| Condition |
Medication Considerations |
| Obsessive-compulsive disorder |
SSRIs: fluoxetinea (Prozac), fluvoxaminea (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft)
Atypical antipsychotic agents: risperidonea (Risperdal), aripiprazolea (Abilify), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon)
Valproic acida (Depakene, Depakote) |
| Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
Stimulants: methylphenidatea (Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Methylin, Focalin, Focalin XR, Concerta, Metadate CD, Daytrana), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall, Adderall XR)
Alpha-2 agonists: clonidinea (Catapres, Kapvay), guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv)
Atomoxetinea (Strattera)
Atypical antipsychotic agents: risperidonea (Risperdal), aripiprazolea (Abilify), olanzapinea (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon) |
| Intermittent explosive disorder (aggression, irritability, self-injury) |
Atypical antipsychotic agents: risperidonea (Risperdal), aripiprazolea (Abilify), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon)
Alpha-2 agonists: clonidinea (Catapres, Kapvay), guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv)
Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers: valproic acida (Depakene, Depakote), levetiracetam (Keppra), topiramate (Topamax)
SSRIs: fluoxetinea (Prozac), fluvoxaminea (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft)
Beta blockers: propranolol (Inderal), nadolol (Corgard), metoprolol (Lopressor), pindolol (Visken) |
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Sleep disturbances |
Melatonin agonists: melatonin,a ramelteon (Rozerem)
Antihistamines: diphenhydramine (Benadryl), hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
Alpha-2 agonists: clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay), guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv)
Atypical antidepressants: mirtazapine (Remeron), trazodone (Desyrel) |
| Anxiety |
SSRIs: fluoxetinea (Prozac), fluvoxaminea (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), Buspirone (Buspar), Mirtazapine (Remeron) |
| Depression |
SSRIs: fluoxetinea (Prozac), fluvoxaminea (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft)
Atypical antidepressants: bupropion (Wellbutrin), mirtazapine (Remeron) |
| Bipolar disorder |
Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers: carbamazepine (Tegretol), gabapentin (Neurontin), lamotrigine (Lamictal), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), topiramate (Topamax), valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote)
Atypical antipsychotic agents: risperidone (Risperdal), aripiprazole (Abilify), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon)
Lithium |
