Psychotropic Medications Side Effects Caregivers Should Know About

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Older adults are highly vulnerable to the adverse effects of psychotropic medications which are commonly used to manage behavior and psychiatric symptoms. This video presented by Carrie Allen, a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist covers: • What are psychotropic medications? • Why are older adults at a higher risk for side effects? • What are the primary classes of psychotropic medications? • Common side effects of anti-psychotics, antidepressants, anti-anxiety, mood stabilizers, sedatives and stimulants. • What is psychosis? • This is a must watch for anyone caring for an older adult who has been prescribed psychotropic medications. See our other videos: • / mmlearnorg • Web: mmlearn.org • LinkedIn: / mmlearn-org-a-program-of-morningside-minis... • Twitter: / mmlearn_org • Facebook: / mmlearn.org • By: Carrie Allen • #MMLearn #SideEffectsOfMedications #FamilyCaregiverAlliance #PsychotropicMedications #SideEffectsOfAntiPsychotics

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