Med List #2

Question 1

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
(Adderall, Adderall XR)
QD

Answer 1

ADHD, Narcolepsy
take in AM due to insomnia, weight loss, dry mouth, headache

Question 2

Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta)
QD

Answer 2

AHDH, Narcolepsy
take in AM due to insomnia, weight loss, dry mouth, headache

Question 3

Escitalopram (Lexapro)
QD

Answer 3

Depression, Anxiety
Headache, Insomnia, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction

Question 4

Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
QD

Answer 4

Depression, OCD, Panic, Bipolar, Bulimia, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Sexual dysfunction, Anorexia, diarrhea, asthenia (lack of energy)

Question 5

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
QD

Answer 5

Depression, Anxiety, Diabetic neuropathic pain, chronic musculoskeletal pain
Insomnia, drowsiness
Take WF

Question 6

Sertraline (Zoloft)
QD

Answer 6

Depression, Panic, PTSD, PDD, social phobias
Headache, Insomnia, Sexual dysfunction, take wf

Question 7

Bupropion (Wellbutrin SR, XL; Zyban)
SR: 1 qd for 3-7 days
XL: 150 on days 3-7 then bid

Answer 7

Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Smoking cessation
insomnia, Begin 1 week prior to wanting to quit

Question 8

Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
QD

Answer 8

Bipolar, Schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression (w/ fluoxetine)
drowsiness, weight gain (40lbs), increased blood sugar or cholesterol, movement disorders

Question 9

Quetiapine (Seroquel)
QD

Answer 9

Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Depression
Drowsiness, weight gain, increased blood pressure, increased appetite. dizziness

Question 10

Aripiprazole (Abilify)
QD

Answer 10

Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Autism, Treatment-resistant depression
Weight gain, movement disorders, drowsiness

Question 11

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
QD, BID

Answer 11

Seizures, bipolar
Skin Rash, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances

Question 12

Divalproex Sodium (Depakote ER, Depakote DR)
QD, TID

Answer 12

seizures, bipolar disorder, migraine prevention
Tremor, muscle weakness, Take wf - upset stomach, drowsiness

Question 13

Levetiracetam (Keppra, Keppra XR)
BID, QD

Answer 13

Seizures
Drowsiness/dizziness, asthenia, headache

Question 14

Trazadone (Desyrel)
BID, TID, at bedtime

Answer 14

Depression, Non-FDA Insomnia
Drowsiness, Take with food to increase absorption

Question 15

Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)
1 at bedtime

Answer 15

insomnia
Take it within 20 min of bedtime
get > 8 hours of rest to reduce next-day drowsiness, risk of abnormal sleep behaviors (sleep walking and taking)