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Mood Stabilizers
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Chemical Class |
Generic Name |
Trade Name |
Known Side Effects |
| Lithium Salt |
Lithium carbonate
Lithium citrate |
Lithotabs
Eskalith
Duralith
Cibalith-S |
- Drowsiness, slurred speech
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- Nausea, vomiting
- Excessive thirst
- Weight gain
- Dry skin, rash and folliculitis (inflammation
of hair follicles), common
- Hypothyroidism occurs with long-term use (underactive
thyroid gland)
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| Anticonvulsants |
Clonazepam
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Davalproex sodium
Gabapentin
Oxcarbazepine |
Klonopin
Dilantin
Tegretol
Depakote
Neurontin
Trileptal |
- Nausea, vomiting
- Behavior changes/deterioration
- Fine motor tremor (especially in lips,
fingers)
- Changes in appetite, severe weight gain
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| Tryptophan |
l-Tryptophan |
Triptan |
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Tremors
- Euphoria
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Antidepressants
|
Chemical Class |
Generic Name |
Trade Name |
Known Side Effects |
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) |
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Fluvoxamine
Paroxetine
Fluoxetine
Sertaline |
Celexa
Lexapro
Luvox
Paxil
Prozac
Zoloft |
- Headache, drowsiness
- Fine motor tremor, dysphasia (speech
impairment)
- Nausea, diarrhea, weight gain
- Rhinitis (nasal inflammation)
- Risk of seizure
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| Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (NDRI) |
Bupropion |
Wellbutrin |
- Nervousness
- Vivid dreams/nightmares
- Nausea, heartburn, loss of appetite
- Elevated blood pressure
- Skin rash
- Yellow tinge around the eyes
- Chest pain, seizure risk
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| Selective Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake
Inhibitor (SNRI) |
Venlafaxine
Duloxetine |
Effexor
Cymbalta |
- Nervousness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Elevated blood pressure
- Persistent headache
- Severe muscle twitching/tremor
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| Non-selective Cyclic Antidepressants |
Amitriptyline
Clomipramine
Doxepin
Amoxapine
Maprotiline |
Elavil
Anafranil
Sinequan
Asendin
Ludiomil |
- Drowsiness/fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Muscle tremor
- Swelling of the face
- Soreness of the mouth/gums/throat
- Inability to pass urine/have a bowel movement
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| Reversible Inhibitor of MAO-A (RIMA) |
Moclobemide |
Manerix |
- Blurred vision
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Nausea/constipation
- Dangerous interactions with virtually every
over-the-counter medication
- Highly specialized diet required for duration
of treatment
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| Irreversible Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors |
Isocarboxazid
Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine |
Marplan
Nardil
Parnate |
- Drowsiness
- Increase symptoms of mania in patients
diagnosed with bipolar disorder
- Edema in lower extremities (abnormal
swelling)
- Increased appetite/weight gain
- Dangerous interactions with virtually every
over-the-counter medication
- Highly specialized diet required for duration
of treatment
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Antipsychotics
|
Chemical Class |
Generic Name |
Trade Name |
Known Side Effects |
| "Conventional" (Typical) Antipsychotics |
Haloperidol
Loxapine
Molindone
Pimozide
Chlorpromazine
Fluphenazine
Thiothixene |
Haldol
Loxapine
Moban
Orap
Thorazine
Prolixin
Navane |
- Potential for liver damage with long-term use
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Incontinence
- Blurred vision, dry eyes
- Tachycardia (rapid heart rate)
- Severe weight gain
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| "Second Generation" (Atypical Antipsychotics) |
Risperidone
Clozapine
Quetiapine
Olanzapine
Ziprasidone |
Risperdal
Clozaril
Seroquel
Zyprexa
Geodon |
- Sedation, fatigue, insomnia
- Lower lip tremor, loss of gag reflex
- Dry mucus membranes, constipation
- Severe weight gain
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- Hyperglycemia (abnormally high blood
glucose), anorexia, edema (abnormal swelling) with prolonged usage
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| "Third Generation" Antipsychotic |
Aripiprazole |
Abilify |
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Nausea, constipation
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ADHD
Drugs
|
Chemical Class |
Generic Name |
Trade Name |
Known Side Effects |
| Psychostimulant |
Dexotroamphetamine
Amphetamine salts
Methylphenidate
Dexmethylphenidate
Magnesium pemoline |
Dexedrine
Adderall
Ritalin
Focalin
Cylert |
- May interfere with liver function
- Tics
- Amplifies symptoms of other psychiatric
disorders
- GI distress, weight loss, anorexia
- Lowers seizure threshold
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| Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor |
Atomoxetine |
Strattera |
- Rhinitis (nasal inflammation)
- Upper abdominal pain
- Sexual dysfunction
- Can cause SEVERE liver injury
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Adrenergic agent |
Clonidine |
Catapres |
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Anxiety
- Dermatological indications common (dry skin,
rash)
- May increase agitation
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Anti-Anxiety Drugs (Anxiolytics)
|
Chemical Class |
Generic Name |
Trade Name |
Known Side Effects |
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) |
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Fluvoxamine
Paroxetine
Fluoxetine
Sertaline |
Celexa
Lexapro
Luvox
Paxil
Prozac
Zoloft |
- Headache, drowsiness
- Fine motor tremor, dysphasia (speech
impairment)
- Nausea, diarrhea, weight gain
- Rhinitis (nasal inflammation)
- Risk of seizure
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Antihistamine |
Hydroxyzine
Diphenhydramine
Doxylamine |
Atarax
Benadryl
Unisom |
- Daytime sedation
- Anterograde amnesia (loss of memory directly
after taking drug)
- Rebound insomnia
- Can impair blood pressure and respiration
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Azaspirone |
Buspirone |
Buspar |
- Headache, dizziness
- Possible dopamine receptor inhibition
(inhibits release of dopamine-a brain chemical vital to the central
nervous system)
- Can precipitate bipolar episode
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Barbiturates |
Phenobarbital
Secobarbital |
Nembutal
Seconal |
- High risk of physical dependency
- Extreme sedation
- Can impair blood pressure and respiration
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Benzodiazepines |
Alprazolam
Lorazepam
Chlordiazepoxide
Triazolam
Diazepam |
Xanax
Ativan
Librium
Halcion
Valium |
- Impaired cognitive processing abilities
- Confusion, disorientation
- Excessive doses can cause respiratory
distress
- Muscle weakness, ataxia (loss of voluntary
muscle movement)
- Dizziness, increased salivation
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