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Anticonvulsant

BrandGenericIndicationWarningOther
Tegretol Carbamazepine Reduces neuron firing in brain Serious (fatal) skin reactions (genes) Metabolism "inducer" (makes other drug metabolize faster)
Depakote Divalproex sodium Increasing GABA levels in brain Birth defects, liver failure Used to prevent migraines
Neurontin Gabapentin Mimics GABA at receptors Don't stop abruptly, watch kidney function, avoid alcohol Used for post-herpetic neuralgia (Shingles)
Lamictal Lamotrigine Stabilizes neurons, blocks firing risk of serious (fatal) skin reactions (divalproex or high dose), decreases effectiveness of ORAL birth control Used in bipolar disorder
Lyrica Pregabalin Lowers excitatory neurotransmitters, reduces firing CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (S5), don’t stop aburptly, avoid alcohol Used for fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain
Topamax Topiramate Boosts GABA, reduces neuron firing birth defects Used for migraine prevention
Klonopin Clonazepam Increases GABA, decreases firing CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (S4), risk of respiratory depression (opioids), risk of addiction + withdrawal Used for anxiety/panic disorders (benzodiazepine)
Valium Diazepam Increases GABA, decreases firing CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (S4), risk of respiratory depression (opioids), risk of addiction + withdrawal Used for anxiety/panic disorders (benzodiazepine)
Ativan Lorazepam Increases GABA, decreases firing CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (S4), risk of respiratory depression (opioids), risk of addiction + withdrawal Used for anxiety/panic disorders (benzodiazepine)
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