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PALIPERIDON (InvegaTM)


Used to Treat:

auditory hallucinations

agitation

delusions

disorganized thoughts

visual hallucinations

bizarre behavior

bizarre thoughts


Duration of Effects:

24 hours


Common Side Effects:

restlessness

dizziness

blurred vision

sexual dysfunction

drowsiness

muscle stiffness

tremor

seizures


Overdose Reaction:

confusion

coma

extreme sedation


Overdose Lethality Potential:

low


Withdrawal Reaction:

nausea

tremor

vomiting

dizziness


Withdrawal Potential:

low


Potential to Agitate:

low


Potential to Calm:

high



PAROXETINE (Paxil®)


Used to Treat:

sadness

poor concentration

changes in appetite

lack of interest/pleasure

obsessions

decreased energy

changes in sleep

suicidal thoughts/attempts

feelings of worthlessness

panic attacks


Duration of Effects:

24 hours


Common Side Effects:

drowsiness

restlessness

anxiety

dry mouth

vertigo

dizziness

tremor

nausea

sexual dysfunction

decreased appetite


Overdose Reaction:

drowsiness

nausea

vomiting


Overdose Lethality Potential:

low*


Withdrawal Reaction:

anxiety

insomnia

dizziness

visual disturbances

irritability

headache

restlessness

electric shock sensations


Withdrawal Potential:

moderate


Potential to Agitate:

moderate


Potential to Calm:

low-moderate


Miscellaneous:

*Drug can be lethal if mixed with other antidepressants: Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, or Tranylcypromine.



PEMOLINE (Cylert®)


Used to Treat:

hyperactivity

attention deficit


Duration of Effects:

12 to 24 hours


Common Side Effects:

anxiety

irritability

headache

weight loss

vomiting

restlessness

insomnia

dizziness

blurred vision

fast heart rate

sadness


Overdose Reaction:

agitation

confusion

aggression

rigidity

false beliefs

hallucinations

seizures


Overdose Lethality Potential:

low-moderate


Withdrawal Reaction:

sadness

anxiety

fatigue

drowsiness


Withdrawal Potential:

low


Potential to Agitate:

high


Potential to Calm:

low


Miscellaneous:

Overdose can cause severe liver failure.



PENTAZOCINE (Talwin®)


Used to Treat:

pain


Duration of Effects:

1 to 3 hours


Common Side Effects:

drowsiness

confusion

dizziness

constipation

itching

anxiety

nausea

vomiting

feeling “high”

headache


Overdose Reaction:

confusion

unconsciousness

decreased breathing rate

extreme drowsiness

seizures

failure to breathe


Overdose Lethality Potential:

high


Withdrawal Reaction:*

irritability

restlessness

anxiety

insomnia

diarrhea

nausea

vomiting

fast heart rate


Withdrawal Potential:

moderate-high


Potential to Agitate:

low


Potential to Calm:

high+


Miscellaneous:

*Although unpleasant, the withdrawal is not lethal.

+Increased calming effect if mixed with alcohol or other sedating drugs.

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