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Behavioral Meds

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Lorazepam, Diazepam, Alprazolam Anti anxiety, benzodiazepine, GABA activity
Buspirone Anti anxiety, azapirones, blocks serotonin
Dexmedetomidine Oromucosal Gel (Sileo TM) Anti anxiety, alpha-2 adrenoreceptor agonist decreasing norepinephrine levels
Amitriptyline, Imipramine, Clomipramine Tricyclics used for separation anxiety, fearful aggression, hyperactivity. Decreases serotonin uptake
Fluoxetine (Reconcile TM), sertraline (Zoloft), Paroxetine (Paxil) Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors used for a variety of behavioral problems
Trazadone serotonin antagonist and serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for anxiety and noise aversion
Selegiline (Anipryl TM) MAO-B inhibitor - increases dopamine and used in treatment of old-dog dementia and canine Cushing's Disease
Megestrol acetate (Ovaban TM), Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera TM) Synthetic Progestins used for urine spraying, intermale and dominance aggression
Acepromazine A phenothiazine tranquilizer that is not appropriate for noise aversion as the animal is still aware of the noise just cannot respond appropriate to the noise aversion (cannot escape)
Gabapentin Often used in cats (dogs too but not as effective) for situational anxiety and fearful events. Can also be used for neuropathic pain in dogs and ant seizure medication.
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