Medications

Question 1

SSRIs:
Prozac (Fluoxetine)
Celexa (Citalopram)
Zoloft (Sertraline)
Lexapro (Escitalopram)
Paxil (Paroxetine)
Luvox (Fluvoxamine)

NDRI:
Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
○ Other brand name Bupropion medications include Zyban and Aplenzin
○ All three can also be used as a smoking cessation aid

Answer 1

depressive medications

Question 2

Nausea and gastrointestinal issues, headache, insomnia, nervousness/agitation, decrease in sexual desire, fatigue, dry mouth, changes in
appetite, or weight gain. SSRIs may increase the risk of suicidal ideation and behavior in
children, adolescents, and adults younger than 25 years.

Answer 2

SSRIs side effects (tend to have the least amount of side effects compared to other antidepressants)

Question 3

BLANK were the first antidepressants, but are prescribed less often now due to dietary restrictions, having more serious side effects than SSRIs, and safety concerns. If an BLANK is taken when eating foods high in tyramine, tyramine can reach dangerous levels causing a spike
in blood pressure requiring emergency treatment. Less commonly, BLANK can cause serotonin syndrome, in which levels of serotonin are dangerously high (this can occur when taking more
than one medication that raises serotonin). An BLANK or BLANK may be prescribed for
treatment resistant depression that hasn’t responded to other classes of antidepressants, but
are generally not a first line of treatment for depression.

Answer 3

MAOIs and Tricyclic antidepressants (last blank only)

Question 4

Benzos:
Valium (Diazepam)
Xanax (Alprazolam)
Ativan (Lorazepam)
Klonopin (Clonazepam)

Answer 4

anxiety medications

Question 5

Drowsiness, muscle weakness, slurred speech, light-headedness, unsteadiness or motor incoordination, or memory issues.

Answer 5

Benzo side effects

Question 6

Lithium
Depakote (Divalproex Sodium)
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)
Abilify (Aripiprazole)- (Abilify is an add-on treatment to be used in conjunction with another medication for Depression, Bipolar Disorder, or Schizophrenia, when the other drug alone is not enough.)

Answer 6

mood disorder medications- “mood stabilizers”

Question 7

Ritalin/Concerta (Methylphenidate)
Adderall (Amphetamine)
Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine)

*Wellbutrin can also sometimes help relieve ADHD symptoms

Answer 7

ADHD medication

Question 8

loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach ache, headache, trouble sleeping, jitteriness, irritability, or increased heart rate or blood pressure.

Answer 8

ADHD medication side effects

Question 9

Haldol (Haloperidol)
Thorazine (Chlorpromazine)
Seroquel (Quitiapine)
Risperdal (Risperidone)
Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
Clozaril (Clozapine)

Answer 9

schizophrenia medications

Question 10

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a possible side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications to treat Schizophrenia. TD causes involuntary movements of the tongue and lips, face, trunk, and extremities. There are a number of treatment
options for this side effect, including two FDA approved drugs, Ingrezza (Valbenazine) and Zenazine (Tetrabenazine) as well as Anticholinergics, or muscle relaxers.

Answer 10

schizo medication side effects