Pathways to Housing Presented by: KATHLYN DAVIS RN JULIE FORT RN Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson School of Nursing Medication Education Group Improving

Pathways to Housing

Presented by:KATHLYN DAVIS RNJULIE FORT RN

Thomas Jefferson UniversityJefferson School of Nursing

Medication Education GroupImproving Adherence

When: Thursday Dec.16, 2010, 12pmWhere: Pathways to Housing

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR MEDICINE? DO YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR MEDICINE?

ZYPREXA (OLANZAPINE)

SIDE EFFECTS

What you should know:Take your medicine the same time everydayReport any side effects to your doctorCall your doctor if you have any questionsCall if you lose your medicine

Drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, unusual behavior, depression, problem with sleep,

weakness, difficulty walking, constipation, weight gain,

pain in arms, legs, back, or joints, breast enlargement or discharge, late or missed menstrual periods,

decreased sexual ability

TOPAMAX (TOPIRAMATE)SIDE EFFECTS


Numbness, burning, or tingling of the hands or feet, drowsiness, slowed reactions, trembling,

difficulty concentrating, speech problems, difficulty thinking of

specific words, memory problems, lack of coordination,

confusion, nervousness, aggressive behavior, irritability, mood swings,

depression, headache, weakness, uncontrollable eye movements,

extreme thirst, weight loss, constipation

SEROQUEL(QUETIAPINE)SIDE EFFECTS


Drowsiness, dizziness, pain in the joints/back/neck,

weakness, dry mouth, indigestion, stuffy nose,

stomach pain/swelling, increased appetite and weight gain,headache, irritability, breast growth,difficulty thinking or concentrating, difficulty with speaking/language, loss of coordination, odd dreams, numbness, burning, or tingling in

the arms or legs, gas, constipation,missed menstrual periods,

breast discharge

TEGRETOL(CARBAMAZEPINE)

Drowsiness, dizziness, Unsteadiness, nausea,vomiting, headache,

anxiety ,memory problems ,

diarrhea, constipation, Heartburn, dry mouth,

back pain

SIDE EFFECTS


RISPERDAL(RISPERIDONE)

SIDE EFFECTS


Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation,

heartburn, dry mouth,increased saliva, increased appetite,

weight gain, stomach pain, anxiety, agitation, restlessness,

dreaming more than usual, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep,

decreased sexual interest or ability, breast milk production, vision problems,

muscle or joint pain, dry or discolored skin, difficulty urinating

PROLIXIN (FLUPHENAZINE)

10 MG PROLIXIN

SIDE EFFECTS


Upset stomach, drowsiness, weakness or tiredness, excitement or anxiety, Insomnia, nightmares,

dry mouth, skin sensitive to sunlight than usual,

changes in appetite or weight 1MG PROLIXIN

NEURONTIN (GABAPENTIN)

SIDE EFFECTS


Tiredness or weakness, dizziness, drowsiness,headache, trembling,

double or blurred vision, unsteadiness, anxiety, diarrhea, memory problems, dry mouth,strange or unusual thoughts, unwanted eye movements, nausea, vomiting, heartburn,

swelling in hands, feet, or lower legs, back or joint pain,

cold and flu-like symptoms, ear pain

LITHIUM (LITHOBID/LITHANE)

SIDE EFFECTS

Restlessness, loss of appetite,difficulty controlling hand movements,

stomach pain or bloating, indigestion, weight gain or loss,

tongue pain, change in food taste,swollen lips, acne, hair loss,

sensitivity to cold temperatures, constipation, depression,

joint or muscle pain, thin/brittle fingernails or hair


LAMICTAL (LAMOTRIGINE)

SIDE EFFECTS


Loss of balance/coordination,double vision, blurred vision,

crossed eyes, difficulty thinking or focusing, difficulty speaking, drowsiness,

dizziness, vomiting , diarrhea, constipation, heartburn,

irritability, nervousness, moodiness,difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep,

Stomach/back/joint pain, runny nose, cough, dry mouth,

missed or painful menstrual periods, swelling, or vaginal irritation

HALDOL (HALOPERIDOL)SIDE EFFECTS


Dry mouth, increased saliva, blurred vision, loss of appetite, constipation,

diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, difficulty sleeping, blank facial expression,

uncontrollable eye/body movements, unusual/missed menses,

restlessness, agitation, nervousness, mood changes, dizziness, headache,

breast enlargement or painful breast milk production,

decreased sexual ability in men, increased sexual desire,

difficulty urinating

DILANTIN (PHENYTOIN)

Difficulty falling asleep or stayingasleep, enlarged lips,

uncontrollable body/eyemovements, loss of

coordination, confusion, slowedthinking, slurred speech,

dizziness, headache, nausea vomiting, constipation, unwanted hair growth,

coarsening of facial features, overgrowth of gums,

pain or curving of the penis

SIDE EFFECTS


DEPAKOTE(VALPROIC ACID)

Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, diarrhea,

constipation, heartburn, changes in appetite, weight changes, back pain, ringing

in ears, agitation, mood swings, abnormal thinking, memory loss, uncontrollableshaking of a part of the body or eyes, loss of coordination,

blurred or double vision, Hair loss, stuffed/runny nose

SIDE EFFECTS


ABILIFY (ARIPIPRAZOLE)

Headache, nervousness, drowsiness, dizziness, heartburn, constipation diarrhea, stomach pain

weight gain, increased appetite increased salivation,

pain (especially in the arms, legs, or joints)

SIDE EFFECTS


CELEXA (CITALOPRAM)

Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain,

drowsiness, excessive tiredness,

uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, excitement

nervousness , dry mouthmuscle or joint pain, excessive sweating,

changes in sex drive or ability, loss of appetite

SIDE EFFECTS


ATIVAN (LORAZEPAM)

SIDE EFFECTS


Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, weakness, dry mouth, diarrhea,

nausea, changes in appetite, restlessness or excitement,

constipation, difficulty urinating, frequent urination,

blurred vision, changes in sex drive or ability

COGENTIN (BENZTROPINE)

Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, weakness,

dry mouth, diarrhea, nausea, changes in appetite,

restlessness or excitement, constipation,

difficulty urinating, frequent urination,

blurred vision, changes in sex drive or ability

SIDE EFFECTS


TOFRANIL(IMIPRAMINE)

Drowsiness, weakness or tiredness, excitement or anxiety,

Nightmares, dry mouth,

skin more sensitive to sunlightthan usual,

changes in appetite or weight, constipation,

difficulty urinating, frequent urination,

blurred vision, changes in sex drive or ability,

excessive sweating

SIDE EFFECTS


KLONOPIN (CLONAZEPAM)

Drowsiness, Dizziness,

Unsteadiness, problems with coordination,

difficulty thinking/remembering, increased saliva,

muscle or joint pain, frequent urination,

blurred vision,changes in sex drive or ability

SIDE EFFECTS


References

Medline Plus. (2010). Drugs and supplements. Retrieved from www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus

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Pathways to Housing Presented by: KATHLYN DAVIS RN JULIE FORT RN Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson School of Nursing Medication Education Group Improving