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Term | Definition | ||
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) | Stimulant | Treats: ADHD, narcolepsy. | May slow growth in children. Raynaud phenomenon, poor blood circulation. |
Thioridazine (Mellaril) | Anti-psychotic | Treats: schizophrenia, prevent suicide, reduce aggression, severe depression, anxiety. | Only used when other psych meds do not. causes tardive dyskinesia. |
Haloperidol (Haldol) | Anti-psychotic | Treats: mental/mood disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, nausea, vomitting due to cancer. | Dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty urinating, sleeplessness, headache, anxiety, tardive dyskinesia, NMS. |
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) | Atypical Anti-psychotic | Treats: mental/mood disorders, bipolar, schizophrenia | Increased risk of stoke, heart failure, pneumonia, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain. |
Risperidone (Risperdal) | Atypical Anti-psychotic | Treats: mental/mood disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar, agitation rt autism, dementia rt behav problems | raised blood sugar, tardive dyskinesia, seizures, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. |
Clozaril (Clozapine) | Atypical Anti-psychotic | Treats: schizophrenia, mental/mood disorders. | Med only used when no other meds work. can cause immune problems, seizures, inflammation of heart, drop in BP. |
Sertraline (Zoloft) | SSRI | Treats: depression, panic attacks, OCD, PTSD, social phobia, PMS. | Nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, sweating, sleeplessness. Can not mix with MAOI's or NSAID's |
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | Stimulant | Treats: ADHD, narcolepsy. | Misuse can cause heart/BP issues, is habit forming. Nervousness, trouble sleeping, weight loss, nausea. MAOI's can cause fatal interactions. |
Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) | Stimulant | Treats: ADHD, narcolepsy. | Misuse can cause heart conditions, can be habit forming. weight loss, dry mouth, nausea, trouble sleeping. |
Clonazepam (Klonopin) | Benzodiazepine | Treats: seizures, panic, anxiety. | Suicidal ideations, confusion, depression, drowsiness, fever, increased saliva. |
Valproic Acid (Depakote) | Anti-convulsant mood stabilizer | Treats: epilepsy, mood disorders, prevent migraine headaches. | Headaches, fever. |
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