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Common Side effects and Precautions Flashcards

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What are the Common side effects of blood thinners?

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Bleeding, Bruising

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What are the common precautions with Coumadin?

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Be consistent with Vitamin K in diet, do not take with other blood thinners, Interaction with vitamin k, Monitor INR

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What are the common precautions with Lovenox?

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Be consistent with Vitamin K in diet, do not take with other blood thinners, Monitor platelets and red bloods cells

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What is a common precaution with Blood thinners?

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Do not take with other blood thinners.

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What are the common side effects of aspirin?

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Bleeding, Gi irritation, Ulceration

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What are the common precautions with Aspirin?

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Salicylate or NSAID allergy, Do not take with other blood thinners

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What are the common side effects of Penicillins?

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Allergic Reactions, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

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What are the common precautions when taking Pen VK?

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Should be avoided during pregnancy.

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What are the common precautions for Pfizerpen?

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Should be used cautiously when breastfeeding.

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What are the common precautions for Amoxil & Augmentin?

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Should be used cautiously when breastfeeding.

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What are the common precautions with Principen?

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Interacts with aminoglycosides (gentamicin)

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What are the common side effects of Cephalosporins?

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Allergic Reactions, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

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What are the common side effects of Ceftriaxone?

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Allergic reactions, Diarrhea

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What are the common precautions of Cephalosporins?

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Caution when breast-feeding

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What are the common precautions for Ceftriaxone?

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Should be avoided during pregnancy

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What are the common side effects of Carbapenems?

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Allergic Reactions, Nausea, Vomiting

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What are the common precautions of Carbapenems?

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Should be avoided during pregnancy.

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What are the common side effects of Azactam?

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Allergic reactions, Cough, Fever, Nasal congestion, Wheezing

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What are the common side effects of Macrolides?

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Allergic Reactions, Nausea, Vomiting, diarrhea

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What are the common side effects of Biaxin?

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Abnormal taste, Allergic Reactions, Nausea, Vomiting

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What are the common side effects of Erythrocin?

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Abdominal Pain, Allergic Reactions, Nausea, Vomiting, diarrhea

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What are the common precautions for Zithromax?

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Must separate antacids containing aluminum or magnesium by 2 hours.

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What are the common precautions for Biaxin?

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Many drug interactions (digoxin, lovastatin, grapefruit)

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What are the common precautions for Erythrocin

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Many drug interactions (digoxin, lovastatin, grapefruit)

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What are the common side effects of sulfonamides?

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Allergic reactions, loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting

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What are the common precautions of Sulfonamide?

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Should be avoided during pregnancy.

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What are the common side effects of Thiazide Diuretics?

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Dehydration, Dizziness, Photosensitivity

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What are the common side effects of Loop Diuretics?

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Dehydration, Dizziness, Excessive urination

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What are the common side effects of Furosemide?

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Dehydration, Dizziness, Excessive urination, Photosensitivity

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What are the side effects of Spironolactone?

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Dizziness, Hyperkalemia

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What are the common precautions for Thiazide Diuretics?

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Sulfonamide “sulfa allergy”, Monitor BUN, SCr, blood pressure, electrolytes

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What are the common precautions for Loop Diuretics?

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Sulfonamide “sulfa allergy”, Monitor BUN, SCr, blood pressure, electrolytes including Potassium (K+)

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What are the common precautions for Spironolactone?

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Monitor BUN, SCr, blood pressure, electrolytes including Potassium (K+)

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What are the side effects of Metoclopramide?

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Tardive Dyskinesia

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What are the common precautions for Metoclopramide?

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Long-term use should be avoided

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What are the common side effects for Phenothiazine drug classes?

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Confusion, drowsiness

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What are the common precautions for phenergan?

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Do not give in children under 2

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What are the common side effects of Zofran?

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Diarrhea, Fatigue

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What are the common side effects of Kytril?

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Constipation, Headache

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What are the common side effects of Anzemet?

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Headache

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What are the common side effects of Aloxi?

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Constipation, Headache

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What are the common side effects of Emend?

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Diarrhea, Fatigue

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What are the common side effects of Varubi?

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Headache

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What are the common side effects of Niaspan?

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Flushing, Liver toxicity

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What are the precautions for Niaspan?

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Monitor liver function tests (LFTS)

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What are the side effects of Bile acid sequestrants?

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Constipation, GI distress

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What are the precautions of Bile acid sequestrants?

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Separate from other meds by at least 4 hours

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What are the common side effects of Fibrates?

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Myopathy (especially if combined with a statin)

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What are the common precautions of Fibrates?

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Monitor liver function tests (LFTS, lipid profile, and CK if myopathy is present.

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What are the common side effects of HMG-Coa Reductase Inhibitors

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Myopathy

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What are the common side effects of Livalo?

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Myopathy, Headache, Back pain, Myalgia

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What are the common side effects of Zetia?

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Diarrhea, Fatigue, Slight muscle pain

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What are the common precautions of Zetia

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Monitor: LFTs and lipid profile

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What are the common side effects of Lovaza?

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Diarrhea

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What are the common precautions of Lovaza?

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Increased bleeding risk at high doses, should be used cautiously with blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel)

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Vascepa?

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Vascepa?

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Increased bleeding risk at high doses, should be used cautiously with blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel)

58
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of PCSK9 Inhibitors?

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Common cold, Injection site reactions, Influenza

59
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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Praluent?

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Hypersensitivty reactions

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Repatha?

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Latex hypersensitivity

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Beta-Blockers?

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Dizziness, Drowsiness, Hypotension, Slow heart rate

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Beta-Blockers?

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Asthma, COPD, Monitor heart rate and blood pressure

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Zebeta?

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Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Hypotension, Slow heart rate

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Zebeta?

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Asthma, COPD, Monitor heart rate and blood pressure, SCr

65
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Calcium Channel Blockers?

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Dizziness, Drowsiness, Flushing, Headache, Hypotension, Slow heart rate

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Norvasc?

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Dizziness, Drowsiness, Flushing, Headache, Hypotension, Slow heart rate, Swelling

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Plendil?

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Dizziness, Drowsiness, Flushing, Headache, Hypotension, Slow heart rate, Swelling

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What are the common precautions of Calcium Channel Blockers?

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Do not take with grapefruit or digoxin, Monitor heart rate and blood pressure

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What are the common precautions of amlodipine?

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Monitor heart rate and blood pressure

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of ACE Inhibitors?

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Dry cough, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Hypotension

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of ACE Inhibitors?

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Do not take with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics, Monitor BUN, SCr, K+, and blood pressure.

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers?

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Diarrhea, Dizziness, Headache, Hypotension

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers?

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Do not take with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics, Monitor BUN, SCr, K+, and blood pressure.

74
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Tekturna?

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Angiodema, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Headache

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Tekturna?

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Monitor BUN, SCr, K+, and blood pressure.

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Alpha-1 Blockers?

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Dizziness, Postural Hypotension

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Alpha-1 Blockers?

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Do not take with Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Alpha-2 Agonists?

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Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Postural Hypotension

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Alpha-2 Agonists?

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Monitor blood pressure

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Apresoline?

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Dizziness, Flushing, Headache, Postural Hypotension

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Apresoline?

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Monitor blood pressure

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Antipsychotics?

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Drowsines, weight gain, hyperglycemia

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Antipsychotics?

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Risk of suicidal thoughts

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Seroquel?

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Constipation, Drowsines, weight gain, hyperglycemia

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Abilify?

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Constipation, Drowsiness, headache, weight gain, hyperglycemia

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Tricyclic Antidepressants?

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Constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, sedation, heart arrhythmias

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Tricyclic Antidepressants?

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Drug interactions with other medications that cause heart arrhythmias

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)?

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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, insomnia

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)?

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Risk of suicidal thoughts, drug interactions with other serotonergic drugs, St John warts

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI)?

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Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI)?

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Risk of suicidal thoughts, drug interactions with other serotonergic drugs, St John warts

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?

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Headache, insomnia, application site reactions for patch (rash, irritation)

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Bupropion?

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Dry mouth, insomnia

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Bupropion?

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Risk of suicidal thoughs, patients with history of seizures and anorexia.

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Mirtazapine?

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Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, weight gain

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of mirtazapine?

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Risk of suicidal thoughts, drug interactions with other serotonergic drugs

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Trazodone?

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Dry mouth, drowsiness

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Trazodone?

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Risk of suicidal thoughts, drug interactions with other serotonergic drugs

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Vortioxetine?

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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Vortioxetine?

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Risk of suicidal thoughts, drug interactions with other serotonergic drugs, patients with seizure historys.

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Lithium?

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Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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What are the common precautions of Lithobid?

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Monitor: Hydration, lithium levels, electrolytes, interactions with diuretics

103
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Benzodiazepines?

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Benzodiazepines?

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Abuse, drug interactions with alcohol and opioids

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Buspirone?

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Nausea, vomiting, dizziness

106
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Sedative Hypnotics?

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Dizziness, possible daytime drowsiness, addiction

107
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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Sedative Hypnotics?

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Elderly patients

108
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Stimulants?

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Insomnia, appetite, suppresion, nervousness, addiction

109
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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Stimulants?

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Avoid use in cardiac patients

110
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Atomoxetine?

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Insomnia, nausea, vomiting, dizziness

111
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Guanfacine?

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Dizziness, fatigue

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of atomoxetine?

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Risk of suicidal thoughts

113
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What are the common PRECAUTIONS Guanfacine?

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Hypotension

114
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Dilantin?

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Dizziness, drowsiness, rash

115
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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Dilantin?

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Many drug interactions; monitor phenytoin levels

116
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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Anticonvulsants?

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Risk of suicidal thoughts

117
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Phenobarbital?

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Sedation, dizziness, respiratory depression, hepatotoxicity

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Phenobarbital?

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Risk of suicidal thoughts, Monitor LFTs

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Cambamazepine?

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Sedation, dizziness, respiratory depression, hepatotoxicity

120
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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Carbamazepine?

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Suicidal ideation, Monitor CBC

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Topamax?

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Drowsiness, dizziness

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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Lamictal?

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Drowsiness, dizziness

123
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Divalproex sodium?

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Hepatotoxicity

124
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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Divalproex sodium?

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Risk of suicidal thoughts, many drug interactions, Monitor: LFTs

125
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Oxcarbazepine?

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Dizziness, drowsiness

126
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of levetiracetam?

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Drowsiness

127
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Gabapentin?

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Dizziness, drowsiness

128
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Pregabalin?

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Dizziness, drowsiness

129
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Dopamine agonists?

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Movement disorders

130
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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Dopamine agonists?

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Behavioral changes

131
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors?

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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

132
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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors?

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Cardiovascular issues

133
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Memantine?

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Diarrhea, dizziness, insomnia, agitation

134
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What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Triptans?

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Cariovascular effects, dizziness, fatigue

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What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Triptans?

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Drug interactions with other serotonergic meds, other triptans, stimulants

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