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| Anti-Psychotics are prescribed for what? |
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| Psychosis, including schizophrenia, mania, depression with hallucinations, in the aging: Alzheimer, Parkinson's and Dementia. |
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| What do Anti-psychotics do? |
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| Block action of neurotransmitters, causing patients to calm down and focus attention on their environment. |
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| Example of anti-psychotic drugs |
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| Haldol, Mellaril, Navene, Stelazine, Trilafon, Loxitane, Moban, Prolixin, and Thorazine. |
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| Anti-anxiety drugs are used for? |
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| Anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, phobic disorders, Alzhelmers, alcohol withdrawal. |
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| Side Effects of anti-psychotic drugs |
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| Sedation,dry mouth, nausea, constipation, sweating, blurred vision, tremors, Tardive Dyskinesia. |
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| What is Tardive Dyskinesia? |
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| Involuntary movement of the tongue and mouth, sometimes arms and legs. Can become permanent if untreated. |
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| Examples of anti-anxiety medications |
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| Xanax, Vallium, Ativan, Serax, Buspar and librium. |
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| Side effects of anti-anxiety medications |
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| Sedation, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, confusion, withdrawal and tremors. |
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| Anti-Depressants are for? |
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| Depression when over 2 weeks, panic attacks, and obsessive compulsive disorders. |
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| Examples of anti-depressants? |
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| Asendin, Pamelor, Sinequan, Vivactil, Elavil, Paxil, Tofranil, Desyrel, Prozac, Zoloft, and Wellbutrin. |
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| Side effects of anti-depressants |
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| Sedation, dry mouth, nausea, constipation, sweats, and blurred vision. |
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