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200 CNS & Psych
drugs for the central nervous system/psychiatric drugs on the top 200 list
| Brand | Generic | Classification | Use | Side Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoloft | sertraline | SSRI | depression/anxiety | sexual dysfunction |
| Lexapro | escitalopram | SSRI | depression/anxiety | QT prolongation at high dose (>20mg) |
| Celexa | citalopram | SSRI | depression/anxiety | QT prolongation (max 40mg/day) |
| Prozac | fluoxetine | SSRI | depression | Insomnia, long half life |
| Paxil | paroxetine | SSRI | depression/anxiety | Weight gain, anticholinergic effects |
| Cymbalta | duloxetine | SNRI | depression/pain | Increased blood pressure, liver toxicity risk |
| Effexor XR | venlafaxine | SNRI | depression/anxiety | Discontinuation syndrome (brain zaps) |
| Elavil | amitriptyline | TCA | nerve pain/sleep | anticholinergic, dangerous in overdose |
| Pamelor | nortriptyline | TCA | nerve pain/sleep | anticholinergic |
| Tofranil | imipramine | TCA | depression/bedwetting | anticholinergic |
| Desyrel | trazodone | SARI | insomnia | priapism (painful erection) |
| Wellbutrin | bupropion | NDRI | depression/smoking | Seizure risk |
| Seroquel | quetiapine | antipsychotic | schizophrenia | metabolic changes |
| Abilify | aripiprazole | antipsychotic | schizophrenia/depression | less weight gain, akathisia |
| Risperdal | risperidone | antipsychotic | schizophrenia | Hyperprolactinemia |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine | antipsychotic | schizophrenia | severe weight gain, diabetes risk |
| Xanax | alprazolam | Benzodiazepine | anxiety | sedation, respiratory depression (+opioids) |
| Ativan | lorazepam | Benzodiazepine | anxiety | sedation, used for alcohol withdrawal |
| Ambien | zolpidem | Hypnotic | insomnia | complex sleep behaviors |
| Aricept | donepezil | cholinesterase inhibitor | Alzheimer's | Bradycardia |
| Suboxone | buprenorphine/naloxone | opioid partial agonist | opioid dependence | CIII, x-waiver, SL film |
| Methadose | methadone | opioid | pain/detox | CII |
| Strattera | atomoxetine | NRI | ADHD | suicidal ideation warning |
| Vyvanse | lisdexamfetamine | stimulant | ADHD | CII, prodrug |
| Adderall | amphetamine/dextroamphetamine | stimulant | ADHD/narcolepsy | high abuse potential, insomnia, loss of appetite |
| Ritalin/Concerta | methylphenidate | stimulant | ADHD | shell may appear in stool, insomnia |
| Focalin | dexmethylphenidate | stimulant | ADHD | CII |
| Chantix | varenicline | Nicotinic agonist | smoking cessation | neuropsychiatric events |
| Imitrex | sumatriptan | triptan | migraine | chest tightness |
| Relpax | eletriptan | triptan | migraine | serotonin syndrome risk |
| Lyrica | pregabalin | anticonvulsant | nerve pain | CV, drowsiness, edema |
| Topamax | topiramate | anticonvulsant | migraine prevention | cognitive slowing |
| Lamictal | lamotrigine | anticonvulsant | bipolar/seizure | severe rash |
| Depakote | divalproex | anticonvulsant | seizure/bipolar | birth defects, liver toxicity |
| Dilantin | phenytoin | anticonvulsant | seizure | gingival hyperplasia (gum overgrowth) |
| Sinemet | carbidopa/levodopa | Dopamine agent | Parkinsons | dyskinesia, dark urine/sweat |
| Mirapex | pramipexole | Dopamine agonist | Parkinsons | Impulse control disorders |
| Namenda | memantine | NMDA antagonist | Alzheimer's | dizziness |