Nervous System

2. A benzodiazepine used for anxiety, commonly known by the brand name Xanax.
4. Abbreviation for the Central Nervous System, which consists of the brain and spinal cord.
5. A hypnotic medication used for sleep, commonly known by the brand name Ambien.
8. The process of slowly lowering the dose of an antidepressant to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
10. A newer, antipsychotic that can cause significant weight gain and high blood sugar.
13. An antiepileptic drug that is also very commonly used to treat nerve pain.
14. The most common side effect of both benzodiazepines and hypnotics.
18. A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
20. The neurotransmitter that is targeted by antipsychotics; it is often in excess in patients with schizophrenia.
21. The combination drug that is the gold standard for treating Parkinson's disease.

1. The division of the nervous system responsible for the "rest and digest" response.
3. A very common antiepileptic drug, known by the brand name Keppra.
6. Abbreviation for the Peripheral Nervous System.
7. The amount of time, typically 4 to 6, that it takes for an antidepressant to reach its full therapeutic effect.
9. An older, antipsychotic that has a high risk of movement problems.
11. The DEA schedule for all benzodiazepines and zolpidem.
12. A unique and serious side effect of Parkinson's medications, leading to behaviors like compulsive gambling or shopping.
15. The division of the nervous system responsible for the "fight or flight" response.
16. An SSRI antidepressant commonly known by the brand name Zoloft.
17. The primary neurotransmitter targeted by SSRI antidepressants.
19. Combining benzodiazepines with this class of pain medication can lead to fatal respiratory depression.