What do they look like
Prescription medicine comes in all different sizes, shapes, and ___________
Colors
What does the word "prescription" mean?
It comes from a doctor
What is on the outside of your prescription medicine bottle?
Label
Safety caps what group of people from ___________ from getting into them.
Children
Some medicine can make you feel _______________
dizzy, sleep...
Medication comes in many different forms. Name 2 of them
capsules, pills, liquids, lotions
What are common side effects of psychotropic medications? Name at least two.
Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sleep problems
What kind of information is on your medicine label?
Prescription Number
Pharmacy name/#
Your Name/Information
Refill information
Instructions
If you are taking a liquid medication you may have to __________ the bottle first.
shake
What group of medications have a high dependency rate and can cause withdrawals if you stop their usage?
Benzodiazepines (anti anxiety medication)
What does external use mean?
Use on the outside of the body
Why would a psychotropic medication be prescribed?
To help manage or improve symptoms of individuals who may be diagnosed with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and/or sleep disorders.
What is an adverse reaction?
A severe reaction that uncommon or unexpected.
Just like food, prescription medicines have an ________________ date. DO NOT USE THEM AFTER THIS.
Date
If your medicine makes you sleepy should you take it before leaving home?
You probably want to take it at night time.
Internal use means...
You take the medication by mouth
A __________ is something very important to know before you start a new medication and in emergency situation.
Allergy
Some medicines require you to take them with ____________ (if you don't, your stomach may hurt!)
Food
If your medicine is very old, should you take it? What should you do with it?
NO, throw it away.
What should you do if you take TOO MUCH medicine or expired medication?
If a medicine says "external use only" that means you should NOT ______________ it.
Swallow
A _____________ is where you go to pick up your medicine
Pharmacy
What is an example of an adverse reactions/serious side effects?
Liver Damage, increased heartbeat, allergic reactions, rashes
Should you ever take a prescription medicine that isn't yours?
NO. You could get very sick!!!
Call your doctor or 911 right away if you experience any of these symptoms. Name at least 2
seizures, increased heart rate or blood pressure, drastic behavior or mood changes (acting impulsively, angry, agitated, heightened anxiety, insomnia, or thoughts of suicide"