M EDICATION FACT SHEET Valproate ( val PROE ate ) Divalproex sodium ( dye val PRO ex ) Valproic acid ( val PROE ik AS id ) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aap p.org) If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 and/or the toll -free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline […]
M EDICATION FACT SHEET Topiramate (toe PYRE a mate ) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aap p.org) If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 and/or the toll -free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800 -273 -TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. A help line and […]
M EDICATION FACT SHEET Oxcarbazepine (ox car BAZ e peen ) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aapp. org) If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 and/or the toll -free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800 -273 -TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. A help line […]
M EDICATION FACT SHEET Methylphenidate ( METH -il -FEN -i- date ) Dexmethylphenidate (DEX -meth -il -FEN -i- date ) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aap p.org) If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 and/or the toll -free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800 -273 -TALK (8255) to speak […]
M EDICATION FACT SHEET Lithium (LITH ee um ) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (aap p.org) If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 and/or the toll -free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800 -273 -TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. A help line and other resources […]
M EDICATION FACT SHEET Lamotrigine (la MOE tri jeen ) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aap p.org) If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 and/or the toll -free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800 -273 -TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. A help line and […]
M EDICATION FACT SHEET Dexmedetomidine (dek smeh duh tow muh din ) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aapp .org) If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 and/or the toll -free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800 -273 -TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. A help […]
M EDICATION FACT SHEET Carbamazepine (kar ba MAZ e peen ) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aap p.org) If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 and/or the toll -free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800 -273 -TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. A help line […]
What to Know Before Stopping Medications American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aap p.org) Monica Barrett, PharmD, January 2020 Always talk to a health care provider before stopping a medication . If someone has a bad reaction or thinks their medication is not working, they should tell their provider. A health care provider can advise […]
Decision Factors In Selecting Medications American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aap p.org) Megan Vaden, PharmD, February 2019 Where to start? Be honest and open when discussing concerns with your doctor. Choosing the right medication and dose should be based on each individual’s needs. Your doctor will choose a medication based on: • Symptoms you […]
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