Medication (Brand/Generic)
Type of medication
Side effects
Fun facts about medications
Medication Safety
100

Zoloft

"Sertraline", antidepressants medication
100

Sertraline (Zoloft), Paroxetine (Paxil), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Citalopram (Celexa)

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), antidepressant medications often use to help with low mood

100

What is drowsiness?

A common side effect that you can experience after taking psychiatric medications.

100

True or False: Answer= False

True or False: Medication starts working immediately after you take the first dose.

100

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. 

200

Ativan

Lorazepam

200

Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)

200

What are side effects of benzodiazepine medications?

This class of antianxiety medication can cause dependency. 

200

True or False (answer = false)

True or False: All psychiatric medications work the same for everyone
200

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. 

300

Zyprexa

Olanzapine

300

Clonazepam (Klonopin), Lorazepam (Ativan)

Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety), Benzodiazepine

300

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.

300
True or False: Answer = True
True or False: First time starting psychiatric medications, you will feel worse before feeling better. Be patient while waiting for medication to work.
300

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.

400

Depakote, Divalproex

Valproic Acid

400

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.  

400

One of the strategies to prevent side effect from medication

Start medications at low doses and increases slowly

400

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

This medication may take up to 4-6 weeks to see the full effect. 
400

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.

500

Risperdal (PO), Uzedy (inj)

Risperidone

500

Lithium, Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Valproic Acid (Depakote)

Mood Stabilizers, this class of medication often used to treat bipolar disorder

500

What is weight gain?

This is a common side effect of antipsychotics medications. 

500

False

True or False: It's okay to skip a dose of medication or stop taking medication if you are feeling better. 

500

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.