General Info & Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitter that helps regulate anxiety and mood.
What is serotonin?
Complication of taking SSRIs that would be evidenced by agitation and diaphoresis
What is Serotonin Syndrome?
Time of day that SSRIs should be taken
What is bedtime?
SSRIs like paroxetine and sertraline treat this disorder
What is PTSD?
Fluoxetine
Stress hormone that affects alertness and energy.
What is norepinephrine?
Increased risk for this when taking an SSRI with a MAOI
What is Serotonin Syndrome?
Something you must not do while on SSRI therapy because it can make you sick or increase symptoms of depression
What is abruptly stop taking the medication?
SSRIs like fluvoxamine and fluoxetine treat this disorder
What is OCD?
Escitalopram
What is Lexapro or Cipralex?
Condition caused by low levels of serotonin.
What is depression?
Complication of SSRIs that is most likely to manifest within the first 2 weeks of therapy
What is suicide?
Amount of time it could take to feel the full effects of an SSRI or SNRI
What is 12 weeks?
Disorder that duloxetine and venlafaxine are used to treat
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Paroxetine
What is Paxil or Paxil CR?
Serotonin and norepinephrine
What neurotransmitters are affected by SNRIs?
SSRI/SNRI effectiveness can take up to this long
What is 4-6 weeks?
You should do this if suicidal thoughts increase while taking an antidepressant
What is contact your PCP?
SNRI indicated for Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder
What is venlafaxine?
What is Effexor?
Stops neurons from reabsorbing all available serotonin so that it can be available for use by the brain
What is an SSRI?
Type of depression that SSRIs & SNRIs aren't used for
What is mild depression?
OTC medication that should be avoided while taking a SSRI/SNRI
What is St. Johns Wart?
SSRI used to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
What is duloxetine?
Desvenlafaxine
What is Pristiq?