Med list #6 counseling tips

Question 1

Olanzapine

Answer 1

drowsiness, weight gain, increase blood sugar or cholesterol, movement disorders, decreased sex drive

Question 2

Quetiapine

Answer 2

drowsiness, weight gain, increased BP, tachycardia, increased appetite, dizziness

Question 3

Aripiprazole

Answer 3

drowsiness or insomnia, weight gain, movement disorders

Question 4

Topiramate

Answer 4

dizziness/drowsiness, numbness/tingling, memory impairment, weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea

Question 5

Pregabalin

Answer 5

drowsiness/dizziness, headache, blurred vision, weight gain

Question 6

Gabapentin

Answer 6

drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements

Question 7

Lamotrigine

Answer 7

drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements, headache, blurred/double vision

Question 8

divalproex sodium

Answer 8

drowsiness/dizziness, tremor, muscle weakness, upset stomach - may take with food

Question 9

zolpidem

Answer 9

take within 20 minutes of bedtime, get more than 8 hours of rest - may cause next day drowsiness, risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

Question 10

temazepam

Answer 10

take drug before getting into bed , get 8 hours of sleep, headache