Infographic by Matthew Lally MD
Board-Certified Psychiatrist. Board-certified Addiction Medicine
I don't know about you, but for me, it is extremely difficult to know and implement all the recommended psychiatric medication monitoring. A big part of the problem is that we don't have a great resource for this.
I built an animated, touchscreen website to tell you what needs to be monitored for each psych med and when to check it. It is evidence-based with links directly to FDA documents. There is no pharma input, no download is needed, and it's free for anyone to use.
Even psychiatrists are challenged to use these medications.
All the side effects are verified on the label required by the FDA
Many of us are visual learners. The graphic presentation allows for rapid learning and recognition.
Most patients are reticent to take psychotropic medications when they are already suffering from emotional problems.
You can find the FDA list of side effects from psychotropic medications by visiting the official FDA website. Here are the steps to access this information:
Go to the FDA's website: www.fda.gov
Search for the specific medication: Use the search bar to enter the name of the psychotropic medication you are interested in.
Check the drug's label: Look for the medication's prescribing information or package insert, which includes detailed information on side effects, warnings, and other pertinent data.
Review the Drug Safety Information: You can also explore the "Drug Safety" section for updates and announcements regarding various medications.
For a comprehensive list of psychotropic medications, you might also consider resources like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus
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