Medications
Name an antidepressant
Sertraline (zoloft), fluoxetine (prozac), escitalopram (lexapro), paroxetine (paxil), citalopram (celexa)
This disease state may be characterized by hopelessness, persistent sadness, or loss of interest in activities
Depression
This side effect may occur when starting on a medication that is associated with an upset stomach
Nausea
What does OTC stand for
Over the counter
Is it ok to take medications that have expired?
No
This class of medications are usually used to treat schizophrenia
Antipsychotics
This disease state is characterized by mood swings such as feeling emotional highs or emotional lows
Bipolar disorder
This can happen if you abruptly stop your medications without slowly weaning off of it
Withdrawel
This over-the-counter medication can be used for pain
Ibuprofen, tylenol
Who can you talk to if you have questions about your medications?
Pharmacist, doctor
This class of medications may take 4-6 weeks to see its full effects
Antidepressants
This disease state may be associated with hallucinations or delusions
Schizophrenia
This serious side effect may happen when starting on lamotrigine and is why this drug is titrated up slowly
Rash (SJS)
This over-the-counter medication can be used to help you sleep
Melatonin
Should you stop or keep taking medications if you feel better?
Keep taking as prescribed by your doctor
This class of medications is used to treat bipolar disorder
Mood stabilizers
This disease state may be associated with trouble focusing on tasks, fidgeting, or trouble listening
ADHD
This side effect can occur when taking antipsychotics and is associated with restlessness, jittery, or hyperactive
Akathesia
This over-the-counter medication can be used for a stuffy nose and must be purchased at the pharmacy
Sudafed
True or false: Medication is the only option to help with mental health
False: coping skills, environmental factors, etc)
This medication is a mood stabilizer
Lithium, depakote, lamotrigine, carbamazepine
This disease state is characterized by obsessions and repetitive behaviors (ex: making sure pens are perfectly aligned)
OCD
This side effect is characterized by hand tremors and slow movements
Psuedoparkinsinosm (hint: it looks like Parkinson's disease)
This over-the-counter medication is used for allergies and may make you feel sleepy
Benadryl
What is one thing you can do that can help you remember to take your medications?
Set an alarm, keep medications next to things that you do every day, etc