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09/01/2009

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fluoxetine
Definition
part of a widely prescribed class of antidepressants, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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L-Dopa
Definition
also called levodopa; an antiparkinson drug; may cause depression
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disulfiram
Definition
used in the treatment of chronic alcoholism, producing highly unpleasant symptoms when alcohol is taken following its administration.
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olanzapine
Definition
an atypical antipsychotic medication
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atypical antipsychotic medication
Definition
have significantly less potential for causing extrapyramidal side effects that the older generation typical antipsychotics
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prozac
Definition
uses fluoxetine, a brand name of antidepressant drug, frequently used with Seasonal Affective Disorder
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lexapro
Definition
can be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder and depression, a brand name of drug
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geodon
Definition
a brand name of an atypical antipsychotic medication
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thorazine
Definition
high sedation antipsychotic
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Seroquel
Definition
high sedation antipsychotic
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Haldol
Definition
a time-release antipsychotic
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Zyprexia
Definition
antipsychotic
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risperidone
Definition
antipsychotic
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ziprasidone
Definition
antipsychotic
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elavil
Definition
antidepressant
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bupropion
Definition
antidepressant
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Wellbutrin
Definition
antidepressant
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Sarafem
Definition
antidepressant
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zoloft
Definition
antidepressant
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effexor
Definition
antidepressant
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cymbalta
Definition
antidepressant
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MAO inhibitors
Definition
require strict adherance to dietary and medication regimen
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drugs that may cause depression
Definition
high blood pressure drugs, birth control pills, alcohol, antianxiety, and antiparkinson drugs
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drugs that may cause mania
Definition
amphetamines, cocaine, antidepressants, steroids, stimulants
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amphetamines
Definition
A colorless, volatile liquid, C9H13N, used as a central nervous system stimulant in the treatment of certain conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, and narcolepsy, and abused illegally as a stimulant.
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drugs that cause anxiety
Definition
amphetamines, appetite suppressants, caffeine, cocaine, steroids, stimulants
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used to treat generalized anxiety disorder
Definition
buspirone, SSRIs
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used to treat stress related anxiety
Definition
Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin
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used to treat panic disorders
Definition
Xanax, Klonopin, antidepressants, MAO inhibitors
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used to treat social phobia
Definition
SSRIs, venlafaxine, propranolol, MAO inhibitors
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drugs that may cause psychosis
Definition
amphetamines, cocaine, crack, antiinflamatory drugs, antiparkinsonian drugs, hallucinogenic drugs
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drugs used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder
Definition
anti-depressants
Term
drugs used to treat ADHD
Definition
ritalin, concerta, adderall, Strattera
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lithium
Definition
provides long term mood stabilization, treating acute mood episodes and preventing relapse
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amphetamines
Definition
speed, ritalin, ecstacy
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