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Chapter 7: CNS drugs

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Most commonly prescribed medication for depression due to low incidence of side effects. SSRI
The very first SSRI created. Used for depression and OCD. Do not take with dilantin to prevent toxic phenytoin levels. Prozac
Drug used to treat sever premenstrual syndrome. Serafem
Considered ideal for patients on concurrent medications Celexa
This drug is more potent than Celexa but with less side effects. Lexapro
An SSRI most commonly used for OCD and SAD but also has an unlabeled use for IBS. Luvox
SSNRI that may increase mania and hypertension Effexor
The metabolite of Effexor but is approved for fibromyalgia, hot flashes and neuropathic pain Pristiq
SNRI used to treat diabetic neuropathy but has many drug interactions. Cymbalta
A class of antidepressants with sedative properties but with more side effects. Also used to treat enuresis. Requires 10 - 20 days to see effects. Tricyclic Antidepressants
TCA used to treat enuresis. Tofranil
Topical form of Sinequan used for atopic dermatitis Zonalon
TCA used to treat chronic nerve pain seen in shingles or diabetes amitriptyline
Tetracyclic known to cause seizures. Ludiomil
A tetracyclic that blocks serotonin and norepinephrine. It's also used to treat nausea and anxiety Remeron
A MAOI known to cause weight gain Nardil
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