Antipsychotic Medications
What do antipsychotic medications do?
Reduce symptoms of psychosis
What do these medications help with?
extremes of moods, including mania and depression.
What do these medications treat?
Depression
What do these medications help with?
Reduce anxiety and the feeling of being overly stimulated.
Who should you talk to if you experience medication side effects?
you doctor and others in your support network
Name 3 antipsychotic medications
Haldol, Moban, Mellaril, Navane, Prolixin, Serentil, Stelazine, Thorazine, Trilafon, Clozaril, Geodon, Risperdal, Seroquel, Zeldox, and Zyprexa
T/F mood-stabilizing medications are addictive
False
Name 2 symptoms of depression
Low mood; Low energy; Appetite problems; Sleep problems; and Poor concentration.
Name 3 medications
Ativan, Benadryl, Buspar, Centrax, Dalmane, Halcion, Klonopin, Librium, Noctec, Restoril, Serax, Valium, Xanax
A strategy to chew sugarless gum, suck on sugarless hard candy, or take frequent sips of water helps with which side effect?
Dry mouth
Which medication has a potential side effect called agranulocytosis?
Clorazil
When taking lithium medication, why is salt in your diet important ?
It helps excrete lithium out of the body
What does SSRI stand for?
Serotonin Selective Reuptake Inhibitors
How long does it usually take for the medication to go into effect?
1-2 hours
A strategy to avoid getting up quickly from a sitting or lying position helps with which side effect?
Dizziness
One side effect from older psychotic medication is tardive dyskinesia. What does tardive dyskinesia cause?
It causes abnormal muscle movements, primarily in the face, mouth, tongue, and hands.
Name 5 possible side effects of lithium
Nausea; Stomach cramps; Thirst; Fatigue; Headache; and Mild tremors.
More serious side effects include the following:
Vomiting; Diarrhea; Extreme thirst; Muscle twitching; Slurred speech; Confusion; Dizziness; or Stupor.
Name 5 side effects that an individual may have when using antidepressants
Nausea, Weight gain, Vomiting, Constipation, Excitement, Heart palpitations, Agitation, Cardiac abnormalities, Headache, Insomnia, Sexual problems, Memory problems, Dry mouth, Over stimulation, Dizziness, Hypertensive crisis, Sedation
Name two common side effects
over-sedation, fatigue, problems with memory or other cognitive abilities.
What strategy can you use for muscle stiffness?
Try doing regular muscle-stretching exercises, yoga, or isometrics exercises.
What is agranulocytosis?
A rare condition in which people stop making the white blood cells needed to fight infections.
Why do you need to have blood tests to monitor levels of Tegretol and Depakote?
To monitor any changes in blood cells and liver function
A small percentage of people who take antidepressants develop symptoms of what? How long?
Hypomania or mania over the course of a few weeks.
What is the chemical name Klonopin
Clonazepam
What strategy can you implement for shakiness or tremors?
Avoid filling cups and glasses to the brim.