6630 Psychopharmacology Midterm Study Guide Graded A+

When SSRIs or SNRIs are stopped abruptly, common symptoms of withdrawal include {Ans: Irritability, headaches, and insomnia}This extrapyramidal symptom is characterized by muscle rigidity (usually in the facial muscles, giving the face a wooden mask-like appearance), bradykinesia, and tremors. It can occur within a few days to a month of Typical Antipsychotic use: {Ans: Pseudoparkinsonism}Less severe neurotransmitter side effects of Typical Antipsychotics include: {Ans: ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION (Alpha-1 receptor inhibition), ANTICHOLINERGIC SIDE EFFECTS (muscarinic receptor inhibition), and SEDATION (H1 receptor inhibition).}Severe side effect of SNRIs in children/adolescents under age 25 years old: {Ans: suicidal ideation}Hypertensive crisis commonly occurs when people taking MAOIs consume foods or drinks high in: {Ans: tyramine (cheese, wine, beer, cured/smoked meats)}Six common Atypical Antidepressants used for individuals that did not respond to other antidepressants: {Ans: mirtazapine, trazadone, nefazodone, vilazodone, vortioxetine, bupropion}