do antipsychotics take to work?
A few weeks after starting before improvement is felt
How long do stimulants take to work in the body?
Relatively noticeable within the hour(s) of taking.
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Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger
What are frequent side effects of taking an antidepressant?
Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dizzinessm nervousness, insomnia, hypersomnia, change in appetite, dry mouth, sweats, seizures, blurred vision, unsteady gait, or restlessness.
Occassionally: Chest pain, change in BP, tachycardia
What happens when there is too little of any of the neurotransmitters?
Depending on the neurotransmitter, the function in which the neurotransmitter helps, now is an issue.
Dopamine -> Unhappy and unmotivated
Serotonin -> Anxious and unsatisfied emotionally
Norepinephrine -> Lack of focus and attention
What are frequent side effects of taking an antipsychotic?
Weight gain, drowsiness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, faintness, headache, insomnia, constipation, blurred vision, dry mouth, stuffy nose, hypersalivation.
Occassionally: Difficulty urinating, excessive thirst, increased appetite, increased blood sugar, increased cholesterol, increased triglycerides, muscle/joint stiffness, restlessness, feeling of shakiness, reduced sexual drive, torticollis (neck stiffness).
What are frequent side effects of stimulants?
Decreased appetite, abdominal pain, insomnia, irritability, dysphoria or mild social withdrawal, weight loss, less than expected weight gain.
Occassionally: Tachycardia, depression, psychotic symptoms, elevated blood pressure, height/growth impairment
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Heart
What rare side effects should I seek medical attention for when taking antidepressants?
Urinary retention, sexual disfunction, skin rashes, muscle rigidity, tremors, hot/cold flashes, GI distress.
How does taking medications help regulate levels of neurotransmitters?
Depending on the medication, it controls the amount of neurotransmitters that are present in the brain through increase production, blocking reuptake, enhancing receptor sensitivity, blocking receptor activity, and alternating enzyme activity.
What rare side effects should I seek medical attention for when taking antipsychotics?
What are rarely side effects of stimulants?
Continued feelings of dizziness, anxiety, nausea, nightmares, rash, hives, blurred vision, convulsions, lethargy, and fatigue beyond initial start of the medication.
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Sneezy, Sleepy, Bashful, Grumpy, Happy, Doc, Dopey