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Neuro w/ Side effect
| Generic | Brand | Pharmacology Category | Common Indications | Side Effects | Black Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| duloxetine | Cymbalta | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | MDD | headache, xerostomia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia | increase suicidal thinking |
| venlafaxine | Effexor | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | MDD | headache, xerostomia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia | increase suicidal thinking |
| milnacipran | Savella | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | Fibromyalgia | headache, xerostomia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia | increase suicidal thinking |
| citalopram | Celexa | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD | drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache | increase suicidal thinking |
| fluoxetine | Prozac | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD | drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache | increase suicidal thinking |
| escitalopram | Lexapro | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD | drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache | increase suicidal thinking |
| paroxetine | Paxil | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD | drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache | increase suicidal thinking |
| sertraline | Zoloft | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD | drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, sexual dysfunction, headache | increase suicidal thinking |
| trazodone | Desyrel | Serotonin reuptake inhibitor | Insomnia, MDD | sedation, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea | increase suicidal thinking |
| vilazodone | Viibryd | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)/ 5 HT1a partial agonist | MDD | headache, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, insomnia | increase suicidal thinking |
| amitriptyline | Elavil | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | MDD, diabetic neuropathy, migraine prophylaxis | dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, xerostomia | increase suicidal thinking |
| imipramine | Tofranil | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | MDD | dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, xerostomia | increase suicidal thinking |
| nortriptyline | Pamalor | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | MDD | dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, xerostomia | increase suicidal thinking |
| doxepin | Silenor | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | Insomnia | Somnolence, sedation, nausea | increase suicidal thinking |
| benztropine | Cogentin | Anticholinergic | Parkinson's disease | blurred vision, confusion, constipation, dry mouth, sedation, urinary retention | |
| donepezil | Aricept | Cholinesterase inhibitor | Dementia | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea | |
| rivastigmine | Exelon | Cholinesterase inhibitor | Dementia | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness | |
| dexmethylphenidate | Focalin | CNS stimulant | ADHD | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse |
| dextroamphetamine and amphetamine | Adderall | CNS stimulant | ADHD, narcolepsy | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decrease appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse |
| lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse | CNS stimulant | ADHD | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decrease appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse |
| methylphenidate | Concerta, Metadate, Ritalin | CNS stimulant | ADHD, narcolepsy | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decrease appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse |
| primipexole | Mirapex | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, RLS | nausea, hallucinations, peripheral edema, compulsive behaviors | |
| ropinirole | Requip | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, RLS | nausea, hallucinations, peripheral edema, compulsive behaviors | |
| memantine | Namenda | N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist | Dementia | constipation, confusion, dizziness, headach | |
| guanfacine | Intuniv | Selective alpha2a agonist | ADHD, HTN | bradycardia, hypotension, sedation, skin rash | |
| carbidopa and levodopa | Sinemet | Decarboxylase inhibitor (carbidopa), dopamine precursor (levodopa) | Parkinson's disease | nausea, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesias | |
| mirtazapine | Remeron | Alpha 2 antagonist | MDD | drowsiness, weight gain, xerostomia, increased appetite, constapation | increase suicidal thinking |
| bupropion | Wellbutrin | Norepinephrin-dopamine reuptake inhibitor | MDD | tachycardia, headache, agitation, dizziness, insomnia, weight loss | increase suicidal thinking |
| atomoxetine | Strattera | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | ADHD | headache, xerostomia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia | increase suicidal thinking |
| desvenlafaxine | Pristiq | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | MDD | headache, xerostomia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia | increase suicidal thinking |