Antidepressants: TCA's vs. SSRI's

What are the most commonly used drugs for bipolar disorder?

Which drug used for bipolar disorder has a low therapeutic index?

What adverse effect is associated with therapeutic doses of lithium?

Which drug is used for psychotic mania and to prevent bipolar mania and depression?

What can happen if there is low plasma sodium in a patient on lithium therapy?

Which type of antidepressant selectively blocks the reuptake of serotonin into nerves?

What is a side effect associated with Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA’s overdose?

Which antidepressants have a black box warning for suicidal thinking in children, adolescents, and young adults?

Which drug is known to cause yawngasm as a side effect?

What is the main therapeutic use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s)?

What are some common withdrawal symptoms associated with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s)?

Which class of antidepressants is known for having effects similar to SSRI's but with more adverse effects?

Which atypical drug is known for its stimulant activity and is used for treating depression and smoking cessation?

Which adverse effect is commonly associated with Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)?

Which neurotransmitters does Mirtazepine (Remeron) release?

What severe adverse effect is associated with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI’s) when taken with norepinephrine releasing drugs?

In the treatment of which disorder should St. John’s Wort be used with caution due to its potential to induce fluctuations in mood?

What is the main mechanism of action for tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?

Which group of drugs is considered the second line for depression treatment due to a higher incidence of adverse effects?

What is the main neurotransmitter deficiency implicated in depression according to the text?

Which class of drugs is commonly used as first-line treatment for neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia besides depression?

Which group of antidepressants typically takes weeks to develop their full therapeutic effects?

What is the main reason tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are not commonly used as first-line drugs for depression?

What is the main reason for measuring plasma lithium levels when using lithium to treat bipolar disorder?

Which adverse effect is NOT associated with therapeutic doses of lithium in treating bipolar disorder?

Which neurotransmitter system is primarily affected by mood stabilizers like valproate in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

What is a potential consequence of low plasma sodium levels in a patient on lithium therapy?

Which psychiatric symptom can olanzapine and risperidone help manage in bipolar disorder?

What is a common adverse effect associated with Venlafaxine (Effexor) and Duloxetine (Cymbalta)?

What is the primary mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants (TCA’s)?

Which group of antidepressants is characterized by a higher incidence of adverse effects and not commonly used as first-line drugs for depression treatment?

Which atypical drug is known for causing little sexual dysfunction and common drowsiness?

Which adverse effect is commonly seen with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) like Phenelzine (Nardil)?

What neurotransmitter deficiency is associated with the monoamine neurotransmitter deficiency hypothesis of depression?

What is the primary reason why Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) are considered third-line antidepressants?

Which antidepressant group typically requires months for maximal therapeutic effects to be achieved?

Which drug is known to have a stimulant activity, no weight gain, and is used for smoking cessation?

Which group of drugs is considered first-line for neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia treatment besides depression?

What is a significant adverse effect associated with St. John’s Wort when used in individuals with bipolar disorder?

What is a common adverse effect associated with therapeutic doses of lithium in bipolar disorder treatment?

Which group of antidepressants is associated with the risk of neonatal effects in newborns, such as abstinence syndrome and pulmonary hypertension?

Which class of antidepressants is known for causing withdrawal symptoms such as headache, nausea, anxiety, and dysphoria when the dose is tapered off?

Which antidepressant class is specifically noted for a side effect known as 'Yawngasm'?

Which class of antidepressants is considered the first-line treatment due to being effective with fewer adverse effects and developing maximal antidepressant effects in months?

Which type of antidepressants have a black box warning specifically for an increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults?

Which class of antidepressants is noted to have a lower margin of safety in cases of overdose leading to cardiac arrhythmias and toxicity?