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Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

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Anti-psychotic

  1. Anorexia
  2. Schizophrenia
  3. Mania
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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SSRI

  1. Depression
  2. Anorexia, bulimia, BED
  3. Narcolepsy
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Paroxetine (Paxil)

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SSRI

  1. Depression
  2. BED
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Sertraline (Zoloft)

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SSRI

  1. Depression
  2. Peripartum depression
  3. BED
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Lisdexamphetamine (Vyvanse/Aduvanz)

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CNS stimulant

  1. ADHD
  2. BED
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Topiramate (Topamax)

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Anticonvulsant

  1. Seizures
  2. BED
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Desmopressin

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Antidiuretic

  1. Enuresis
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Modafinil and armodafinil

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Non-amphetamine CNS

Sitmulates wakefulness by increasing dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine

  1. Narcolepsy
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Venlafaxine (Efexor, Vensir)

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Antidepressant (SNRI)

  1. Depression
  2. Narcolepsy
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Clomipramine (Anafranil)

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Tricyclic antidepressant

  1. Depression
  2. Narcolepsy
  3. OCD
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Sodium oxybate

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Derivative of natural chemical in the brain that improves sleep, reduces cataplexy, reduces daytime sleepiness

  1. Narcolepsy
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Clozapine

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Second-generation antipsychotic

  1. Treatment-resistant schizophrenia
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Varenicline (Chantix)

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Smoking cessation aid

  1. Tobacco-related disorders
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Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)

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Mood stabilizer

  1. Bipolar disorder (“classic”)
  2. Acute mania
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Valproic acid (Depakene)

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Anticonvulsant

  1. Bipolar disorder with mixed episodes (“atypical”)
  2. Acute mania
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Imipramine (Tofranil)

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Tri-cyclic antidepressant

  1. Panic disorder
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Buspirone (BuSpar)

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Anxiolytic

  1. Generalized anxiety disorder
  2. Other anxiety disorders
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Diazepam (Valium)

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Benzodiazepine

  1. Anxiety
  2. Insomnia
  3. Seizures
  4. Alcohol withdrawal
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Alprazolam (Xanax)

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Benzodiazepine

  1. Anxiety
  2. Insomnia
  3. Seizures
  4. Alcohol withdrawal
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Lorazepam (Ativan)

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Benzodiazepine

  1. Anxiety
  2. Insomnia
  3. Seizures
  4. Alcohol withdrawal
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Thiopental (Pentothal)

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Barbiturate

  1. Anesthetic
  2. Anxiety
  3. Insomnia
  4. Seizures
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Amobarbital (Amytal)

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Barbiturate

  1. Anesthetic
  2. Anxiety
  3. Insomnia
  4. Seizures
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Secobarbital (Seconal)

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Barbiturate

  1. Anesthetic
  2. Anxiety
  3. Insomnia
  4. Seizures
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Opium, morphine, heroin, codeine

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Natural narcotic-analgesics

  1. Anesthetic
  2. Pain
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Methadone, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl

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Synthetic narcotic-analgesics

  1. Anesthetic
  2. Pain
  3. Heroin detox (methadone)
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Propranolol (Inderal)

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Beta-blocker

  1. Hypertension
  2. Cardiac arrhythmias
  3. Migraines
  4. Tremors
  5. Anxiety (especially somatic symptoms)
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

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Anticonvulsant

  1. Bipolar disorder with mixed episodes (“atypical”)
  2. Acute mania
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Tacrine (Cognex)

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

  1. Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease

Not prescribed often due to severe side effects, risk for liver failure

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Donepezil (Aricept)

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

  1. Mild to severe Alzheimer’s disease
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Rivastigmine (Exelon)

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

  1. Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
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Galantamine (Razadyne)

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

  1. Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
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Memantine (Namenda)

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NMDA receptor antagonist

  1. Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

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Stimulant

  1. ADHD
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Pemoline (Cylert)

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Stimulant

  1. ADHD
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Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall)

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Stimulant

  1. ADHD
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Atomoxetine (Strattera)

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Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

  1. Second-line for ADHD
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Guanfacine (Intuniv)

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Alpha-2-adrenergic agonist

  1. Second-line for ADHD
38
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Clonidine (Kapvay)

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Alpha-2-adrenergic agonist

  1. Second-line for ADHD
39
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Desipramine (Norpramin)

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Tricyclic antidepressant

  1. Depression
  2. Third-line for ADHD
40
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Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

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First-generation antipsychotic

  1. Schizophrenia (better for positive symptoms)
  2. Psychosis
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Haloperidol (Haldol)

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First-generation antipsychotic

  1. Schizophrenia (better for positive symptoms)
  2. Psychosis
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Thioridazine (Mellaril)

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First-generation antipsychotic

  1. Schizophrenia (better for positive symptoms)
  2. Psychosis
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Fluphenazine (Proxilin)

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First-generation antipsychotic

  1. Schizophrenia (better for positive symptoms)
  2. Psychosis

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