Psychiatric Medication

an extra pyramidal symptom manifested by a compelling need to move or pace without specific pattern, and inability to be still

motor disorders associated with pathologic dysfunction in the basal ganglia. These include dystonic reaction, akathisia, akinesia, parkinsonian reaction and tardive dyskinsia

an adverse reaction to medication - MAOIs - that includes: increased BP, headaches, palpitations, stiff or sore neck, nausea and vomiting, sweating and chest pain

a rare sometimes fatal complication of antipsychotic treatment characterized by muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, altered consciousness and automatic dysfunction

an extra pyramidal symptom manifested by slowing or volitional movements (akinesia), mask facies, rigidity, and tremor at reest - especially upper extremities and pill roll motion

a severe and sometimes fatal multi-system reaction of skin and mucous membranes. Lesions may resemble an iris or bullseye with concentric rings; and involve oral and anogenital mucosa, eyes and viscara. CONstitutional symtpoms such as malaisa, headache, fever arthralgia, and conjuctivitis are also observed

an extra pyramidal symptom manifested by involuntary rhythmic bizarre movements of the faces, jaw, mouth, tongue, and sometimes extremities

TRADE NAMES: Norparmin, Pamelor,Vivactil, Ludiomil, Sinequan, Elavil, Surmontil, Anafranil

Hallucinations, severe confusion, trouble urinating, hives, swelling of face, lips or tongue, unexplained fever or sore throat

Estrogen, oral contraceptives, antihistamines, and anticonvulsants

Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Paxil, Luvox

Nardil, Parnate

Hypertensive crisis, (delirium, coma, death with demoral)

Tyramine free

Lithium, Tegretol, Depakote, Neurontin, Lamictal, Topamax

0.6-1.4 meq/l

6-12 mcg/ml

• 50-120 mcg/ml - bipolar
• 50-100 mcg/ml - seizure