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Valproic Acid and Divalproex [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet describes the medicine; how it works, how to take it, what to watch for, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet describes the medicine how it works, how to take it, what to watch for, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Constipation from Clozapine - Treating with PEG and Sennosides [English] Permalink Public

Clozapine slows down your gut and causes constipation. To keep from getting constipated, follow the instructions on this sheet after talking with your doctor or pharmacist. (English) Colour

Substance Use: buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone) and Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinics (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This is a document that has been adapted from the one that is currently with the buprenorphine/naloxone induction package. Minor changes have been made but this one should be with the take home suboxone information, as there have been some edits to the opening box that would only apply to take home suboxone and not a hospital induction. (English) Colour

Ventrogluteal Intramuscular Injections [English] Permalink Public

Studies tell the ventrogluteal area is the best place to give an injection into muscle for adults and children of walking age. This factsheet explains why. (English) Colour

Lamotrigine [English] Permalink Public

This medication is used to stabilizer a person’s mood, and is called a mood stabilizer. It is most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent depressive episodes. Lamotrigine can be used by itself or in combination with another medication. (English) Colour

Suboxone [English] Permalink Public

Suboxone is made of 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. We use it to treat opioid use disorder. This sheet describes the medicine, how to take it, side effects, cautions when taking it. (English) Colour

Typical (first generation) Antipsychotics [English] Permalink Public

These medicines are most commonly used to treat symptoms of psychosis (say sigh-ko-sis) such as hearing voices or false beliefs. Psychosis can occur in different types of illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. (English) Colour

Sublocade (Buprenophine long-action injection) [English] Permalink Public

This medicine is a form of buprenorphine, the active drug in Suboxone, which is injected. The effects last longer than the pill form when it is injected. We offer Sublocade to people with opioid use disorder who are currently taking Suboxone, and finding it is working well for them. (English) Colour

Antipsychotics - Long-acting Injectable [English] Permalink Public

These medications are a type of antipsychotic (say an-tee-sy-kot-ick) given by injection. Another term for this injection is a “depot.” They are most commonly used to treat symptoms of psychosis (say sigh-ko-sis) such as hearing voices or having false beliefs. Psychosis can occur in different types of illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medication can also be used to help stabilizer a person’s mood. (English) Colour