Interactions and Diagnosis for Antianxiety agents

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How does alcohol impact the effects of antianxiety agents?

INCREASED EFFECTS (increased sedation)

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How do narcotics and barbiturates (sedative-hypnotic) impact the effects of antianxiety agents?

INCREASED effects

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How do antipsychotics and antidepressants impact the effects of antianxiety agents?

Increased effects

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The FDA added a BLACK BOX WARNING related to the serious risks and possible DEATH associated with combining benzodiazepines with…

Opioid pain medicine

Cough medicine

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What effect do herbal depressants (kava, valerian, lemon verbena, l-tryptophan, melatonin, and chamomile) have on antianxiety agents

INCREASED effects

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What effect does cigarette smoking and caffeine have on antianxiety agents?

DECREASED effects (stimulants)

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Why is someone taking an anti anxiety agent at risk for injury?

  • Seizures

  • Panic anxiety

  • Agitation (withdrawal)

  • Abrupt withdrawal

  • Risk of overdose

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Why is someone taking an antianxiety agent at risk for activity intolerance

Side effect of medication

  • Sedation

  • Confusion

  • Lethargy