Medications Flashcards
Generic drugs that end with ‘am for anxiety medication
Diazepam
Alprazolam
Lorazepam
Clonazepam
Generic drugs for Depressive drugs.
Fluoxetine
Citalopram
Sertraline
Escitalopram
Paroxetine
Fluvoxamine
NDRI:
Bupropion
Generic medications for mood disorders
Divalproex Sodium
Lamotrigine
Aripiprazole
Generic medications for ADHD
Methylphenidate
Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine
Loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach ache, headache, trouble sleeping, jitteriness, irritability, or increased heart rate or blood pressure.
side effects for ADHD medications
Headaches, tremors, nausea or diarrhea, feelings of irritability or agitation, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness or dizziness, or weight gain. Stevens-Johnson
syndrome is a rare, but potentially serious side effect of Lamotrigine. It causes flu-like
symptoms, followed by a red or purple rash that spreads and forms blisters.
side effects for mood disorders medication
Drowsiness, muscle weakness, slurred speech, light headedness, unsteadiness or motor incoordination, or memory issues.
Anxiety disorders, side effects of medications
…should not be taken with alcohol; mixing these increases the effect of both and can worsen the other’s side effects.
Benzodiazepines
Generic medications for schizophrenia
Haloperidol
Chlorpromazine
Quitiapine
Risperidone
Olanzapine
Clozapine
imipramine
Tofranil - an anti depressant
desipramine
Norpramin - an anti depressant
amitriptyline
Elavil - an anti depressant
nortriptyline
Aventyl, Pamelor - an anti depressant
clomipramine
Anafranil - an anti depressant
Trazodone
Desyrel, oleptro -an anti depressant
nefazodone
Generic only, an anti-depressant
Fluoxetine
Prozac, Sarafem, anti-depressant