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Mental Health Medication Exam

Ativan (Lorazepam) - ANSAntianxiety,
benzodiazepines

- anxiety disorder

Ativan (Lorazepam) side effects - ANSDepression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness,
disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea

Valium (Diazapam) - ANSAnxiolytics, Antianxiety, Benzodiazepine type

-anxiety disorder

Valium (Diazapam) side effects - ANSTransient, mild drowsiness initially, sedation, depression,
lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness, disorientation, restlessness, confusion, changes in
libido, drug dependence with withdrawal syndrome.

Xanax (Alprazolam) - ANSAnxiolytics, Benzodiazepine type

- anxiety disorder

Xanax (Alprazolam) side effects - ANSDepression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness,
disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea

Anxiolytics/ Antianxiety
Benzodiazepine type
Food interactions - ANS-use with alcohol causes sedation
-use with caffeine leads to decreased effectiveness of the medication

Buspar (Buspirone) - ANSAntianxiety, non-benzodiazepine

-anxiety disorder

Buspar (Buspirone) side effects - ANSDizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia,
light-headedness, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, abdominal/gastric distress, diarrhea

Celexa (Citalopram) - ANSAntidepressant, SSRIs

-major depression

, Celexa (Citalopram) side effects - ANSNausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness,
insomnia, ejaculatory disorders

Lexapro (Escitalopram) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs

-anxiety disorder
-depression

Lexapro (Escitalopram) side effects - ANSNausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness,
insomnia, ejaculatory disorders

Paxil (Paroxetine) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs

-anxiety disorder
-depression

Paxil (Paroxetine) side effects - ANSSomnolence, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, nervousness,
headache, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea

Prozac (Fluoxetine) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs

-anxiety disorder
- major depression

Prozac (Fluoxetine) side effects - ANSHeadache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety,
tremor, dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting

Zoloft (Sertraline) - ANSAntidepressants, SSRIs

-anxiety disorder
-depression

Zoloft (Sertraline) side effects - ANSHeadache, nervousness, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor,
dizziness, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth

Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride) - ANSAntidepressants, SARIs

-depression

Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride) side effects - ANSAnger, hostility, agitation, nightmares/vivid
dreams, hallucinations, delusions, hypomania, confusion, disorientation, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, hypertension, hypotension, SOB, decreased libido allergic
skin conditions, edema