Antidepressants

Question 1

Citalopram

Answer 1

Celexa; SSRI

Anxiety, depression

Question 2

Escitalopram

Answer 2

Lexapro; SSRI

Anxiety, depression

Question 3

Fluoxetine

Answer 3

Prozac; SSRI

Anxiety, depression

Question 4

Paroxetine

Answer 4

Paxil; SSRI

Anxiety, depression

Question 5

Sertraline

Answer 5

Zoloft; SSRI

Anxiety, depression

Question 6

Desvenlafaxine

Answer 6

Pristiq; SNRI

Depression

Question 7

Duloxetine

Answer 7

Cymbalta; SNRI

Anxiety, depression

Question 8

Venlafaxine

Answer 8

Effexor; SNRI

Anxiety, depression

Question 9

Amitriptyline

Answer 9

Elavil; tricyclic antidepressant

Anxiety, depression, insomnia

Question 10

Doxepin

Answer 10

Sinequan; tricyclic antidepressant

Anxiety, depression, insomnia

Question 11

Nortriptyline

Answer 11

Pamelor; tricyclic antidepressant

Anxiety, depression

Question 12

Phenelzine

Answer 12

Nardil; monoamine oxidase inhibitor

Anxiety, depression

Question 13

Selegiline

Answer 13

Eldepryl; monoamine oxidase inhibitor

Depression

Question 14

Bupropion

Answer 14

Wellbutrin; misc antidepressant

Depression, smoking cessation

Question 15

Mirtazapine

Answer 15

Remeron; misc antidepressant

Depression

Question 16

Vortioxetine

Answer 16

Trintellix; misc antidepressant

Depression

Question 17

Trazodone

Answer 17

Desyrel; misc antidepressant

Depression, anxiety, insomnia

Question 18

Antidepressants have a boxed warning for…

Answer 18

Potential suicidal ideation, especially for kids and teens taking antidepressant

Question 19

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are known to cause these adverse reactions: (4)

Answer 19

Constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurry vision (anticholinergic effects)

Question 20

These side effects are common with antidepressants due to an increase of serotonin in the bloodstream/body (4)

Answer 20

Nausea, vomiting, GI issues, sexual dysfunction

Question 21

Adverse side effects for antidepressants (5)

Answer 21

Sexual dysfunction, insomnia, drowsiness, weight gain or loss, GI issues

Question 22

Antidepressants can interact with other serotonergic meds, causing this condition that can be fatal in rare cases

Answer 22

Serotonin syndrome

Question 23

Serotonin syndrome consists of various symptoms…

Answer 23

Tremor, restlessness, fever, flushing, diarrhea, sweating, blood pressure changes, mental status changes

In rare cases, can be fatal

Question 24

Aged cheese, wine, and other tyramine-containing foods interact with this class…

Answer 24

MAOIs; causes severe hypertension and can be fatal

Phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Elepryl)

Question 25

Bupropion should be avoided in patients with this disorder, or at risk for this disorder (ex. anorexic patients)

Answer 25

Seizures

Question 26

Some antidepressants are on the Beers list due to these adverse reactions... (2)

Answer 26

Increased fall risk, increase risk for dementia and cognitive impairment

Question 27

This antidepressant should be taken in the morning, due to the potential for causing insomnia if taken at night

Answer 27

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Question 28

Antidepressants should be avoided with this substance due to the risk of CNS depression

Answer 28

Alcohol

Question 29

St John's Wort

Answer 29

A flowering plant used as a natural treatment for depression, but can cause serotonin syndrome if used with other antidepressants

Question 30

Antidepressants can take as long as __________ to take effect, so it is important to adhere to the medication

Answer 30

8 weeks

Question 31

Two meds that can interact with antidepressants and cause serotonin syndrome

Answer 31

Tramadol, methadone