Zoloft
Sertraline (Zoloft), Paroxetine (Paxil), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Citalopram (Celexa)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), antidepressant medications often use to help with low mood
What is drowsiness?
A common side effect that you can experience after taking psychiatric medications.
True or False: Answer= False
True or False: Medication starts working immediately after you take the first dose.
What is sit or lie down and get up slowly?
If you feel dizzy when taking your medication, you should do this before standing up quickly.
Ativan
Lorazepam
Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
What are side effects of benzodiazepine medications?
This class of antianxiety medication can cause dependency.
True or False (answer = false)
What is a locked cabinet or out of reach of children?
Medications should always be stored in this kind of place to keep them safe from others.
Zyprexa
Olanzapine
Clonazepam (Klonopin), Lorazepam (Ativan)
Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety), Benzodiazepine
What is sit or lie down and get up slowly?
If you feel dizzy when taking your medication, you should do this before standing up quickly.
What is a concern of drinking alcohol while taking psychiatric medications?
This substance should never be mixed or taking with psychiatric medications because it can make side effects worse.
Depakote, Divalproex
Valproic Acid
Risperidone (Risperdal), Olanzapine (Zyprexa), Quetiapine (Seroquel), Aripiprazole (Abilify), Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Second Generation Antipsychotic (SGA), a class of medication that mainly works by changing signals in your brain--called "neurotransmitters" - effect how you feel and act.
One of the strategies to prevent side effect from medication
Start medications at low doses and increases slowly
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
What do you do if you experience side effects?
Let your provider know if you experience any Sid effects. Some side effects could be addressed by adjusting how you take your medication.
Risperdal (PO), Uzedy (inj)
Risperidone
Lithium, Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Valproic Acid (Depakote)
Mood Stabilizers, this class of medication often used to treat bipolar disorder
What is weight gain?
This is a common side effect of antipsychotics medications.
False
True or False: It's okay to skip a dose of medication or stop taking medication if you are feeling better.
What is taking OTC medications or supplements or herbal supplements without telling your doctor?
This practice can lead to dangerous drug interactions and should aways be discussed with your doctor.