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English 114-Professoinal Research and Reporting Instructor , Steve Wood By Dillon Griffin July 15, 2011 Oral Presentation

INTRODUCTION SUMMARY:

INTRODUCTION SUMMARY The purpose of this presentation is to: List the top three medications used to treat depression Inform and educate all staff of what these medications are and share some important information

What are antidepressants?:

What are antidepressants? They are medications used to treat many types of depression and disorders Manic Depression (Bi-Polar) Major Depression Disorder

Top Three Medications:

Top Three Medications Prozac Paxil Zoloft

How do they work? :

How do they work? They help balance the chemicals in the brain

Prozac:

Prozac Is the most popular and common medication of the 3 because it can be taken with other antidepressant to treat many different types of depression or disorders

Paxil:

Paxil Is the second most prescribed of the 3 and may be used to treat many types of anxiety disorders as well

Zoloft:

Zoloft Is the third most prescribed and is best suited for people with milder cases of depression and disorders.

Common side effects:

Common side effects All 3 of these medications have common side effects. If a patients complains of ANY of the following, they should get medical attention at once. Skin rash or hives Difficulty breathing Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat

Common side effects II:

Common side effects II Patients should call his/her doctor ASAP if they have any of these side effects Behavior changes Panic attacks Trouble sleeping Feeling hostile, aggressive, or suicidal

Special notes/warnings:

Special notes/warnings Certain other medications cannot be taken while on any of these 3 antidepressants Doctor should be made aware if patients is pregnant or breast feeding Drinking alcohol is prohibited while on these medications

Special notes/warning continued:

Special notes/warning continued These top 3 antidepressants will only help control depression, not cure it, and only if the patients follows the directions of our doctor and staff.

Conclusion:

Conclusion The intent of this presentation was for all staff to become more educated on the top medications used for treating depression. This information should help us help our customers live a more normal and productive life.