MOA: blocks serotonin
uptake--fluoxetine,
sertraline, paroxetine,
citalopram side effects: sex
dys, nausea, insomnia, do
not use with maois and
grapefruit juice
only prescribed if other antidepr
do not work, as it puts pts at risk
for hypertensive crisis and cannot
eat --aged cheeses, yeast, fish,
meat, choc, some veggies, alcoholic
drinks, fruits, st johns wort, or
ginseng side effects: suicidal
tendencies
anti anxiety medications
benzodiazepines: MOA:
enhances inhibiting effects
of GABA, rapid onset
side effects: also can be used to prevent seizures and alcohol
withdrawal--sedation, dizziness, ataxia, confusion, dry mouth, blurred vision,
orthostatic hypertension--od then respiratory depression