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SSRI
SE |
Gi upset, insomnia, decreased libido, wt. loss, HA, anxiety
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SSRI
Interactions |
MAOIs, ^ lith levels, ^ EPSE, ^ TCA toxicity,
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SSRI
examples |
Celexa- safest
zoloft-^ sex SE Prozac-bulimia, PMS Luvox-OCD Paxil- nausia, wt loss |
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SSRI and the Elderly
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well tolerated
moniter wt ^ 1/2 life of paxil |
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Wellbutrin
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well tolerated and used ext
SE seizures, ^ wt loss, insomnia |
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Effexor
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Anxiety panic attacks
v sex SE SE: HTN, agitation, sedation, insomnia, nausea |
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Trazedone
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Use: depression, agitation, sleep disturbances, HPTN
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Remeron
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Dissolves in mouth
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Serotonin Syndrome:
from :Tryptophan, St. John wart overdose, MAOI's |
SE: confusion, hypomania, restless, tremors, HA, N/V, Abd cramps
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TCA's
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block serotonin and norepinephrine
-onset 2-3 wks -v sedation Caution in pregnancy/ elderly |
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TCA
Information |
metabolize in liver
dc gradually, non addictive, narrow therapeutic range, long 1/2 life |
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TCA
examples |
Elavil-migrane HA
Anafranil- OCD Sinequan- Tofranil- enuresis |
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MAOI's
Action |
block enzymethat breaks down seratonin, norepi, and dopamine. More neurotrans available
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MAOI's
Considerations |
Liver and Heart disease
Not for preg elderly not tolerate well must be able to understand well |
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MAOI's
SE |
Hypertension crisis
Hyper stimulate cns- agitation, anxiety, insomnia, euphoria, hypomania, HYTN |
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Lithium
Considerations |
Monitor renal and thyroid function
bipolar disorder augments effects of antidepressants |
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Lithium
Considerations two |
tegretol used also instead of
peaks 1-3 hrs above- 1.5 toxic levels |
