Psychotropic drugsThe Mental Health Center in Ariguanabo contributes to the correct use of psychotropic drugs, especially tranquilizers, antidepressants and hypnotics. With regard to the consequences of misuse of these drugs we talked with the psychiatrist Naiby Prendes.
Psychotropic drugs are...
They are substances for the treatment of various diseases including depression, anxiety and other behavioral disorders. They act on the central nervous system. Among them: anti-psychotic drugs for mood, bipolar and depressive disorders; sedatives, anxiolytics and psycho-stimulants.
Patients should know...
They should be aware of drugs’ effects. They should read instructions, warnings, precautions, drug interactions. Every doctor must check with patients or companions if they have received clear information and understood the treatment.
Drugs in demand...
Menzodiacepinas; chlordiazepoxide and nitrazepan. These are the most addictive by the population and its use should be prior consultation of the physician because they can lead to depression. Antidepressants are also deliberately used by the population, therefore they should be monitored. These drugs are the most commonly used by people to commit suicides, such is the case of amitriptyline, imipramine; these medications can cause cardiovascular and renal diseases.
Advices...
Patients should consult and rely on the medical criteria. The doctor-patient relationship is essential to know the patient and his personality characteristics which linked to the disease determine the symptoms and health status. It allows every relationship has both general and private characteristics.