Spring Webinar Series Week 1: The Impact of Medication on Travel Training

1. Spring Webinar Series Week 1: The Impact of Medication on Travel Training

2. Panelists • Jessica GareyMTM Travel TrainerCertified Pharmacy Tech • Pam CanavanMTM Travel TrainerCertified Pharmacy Tech

3. Medications & Side Effects • All medications may have side effects, but not all patients will experience them • Some side effects may not be bothersome • Other side effects may cause the patient to stop taking the medication • Sometimes not taking a medication can also cause side effects

4. Hypertension/High Blood Pressure Medication Side Effects • Dizziness & lightheadedness • Feeling totally wiped out with no energy • Taking some water pills may lead to sun sensitivity • Patients may take their medications (especially water pills) in the morning before training • Doctors often tweak medication levels • May lead to ongoing problems with dizziness

5. Stroke Medication Side Effects • Numbness & tingling throughout body • Difficulty moving • Increased bleeding • Joint/muscle aches

6. Chronic Pain Medication Side Effects • Disorientation • Sedation, especially for patients taking a pain/muscle relaxant/anti-depressant cocktail • Feeling loopy with an inability to concentrate or focus • Euphoria, delirium, or hallucinations • Dizziness • Respiratory depression

7. Diabetes Medication Side Effects • Dizziness in patients taking insulin until correct dosage is attained • Dizziness occurs less often with oral meds, but headaches & upset stomach can occur • Type 1 v. Type 2 diabetes • Must make sure trainee has sufficient injectable insulin for training time

8. Depression/Bipolar Disorder Medication Side Effects • Sedation • Blurred vision • Emotional leveling • May not be able to respond to an emergency • Inability to concentrate • Manic behavior

9. ADHD Medication Side Effects • Headaches & upset stomach • Trouble sleeping, irritability & tics • Can cause trainee to be less focused with extra energy if dosage or medication is incorrect • Not taking medication on time or skipping a day may make trainee less focused

10. Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Medication Side Effects • Extreme drowsiness • Blurred vision • Muscle spasms or tremors • Rapid heartbeat • Sun sensitivity

11. Gout/Arthritis Medication Side Effects • Muscle weakness • Numbness & tingling • Fever, chills & body aches • Gout medications may cause side effects worse than a gout attack • NSAID side effects include upset stomach, dizziness, drowsiness & increased bleeding

12. Neuropathy Medication Side Effects • Drowsiness • Numbness & tingling • Loss of balance • Blurred vision

13. Migraines & Headaches Medication Side Effects • Fatigue • Difficulty thinking & trouble functioning • Serotonin syndrome may occur if taken with other prescriptions • Trainee may not be able to train if they didn’t take medicine early enough

14. Seizure Disorder Medication Side Effects • Drowsiness or fatigue • Poor coordination • Loss of strength • Dizziness

15. Infections (Antibiotics) Medication Side Effects • Upset stomach • Sun sensitivity • Allergic reactions such as hives & swelling of lips, face, or tongue • Fainting

16. Contact Information & Questions • Jessica Gareyjperez@mtm-inc.net904-540-6980 • Pam Canavanpcanavan@mtm-inc.net352-409-0943