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Define
anorexia
1.Loss of appetite, especially as a result of
disease.
2.Anorexia nervosa.
anxiety
A state of uneasiness
and apprehension, as about future uncertainties.
attention
deficit disorder
A syndrome, usually diagnosed in childhood,
characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, a short attention span, and often hyperactivity, and interfering especially
with academic, occupational, and social performance.
attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder
Attention deficit disorder in which hyperactivity
is present.
Bulimia
An eating disorder, common especially among young
women of normal or nearly normal weight, that is characterized by episodic binge eating and followed by feelings of guilt,
depression, and self-condemnation. It is often associated with measures taken to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced
vomiting, the use of laxatives, dieting, or fasting. Also called bulimarexia, bulimia nervosa.
Burn
1. An injury produced by fire, heat, radiation, electricity, or a caustic agent
2. A burned place or area
3. An act, process, or result of burning
injury
Damage or harm done to or suffered by a person
or thing
insomnia
Chronic inability
to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time.
overdose
An excessive dose,
especially of a narcotic.
paranoia
1.Psychotic disorder characterized by delusions
of persecution with or without grandeur, often strenuously defended with apparent logic and reason.
2.Extreme, irrational distrust of others.
schizophrenia
Any of a group of psychotic disorders
usually characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, and accompanied
in varying degrees by other emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbances. Schizophrenia is associated with dopamine
imbalances in the brain and defects of the frontal lobe and is caused by genetic, other biological, and psychosocial factors.
Drugs
Trazodone: belongs to the group of medicines
known as antidepressants or ``mood elevators.'' It is used to relieve mental depression and depression that sometimes occurs
with anxiety.
Side Effects:
More Common: Dizziness or lightheadedness, drowsiness , dryness of mouth
(usually mild), headache, nausea and vomiting, unpleasant taste
Less Common: Confusion, fainting, muscle tremors, Blurred vision, constipation,
diarrhea, muscle aches or pains, unusual tiredness or weakness
Symptoms of Overdose: Drowsiness, loss of muscle coordination , nausea and vomiting
Rare: Painful, inappropriate erection of the penis, continuing, Fast or
slow heartbeat, skin rash, unusual excitement
Adderall: Amphetamines
(am-FET-a-meens ) belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. They are used to treat
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Amphetamines increase attention and decrease restlessness in patients who
are overactive, unable to concentrate for very long or are easily distracted, and have unstable emotions. These medicines
are used as part of a total treatment program that also includes social, educational, and psychological treatment.
Side Effects:
More Common: False sense of well-being, irritability , nervousness, restlessness,
trouble in sleeping, Irregular heartbeat
Less Common: Blurred vision, changes in sexual desire or decreased sexual
ability, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness or lightheadedness , dryness of mouth or unpleasant taste, fast or pounding heartbeat,
headache , increased sweating, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, stomach cramps or pain, weight loss
Rare: Chest pain, fever, unusually high, skin rash or hives, uncontrolled
movements of head, neck, arms, and legs
Lexapro: Escitalopram ( ess-sit-AL-oh-pram) is used to
treat mental depression. Escitalopram belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain
SideEffects:
More
Common: Constipation, decreased interest in sexual intercourse, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, ejaculation delay,
gas in stomach, heartburn, inability to have or keep an erection , impotence, increased sweating , loss in sexual ability
desire, drive, or performance , nausea, stomach pain , sleeplessness, trouble sleeping, unable to sleep, sleepiness or unusual
drowsiness
Less
Common: Abdominal pain, chills, cough, decreased appetite, diarrhea, fever, general feeling of discomfort
or illness, headache , joint pain, loss of appetite , muscle aches and pains, nausea, not able to have an orgasm, pain or
tenderness around eyes and cheekbones, runny nose, shivering, shortness of breath or troubled breathing, sneezing , sore throat,
stuffy nose , sweating, tightness of chest or wheezing, trouble sleeping, unusual tiredness or weakness, vomiting, Ejaculation
delay, nauseaRare: Coma, confusion, convulsions, decreased urine output, dizziness, fast or irregular heartbeat , headache,
increased thirst , muscle pain or cramps, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, swelling of face, ankles, or hands, unusual
tiredness or weakness
Wellbutrin: Bupropion (byoo-PROE-pee-on ) is used to relieve
mental depression and is used as part of a support program to help you stop smoking. Bupropion is sold under different brand
names for different uses. If you are already taking medicine for mental depression or to help you stop smoking, discuss this
with your health care professional before taking bupropion. It is very important that you receive only one prescription for
bupropion at a time
Side
Effects:
More
Common: Agitation, anxiety, Abdominal pain, constipation, decrease in appetite, dizziness, dryness of mouth, increased
sweating , nausea or vomiting, trembling or shaking, trouble in sleeping, weight loss (unusual)
Less
Common: Buzzing or ringing in ears, headache (severe), skin rash, hives, or itching, Blurred vision, change in sense
of taste , drowsiness, feeling of fast or irregular heartbeat, frequent need to urinate , muscle pain, sore throat , unusual
feeling of well-being
Rare:
Confusion, extreme distrust, fainting, false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts, hallucinations (seeing,hearing, or feeling
things that are not there), seizures (convulsions), especially with higher doses, trouble in concentrating
Symptoms
of Overdose: Fast heartbeat, hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there), loss of consciousness
, nausea, seizures (convulsions) , vomiting
Seroquel: Quetiapine (kwe-TYE-a-peen ) is used to
treat psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. Quetiapine is available only with your doctor's prescription,
in the following dosage form
Side
Effects:
More
common: Constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased weight, indigestion
Less
Common: Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position, fever,
chills, muscle aches, or sore throat, loss of balance control , mask-like face, shuffling walk, skin rash, slowed movements,
stiffness of arms or legs, swelling of feet or lower legs, trembling and shaking of hands and fingers, trouble in breathing,
speaking, or swallowing, Abdominal pain, abnormal vision, decrease in appetite, decreased strength and energy, feeling of
fast or irregular heartbeat , headache, increased muscle tone, increased sweating, stuffy or runny nose
Rare:
Symptoms of NMS; two or more occur together; most of these effects do not require emergency medical attention if they occur
alone Convulsions (seizures), difficult or unusually fast breathing, fast heartbeat or irregular pulse, high fever, high or
low (irregular) blood pressure, increased sweating, loss of bladder control, severe muscle stiffness, unusually pale skin,
unusual tiredness or weakness, Fainting, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat, menstrual changes, unusual secretion of milk
(in females), Symptoms of underactive thyroid; usually two or more occur together; these effects do not require medical attention
if they occur alone unless they continue or are bothersome Dry, puffy skin, loss of appetite, tiredness, weight gain
Symptoms
of Overdose: Drowsiness, fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, weakness
Strattera: Atomoxetine (at-OH-mox-e-teen ) belongs
to the group of medicines called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It is used to treat children, adolescents, and
adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Atomoxetine increases attention and decreases restlessness in
people who are overactive, cannot concentrate for very long or are easily distracted, and are emotionally unstable. This medicine
is used as part of a total treatment program that also includes social, educational, and psychological treatment
Side
Effects:
More
Common: Acid or sour stomach, belching, bleeding between periods, change in amount of bleeding during
periods, change in pattern of monthly periods, cough , decreased appetite, decreased interest in sexual intercourse, decrease
in frequency of urination, decrease in urine volume, difficulty having a bowel movement (stool), difficulty in passing urine
[dribbling], dizziness, dry mouth, fever, headache , heartburn, heavy bleeding , inability to have or keep an erection, indigestion,
irritability, loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance, nausea, painful urination, pain or tenderness around
eyes and cheekbones, shortness of breath or troubled breathing, sleepiness or unusual drowsiness, sleeplessness, stomach discomfort,
upset, cramps, or pain, stuffy or runny nose, tightness of chest or wheezing , trouble sleeping, unable to sleep, unusual
drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness or feeling of sluggishness, unusual stopping of menstrual bleeding, unusual tiredness
or weakness , vomiting
Less Common or Rare: Hives or welts, irregular heartbeat , itching, large,
hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs, redness of skin, skin rash, Abnormal
dreams, abnormal orgasm, back pain, blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of skin, bloated, full feeling
, burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" or tingling feelings, change in hearing, change or problem
with discharge of semen , chills, cold sweats, confusion, cough, cracked, dry, scaly skin, crying, decreased weight, diarrhea,
difficulty in moving, dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position, ear drainage,
earache or pain in ear, excess air or gas in stomach or intestines, feeling of warmth redness of the face, neck, arms and
occasionally, upper chest, feeling unusually cold, frequent urination, general feeling of discomfort or illness, groin pain,
increased or sudden sweating, joint pain, loss of appetite, mood swings, muscle aches, cramping, pains, or stiffness, pain
or burning with urination, passing gas, shivering, sinus headache, sleep disorder, swelling of skin, swollen joints, swollen,
tender prostate
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