Psychological Medications Flashcards

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alprazolam

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Xanax. benzodiazepine Antianxiety med.

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clonazepam

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Klonopin. benzodiazepine Antianxiety med.

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diazepam

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Valium. benzodiazepine Antianxiety med.

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Lorazepam

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Ativan. benzodiazepine Antianxiety med.

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Triazolam

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Halcion. benzodiazepine Antianxiety med.

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buspirone

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Buspar. Not as prone to dependency and does not work as a sedative. is not a benzodiazepine.

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metaxalone

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Skelaxin. Muscle Relaxer anti-anxiety med.

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carisoprodol

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Soma. Muscle Relaxer anti-anxiety med.

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cyclopenzaprine

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Flexeril. Muscle Relaxer anti-anxiety med.

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baclofen

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(no brand name)Muscle Relaxer anti-anxiety med. Is also used to treat ALS.

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imipramine

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Tofranil. Tricyclic antidepressant, inhibits multiple neurotransmitters reuptake.

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desipramine

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Norpramin. Tricyclic antidepressant, inhibits multiple neurotransmitters reuptake.

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nortriptyline

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Pamelor. Tricyclic antidepressant, inhibits multiple neurotransmitters reuptake.

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paroxetine

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Paxil. SSRI antidepressant.

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Fluoxetine

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Prozac. SSRI antidepressant.

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Sertraline

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Zoloft. SSRI antidepressant.

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Citalopram

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Celexa SSRI antidepressant.

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duloxetine

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Cymbalta. SSRI antidepressant.

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venlafaxine

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Effexor XR. SSRI antidepressant.

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escitalopram

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Lexapro. SSRI antidepressant.

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trazadone

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Desyrel. Does not fit into specific other categories of antidepressants.

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bupropion

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Wellbutrin. Does not fit into specific other categories of antidepressants.

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mirtazapine

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Remeron. Does not fit into specific other categories of antidepressants.

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lithium

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Lithobid. Antipsychotic.

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aripiprazole

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Abilify. Antipsychotic.

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risperidone

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Risperdal. Antipsychotic.

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olanzapine

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Zyprexa. Antipsychotic.

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clozapine

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Clozaril. Antipsychotic.

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quetiapine

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Seroquel. Antipsychotic.

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paliperidone

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Invega. Antipsychotic.

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Triazolam

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Halcion. Sedative-Hypnotic, typically for short periods of time because they are abused.

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temazepam

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Restoril. Sedative-Hypnotic, typically for short periods of time because they are abused.

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phenobarital

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Luminal. Sedative-Hypnotic, typically for short periods of time because they are abused.

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caffeine and methylphenidate

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Ritalin. Stimulant

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alprazolam

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Xanax. Minor tranquilizer

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busprione

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BuSpar. Minor tranquilizer

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diazepam

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Valium. Minor tranquilizer

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Lorazepam

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Ativan. Minor tranquilizer.

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donepezil

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Aricept. Treats symptoms of Alzheimer’s by increasing neurotransmitter acetylcholine availability.