Med List 6 - Counseling Points

Question 1

Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

Answer 1

• Drowsiness
• Weight Gain
• Increased Blood Sugar and/or Lipids
• Movement Disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms)
• Decreased Sex Drive

Question 2

Risperidone (Risperdal)

Answer 2

• Drowsiness
• Weight Gain
• Movement Disorders
• Decreased Sex Drive

Question 3

Aripiprazole (Abilify)

Answer 3

• Drowsiness or Insomnia
• Weight Gain
• Movement Disorders

Question 4

Topiramate (Topamax)

Answer 4

• Dizziness/Drowsiness
• Numbness/Tingling
• Memory Impairment
• Weight Loss due to decreased appetite from nausea

Question 5

Pregabalin (Lyrica)

Answer 5

• Drowsiness/Dizziness
• Headache
• Blurred Vision
• Weight Gain

Question 6

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Answer 6

• Drowsiness/Dizziness

- Uncoordinated Muscle Movements

Question 7

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

Answer 7

• Drowsiness/Dizziness
• Uncoordinate Muscle Movements
• Headache
• Blurred/Double Vision

Question 8

Divalproex Sodium (Depakote)

Answer 8

• Drowsiness/Dizziness
• Tremor
• Muscle Weakness
• Upset Stomach (may take with food)

Question 9

Zolpidem (Ambien)

Answer 9

• Take within 20 minutes of bedtime
• Get > 8 hours rest (may cause next day drowsiness)
• Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

Question 10

Eszopiclone (Lunesta)

Answer 10

• Temporary Metallic Taste in Mouth
• Headache
• Take within 20 minutes of bedtime
• Get > 8 hours of rest (may cause next day drowsiness)
• Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

Question 11

All Drugs

Answer 11

• Avoid Alcohol (intensifies drowsines, dizziness, and nausea
• Do not adjust doses or discontinue without consulting healthcare provider

Question 12

Divalproex Sodium/Topiramate/Lamotrigine

Answer 12

• May decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives

- May increase the chance of seizures