Psychotropic Medications and Adverse Side Effects

Psychotropic Medications and Adverse Side Effects

July 1, 2015

Speaker Introduction

Edwin Mikkelsen MD

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Today's Agenda

? Psychotropic Med use in the DDS Population ? Commonly Prescribed Psychotropic Meds ? Common Side Effects ? Managing Effects ? Adverse Effects ? Case Examples ? Questions

Psychotropic Med Usage

Polypharmacy in MA DDS Adults

? Approximately 60% of MA DDS adults are on 1 or more psychotropic medications.

? More medication use in older adults. ? Many adults experience long-term use of medications that

affect the central nervous system (i.e. anti-seizure meds). ? Medication use may result in undesired or adverse side

effects. ? Taking multiple medications increases the likelihood of

having at least one side effect.

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