Drugs

Question 0

Antianxiety

Xanax

Answer 0

What it’s used for: Anxiety, ocd, ptsd
How it works: Depresses central nervous system activity
Side Effects: (after you stop) anxiety, insomnia, etc

Question 1

Antipsychotic

Thorazine, Risperdal, Zyprexa

Answer 1

What it’s used for: Schizophrenia
How it works: Blocking dopamine receptors; dampening responsiveness to irrelevant stimuli (schizophrenia may be linked to overactive dopamine systems)
Side Effects: Sluggishness, tremors, twitches, and tardive dyskinesia

Question 2

Antidepressant

Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac

Answer 2

What it’s used for: Depression, anxiety, strokes
How it works: Increases ability of neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine. Also blocking reabsorption and removal of serotonin from synapses
Side Effects: Dry mouth, weight gain, hypertension, dizzy spells