SSRIs
This is the mechanism of SSRIs.
What is blocking serotonin reuptake?
What is Norepinephrine?
TCAs were introduced in this decade.
What is the mid 1950's?
This class was originally manufactured to treat this disease.
What is tuberculosis?
Benzodiazepines enhance this receptor.
What is GABA?
This SSRI has the longest half life.
What is Prozac (fluoxetine)?
What is Effexor (Venlafaxine)?
TCAs have lower incidence of this problematic side effect.
What is sexual dysfunction?
MAOIs require this special diet.
What is avoiding tyramine (aged cheese, meats, certain alcohols)?
Histamine release is associated with this.
What is inflammation, itching, anxiety, hives?
This SSRI is associated with having the most side effects.
What is Paxil (paroxetine)?
This SNRI is FDA approved for both mental health diagnoses and chronic pain.
What is Cymbalta?
This TCA is FDA approved for OCD.
What is Clomipramine?
This atypical antidepressant is most likely to help a patient sleep.
What is Remeron (mirtazapine)?
Trazodone is used for insomnia but avoids this receptor.
What is anticholinergic?
Symptoms including headache, weakness, nausea, numbness/tingling, and sometimes electric shock sensations are associated with this.
What is Serotonin withdrawal syndrome?
This is the only SNRI that is not FDA approved for depression/anxiety.
What is Savella (milnacipram)?
What is anticholinergic?
This atypical is also approved to treat smoking cessation.
What is Wellbutrin (bupropion)?
This is a unique use for Buspar.
What is decreasing sexual dysfunction?
Symptoms of rigidity, restlessness, diarrhea, hyperreflexia, myoclonus, and sometimes delirium/seizures are associated with this.
What is Serotonin Syndrome?
This SNRI at high doses can cause HTN or worsening of HTN.
What is Effexor (Venlafaxine)?
Overdose of TCAs should be evaluated here.
What is the Emergency Room?
This MAOI can be administered/worn as a patch.
What is Selegiline (Emsam)?
Symptoms of intense restlessness, irritability/agitation, anxiety, tremor, chills, sweats are associated with this.
What is BZD (or alcohol) withdrawal?