Pathways to Housing Presented by: KATHLYN DAVIS RN JULIE FORT RN Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson School of Nursing Medication Education Group Improving Adherence When: Thursday Dec.16, 2010, 12pm Where: Pathways to Housing DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR MEDICINE? DO YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR MEDICINE?

ZYPREXA (OLANZAPINE) SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine Drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, unusual behavior, depression, problem with sleep, weakness, difficulty walking, constipation, weight gain, pain in arms, legs, back, or joints, breast enlargement or discharge, late or missed menstrual periods, decreased sexual ability

TOPAMAX (TOPIRAMATE) SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine Numbness, burning, or tingling of the hands or feet, drowsiness, slowed reactions, trembling, difficulty concentrating, speech problems, difficulty thinking of specific words, memory problems, lack of coordination, confusion, nervousness, aggressive behavior, irritability, mood swings, depression, headache, weakness, uncontrollable eye movements, extreme thirst, weight loss, constipation

SEROQUEL(QUETIAPINE) SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine Drowsiness, dizziness, pain in the joints/back/neck, weakness, dry mouth, indigestion, stuffy nose, stomach pain/swelling, increased appetite and weight gain, headache, irritability, breast growth, difficulty thinking or concentrating, difficulty with speaking/language, loss of coordination, odd dreams, numbness, burning, or tingling in the arms or legs, gas, constipation, missed menstrual periods, breast discharge

TEGRETOL(CARBAMAZEPINE) Drowsiness, dizziness, Unsteadiness, nausea, vomiting, headache, anxiety, memory problems, diarrhea, constipation, Heartburn, dry mouth, back pain SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine

RISPERDAL(RISPERIDONE ) SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, dry mouth, increased saliva, increased appetite, weight gain, stomach pain, anxiety, agitation, restlessness, dreaming more than usual, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, decreased sexual interest or ability, breast milk production, vision problems, muscle or joint pain, dry or discolored skin, difficulty urinating

PROLIXIN (FLUPHENAZINE) 10 MG PROLIXIN SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine Upset stomach, drowsiness, weakness or tiredness, excitement or anxiety, Insomnia, nightmares, dry mouth, skin sensitive to sunlight than usual, changes in appetite or weight 1MG PROLIXIN

NEURONTIN (GABAPENTIN) SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine Tiredness or weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, trembling, double or blurred vision, unsteadiness, anxiety, diarrhea, memory problems, dry mouth, strange or unusual thoughts, unwanted eye movements, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, swelling in hands, feet, or lower legs, back or joint pain, cold and flu-like symptoms, ear pain

LITHIUM (LITHOBID/LITHANE) SIDE EFFECTS Restlessness, loss of appetite, difficulty controlling hand movements, stomach pain or bloating, indigestion, weight gain or loss, tongue pain, change in food taste, swollen lips, acne, hair loss, sensitivity to cold temperatures, constipation, depression, joint or muscle pain, thin/brittle fingernails or hair What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine

LAMICTAL (LAMOTRIGINE) SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine Loss of balance/coordination, double vision, blurred vision, crossed eyes, difficulty thinking or focusing, difficulty speaking, drowsiness, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, irritability, nervousness, moodiness, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, Stomach/back/joint pain, runny nose, cough, dry mouth, missed or painful menstrual periods, swelling, or vaginal irritation

HALDOL (HALOPERIDOL) SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine Dry mouth, increased saliva, blurred vision, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, difficulty sleeping, blank facial expression, uncontrollable eye/body movements, unusual/missed menses, restlessness, agitation, nervousness, mood changes, dizziness, headache, breast enlargement or painful breast milk production, decreased sexual ability in men, increased sexual desire, difficulty urinating

DILANTIN (PHENYTOIN) Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, enlarged lips, uncontrollable body/eye movements, loss of coordination, confusion, slowed thinking, slurred speech, dizziness, headache, nausea vomiting, constipation, unwanted hair growth, coarsening of facial features, overgrowth of gums, pain or curving of the penis SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine

DEPAKOTE(VALPROIC ACID) Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, changes in appetite, weight changes, back pain, ringing in ears, agitation, mood swings, abnormal thinking, memory loss, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body or eyes, loss of coordination, blurred or double vision, Hair loss, stuffed/runny nose SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine

ABILIFY (ARIPIPRAZOLE) Headache, nervousness, drowsiness, dizziness, heartburn, constipation diarrhea, stomach pain weight gain, increased appetite increased salivation, pain (especially in the arms, legs, or joints) SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine

CELEXA (CITALOPRAM) Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, drowsiness, excessive tiredness, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, excitement nervousness, dry mouth muscle or joint pain, excessive sweating, changes in sex drive or ability, loss of appetite SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine

ATIVAN (LORAZEPAM) SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, weakness, dry mouth, diarrhea, nausea, changes in appetite, restlessness or excitement, constipation, difficulty urinating, frequent urination, blurred vision, changes in sex drive or ability

COGENTIN (BENZTROPINE) Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, weakness, dry mouth, diarrhea, nausea, changes in appetite, restlessness or excitement, constipation, difficulty urinating, frequent urination, blurred vision, changes in sex drive or ability SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine

TOFRANIL(IMIPRAMINE) Drowsiness, weakness or tiredness, excitement or anxiety, Nightmares, dry mouth, skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual, changes in appetite or weight, constipation, difficulty urinating, frequent urination, blurred vision, changes in sex drive or ability, excessive sweating SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine

KLONOPIN (CLONAZEPAM) Drowsiness, Dizziness, Unsteadiness, problems with coordination, difficulty thinking/remembering, increased saliva, muscle or joint pain, frequent urination, blurred vision, changes in sex drive or ability SIDE EFFECTS What you should know: Take your medicine the same time everyday Report any side effects to your doctor Call your doctor if you have any questions Call if you lose your medicine

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