Psych Medications Flashcards
haloperidol
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Haldol
Antipsychotic
Dizziness, difficulty urinating, headache, tardive dyskinesia
quetiapine
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Seroquel
Antipsychotic
Constipation, blurred vision, mood changes, tremors, high blood sugar/cholesterol
setraline
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Zoloft
Antidepressant (SSRI)
Anticholinergic effects, bleeding, serotonin syndrome: hallucinations, LOC, tachycardia
citalopram
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Celexa
Antidepressant (SSRI)
Anticholinergic effects, bleeding, serotonin syndrome: hallucinations, LOC, tachycardia
fluoxetine
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Prozac
Antidepressant (SSRI)
+ bulimia
Anticholinergic effects, bleeding, serotonin syndrome: hallucinations, LOC, tachycardia
escitalopram
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Lexapro
Antidepressant (SSRI)
+ anxiety
Anticholinergic effects, bleeding, serotonin syndrome: hallucinations, LOC, tachycardia
duloxetine
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Cymbalta
Antidepressant (SNRI)
+ anxiety, neuropathy or pain
Anticholinergic effects, bleeding, increased blood pressure, serotonin syndrome: hallucinations, LOC, tachycardia
alprazolam
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Xanax
Antianxiety
Drowsiness, dizziness, increased saliva, LOC, yellowing of skin or eyes
lorazepam
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Ativan
Antianxiety
Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, constipation, heartburn, yellowing of skin or eyes
chlordiazepoxide
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Librium
Antianxiety
+ alcohol withdrawal
Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, constipation, yellowing of the skin or eyes
diazepam
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Valium
Antianxiety
+ alcohol withdrawal or seizures
Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, yellowing of skin or eyes
amphetamine
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Adderall
Stimulant
Loss of appetite, weight loss, dry mouth, N/V/D, blood flow issues to fingers or toes, serotonin syndrome: hallucinations, LOC, tachycardia
methylphenidate
Brand name
Classification
Side effects
Ritalin
Stimulant
Nervousness, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, weight loss, N/V, blood flow issues to fingers or toes, high blood pressure
Lithium
Classification
Side effects
Mood Stabilizer
+ bipolar, depression, schizophrenia, bulimia, alcoholism
Excess fluid, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, frequent urination and thirst
