Antipsychotic, Antiepileptic, and Hypnotic Tips

Question 1

olanzapine

Answer 1

drowsiness, weight gain, increase blood sugar/cholesterol, movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, spasms), decreased sex drive

Question 2

quetiapine

Answer 2

drowsiness, weight gain, increased BP/tachycardia, increased appetite, dizziness

Question 3

aripiprazole

Answer 3

drowsiness or insomnia, weight gain, movement disorders

Question 4

topiramate

Answer 4

dizziness/drowsiness, numbness/tingling, memory impairment, weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea

Question 5

pregabalin

Answer 5

drowsiness/dizziness, headache, blurred vision, weight gain

Question 6

gabapentin

Answer 6

drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements

Question 7

lamotrigine

Answer 7

drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements, headache, blurred/double vision

Question 8

divalproex sodium

Answer 8

drowsiness/dizziness, tremor, muscle weakness, upset stomach - may take with food

Question 9

zolpidem

Answer 9

take within 20 mins of bedtime, get > 8 hours rest - may cause day drowsiness, risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

Question 10

temazepam

Answer 10

take right before bed, get > 8 hours rest - may cause next day drowsiness, headache