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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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