side effects Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main side effect of lithium?
A
hypothyroidism - this can lead to cold intolerance and depression aswell as constipation etc
2
Q
venlafaxine
A
hypertension
3
Q
olanzapien
A
weight gain
4
Q
amitryptiline
A
constipation (anti M)
5
Q
Vaproate
A
hair loss
6
Q
paroxetine
A
hyponatraemia
7
Q
carbamazepine
A
SJS
8
Q
lorazepam
A
resp depression
9
Q
ECT
A
mild confusion / headache
memory loss
10
Q
Tranylcypromine
A
throbbing headache with pseudoephidrine
can precipitate a hypertensive crisis
11
Q
mirtazapine
A
sedation at low doses
12
Q
tryptophan
A
eosinophilia myalgia syndrome - flu like illnesses with raised eosinophils causing chronic morbidity
13
Q
lamotrigine
A
hiccups and deafness V RARE
14
Q
Methylphenidate
A
tics - switch to non stimulabnt form such as atomoxetine
