ADHD, Anti-anxiety, and Antidepressants (Side Effects)

Question 1

amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

Answer 1

take in the AM due to insomnia, weight loss from depressed appetite, increases heart rate, dry mouth, headache

Question 2

methylphenidate

Answer 2

take in the AM due to insomnia, weight loss from depressed appetite, increases heart rate, dry mouth, headache

Question 3

escitalopram

Answer 3

headache, insomnia or drowsiness, sexual dysfunction

Question 4

venlafaxine

Answer 4

headache, insomnia and drowsiness, dry mouth, take with food if stomach is upset

Question 5

fluoxetine

Answer 5

sexual dysfunction, anorexia, diarrhea, asthenia (lack of energy)

Question 6

duloxetine

Answer 6

insomnia or drowsiness, take with food if stomach gets upset

Question 7

sertraline

Answer 7

headache, insomnia > drowsiness, take with food if stomach is upset, sexual dysfunction

Question 8

amitriptyline

Answer 8

drowsiness, weight gain, constipation

Question 9

trazodone

Answer 9

drowsiness, take with food to increase absorption

Question 10

bupropion

Answer 10

insomnia, begin taking 1 week before patient intends on smoking