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Amitriptyline

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Elavil (Tricyclic Antidepressant)

Prescribed for MDD, panic disorder, and neuropathic pain.

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Clonidine

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Kapvay (alpha-2-adrenergic agonist)

Treats high blood pressure. It also serves as a Non-stimulant ADHD medication but is usually only prescribed when pt’s have Tourette’s/tics.

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Desipramine

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Norpramine (Tricyclic Antidepressant)

Prescribed for MDD and panic disorder. Can also reduce symptoms of ADHD.

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Guanfacine

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Intuniv (alpha-2-adrenergic agonist)

Treats high blood pressure. It also serves as a Non-stimulant ADHD medication but is usually only prescribed when pt’s have Tourette’s/tics.

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Desvenlafaxine

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Pristiq (SNRI)

Prescribed for MDD, SAD, neuropathic pain, and other pain disorders. Contraindicated for pt’s w/ hypertension or heart problems.

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Fluoxetine

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Prozac/Sarafem (SSRI)

SSRIs are the first-line pharmacological treatment for MDD and persistent depressive disorder. Some are also used to treat other disorders including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, OCD, panic disorder, GAD, PTSD, bulimia nervosa, and premature ejaculation. There’s evidence that fluoxetine also increases levels of norepinephrine and dopamine.

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Oxycodone

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Semi-synthetic Opioid

Used to relieve pain severe enough to require opioid treatment and when other pain medicines did not work well enough or could not be tolerated.

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Clozapine

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Clozaril (Atypical Antipsychotic)

Clozapine is especially effective when traditional antipsychotics have been ineffective. Higher likelihood than other atypical antipsychotics to cause agranulocytosis.

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Naltrexone

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ReVia (Opioid Antagonist)

Reduces the pleasurable effects of and cravings for alcohol.

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Donepezil

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Aricept (Cholinesterase Inhibitor)

Treats Alzheimer’s disease including severe Alzheimer’s.

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Morphine

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Natural Opioid

Clinical situations that benefit significantly by medicating with morphine include management of palliative/end-of-life care, active cancer treatment, and vaso-occlusive pain during sickle cell crisis.

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Fentanyl

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Synthetic Opioid

Similar to morphine but is 50-100x more potent. It can be used to treat patients with chronic severe pain or severe pain following surgery. Extremely lethal in overdose - it only takes a 2mg dose, similar to 5-7 grains of salt, to cause death for an average size adult.

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Risperidone

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Reisperidal (Atypical Antipsychotic)

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Buspirone

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BuSpar (Azapirone)

Anxiolytic; advantage is that it does not cause sedation, dependence, or tolerance.

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Methylphenidate

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Ritalin/Concerta (Psychostimulant for ADHD)

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Eskalith

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Lithium (Mood Stabilizer)

A first-line drug for acute mania and classic bipolar disorder

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Alprazolam

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Xanax (Benzodiazepine)

Treats anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal.

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Paroxetine

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Paxil (SSRI)

SSRIs are the first-line pharmacological treatment for MDD and persistent depressive disorder. Some are also used to treat other disorders including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, OCD, panic disorder, GAD, PTSD, bulimia nervosa, and premature ejaculation.

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Tranylcypromine

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Parnate (MAOI)

Prescribed for pt’s w/ tx-resistant or atypical depression. Can cause a hypertensive crisis if taken w/ amphetamines, antihistamines, or foods/alcohol containing tyramine.

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Propranolol

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Inderal (Beta-Blocker)

Originally prescribed for tx of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, migraines, and essential tremors. It is also used to treat anxiety, with research suggesting that it’s more effective for alleviating the somatic symptoms of anxiety than its psychological symptoms (e.g., apprehension, worry, dread)

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Disulfiram

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Antabuse

This causes nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, tachycardia, a throbbing headache, dizziness, and other unpleasant symptoms when taken in conjunction with alcohol.

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Imipramine

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Tofranil (Tricyclic Antidepressant)

Prescribed for MDD and panic disorder.

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Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine

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Adderall (Psychostimulant for ADHD)

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Rivastigmine

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Exelon (Cholinesterase Inhibitor)

Treats mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

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Carbamazepine
Tegretol (Anticonvulsant) Prescribed for acute mania and bipolar disorder w/ mixed episodes. Blood levels must be monitored to avoid liver failure, agranulocytosis, and aplastic anemia when taking carbamazepine.
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Opium
Natural Opioid Opium is one of the oldest herbal medicines currently used as an analgesic, sedative and antidiarrheal treatment.
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Methadone
Synthetic Opioid Used for heroin detoxification, it doesn’t produce the pleasurable effects of heroin, but it does reduce the craving for heroin and withdrawal symptoms.
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Fluphenazine
Prolixin (Traditional Antipsychotic)
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Aripiprazole
Abilify (Atypical Antipsychotic)
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Amobarbital
Amytal (Barbiturates) Used as a general anesthetic and as a treatment for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
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Atomoxetine
Strattera (Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) The most commonly prescribed non-stimulant medication for ADHD.
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Citalopram
Celexa (SSRI) SSRIs are the first-line pharmacological treatment for MDD and persistent depressive disorder. Some are also used to treat other disorders including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, OCD, panic disorder, GAD, PTSD, bulimia nervosa, and premature ejaculation.
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Hydrocodone
Semi-synthetic Opioid An antitussive (cough suppressant) and narcotic analgesic agent for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain.
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Haloperidol
Haldol (Traditional Antipsychotic)
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Codeine
Natural Opioid Used to treat mild to moderately severe pain. It is also used, usually in combination with other medications, to reduce coughing. Codeine is available as a single-ingredient product, or in combination with acetaminophen or aspirin, and in some cough and cold medications.
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Thioridazine
Mellaril (Traditional Antipsychotic)
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Tacrine
Cognex (Cholinesterase Inhibitor) Because of the risk for liver failure and other serious side effects, tacrine is no longer commonly prescribed to treat Alzheimer's disease.
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Clomipramine
Anafranil (Tricyclic Antidepressant) Prescribed for MDD, panic disorder, and OCD.
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Acamprostate
Campral (Opioid Antagonist) Reduces the cravings for alcohol.
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Olanzapine
Zyprexa (Atypical Antipsychotic) Olanzapine is especially effective when traditional antipsychotics have been ineffective. Higher likelihood than other atypical antipsychotics to cause agranulocytosis.
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Phenelzine
Nardil (MAOI) Prescribed for pt's w/ tx-resistant or atypical depression. Can cause a hypertensive crisis if taken w/ amphetamines, antihistamines, or foods/alcohol containing tyramine.
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Memantine
Namenda (NMDA Receptor Antagonist) Has been approved to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
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Lithobid
Lithium (Mood Stabilizer) A first-line drug for acute mania and classic bipolar disorder
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Duloxetine
Cymbalta (SNRI). Prescribed for MDD, SAD, neuropathic pain, and other pain disorders. Contraindicated for pt's w/ hypertension or heart problems.
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Diazepam
Valium (Benzodiazepine) Treats anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal.
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Heroin
Natural Opioid Illegal, highly addictive drug made from morphine that can be injected, snorted, or smoked.
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Nortriptyline
Pamelor (Tricyclic Antidepressant) Prescribed for MDD, panic disorder, and neuropathic pain.
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Secobarbital
Seconal (Barbiturates) Used as a general anesthetic and as a treatment for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
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Pemoline
Cylert (Psychostimulant for ADHD)
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Galantamine
Razadyne (Cholinesterase Inhibitor) Treats mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
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Doxepin
Sinequan (Tricyclic Antidepressant) Prescribed for MDD and panic disorder.
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Valproic Acid
Depakene (Anticonvulsant) Prescribed for acute mania and bipolar disorder w/ mixed episodes. Blood levels must be monitored to avoid liver failure when taking valproic acid.
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Chlorpromazine
Thorazine (Traditional Antipsychotic)
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Fluvoxamine
Luvox (SSRI) SSRIs are the first-line pharmacological treatment for MDD and persistent depressive disorder. Some are also used to treat other disorders including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, OCD, panic disorder, GAD, PTSD, bulimia nervosa, and premature ejaculation.
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Venlafaxine
Effexor (SNRI) Prescribed for MDD, SAD, neuropathic pain, and other pain disorders. Contraindicated for pt's w/ hypertension or heart problems.
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Bupropion
Wellbutrin/Zyban (NDRI) Primarily used to treat MDD and assist with smoking cessation. Can also reduce symptoms of ADHD.
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Isocarboxazid
Marplan (MAOI) Prescribed for pt's w/ tx-resistant or atypical depression. Can cause a hypertensive crisis if taken w/ amphetamines, antihistamines, or foods/alcohol containing tyramine.
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Lorazepam
Ativan (Benzodiazepine) Treats anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal.
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Thiopental
Pentothal (Barbiturates) Used as a general anesthetic and as a treatment for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
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Sertraline
Zoloft (SSRI) SSRIs are the first-line pharmacological treatment for MDD and persistent depressive disorder. Some are also used to treat other disorders including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, OCD, panic disorder, GAD, PTSD, bulimia nervosa, and premature ejaculation.
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Quetiapine
Seroquel (Atypical Antipsychotic)
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Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
Vyvanse (Psychostimulant) Treats ADHD and binge eating disorder
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Escitalopram
Lexapro (SSRI) Mainly used to treat MDD and GAD

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