Anticonvulsants/Mood Stabilizers Flashcards
1
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Gabapentin
A
Partial seizures, Restless leg syndrome, migraines, Bipolar disorder, anxiety
2
Q
Lamotrigine
A
Adjunct seizure treatment, maintenance of Bipolar disorder, epilepsy
3
Q
Topiramate
A
Seizures, migraines, bipolar disorder, infantile spasms
4
Q
Valproic Acid
A
Seizures, decrease manic episodes
5
Q
Pregabalin
A
Neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia
6
Q
Carbamazepine
A
Seizures, trigeminal nerve & diabetic neuropathy pain management, mania
7
Q
Lithium
A
Manic episodes of Bipolar I disorder
8
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Side effects
A
Suicidal thoughts, agitation, dizziness, drowsiness, anorexia, headache, ataxia, tremor