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| How long it takes for TCAs to work |
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| Cardiac and cerebral toxicity (don't take if heart problems); fatality if overdose; arrhythmias, HTN; seizures, tremors, ataxia |
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| AC side effects (dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision, worsening of glaucoma, tachycardia, heat intolerance); Alpha adrenergic effects (orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, reflex tachycardia) |
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| agitation, delirium, coma, death, seizures |
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| Sexual side effects of TCAs |
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| erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction |
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| What happens if you combine a TCA with a MAOI? |
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N/V - usually decreases after the first few days of treatment; Give with food;
sweating, anxiety, dizziness, tremors, fatigue, and dry mouthDecreased appetite
Insomnia-
Give in the morning
HA-occurs usually upon initiation
Sexual dysfunction; GI side effects especially Zoloft and Paxil
Restlessness- decrease the dose; possible EPS |
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After D/Cing; Dizziness
N/V
H/A
Diaphoresis
Insomnia
Malaise
Some worsening of mood and increased anxiety
(Very similar to flu-like symptoms) |
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| N/V, Confusion, Hyperthermia, Autonomic nervous system instability, Rigidity, Seizures, Coma, Death |
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| What are the benefits of Wellbutrin XL? |
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| Less sexual side effects, less weight gain, once daily dosing |
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| Use caution with Wellbutrin with whom? |
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| at risk for seizures or when stopping alcohol |
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| What is the action of effexor? |
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Definition
| Seratonin and NE reuptake inhibitor |
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| What are side effects of Remeron? |
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| Seizures, increased appetite, weight gain |
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| What are the benefits of Remeron? |
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Definition
| Good for nursing homes and treatment resistant depression |
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| What is the action of MAOI? |
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Definition
| increases 5HT, NE, and DA by blocking the action of the enzyme MAO which normally inactivates these neurotransmitters. |
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| What are the contraindications for MAOIs? |
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Definition
| BP meds, alcoholism, liver or kidney disease |
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| Foods to avoid when taking MAOIs |
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| Alcohol, cheese, aged, smoked, pickled or preserved meats, very ripe bananas, yeast extracts, coffee, chocolate |
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| Cold or allergy, decongestant, inhalers, cough, stimulants, diet pills, pain meds (but you can take ASA, ibuprofen, and acetaminaphen) |
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| Sx of hypertensive crisis |
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| Sudden extreme elevation in BP, excruciating H/A, sweaty clammy skin, N/V; tx: antihypertensives |
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