P102 1st Edition Lecture 25Outline of Last Lecture I. Medication and Drugs Outline of Current Lecture II. Antipsychotic Medications AKA Neuroleptics III. Antianxiety Medications IV. LithiumCurrent LectureI. Antipsychotic Medications AKA Neuroleptics - Reserpineo Effective in treating schizophrenia - Chlorpromazineo Also helped treat schizophrenia; had less side effects- Both drugs reduced NT Dopamine - Reduced the positive symptoms of schizophrenia - Drawbacks of Antipsychotic Meds o Don’t actually cure schizophrenia o Not very effective in eliminating negative symptoms o Unwanted side effects: dry mouth, weight gain and sleepyo Motor related side effects: muscle tremors, rigid movements etc.o Tardive Dyskinesia Severe, uncontrollable facial grimaces and involuntary movements of mouth o “Revolving Door” Pattern of hospitalization, discharge and re-hospitalization II. Antianxiety Medications - Prescribed to help people deal with problems and symptoms associated with pathological anxiety- Benzodiazepines o Include Valium and Xanax ‘tranquilizers’ o Relax muscles and promote sleep, reduce anxiety levels o Dangerous side effects: Reduce coordination, alertness These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Effects are intensified combined with alcohol Physically addictive when taken over a long time o Buspar Affect dopamine and serotonin leve3ls Relieves anxiety while maintaining normal alertness Does not cause drowsiness and is low risk of addiction Drawback: Must be taken 2/3 weeks before anxiety is reduced III. Lithium- Commonly used to treat bipolar disorder - Helps prevent acute manic episodes and helps prevent relapses - Side effectso If Lithium levels are too low, manic symptoms persist o If Lithium levels are too high, lithium poisoning Vomiting, weak muscles and reduced coordination o Prevented mania and
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