Alprazolam

Kristen will keep a diary of her thoughts around the event, describing her worst fears, and then recognizing the possibility of those events, and writing out a coping plan. Pharmacological Treatment Celexa Celexa (generic name Citalopram) is a SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) is a newer medication that inhibits the body from cannibalizing the serotonin found in the brain. Serotonin is needed for feeling of general well-being, and when a person suffers from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, they have a depletion of this biochemical. Potential side effects include: nausea, sweating, anxiety, insomnia, headache, and sexual dysfunction (Preston, J.D., O 'Neal, J., and Talaga, M.C., 2013). Xanax Xanax (generic name alprazolam), is in the benzodiazepines class of drugs. Side effects may include: drowsiness, slurred speech, and memory problems. Xanax also has a high rate of development of addiction to the medication (Preston, 2013). Conclusion In the treatment of Kristen, the most effective plan would be to develop measurable treatment goals. Progress toward these goals should be tracked using a variety of homework tools. Kristen’s treatment may include the use of medication, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. These may be used in conjunction with one another, or separately. If the side effects of the medication are intolerable for Kristen, then her next best treatment would be the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.…

4. What medication would you suggest including dosing, medication education and counseling would you provide? (25pts) My prescription for Mr. RS would be Alprazolam 0.5 mg three times daily along with Zoloft 25mg daily. Titration on Zoloft to be increased to 50mg by the end of the first week and further increased to 100mg after another week. Starting at week 4, Alprazolam could be gradually tapered off and discontinued over the next 2 weeks. Meanwhile, referral is made by clinicians for the…

One of my first memories I have about my parents is from when I was about four years old. They were having a loud argument. I can remember hiding in my younger brother’s room, trying to distract him from the commotion coming from my parent’s bedroom. I have always been on edge around my parents, I never wanted to do or say anything that would cause them to become upset with me or upset with each-other. They separated three or four times before I got to middle school. I was always nervous, it…

This is a 57-year-old female with 8/01/06 date of injury, due to a slip and fall. Diagnosis: chronic pain syndrome primary OA-L ankle and foot, MDD, Single Episode and Generalized Anxiety disorder. 12/08/15 progress note by Mehtani documented that the claimant had been seeing Dr. Desai for a period of time. She has been on a complex medication regimen. The provider is trying to cut down the use of Klonopin and Ambien. The patient was told this was her last prescription. In the meantime, he…

Having a heart attack. 2. Having a serious undetected illness. 3. Losing control of thoughts or actions. 4. And being alone. C. It’s not uncommon with anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression or vice versa. Nearly one half of those diagnosed with anxiety are also diagnosed with depression. (transition; With anxiety disorder some people can hold a job and function socially, where others can’t even leave their homes.) I. The exact cause of Generalized Anxiety Disorder…

The article “Psychological treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: A meta-analysis” discusses what Generalized Anxiety Disorder happens to a person and what it is. Generalized Anxiety disorder is also known as GAD. GAD is known to be a very chronic and costly mental disorder. The characteristics are a lot of persistent worrying and anxiety about activities internally and externally. They are also characterized by restlessness, fatigue and problems concentrating of certain activities. In the…

Anxiety is an emotion that everyone has or will experience frequently during their lives, but are certain people more predetermined to experience anxiety and disorders associated with it? According to research, anxiety disorders are common, however, of all persons who meet the criteria for anxiety disorder diagnosis, only approximately 25 percent of these people pursue professional psychological treatment (Oltmanns & Emery, 2015, p. 151). Using this information, 75 percent of persons with an…

The Status Quo Change is followed by fear. Depending on how a person handles this fear they will either succumb to violence or passivity. It is a rare portion of the population that will face their fears head on with courage. In the story Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda written by Becky Albertalli such courage is exemplified by the character Simon. In the book when Simon said he was “tired of coming out” (Albertalli, 40). what he was expressing was humanity's innate desire for things to be…

Recovery Fundamentally, to ensure Georgia’s condition is addressed adequately to mitigate her symptoms and to reach personal recovery, she firstly must recognise she is having trouble coping and must make the decision to seek help (Commonwealth of Australia 2010; Meadows 2012, p. 60). This concept of recovery places emphasis on personal wellbeing, individual choice, empowerment and self-management through the holistic notion of living well with an ongoing mental illness, having hope and setting…

Benzodiazepines and barbiturates are both used in the treatment of anxiety. However, benzodiazepines are preferred over barbiturates for several reasons. Both drugs act on the GABA-A receptor, which is an ionotropic receptor with a chloride channel, by enhancing the effect of the GABA neurotransmitter. The latter usually binds to the receptor and opens the chloride channel, allowing for the entrance of chloride and causing the hyperpolarization of the cell and therefore its inhibition.…