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| Generic | Brand | Category | Indications | SIde Effects | US Box Warning | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dexmethylphenidate (PO) (CS-II) | Focalin, Focalin XR | CNS stimulant | ADHD | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse | CI within 14 days of MAOI |
| dextroaphmetamine and amphetamine (PO) (CS-II) | Adderall, Adderall XR | CNS stimulant | ADHD, narcolepsy | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse | CI within 14 days of MAOI |
| lisdexamphetamine (PO) (CS-II) | Vyvanse | CNS stimulant | ADHD | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse | CI within 14 days of MAOI |
| methylphenidate (PO, transdermal) | PO: Concerta, Ritalin Patch: Daytrana | CNS stimulant | ADHD, narcolepsy | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse | CI within 14 days of MAOI |
| guanfacine (PO) | Intuniv | Selective alpha2a agonist | ADHD, HTN | bradycardia, hypotension, sedation, skin rash, xerostomia, constipation | do not abruptly discontinue | |
| pramipexole (PO) | Mirapex | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, RLS | nausea, hallucinations, dizziness, drowsiness, compulsive behaviors, orthostasis | ||
| ropinirole (PO) | Requip | Dopamine agonsit | Parkinson's disease, RLS | nausea, hallucinations, dizziness, drowsiness, compulsive behaviors, orthostasis | ||
| carbidopa and levodopa (PO) | Sinemet, Sinemet CR | Decarboxylase inhibitor (carbidopa), dopamine precursor (levodopa) | Parkinson's disease | nausea, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesias | CI within 14 days of MAOI, CI in narrow-angle glaucoma; do not abruptly discontinue | |
| memantine (PO) | Namenda | N-methyl D-aspartate (NDMA) antagonist | Dementia | constipation, confusion, dizziness, headache | ||
| donepezil (PO) | Aricept | Dementia | Cholinesterase inhibitor | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |