Psychotropic Medications and Side Effects Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering the common, serious, and very serious side effects of various psychotropic medications based on the provided healthcare guide.

Alprazolam: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, increased saliva production, change in sex drive or ability.

Alprazolam: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Mental or mood changes (hallucinations, thoughts of suicide), slurred speech, difficulty talking, loss of coordination, trouble walking, memory problems.

Alprazolam: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Yellowing of skin, seizures, symptoms of allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling of face, tongue or throat, severe dizziness, trouble breathing).

Amantadine: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, increased saliva production, change in sex drive or ability.

Amantadine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Mental or mood changes (hallucinations, thoughts of suicide), slurred speech, difficulty talking, loss of coordination, trouble walking, memory problems.

Amantadine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Yellowing of skin, seizures, symptoms of allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling of face, tongue or throat, severe dizziness, trouble breathing).

Aripiprazole: Common Side Effects

Dizziness, nausea, lightheadedness, insomnia, dry mouth, and constipation.

Aripiprazole: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Mood changes, depression, compulsive behaviors and visual disturbances.

Aripiprazole: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Shortness of breath, suicidal thoughts or actions, muscle stiffness, uncontrolled muscle movements, unusual sweating, fast heartbeat, unexplained fever, seizures, low WBC or neutrophil count.

Asenapine: Common Side Effects

Dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, excess saliva or drooling, blurred vision, weight gain, drowsiness, constipation.

Asenapine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Fast pounding heartbeat, fainting, mental or mood changes (e.g., increased anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts), weakness, feelings of restlessness, mask-like facial expression, shakiness, muscle spasm or stiffness, trouble swallowing.

Asenapine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Seizures, signs of infection (fever, persistent sore throat), tardive dyskinesia (unusual uncontrolled movements of face, mouth, tongue, arms or legs).

Artane: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, and weight gain may occur.

Artane: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Severe dizziness, fainting, slow heartbeat, seizures, interrupted breathing during sleep.

Artane: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Severe tiredness, severe confusion, sweating, irregular heartbeat, dark urine.

Atomoxetine: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, flushing, nausea, nervousness, blurred vision, or dry mouth may occur.

Atomoxetine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

decreased sexual ability, severe stomach or abdominal pain, difficult or painful swallowing, difficulty urinating, vision changes, weakness.

Atomoxetine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Chest pain, severe dizziness or fainting, high fever, fast or irregular slow heartbeat, mental or mood changes (e.g., confusion, hallucinations, memory problems).

Benztropine: Common Side Effects

Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, constipation, fatigue, loss of appetite, headache, dry mouth, dizziness, trouble sleeping, menstrual cycle changes, or mood changes.

Benztropine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Weight loss, decrease in sexual ability or desire, difficulty urinating, unusually fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, numbness or tingling.

Benztropine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Symptoms of heart attack or stroke (chest, jaw or left arm pain, sudden severe headache, weakness on one side, confusion, slurred speech, sudden vision changes), or liver problems (yellow skin, dark urine, severe stomach pain, flu-like symptom).

Brexpiprazole: Common Side Effects

Constipation, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, blurred vision.

Brexpiprazole: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Fever, an allergic reaction such as a skin rash.

Brexpiprazole: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Tachycardia.

Bupropion: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, shaking, increased appetite, weight gain, restlessness, and inability to keep still may occur.

Bupropion: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Trouble swallowing, fainting, interrupted breathing during sleep, unusual strong urges, unusual or uncontrolled movements, increased thirst or urination.

Bupropion: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Fever, muscle stiffness, pain tenderness or weakness, severe tiredness, severe confusion, sweating, fast or irregular heartbeat, dark urine, signs of kidney problems.

Buspirone: Common Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, constipation, increased sweating, joint aches, sore throat, blurred vision, strange taste in the mouth, dizziness.

Buspirone: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Chest pain, fainting, fast, pounding or irregular heartbeat, hearing problems, ringing in the ears, severe headache, mental or mood changes (e.g., agitation, anxiety, confusion, hallucinations), uncontrolled movements, unusual weight loss or gain.

Buspirone: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, change in amount of urine, seizures.

Carbamazepine: Common Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, or unsteadiness.

Carbamazepine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Swelling of ankles or feet, fatigue, fast, slow or irregular heartbeat, severe headache, fainting, trouble urinating, unusual eye movements, vision changes, hearing problems, pain, redness or swelling of arms or legs, sun sensitivity, joint pain.

Carbamazepine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Persistent nausea or vomiting, severe abdominal pain, yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, swollen glands, persistent mouth sores, chest pain, trouble breathing or a serious allergic reaction (rash, itching or swelling of face, tongue or throat).

Chlordiazepoxide: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, constipation, blurred vision, or headache.

Chlordiazepoxide: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Mental or mood changes, slurred speech, clumsiness, trouble walking, decreased or increased interest in sex, tremor, uncontrollable movements, facial or muscle twitching, trouble urinating, sleep disturbances.

Chlordiazepoxide: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Fainting, stomach or abdominal pain, persistent nausea, vomiting, fatigue, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, persistent sore throat or fever.

Chlopromazine: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, tiredness, nausea, constipation, weight gain, trouble sleeping or muscle or nervous system problems (anxiety, agitation, jitteriness, drooling, trouble swallowing, restlessness, shaking or stiffness).

Chlopromazine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Difficulty urinating, sunburn-like rash, decreased cough reflex, swelling of feet or ankles, butterfly shaped rash on nose or cheeks, joint or muscle pain, skin discoloration, eye or vision changes, feeling unusually cold or hot, uncontrollable movements.

Chlopromazine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Signs of liver problems (yellowing skin or eyes, dark urine, persistent nausea, vomiting, stomach pain), signs of infection (fever, persistent sore throat,), easy bruising or bleeding, anemia (severe tiredness, fast breathing, pale skin).

Citalopram: Common Side Effects

Nausea, dry mouth, loss of appetite, tiredness, drowsiness, sweating, blurred vision, yawning.

Citalopram: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Shaking, decreased interest in sex, changes in sexual ability, easy bruising or bleeding.

Citalopram: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Fainting, irregular heartbeat, black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, seizures, hallucinations, unusual restlessness, loss of coordination, severe dizziness, unexplained fever, severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or twitching muscles.

Clomipramine: Common Side Effects

Changes to heart rate, rapid heart rate, constipation, oral xerostomia, dry mouth, dental problems.

Clomipramine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Tachycardia, heart rate changes, changes to metabolism of other medications, changes to psychiatric illness, refractory weight gain, constipation, refractory dry eyes, dry mouth, dry skin, bowel problems, inability to urinate.

Clomipramine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Heart rhythm abnormalities, chest sensations, dizziness, tiredness in the morning.

Clonazepam: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, loss of coordination, or increased saliva.

Clonazepam: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Unusual or sudden changes in mood, thoughts or behavior including confusion, memory problems, signs of depression, suicidal thoughts or attempts, thoughts of harming self.

Clonazepam: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Easy bruising or bleeding, signs of infection (such as fever, persistent sore throat) or a serious allergic reaction (rash, itching or swelling of face, tongue or throat, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Clonidine: Common Side Effects

Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, dry mouth or constipation.

Clonidine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Fainting, slow heartbeat, mental or mood changes (such as irritability, depression).

Clonidine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Serious allergic reaction, including rash, itching or swelling (especially of the face, tongue, throat), severe dizziness or trouble breathing.

Clozapine: Common Side Effects

Drooling, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, shaking, blurred vision, weight gain or constipation.

Clozapine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Facial or muscle twitching, signs of infection (severe tiredness, fever, persistent sore throat), seizures, uncontrollable movements, change in amount of urine.

Clozapine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

High fever, fast irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting, muscle stiffness, mental or mood changes, difficulty breathing with exercise, swollen legs or feet, sudden weakness, pain, redness or swelling of arms or legs, chest pain, dark urine.

Desvenlafaxine: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, blurred vision, nervousness, trouble sleeping, excessive sweating.

Desvenlafaxine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Severe or pounding headache, shakiness, decreased interest in sex, changes in sexual ability.

Desvenlafaxine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Chest pain, persistent cough, shortness of breath, black stools, coffee grounds vomiting, easy bruising or bleeding, seizures, hallucinations, restlessness, loss of coordination, fast heartbeat, severe dizziness or unexplained fever.

Dexmethylphenidate: Common Side Effects

Trouble sleeping, nervousness, nausea, stomach pain, headache, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, or blurred vision.

Dexmethylphenidate: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Fast pounding or irregular heartbeat, mental, mood or behavior changes (such as agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, abnormal thoughts), uncontrolled muscle movements (such as twitching, shaking), sudden outbursts of words or sounds.

Dexmethylphenidate: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Fainting, seizures, symptoms of heart attach (such as chest, jaw or left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating), symptoms of stroke (such as weakness of one side of the body, slurred speech, vision changes, confusion).

Dextroamphetamine or Amphetamine: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, blurred vision, nervousness, trouble sleeping, excessive sweating.

Dextroamphetamine or Amphetamine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Severe or pounding headache, shakiness, decreased interest in sex, changes in sexual ability.

Dextroamphetamine or Amphetamine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Chest pain, persistent cough, shortness of breath, black stools, coffee grounds vomiting, easy bruising or bleeding, seizures, hallucinations, restlessness, loss of coordination, fast heartbeat, severe dizziness or unexplained fever.

Diphenhydramine: Common Side Effects

Loss of appetite, weight loss, dry mouth, stomach upset or pain, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, fever, nervousness and trouble sleeping.

Diphenhydramine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Mental, mood or behavior changes (agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, abnormal thoughts), uncontrolled movements, continuous chewing movements or teeth grinding, outbursts of words or sounds, change in sexual ability or desire.

Diphenhydramine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, severe headache, fast or irregular heartbeat, jaw or left arm pain, seizures, swelling of feet, extreme tiredness, blurred vision, weakness on one side of body, slurred speech, confusion.

Divalproex: Common Side Effects

Diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, hair loss, blurred vision or double vision, change in menstrual periods, ringing in the ears, shakiness, unsteadiness, weight changes.

Divalproex: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), chest pain, easy bruising or unexplained bleeding, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling of hands or feet, uncontrolled eye movements, depression, suicidal thoughts or other mental or mood problems.

Divalproex: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Pounding irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, seizure, difficulty urinating.

Duloxetine: Common Side Effects

Nausea, dry mouth, constipation, loss of appetite, tiredness, drowsiness, increased sweating.

Duloxetine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Easy bruising, bleeding, dark urine, changes in sexual ability, muscle cramps or weakness, shaking, stomach or abdominal pain, yellowish eyes or skin, difficulty urinating, unusual decrease in amount of urine.

Duloxetine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Dark urine, persistent nausea or vomiting, severe stomach or abdominal pain, yellowing eyes or skin, unexplained weakness, vomiting or sudden mental changes, serious allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling of face or tongue, severe dizziness).

Escitalopram: Common Side Effects

Nausea, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, constipation, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, increased sweating.

Escitalopram: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Unusual or severe mental or mood changes (such as confusion, difficulty concentrating, nervousness, unusual high energy or excitement, rare thoughts of suicide), changes in sexual ability, easy bruising or bleeding, muscle weakness or cramps.

Escitalopram: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Black or tarry stools, fainting, fast or irregular heartbeat, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, seizures, hallucinations, unusual restlessness, loss of coordination, fast heartbeat, severe dizziness, unexplained fever, severe nausea or vomiting.

Eszopiclone: Common Side Effects

Dizziness, daytime drowsiness.

Eszopiclone: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Memory loss, mental, mood or behavior changes (new or worsening depression, abnormal thoughts, thoughts of suicide, hallucinations, confusion, agitation, aggressive behavior, anxiety).

Eszopiclone: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Sleep-driving (driving vehicles while not fully awake), serious allergic reaction (rash, itching or swelling of face, tongue or throat, severe dizziness, trouble breathing).

Fluoxetine: Common Side Effects

Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, tiredness, sweating or yawning.

Fluoxetine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Unusual or severe mental or mood changes (such as agitation, unusual high energy excitement, thoughts of suicide), easy bruising or bleeding, muscle weakness or spasm, shakiness, changes in sexual ability, unusual weight loss, large pupils.

Fluoxetine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Black or tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, seizures, change in amount of urine, hallucinations, unusual restlessness, loss of coordination, fast heartbeat, severe dizziness, unexplained fever, severe nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

Fluphenazine: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, lethargy, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, sweating, dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, constipation.

Fluphenazine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Feelings of restlessness, mask-like facial expression, greatly increased saliva, tremors, unusual mental or mood changes (e.g., depression, worsening of psychosis), confusion, frequent urination, vision problems, weight change, fainting.

Fluphenazine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Butterfly-shaped facial rash, joint or muscle pain, seizures, unwanted breast mild, missing or stopped menstrual periods, or difficulty becoming pregnant in females and decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, enlarged breasts in males.

Fluvoxamine: Common Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, weakness, sweating.

Fluvoxamine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Easy bruising or bleeding, shaking, decrease in sexual interest or ability.

Fluvoxamine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, seizures, hallucinations, unusual restlessness, loss of coordination, fast heartbeat, severe dizziness, unexplained fever, severe nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, twitching muscles.

Gabapentin: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, tiredness, blurred or double vision, unusual eye movements, or shaking (tremor) may occur.

Gabapentin: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Swelling of the hands, ankles or feet, signs of infection (such as fever, cough, persistent sore throat), unusual or sudden changes in your mood, thoughts, or behavior including signs of depression, suicidal thoughts or attempts.

Gabapentin: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Unusual fever, swollen glands, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual tiredness, dark urine, change in the amount of urine, chest pain.

Guanfacine: Common Side Effects

Dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, decreased sexual ability, tiredness, weakness.

Guanfacine: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Severe dizziness, fast or slow heartbeat, fainting, mental or mood changes (such as depression, confusion).

Guanfacine: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including rash, itching or swelling (especially of the face, tongue or throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Haloperidol: Common Side Effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty urinating, sleep disturbances, headache, anxiety, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, restlessness, mask-like facial expression, drooling.

Haloperidol: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Unwanted breast milk and missed periods in females, painful prolonged erection and decreased sexual ability in males, facial or muscle twitching (tongue thrusting, chewing movements, puffing or puckering of mouth, uncontrollable shaking.

Haloperidol: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Dark urine, persistent nausea or vomiting, stomach or abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes or skin, seizures, signs of infection (fever, persistent sore throat), irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, chest pain, fainting.

Haloperidol Decanoate: Common Side Effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty urinating, trouble sleeping, headache, anxiety, and pain at the injection site may occur.

Haloperidol Decanoate: Serious but Rare Side Effects

Unwanted breast milk and missed periods in females, painful prolonged erection and decreased sexual ability in males, facial or muscle twitching (tongue thrusting, chewing movements, puffing or puckering of mouth, uncontrollable shaking.

Haloperidol Decanoate: Very Serious but Very Rare Side Effects

Dark urine, persistent nausea or vomiting, stomach or abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes or skin, seizures, signs of infection (fever, persistent sore throat), irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, chest pain, fainting.

Hydroxyzine: Common Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, headache.