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Beyond Xanax Meds (Midterm) Flashcards

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Sx of serotonin syndrome

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  • dilated pupils
  • N/D
  • restlessness
  • confusion
  • tachy
  • inc BP
  • sweating
  • loss of muscle coordination, twitching
  • muscle rigidity
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Preferred SSRIs

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  1. Sertraline (Zoloft)
  2. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
  3. Escitalopram (Lexapro)
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Dosing range for Sertraline (Zoloft)

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25mg - 250mg

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Indications for Sertraline (Zoloft)

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • OCD
  • Irritability
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When do you see results of Sertraline (Zoloft)

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3 wks (2 if tweaking)

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Sertraline (Zoloft) S/Es

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  • GI disturbance
  • Reflux
  • Somnolence
  • Libido
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Dosing range for Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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10mg - 80mg

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Indications for Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • OCD
  • Motivation
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When do you see results of Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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4 wks (2-3 if tweaking)

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) S/Es

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  • Anorexia
  • Activation (take in AM)
  • Libido
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Dosing range for Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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5mg - 40mg

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Indications for Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
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When do you see results of Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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3 wks (2 if tweaking)

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Of the 3 preferred SSRIs, which one is the most activating/serotonergic?

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Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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Escitalopram (Lexapro) S/Es

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  • Activating
  • Weight gain
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Prior to initiation of SSRI Citalopram (Celexa), what do you need to ensure you’ve asked your patient? Why?

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If they have/had any cardiac issues - concern for QT prolongation

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What are the 3 preferred SNRIs

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  1. Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
  2. Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
  3. Venlafaxine (Effexor)
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What is the dosing range for Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

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20mg - 120mg

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Indications for Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

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  • Pain
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

*NOT irritability

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When do you see results of Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

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4 wks (2-3 if tweaking)

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta) S/Es

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  • GI disturbance
  • Somnolence
  • Libido
  • W/D syndrome
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What is the dosing range for Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)

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25mg - 100mg

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Indications for Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Energy
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When do you see results of Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)

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4 wks (3 if tweaking)

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Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) S/Es

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  • Libido
  • W/D syndrome - much more gentle though
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Which of the 3 preferred SNRIs is well tolerated, has no metabolism in the liver, and lower risk of DDIs?

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Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)

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What is the dosing range for Venlafaxine (Effexor)

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37.5mg - 300mg

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Indications for Venlafaxine (Effexor)

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Energy
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When do you see results of Venlafaxine (Effexor)

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3-4 wks (2 if tweaking)

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Venlafaxine (Effexor) S/Es

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  • WICKED W/D SYNDROME
  • Libido
  • Last resort!
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How many days is needed for initiation and b/w ramping doses of SSRIs

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How many days is needed for initiating and b/w ramping doses of SNRIs

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14 days (modulating 2 NTs)

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What are some adjunct medications

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  • Buspar
  • Wellbutrin
  • Abilify
  • Lithium
  • Lamictal
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Buspar indication, S/E, dosing

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  • Anti anxiety
  • S/E: Dizziness
  • Inc to 10mg BID
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Wellbutrin indication and dosing

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  • Motivation, sexual side effects, smoking
  • SR 75mg - 400mg, XL 150mg - 450mg
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Wellbutrin SEs

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  • Lowers seizure threshold
  • Inc anxiety
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Abilify indications and dosing

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  • Super charger for mood lability/emotional reactivity
  • 2mg - (30mg) - typically do not go above 5mg
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What labs do you need to obtain when a patient is taking Abilify?

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Alc, Lipids after 6 months - then 1 x yr

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Abilify S/Es

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  • Sedation
  • Weight gain
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Lithium indications

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  • SI (esp. in adolescents)
  • Depression
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What is the dosing range for Lithium

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ER 300mg - 450mg (600mg)

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What do you need if you are prescribing >600mg of Lithium

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Labs - lithium level, TSH, CMP

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Lamictal indications

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emotional reactivity

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What is the dosing range for Lamictal

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25mg - 200mg (400mg) - anything >200mg is not effective

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What labs do you need to get if a patient is prescribed Lamictal

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A1c, Lipids after 6 months - then 1 x yr

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Lamictal S/Es

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  • SJS
  • Weight gain
47
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What are the non stimulants used for ADHD

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  • Strattera
  • Guanfacine/Intuniv
48
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What are the stimulant options for ADHD

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  • Adderall
  • Vyvanse
  • Focalin
  • Concerta
  • Methylphenidate

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