Mental Health Medication Exam
Ativan (Lorazepam) - ANSAntianxiety,
benzodiazepines
- anxiety disorder
Ativan (Lorazepam) side effects - ANSDepression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness,
disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea
Valium (Diazapam) - ANSAnxiolytics, Antianxiety, Benzodiazepine type
-anxiety disorder
Valium (Diazapam) side effects - ANSTransient, mild drowsiness initially, sedation, depression,
lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness, disorientation, restlessness, confusion, changes in
libido, drug dependence with withdrawal syndrome.
Xanax (Alprazolam) - ANSAnxiolytics, Benzodiazepine type
- anxiety disorder
Xanax (Alprazolam) side effects - ANSDepression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness,
disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea
Anxiolytics/ Antianxiety
Benzodiazepine type
Food interactions - ANS-use with alcohol causes sedation
-use with caffeine leads to decreased effectiveness of the medication
Buspar (Buspirone) - ANSAntianxiety, non-benzodiazepine
-anxiety disorder
Buspar (Buspirone) side effects - ANSDizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia,
light-headedness, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, abdominal/gastric distress, diarrhea
Celexa (Citalopram) - ANSAntidepressant, SSRIs
-major depression
, Celexa (Citalopram) side effects - ANSNausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness,
insomnia, ejaculatory disorders
Lexapro (Escitalopram) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
-depression
Lexapro (Escitalopram) side effects - ANSNausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness,
insomnia, ejaculatory disorders
Paxil (Paroxetine) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
-depression
Paxil (Paroxetine) side effects - ANSSomnolence, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, nervousness,
headache, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea
Prozac (Fluoxetine) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
- major depression
Prozac (Fluoxetine) side effects - ANSHeadache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety,
tremor, dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting
Zoloft (Sertraline) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
-depression
Zoloft (Sertraline) side effects - ANSHeadache, nervousness, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor,
dizziness, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth
Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride) - ANSAntidepressants, SARIs
-depression
Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride) side effects - ANSAnger, hostility, agitation, nightmares/vivid
dreams, hallucinations, delusions, hypomania, confusion, disorientation, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, hypertension, hypotension, SOB, decreased libido allergic
skin conditions, edema
Ativan (Lorazepam) - ANSAntianxiety,
benzodiazepines
- anxiety disorder
Ativan (Lorazepam) side effects - ANSDepression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness,
disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea
Valium (Diazapam) - ANSAnxiolytics, Antianxiety, Benzodiazepine type
-anxiety disorder
Valium (Diazapam) side effects - ANSTransient, mild drowsiness initially, sedation, depression,
lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness, disorientation, restlessness, confusion, changes in
libido, drug dependence with withdrawal syndrome.
Xanax (Alprazolam) - ANSAnxiolytics, Benzodiazepine type
- anxiety disorder
Xanax (Alprazolam) side effects - ANSDepression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness,
disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea
Anxiolytics/ Antianxiety
Benzodiazepine type
Food interactions - ANS-use with alcohol causes sedation
-use with caffeine leads to decreased effectiveness of the medication
Buspar (Buspirone) - ANSAntianxiety, non-benzodiazepine
-anxiety disorder
Buspar (Buspirone) side effects - ANSDizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia,
light-headedness, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, abdominal/gastric distress, diarrhea
Celexa (Citalopram) - ANSAntidepressant, SSRIs
-major depression
, Celexa (Citalopram) side effects - ANSNausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness,
insomnia, ejaculatory disorders
Lexapro (Escitalopram) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
-depression
Lexapro (Escitalopram) side effects - ANSNausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness,
insomnia, ejaculatory disorders
Paxil (Paroxetine) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
-depression
Paxil (Paroxetine) side effects - ANSSomnolence, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, nervousness,
headache, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea
Prozac (Fluoxetine) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
- major depression
Prozac (Fluoxetine) side effects - ANSHeadache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety,
tremor, dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting
Zoloft (Sertraline) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
-depression
Zoloft (Sertraline) side effects - ANSHeadache, nervousness, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor,
dizziness, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth
Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride) - ANSAntidepressants, SARIs
-depression
Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride) side effects - ANSAnger, hostility, agitation, nightmares/vivid
dreams, hallucinations, delusions, hypomania, confusion, disorientation, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, hypertension, hypotension, SOB, decreased libido allergic
skin conditions, edema
