Anti-Psychotic Medications

He Thought it was Real

Used for the treatment of Schizophrenia and mania

-Haldol

-Thorazine

-Risperdal

Atypical

Common - Ability, Seroquel, Zyprexa

Side Effect: 

Taradive Dyskinesia - involuntary muscle movement disorder 

Bipolar Medications

**Also referred to as Antimanic Agents/Mood Stabilizers**

Light Then Dark

Used for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Medication:                                         Side Effect:

-Lithium                                             Kidney problems 

-Tegretol                                               Liver Problems 

-Depakote                                             Liver Problems 

These medications require frequent blood work to monitor health (testing of therapeutic levels) 

Anti-Anxiety Medications

 Valerie Knows Xavier

BENZODIAZAPINES

Medication:

-Valium

-Klonopin

-Xanex

Side Effects:

Short Acting and Addictive 

**HIGH ABUSE POTENTIAL**

Stimulants

CAR

Used to Treat ADHD

Amphetamine / SPEED 
= paradoxical effect

-Concerta

-Adderall

-Ritalin

Non-Amphetamine

-Stattera    

-Can not be abused and requires 2-4 weeks to be effective

Side Effects:

Relieves symptoms quickly and can be abused 

Antidepressants

Paige is in the Zone Playing

SSRI's Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors 

-Paxil

-Zoloft

-Prozac

**Several Weeks to be effective**

Side Effects: 

**Often causes loss of libidinal desire**

Atypical Antidepressants

Eat Clean and Well 

-Effexor

-Cymbolta

-Wellbutrin 

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Eat Trees

-Elavil 

-Tofranil 

Side Effects:

-Can cause dry mouth

MOA Inhibitors

No Paige

-Nardil

-Paranate 

**Observe Dietary Habits**