anxiety meds Flashcards
what do benzodiazepines do?
help relax your muscles & calm your mind
benzodiazepines can become highly addictive
true/false
true
what kind of anxiety disorders can benzodiazepines treat?
panic disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
social anxiety disorder
what is the name of the generic brand for Xanax?
alprazolam
what is the brand name for diazepam?
Valium
what is the brand name for clonazepam?
Klonopin
what is the generic name for Ativan?
lorazepam
benzodiazepines are for long-term use
true/false
false; they are for short term use & are more of an “as needed” medication. they can also be very addictive.
what are the side effects of benzodiazepines?
confusion
vision problems
headaches
feelsing of depression
stopping benzodiazepines suddenly is okay
true/false
false; stopping benzos suddenly can cause seizures
what is buspirone used to treat?
short-term & chronic anxiety disorders
what are the side effects of buspirone?
dizziness
headaches
nausea
what does SSRI stand for?
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
what do SSRI’s do?
increase the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that affects mood, sexual desire, appetite, sleep & memory
what SSRI’s are used to treat anxiety?
escitalopram (Lexapro)
fluoxetine (Prozac)
paroxetine (Paxil)
sertraline (Zoloft)
what side effects are associated w/ SSRI’s?
nausea dry mouth muscle weakness diarrhea dizziness drowsiness sexual dysfunction
Tricyclics work as well as SSRIs do when treating most anxiety disorders, except:
a. generalized anxiety disorder
b. social anxiety disorder
c. obsessive compulsive disorder
d. short-term anxiety
c. obsessive compulsive disorder
what thpe of tricyclic are you LEAST likely to see?
imipramine (Tofranil)
what is the generic name for Anafranil?
clomipramine
what some side effects of Tricyclics?
dizziness drowsiness lack of energy dry mouth nausea/vomiting constipation blurred vision weight gain
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are used to treat what disorders?
panic disorder
social phobia
what is the most common MOAI medication?
isocarboxazid (Marplan)
MOAIs are okay to take with tylenol or ibuprofen
true/false
false
one of the food restrictions associated with MOAIs are cheese & red wine
true/false
true
why would a doctor prescribe a beta-blocker to a patient with an anxiety disorder?
to reduce anxiety in stressful situations that may cause your heart rate or blood pressure to increase.
what are some side effects of beta blockers?
fatigue dizziness drowsiness dry mouth trouble sleeping nausea shortness of breath
