Suicidal thoughts/action

Atomoxetine (Strattera) [ADHD/Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhioiter] WARNING Severe liver injury may rarely occur D/C w/ jaundice or TLFT, T frequency of suicidal thoughts Uses ADHD Action Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Dose Adults Children >70 kg. 40 mg X 3 d, T to 80-100 mg -s- daily-bid Feds <70 kg. 0.5 mg/kg x 3 d, then T 1.2 mg/kg daily or bid (max 1.4 mg/kg or 100 mg) Caution [C, /-] Contra ... 

National Institute of Mental Health. (2006, November 13). New NIMH research strives to understand how antidepressants may be associated with suicidal thoughts and actions. Retrieved from http //www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat... 

Clearly assess for suicidal thoughts and feelings and ensure that a plan for action is available to the client if anything should arise... 

Acute panic and paranoia is a common side effect that can lead to homicidal thoughts and actions. The toxic effect of LSD causes impaired judgment and toxic delirium. This results in a stage of exhaustion and feeling of emptiness where the person is unable to coordinate thoughts. This fall into depression increases the risk of suicide. Some people who take LSD also enter into a longterm schizophrenic or psychotic reaction. LSD stimulates the utems and could induce contractions in a pregnant woman. 

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