{"id":6741,"date":"2015-10-23T03:38:34","date_gmt":"2015-10-23T09:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unk.com\/blog\/?p=6741"},"modified":"2022-07-18T02:56:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T08:56:19","slug":"drugs-and-medications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unk.com\/blog\/drugs-and-medications\/","title":{"rendered":"Drugs and medications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-row spd-defn-wrapper\">\n<h1 class=\"term-name\">Drugs and medications<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/sensible-psychology-dictionary\">Introduction<\/a> to this Sensible Psychology Dictionary, we have stated our position on the medicalization of psychological problems. We think it has gone too far, and does more harm than good.<\/p>\n<p>We do not claim that all drug treatment is wrong and that drugs have no role to play in the treatment of mental illness and psychological difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>However, in our view, treatment protocols rely too heavily on drugs whose benefits are considerably less than claimed, and often not great enough to outweigh the very serious health risks associated with their side effects.<\/p>\n<p>A very wide range of psychoactive medications are regularly prescribed for people suffering from mental illness and psychological problems and these notes are not intended to be a comprehensive guide. There are many resources on the internet giving full details of every drug, its treatment action and possible side effects and interactions.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>There is an excellent <a href=\"http:\/\/www.netdoctor.co.uk\/medicines\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medicines Database<\/a> at Netdoctor.co.uk.<br \/>\nThe NHS Choices website also has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Conditions\/Pages\/bodymap.aspx?Subject=Medicines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medicines A-Z<\/a>.<br \/>\nYou can find a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.drugs.com\/drug_information.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drugs &amp; Medications list<\/a> at drugs.com<br \/>\nAnd PsychCentral.com has a <a href=\"http:\/\/psychcentral.com\/drugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medication Library<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The table below gives some basic information about some of the drugs most commonly prescribed for anxiety, depression, psychosis and related problems, and the side effects associated with them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4 class=\"title\">Drug<\/h4>\n<p><b>BETA BLOCKERS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Propanolol (Inderal)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4 class=\"title\">Action<\/h4>\n<p>Block the stimulating effect of adrenaline and other stress hormones and so can reduce physical symptoms like trembling and sweating<\/p>\n<p>No effect on emotional symptoms of anxiety.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4 class=\"title\">Possible side effects<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>poor sleep <sup>(1)<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>sexual dysfunction<\/li>\n<li>nausea<\/li>\n<li>diarrhoea<\/li>\n<li>fatigue<\/li>\n<li>dizziness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><b>ANTIDEPRESSANTS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tricyclic antidepressants<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>The first type of antidepressants to be manufactured. Now less commonly prescribed than the second generation SSRIs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Amitriptyline (Elavil, Tryptizol, Laroxyl)<\/p>\n<p>Butriptyline (Evadyne)<\/p>\n<p>Clomipramine (Anafranil)<\/p>\n<p>Demexiptiline (Deparon, Tinoran)<\/p>\n<p>Desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane)<\/p>\n<p>Dibenzepin (Noveril, Victoril)<\/p>\n<p>Doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan)<\/p>\n<p>Imipramine (Tofranil, Janimine, Praminil)<\/p>\n<p>Lofepramine (Lomont, Gamanil)<\/p>\n<p>Nortriptyline (Pamelor, Aventyl)<\/p>\n<p>Protriptyline (Vivactil)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Alter the balance of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.<\/p>\n<p>The mechanism of action is not fully understood.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>increased body temperature<\/li>\n<li>constipation<\/li>\n<li>dry mouth<\/li>\n<li>dry nose<\/li>\n<li>blurred vision<\/li>\n<li>nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n<li>low blood pressure (hypotension)<\/li>\n<li>memory impairment<\/li>\n<li>muscle twitches<\/li>\n<li>weakness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><b>Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor antidepressants (SSRIs)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em>Second generation antidepressants<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Citalopram (Celexa)<\/p>\n<p>Escitalopram (Lexapro)<\/p>\n<p>Fluoxetine (Prozac)<\/p>\n<p>Fluvoxamine (Luvox)<\/p>\n<p>Paroxetine (Paxil)<\/p>\n<p>Sertraline (Zoloft)<\/p>\n<p>Venlafaxine (Effexor)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Alter the balance of serotonin (SSRI) and norepinephrine (SNRI) in the brain.<\/p>\n<p>No more effective than placebo in treating depression or social anxiety. <sup>(2)<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Recent research has questioned whether lowering or lifting serotonin levels in the brain actually influence depression. <sup>(3)<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>sexual problems<\/li>\n<li>anxiety<\/li>\n<li>sleep disruption<\/li>\n<li>weight gain<\/li>\n<li>headache<\/li>\n<li>dry mouth<\/li>\n<li>gastrointestinal problems<\/li>\n<li>nausea<\/li>\n<li>dizziness<\/li>\n<li>tremors<\/li>\n<li>fatigue<\/li>\n<li>increased risk of suicide (especially in young adults)<\/li>\n<li>increased risk of loss of bone density in older people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Withdrawal symptoms include<\/em>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>depression<\/li>\n<li>anxiety<\/li>\n<li>flu like symptoms<\/li>\n<li>irritability\/aggression<\/li>\n<li>insomnia\/nightmares<\/li>\n<li>nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n<li>dizziness and loss of coordination<\/li>\n<li>stomach pains<\/li>\n<li>tremor and muscle spasms<\/li>\n<li>electric shock sensations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><strong>Atypical antidepressants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Second generation antidepressants tending to have fewer side effects than older tricyclic antidepressants<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bupropion (Wellbutrin)<\/p>\n<p>Venlafaxine (Effexor)<\/p>\n<p>Duloxetine (Cymbalta)<\/p>\n<p>Mirtazapine (Remeron)<\/p>\n<p>Trazodone (Desyrel)<\/p>\n<p>Nefazodone (Serzone)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Target other neurotransmitters either alone or in addition to serotonin. Some of the brain chemicals they affect include norepinephrine and dopamine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>nausea<\/li>\n<li>fatigue<\/li>\n<li>weight gain<\/li>\n<li>sleepiness<\/li>\n<li>nervousness<\/li>\n<li>dry mouth<\/li>\n<li>blurred vision<\/li>\n<li><em>Withdrawal symptoms similar to the SSRI antidepressants<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><strong>TRANQUILLISERS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Benzodiazepines<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)<\/p>\n<p>Diazepam (Valium)<\/p>\n<p>Temazepam (Restoril)<\/p>\n<p>Lorazepam (Ativan)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Increase the efficacy of a natural brain chemical (GABA) that reduces neuronal activity, inducing a calming effect.<\/p>\n<p>Sedative and addictive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>drowsiness<\/li>\n<li>dizziness<\/li>\n<li>decreased alertness and concentration<\/li>\n<li>negative impact on driving skills <sup>(4) (5)<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>long term use has been implicated in deterioration of mental and physical health <sup>(6)<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><strong>ANTIPSYCHOTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Typical<\/em><\/strong> <em>(first generation)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chlorpromazine (Thorazine, Largactil)<\/p>\n<p>Fluphenazine (Modecate, Dapotum Injektion, Prolixin)<\/p>\n<p>Haloperidol (Haldol)<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Atypical<\/em><\/strong> <em>(second generation)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Aripiprazole (Abilify)<\/p>\n<p>Olanzapine (Zyprexa)<\/p>\n<p>Quetiapine (Seroquel)<\/p>\n<p>Risperidone (Risperdal)<\/p>\n<p>Ziprazidone (Geodon)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Both typical and atypical antipsychotics block dopamine activity in the brain. Increased dopamine activity is associated with psychotic symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Atypical antipsychotics are less likely to generate motor control problems as side effects.<\/p>\n<p>Both types have strong tranquilizing effects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><em>Most common side effects:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>nasal congestion<\/li>\n<li>blurred vision<\/li>\n<li>drowsiness<\/li>\n<li>nausea<\/li>\n<li>agitation<\/li>\n<li>constipation<\/li>\n<li>light sensitivity<\/li>\n<li>dizziness<\/li>\n<li>dry mouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Less common side effects:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fever<\/li>\n<li>swelling of mouth, face, lips, or tongue<\/li>\n<li>chest pain<\/li>\n<li>changes in menstrual period<\/li>\n<li>severe allergic reactions<\/li>\n<li>visual disturbance<\/li>\n<li>confusion<\/li>\n<li>Parkinson-like symptoms &#8211; the &#8216;shakes&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>seizures<\/li>\n<li>yellowing of skin or 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