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Lithium (Eskalith/Lithobid)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Divalproex (Depakote)
Valproic Acid (Depakene)
Lithium Uses:
Drug of choice for Bipolar Disorder
Reduces or eliminates manic symptoms and supresses mood swings.
Lithium Side Effects:
nausea
fine hand tremor
polyuria
polydipsia
Lithium Toxicity: Serum levels of lithium must be regularly monitored.
diarrhea
nausea
vomiting
sedation
slurred speech
confusion
loss of coordination
seizures
coma
death
Side Effects: Sodium Levels
Avoid fluctuation in salt intake.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and other diuretics.
Because of adverse effects on certain body tissues, contraindicated for people with cardiovascular, kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal problems.
Carbamazepine Uses:
Effective treatment for Bipolar Disorder for people who haven't responded to lithium.
More effective than lithium for those who experience frequent mood swings ("rapid cyclers")
Carbamazepine Side Effects:
dizziness
ataxia
visual disturbances
anorexia
nausea
rash
cardiovascular functioning (contraindicated for people with cardiac conduction)
*Careful blood monitoring is required.
Author
yolandaharper
ID
35374
Card Set
Mood Stabilizing Drugs
Description
Drugs, Uses, Side Effects
Updated
2010-09-17T18:52:30Z
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