DEPRESSION

DRUG MOA DOSE SIDE EFFECTS DOSE

ADJUSTMENT
Venlafaxine It exerts its effects 75 mg daily feeling sick.
primarily by headaches.
blocking the sweating.
transporters dry mouth.
involved in the trouble sleeping.
reuptake of the feeling dizzy.
neurotransmitter’s feeling sleepy.
serotonin and constipation.
norepinephrine,
therefore leaving
more active
neurotransmitter
in the synapse.

SMOKING

Nicotine patch Released nicotine 25 mg / 16 Skin irritation

binds to nicotine hours patch (redness and
receptors in the itching)
body, reducing Dizziness.
nicotine craving Racing heartbeat.
and withdrawal Sleep problems or
symptoms unusual dreams
associated with (more common
smoking with the 24-hour
cessation. patch)
Headache.
Nausea.
Muscle aches and
stiffness.