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medication taken as needed
What is PRN
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who prescribes medications?
Psychiatrist
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Will I get side effects from my medications?
All medications have potential side effects. Many are transient and not serious and if a particular side effect is persistent and intolerable, then the medication will be decreased in dosage or discontinued.
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Why shouldn't I drink alcohol while I'm taking my antidepressant?
Because alcohol is an extremely potent depressant itself. You certainly don't want to feel more depressed! The use of alcohol and drugs can complicate the diagnosis and treatment of a depressive illness. Many depressive conditions are associated with the excessive use of alcohol and some drugs. Using drugs or alcohol can increase the risk of dangerous behaviors - including suicide - or cause complicated interactions with your prescribed medication. In sum, alcohol or drug use can reduce the effectiveness of your treatment, prolong your illness, and increase the risk of negative medication side effects.
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Will I become addicted to this medication
None of the antidepressant, mood-stabilizing, or antipsychotic medications are addicting. However, with benzodiazepam tranquilizers and some sleep medications our bodies can develop tolerance (where a higher dose is needed to achieve the same effect) or dependence (where a person experiences withdrawal symptoms if the drug is quickly stopped). This can also happen with many pain medications.
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Before a PRN you want to utilize
What is self coping skills
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How soon will my medication work?
Some medications work in hours, like tranquilizing medications. Some can take up to six weeks or longer, like antidepressants. Some are meant to prevent relapse or recurrence, so they work over time. This is a good question to ask when a doctor is writing the prescription.
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What are some consequences of medication Non-Compliance?
1. loss of privileges 2. relapse 3. hospitalization
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What is a pill tray?
A container used to help organize daily medications.
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Will I have to be on this medication for the rest of my life?
Not necessarily, but you should not stop a medication suddenly or without discussing it with your doctor. Over time, dosage can be reduced, and with planning a trial off a medication can be tried. People whose illness has gone on for years or who have had repeated episodes of acute problems usually require taking medications for a long period of time in the same way that individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma do.
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If you are feeling agitated and want a PRN you...
What is ask a nurse
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Why should I consider taking a psychiatric medication?
With many psychiatric medications the best result frequently is achieved with the combination of medication and psychotherapy.
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What is relapse
?Falling back into illness after apparent recovery.
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Relieve symptoms
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When your anger escalates and you feel out of control who else can help you?
What is counselors
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What are antidepressants prescribed for?
They are most useful for somatic symptoms of depression such as appetite and sleep difficulties, and feelings of sluggishness associated with other depressive symptoms
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What is rebound syndrome?
Emergence or re-emergence of symptoms that were either absent or controlled while taking a medication, but appear when that same medication is discontinued/reduced in dosage. In the case of re-emergence, the severity of the symptoms are often worse than pretreatment levels.
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What is treat
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What are different areas that require medication?
depression anxiety
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When your PRN is not as effective as you would like for it to be you can
What is take a time out
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What is a PRN?
Pro Re Nata (Latin for "as needed") Administration times are are determined by a patients needs.
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What are common Side Effects? Name 5.
any 5 side effects
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medication is used to help P.
What is prevent