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Term

Anti-Psychotic Medications

 

HThought it was Real

Definition

Used for the treatment of Schizophrenia and mania

 

-Haldol

-Thorazine

-Risperdal

 

 

Atypical

Common - Ability, Seroquel, Zyprexa

 

Side Effect: 

Taradive Dyskinesia - involuntary muscle movement disorder 

Term

Bipolar Medications

 

**Also referred to as Antimanic Agents/Mood Stabilizers**

 

Light Then Dark

Definition

Used for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder

 

Medication:                                         Side Effect:

-Lithium                                             Kidney problems 

-Tegretol                                               Liver Problems 

-Depakote                                             Liver Problems 

 

 

 

These medications require frequent blood work to monitor health (testing of therapeutic levels) 

 

Term

Anti-Anxiety Medications

 

 Valerie Knows Xavier

Definition

BENZODIAZAPINES

 

Medication:

-Valium

-Klonopin

-Xanex

 

 

Side Effects:

Short Acting and Addictive 

**HIGH ABUSE POTENTIAL**

Term

Stimulants

 

CAR

Definition

Used to Treat ADHD

 

Amphetamine / SPEED 
= paradoxical effect

 

-Concerta

-Adderall

-Ritalin

 

 

 

Non-Amphetamine

-Stattera    

-Can not be abused and requires 2-4 weeks to be effective

 

Side Effects:

Relieves symptoms quickly and can be abused 

Term

Antidepressants

 

Paige is in the Zone Playing

Definition

SSRI's Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors 

 

-Paxil

-Zoloft

-Prozac

**Several Weeks to be effective**

 

 

Side Effects: 

**Often causes loss of libidinal desire**

Term

Atypical Antidepressants

 

Eat Clean and Well 

Definition

-Effexor

-Cymbolta

-Wellbutrin 

 

 

Term

Tricyclic Antidepressants

 

Eat Trees

Definition

-Elavil 

-Tofranil 

 

 

 

Side Effects:

-Can cause dry mouth

Term

MOA Inhibitors

 

NPaige

Definition

-Nardil

-Paranate 

 

 

 

**Observe Dietary Habits**

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