List 4 ADHD, Anti-Anxiety, and Anti-Depression Flashcards by Julia Stone

Adderall is…

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine, a CII

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Adderall (amph/dextroamph) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

One 20mg XR capsule daily

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Adderall (amph/dextroamph) indications

ADHD

narcolepsy

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Adderall (amph/dextroamph) counseling tips

Take in morning, dry mouth, HA, increase in HR, weight loss

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Concerta is…

methylphenidate, a CII

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Concerta (methylphenidate) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

One 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, or 54mg tablet daily in the morning (MAX 72mg/day)

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Concerta (methylphenidate) indications

ADHD

narcolepsy

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Concerta (methylphenidate) counseling tips

Take in morning, dry mouth, HA, increase in HR, weight loss

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Xanax (alprazolam) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

One 0.5mg tablet three times a day – C-IV

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Xanax (alprazolam) indications

Anxiety

Panic disorder

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Xanax (alprazolam) counseling tips

Confusion, drowsiness enhanced by alcohol, do NOT stop suddenly if taking routinely

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Lexapro (escitalopram) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

One 10mg tablet once a day

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Lexapro (escitalopram) indications

Depression

Anxiety

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Lexapro (escitalopram) counseling tips

HA, insomnia OR drowsiness, sexual dysfunction, general antidepressant tips

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What are the four common antidepressant counseling tips?

Report s/sx of worsening depression, behavior changes, suicidal thoughts to healthcare provider
May need to taper up or down but do it with prescriber
May take 2-6 weeks to achieve effect
Avoid alcohol (intensifies side effects)

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Effexor XR (venlafaxine) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

One 75mg capsule once a day (MAX 225mg/day)

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) indications

Depression
Anxiety
Panic disorder
Social phobia

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) counseling tips

HA, insomnia OR drowsiness, dry mouth, take with food to prevent upset, common tips

Cymbalta (duloxetine) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

One 30mg or 60 mg capsule once a day

MAX 120mg/day

Cymbalta (duloxetine) indications

Depression
Anxiety
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (fibromyalgia)

Cymbalta (duloxetine) counseling tips

Insomnia OR drowsiness, take with food to prevent upset, common tips

Zoloft (sertraline) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

One 50mg tablet daily

MAX 200mg/day

Zoloft (sertraline) indications

Depression
Panic disorder
OCD, PTSD, PDD,
Social phobia

Zoloft (sertraline) counseling tips

HA, insomnia > drowsiness, take with food to prevent upset, sexual dysfunction, common tips

Elavil (amitriptyline) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

One 50mg tablet at bedtime | MAX 300mg/day

Elavil (amitriptyline) indications

Depression Chronic pain Migraine prevention Insomnia

Elavil (amitriptyline) counseling tips

Drowsiness, weight gain, constipation, common tips

Desyrel (trazodone) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

One 50mg tablet 2-3 times daily (depression) or one 50mg tablet at bedtime (insomnia) (MAX 400mg/day)

Desyrel (trazodone) indications

Depression | Insomnia

Desyrel (trazodone) counseling tips

Drowsiness, take with food to increase absorption, common tips

Wellbutrin SR (buproprion) usual dosage form, strength, and frequency

One 150mg SR tablet once a day for 3-7 days then twice a day (MAX 450mg/day)

Wellbutrin SR (bupropion) indications

Depression SAD Smoking cessation

Wellbutrin SR (bupropion) counseling tips

Insomnia, begin 1 week before patient stops smoking, common tips