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1
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What are the 3 Main Anti-Psychotic Medications?

What is Tardive Dyskinesia?

A

Haldol
Thorazine
Risperdal

Tardive Dyskinesia - Involuntary Muscle Movement disorder

2
Q

What are the 3 Main Bipolar Medications?

What are the Side Effects?

A

Lithium (Can cause Kidney Problems)
Tegretol (Can cause liver problems)
Depakote (Can cause liver problems)

These meds require frequent blood work to monitor health

3
Q

What are the 3 Main Anti-Anxiety Medications?

Benzos

A

Valium
Xanax
Klonopin

Short acting/addictive

4
Q

What are the 4 Main ADHD Medications?

How many are amphetamine (speed) based?

How many non-amphetamine based?

A

Amphetamine (example of a paradoxical effect)

1) Adderall
2) Ritalin
3) Concerta

Non-Amphetamine

1) Strattera

5
Q

What are the 3 Main SSRI Anti-Depressants?

What is the possible side effect?

A

Prozac
Zoloft
Paxil

Often causes loss of libidinal desire

takes several weeks to be effective

6
Q

What are the 3 Main Atypical Anti-Depressants?

A

Effexor
Cymbalata
Wellbutrin

7
Q

What are the 2 Main Tricyclic Anti-Depressants?

What is 1 side effect?

A

Elavil
Tofranil

Can cause dry mouth

8
Q

What are the 2 Main MAO Inhibitors?

A

Nardil
Parnate

Observe dietary habits/causes stomach pain