Medications and their side effects
Most Common side effects of Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Headache, Nausea and Sleeplessness
Most common side effect of aripiprazole (Abilify)
Constipation, Heachache, lightheadedness, nausea, restlessness, sleeplessness, weight gain, drowsiness, tiredness
Medication that can cause Unusual eye movements, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, severe headache, fainting
Carbamazepine (Tegretol XR, Equetro, Tegretol)
Condition that consists of continuous spasms and muscle contractions
Dystonia
Why would someone need to take a medication with food or milk?
Nausea associated with the medication may be lessened
Most common side effect of Diazepam (Valium)
Confusion, Weakness, Drowsiness, tiredness, sleepiness
Most common side effect of Clozaril (Clozapine)
Heart rhythm changes, agranulocytosis, nausea, constipation
Medication that can cause Unusual eye movements, fast/irregular heartbeat, swelling of hands/feet
Divalproex (Depakote)
Condition that consists of motor restlessness
Akathisia
Would would someone need to take a medication on an empty stomach?
Absorption of medication into the body may be blocked by food consumption
Most common side effect of Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Constipation, Dizziness, Gun overgrowth, headache, nausea, nervousness, drowsiness, tiredness, sleepiness
Most common side effect of Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Agitation, Diabetes, dizziness, headache hostility, nervousness, runny nose, sleeplessness, weight gain
Medication that can cause Nausea/vomiting, dizziness, unsteady walk, confusion, slurred speech, blurred vision, severe hand trembling, fever
Lithium
Condition that consists of rigidity, bradykinesia, and tremor
Parkinsonism
Why would someone need to drink a full glass of water with a medication?
Medications used for bowel regularity, like Metamucil or docusate will be more effective if taken with water
Most common side effect of Lithium (Eskolith, Lithobid)
Thirst, Mild Tremor, urinary frequency, drowsiness, tiredness, sleepiness, weight gain
Most common side effects of Seroquel (Quetiapine)
Diabetes, Weight gain
Medication that can cause Unusual eye movements, loss of coordination, slurred speech, confusion, muscle twitching, blurred vision, tingling of hand/feet
Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek)
Condition that consists of irregular and jerky movements
Tardive dyskinesia
Most common side effect of Risperidone (risperidal)
Agitation, Anxiety, headache, irritation, nasal stuffiness, sleeplessness, weight gain, drowsiness, tiredness
Medication that can cause Flu-like symptoms, unexplained fatigue, shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, swelling in the lower extremities
Clozapine (Clozaril, Denzapine)