Top 300- Quiz 1 Flashcards
alprazolam
Xanax
may cause drowsiness
don’t crush/break
avoid alcohol
buspirone
Buspar, Vanspar
avoid activities that require alterness symptoms may not improve for a few weeks don't suddenly discontinue don't drink alcohol or grapefruit Avoid MAOI
diazepam
Valium
may cause drowsiness
avoid alcohol
clonazepam
Klonopin
may cause drowsiness
avoid alcohol
duloxetine
Cymbalta
avoid alcohol
may require 3-4 weeks to work
report worsening of depression
may cause hepatotoxicity–>bleeding
escitalopram
Lexapro
avoid activities that require alterness symptoms may not improve for a few weeks don't suddenly discontinue don't drink alcohol Avoid NSAIDs/ aspirin
eszopiclone
Lunesta
avoid activities that require alterness sleep driving report insomia lasting more than 7 days avoid alcohol only take when having insomnia
lorazepam
Ativan
may cause drowsiness
avoid alcohol
temazepam
Restoril
may cause drowsiness
avoid alcohol
take 30 mins before bedtime
may cause complex behaviors (driving/talking on phone while asleep)
zolpidem
Ambien
may cause drowsiness
avoid alcohol
take immediately before bedtime
may cause complex behaviors (driving/talking on phone while asleep)
Xanax
alprazolam
may cause drowsiness
don’t crush/break
avoid alcohol
Buspar, Vanspar
buspirone
avoid activities that require alterness symptoms may not improve for a few weeks don't suddenly discontinue don't drink alcohol or grapefruit Avoid MAOI
Valium
diazepam
may cause drowsiness
avoid alcohol
Klonopin
colonazepam
may cause drowsiness
avoid alcohol
Cymbalta
duloxetine
avoid alcohol
may require 3-4 weeks to work
report worsening of depression
may cause hepatotoxicity–>bleeding
