Overhead #30
Effects of Medication
- Effects vary from person to person
- Sometimes remain on the same medication for their entire life
- Some people build tolerances that necessitate a new medication
* Changes in behavior may be noticed
* Dosage often prescribed through trial/error until proper amount found
Possible symptoms from medications:
- drowsiness
- nausea
- photosensitivity
- dry mouth
- unsteady gait
- headache
- blurred vision
- insomnia
- slurred speech
- weakness
- emotional liability
- fatigue
- involuntary muscle movements (tremors)
- restlessness
- nervousness