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what med is most commonly used for aggression
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Geodon (ziprasidone)
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What are some antipsychotic drugs
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Geodon, Thorazine, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Mellaril, Haldol
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What are 2 very common antipsychotic
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Haldol and Mellaril
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What is a 1st generation antipsychotic that isn't used much anymore due to the horrible side effects
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Thorazine
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What are some meds used to help EPS?
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Inderal, Benadryl, Cogentin
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What are some antidepressants
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Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Cymbatta, Nardil (Remeron, Sinequan, Tofranil)
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What is Geodon used for
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Manic phase of Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Aggression
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What are the EPS
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extrapyramidal syndrome, hypertonia, dystonia, dyskinesia, hypokinesia, tremor, paralysis and twitching.
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What should you watch taking with Geodon
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Thorazine, Mellaril, Haldol, Tegretol
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What might be some side effects of Geodon
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dizziness, fast heartbeat, fever, tremor, restless movement in eye, tongue, neck, agitation, muscle pain or twitching, drowsiness, cough, weight gain
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What is a severe blood cell reaction that thorazine may cause and what should you tell patients
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agranulocytosis, tell patients to immediately report sore throat or other signs of infection
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Signs of Tardive dyskinesia
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fine, worm-like movements of the tongue, or other uncontrolled movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, or arms and legs
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What may cause tardive dyskinesia
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antipsychotics, especially first generation like thorazine
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What are some side effects of Mellaril
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tachycardia, drowsiness, dry mouth, N and V, pallor, RARE EPS, tardive dyskinesia, chronic use may cause NMS (neuroleptic malignant syndrome)
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What is NMS
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neuroleptic malignant syndrome: shown by hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and evidence of autonomic instability (irregular pulse or blood pressure, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and cardiac dysrhythmias).
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Side effects of Haldol
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tachycardia, hypo and hypertension, frequent EPS, akathisia, dystonia, tardive dyskinesia, tardive dystonia, NMS, hyperthermia, heat stroke
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When should haldol be administered cautiously
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to patients that have seizures because it can lower the seizure threshold
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What should you watch when taking Cogentin with it
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Haldol (or other antipsychotics): hyperthermia, heat stroke, paralytic ileus
and dont take with patients with tardive dyskinesia |
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What is haldol used for
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schizophrenia, hallucinations, psychotic states, and delirium
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WHat should you not take Haldol with
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CNS depressants
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Side effects of haldol
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tardive dyskinesia, EPS, akathisia, lethargy, muscle weakness, tremors, weight gain, and depression in long term, NMS
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Akathisia
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anxiety, dysphoria, and an inability to remain motionless
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What group of drugs does prozac belong to
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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors/ SSRIs
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WHat is prozac used to treat
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DEPRESSION, bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder) obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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What can you not take Prozac with?
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Mellaril, MAOI, Nardil
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only antidepressant that is FDA-approved for use in children with depression
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Prozac
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WHat kind of thoughts may those starting out on antidepressants have
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suicidal
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What can increase the side effects of Prozac
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Alcohol or any medicines that make you drowsy
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Some serious side effects of Prozac
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seizure (convulsions);
tremors, shivering, muscle stiffness or twitching; a red, blistering, peeling skin rash; problems with balance or coordination; or agitation, confusion, sweating, fast heartbeat. |
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What type of medicine is Paxil
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SSRI- antidepressant
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What is Paxil used for
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DEPRESSION, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, PMDD, OCD, PTSD
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may cause heart defects or serious, life-threatening lung problems in newborn babies whose mothers take the medication during pregnancy
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antidepressants like Paxil, Prozac, ...
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What should you not take Paxil with
and what should you tell your MD if you're taking with it |
MAOI, Mellaril
Strattera, Risperdol, St. John's Wort, other antidepressants, Thorazine |
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What is Zoloft used to treat
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DEPRESSION AND OCD, panic disorder, anxiety disorder, PTSD, or PMDD
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What type of drug is Zoloft
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anti depressant SSRI
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What should you not take Zoloft with
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Nardil, MAOI
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What may be some problems with Zoloft
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trouble ejaculating, dry mouth, diarrhea, insomnia, nausea, orthostatic hypotension, syncope
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What group of drugs does Cymbalta belong to
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SSNRIs (selective serotonin and NE reuptake inhibitors)- antidepressant
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What is Cymbalta given for
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Major depressive disorder and Generalized anxiety disorder
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What should you not take with Cymbalta
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MAOI, Mellaril, Nardil
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What should you not drink when talking Cymbalta
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alcohol (may increase the liver damage) and medicines that make you sleepy
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Some less serious side effects of Cymbalta
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constipation;
drowsiness, dizziness, headache; sleep problems (insomnia); weight changes; feeling anxious or nervous, increased sweating; sore throat; or decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm. |
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What type of drug is Nardil
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MAOI
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What is Nardil for
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depression as well as anxiety or phobias mixed with depression
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WHat is an enzyme responsible for breaking down certain neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) in the brain
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MAO (mono amine oxidase)
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Foods to avoid when on Nardil or other MAOIs
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Beer (including alcohol-free or reduced-alcohol beer)
Caffeine (in excessive amounts) Cheese (except for cottage cheese and cream cheese) Chocolate (in excessive amounts) Dry sausage (including Genoa salami, hard salami, pepperoni, and Lebanon bologna) Fava bean pods Liver Meat extract Pickled herring Pickled, fermented, aged, or smoked meat, fish, or dairy products Sauerkraut Spoiled or improperly stored meat, fish, or dairy products Wine (including alcohol-free or reduced-alcohol wine) Yeast extract (including large amounts of brewer's yeast) Yogurt |
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What meds should you not take with MAOIs
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other antidepressants, appetite depressants, nasal decongestants
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some side effects of MAOIs
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orthostatic hypotension, water retention, weight gain, drowsiness, dizziness, sexual problems
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What may stopping Nardil abruptly cause
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withdrawal symptomsq
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What is lithium used to treat
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manic episodes of manic depression (bipolar)
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Manic symptoms
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hyperactivity, rushed speech, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, aggression, and anger
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Early signs of lithium toxicity
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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, muscle weakness, tremor, lack of coordination, blurred vision, or ringing in your ears
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What should you do with lithium
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drink lots of water: dehydration can cause toxicity and watch your sodium level
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WHat drugs should you watch when taking with lithium
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Prozac, Haldol, Thorazine, Risperdal, Geodon, Zyprexa, (any meds for psychiatric disorders)
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Anticonvulsants often used to treat mood disorders
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Depakote and Tegretol
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some lithium side effects
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tremor, thirst, increased urination, weight gain, thyroid abnormalities, and electrocardiogram (EKG) changes
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What is prescribed as the first line mood stabilizing anti convulsant due to less serious side effects
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Depakote
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What is tegretol used for
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seizures and bipolar
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What should you not take if you've had an MAOI in the last 14 days
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Tegretol
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WHat may stopping catapres suddenly cause
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severely high blood pressure, nervousness, and anxiety
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What should you know about catapress
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may cause severe dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, do not combine with anything that makes you drowsy (alcohol, pain med, sleeping pills, etc)
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WHat is used for high blood pressure but may be used to treat Tourettes and alcohol withdrawal
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Catapres
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What should you not take with Catapres
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medicines that make you sleepy and tricyclic antidepressants (like Tofranil)
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What group of drugs if Xanax in
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benzodiazepines: antianxiety
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What is xanax used to treat
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anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression
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What are some teachings about Xanax
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do not take with alcohol or anything that makes you sleepy, it may be habit forming
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What is important to know about valium
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may cause severe drowsiness, avoid alcohol (drowsy or seizure), habit forming
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What class of drugs is valium
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benzodiazepines
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What is valium used for
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to treat anxiety, nervousness and tension from anxiety disorders, some seizure disorders and muscle spasms
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What may valium worsen
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narrow angle glaucoma
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used to treat obsessive ruminations
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SSRI- zoloft, paxil, prozac
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What should you not take with BuSpar
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MAOI, alcohol, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, do not take longer than 4 weeks, things that make you sleepy
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What does Buspar treat
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Antianxiety med used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as fear, tension, irritability, dizziness, pounding heartbeat, and other physical symptoms
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What drugs may affect BuSpar
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meds for psychiatric disorders (thorazine, haldol, mellaril), Tegretol
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What is used for ADHD
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Dexedrinm, Adderall, Ritalin, Focalin, Concertam, Stratterra
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What is used most for ADHD
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Addreall
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What is adderall
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used for ADHD and narcolepsy: has abuse potential
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side effects of adderall
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children: labile emotions, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, decreased appetite
adults: dry mouth, loss in appetite, bad breath, weight loss, symptoms of depression/anxiety |
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What should you not take with adderall
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SSRI, NRI, SNRI, MAOI, tricyclic depressants
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What is stratterra used for
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ADHD
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What should you not take with Stratterra
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MAOI, avoid handling open capsule content
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What meds MAY affect Stratterra
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Tagamet, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Benedryl
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WHat is used to treat alcoholism by causing severe sensitivity
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antabuse
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WHat may occur if alcohol is ingested while taking antabuse
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, thirst, chest pain, vertigo, and low blood pressure may occur when alcohol is ingested during Antabuse therapy. 12 hours/ even cold medicines, alcohol wipes, mouth wash, etc
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What is methadone used for
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opiate addiction but it causes its own addiction
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What is ReVia given for
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alcohol dependence and narcotic addiction
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What must you be before taking revia
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drug free for 7-10 days: it can cause problems if drugs still in system
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ReVia side effects for alcohol withdrawal
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Dizziness, fatigue, headache, nausea, nervousness, sleeplessness, vomiting
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ReVia side effects for narcotic addiction
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Abdominal pain/cramps, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, headache, joint and muscle pain, low energy, nausea and/or vomiting, nervousness
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Some side effects/issues with ReVia
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may cause liver damage, may cause coma if take high amount of narcotics, do not take antabuse, Carry emergency alert card because it blocks med for surgery
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