Knowing psychiatric medications

Medication (Brand/Generic)

100

Zoloft

"Sertraline", antidepressants medication

200

Ativan

Lorazepam

300

Zyprexa

Olanzapine

400

Depakote, Divalproex

Valproic Acid

500

Risperdal (PO), Uzedy (inj)

Risperidone

Type of medication

100

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

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

200

Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)

300

Clonazepam (Klonopin), Lorazepam (Ativan)

Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety), Benzodiazepine

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.  

500

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

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

Side effects

100

What is drowsiness?

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

200

What are side effects of benzodiazepine medications?

This class of antianxiety medication can cause dependency. 

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.

400

One of the strategies to prevent side effect from medication

Start medications at low doses and increases slowly

500

What is weight gain?

This is a common side effect of antipsychotics medications. 

Fun facts about medications

100

True or False: Answer= False

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

200

True or False (answer = false)

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

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.

400

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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

500

False

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

Medication Safety

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

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

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

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

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.