Medication Name
|
Generic Name
|
Class of Med
|
Used for
|
Common Side Effects
|
Abilify |
Aripiprazole
|
Antipsychotic
- Atypical
|
Schizophrenia,
bipolar
|
Headache,
insomnia, nausea, anxiety, sleepiness, lightheadness, restlessness,
constipation
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|
Adapin |
Doxepin
|
Tricyclic
Antidepressant
|
Depression
|
Dizziness,
headache, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, nervousness, weight gain
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Adderall |
Dextroamphetamine/
amphetamine
|
Psychostimulant
|
ADHD/ADD,
inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity
|
Decreased
appetite, stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, tics
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Anafranil |
Clomipramine
|
Tricylic
Antidepressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, ADHD, enuresis, OCD
|
Sedation,
headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, EKG changes, orthostatic
hypotension, urinary retention
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Atarax |
Hydroxyzine
|
Antihistamine,
Sedative
|
Allergies,
insomnia
|
Sedation,
sleepiness, dry mouth, dizziness vision problems, loss of appetite, tremor
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Asendin |
Amoxapine
|
Heterocyclic
Antidepressant
|
Depression,
panic attacks, atypical unipolar depression
|
Blurred
vision, constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, impaired urination, low blood
pressure
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Ativan |
Lorazepam
|
Anti-anxiety/Sedative
|
Sleep
problems, anxiety disorders
|
Clumsiness,
dizziness, weakness, cognitive dulling; can be addictive
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Aventyl |
Nortriptyline
|
Tricyclic
Anti-depressant
|
Depression,
chronic skin disorders, migraine headaches, panic, severe arthritis,
bedwetting, PMS, ADHD
|
Blurred
vision, constipation, cramps, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, low blood
pressure, light sensitivity, disorientation
|
Azene |
Clorazepate
|
Anti-anxiety
|
Anxiety,
acute alcohol withdrawal, epilepsy
|
Clumsiness
or sleepiness
|
Buspar |
Buspirone
HCL
|
Anti-anxiety/Sedative
|
Anxiety
disorders
|
Headache,
dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, water retention
|
Catapres (Clonidine)
|
Clonidine
|
Anti-hypertensive
|
ADHD/ADD,
tics, aggression, insomnia
|
Sedation,
hypotension, nightmares, EKG changes, depression
|
Celexa |
Citalopram
|
Selective
Serotonin Retake Inhibitor (SSRI) – Anti-depressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, PDD
|
Stomach upset,
insomnia, sedation, activation, headaches, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth
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Centrax |
Prazepam
|
Anti-anxiety
|
Anxiety,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
|
Drowsiness, dizziness,
weakness, dry
mouth, diarrhea,
upset stomach,
changes in appetite
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Cibalith-S |
Lithium
Carbonate
|
Mood
Stabilizer
|
Bipolar,
aggression
|
Stomach upset,
dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation, acne, excessive urine,
excessive thirst, thyroid dysfunction
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Clorazil |
Clozapine
|
Antipsychotic
– Atypical
|
Schizophrenia,
bipolar, psychosis, tics, aggression, PDD
|
Decrease
in white blood cells, sedation, movement disorders, weight gain, orthostatic
hypotension, cognitive dulling, Parkinson’s-like symptoms, decreased seizure
threshold
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Concerta |
Methylphenidate
|
Psychostimulant
|
ADHD/ADD,
inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity
|
Decreased
appetite, stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, tics
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Cyclert |
Pemoline
|
Psychostimulant
|
ADHD/ADD,
inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity
|
Decreased
appetite, stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, tics
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DDAVP Nasal Spray/Tablets
|
Desmopressin
Acetate
|
Anti-Diuretic
|
Primary nocturnal
enuresis
|
Headache,
nausea, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, nosebleed, respiratory
infection, mild abdominal cramps
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Depakote
|
Valproic
Acid
|
Anti-Convulsant,
Mood Stabilizer
|
Epilepsy,
seizure disorders, bipolar, aggression
|
Stomach upset,
dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation. Regular blood tests
required.
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Dexedrine,
Dextrostat, Dexedrine Spansules
|
Dextroamphetamine
|
Psychostimulant
|
ADHD/ADD,
inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity
|
Decreased
appetite, stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, tics
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Effexor |
Venlafaxine
|
Other
Antidepressants
|
Depression,
ADHD, anxiety
|
Sleep
disturbance, GI upset, hypertension
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Elavil |
Amyltriptyline
|
Tricylic
Antidepressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, ADHD, enuresis, OCD
|
Sedation,
headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, EKG changes, orthostatic
hypotension, urinary retention
|
Epival
(Depakote)
|
Valproic
Acid
|
Anti-Convulsant,
Mood Stabilizer
|
Epilepsy,
seizure disorders, bipolar, aggression
|
Stomach upset,
dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation. Regular blood tests
required.
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Eskalith
(Lithobid)
|
Lithium
Carbonate
|
Mood
Stabilizer
|
Bipolar,
aggression
|
Stomach upset,
dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation, acne, excessive urine,
excessive thirst, thyroid dysfunction
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Focalin |
Dexmethylphenidate
|
Psychostimulant
|
ADHD,
inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity
|
Decreased
appetite, stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, ticsTop of Page
|
Geodon |
Ziprazidone
|
Antipsychotic
– Atypical
|
Schizophrenia,
bipolar
|
Nausea,
constipation, dizziness, restlessness, diarrhea, rash, cough, abnormal movements,
tiredness, heart irregularities
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Haldol |
Haloperidol
|
Antipsychotic
– Standard
|
Psychosis,
tics, PDD, aggression, bipolar
|
Sedation,
movement disorders, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, cognitive dulling,
Parkinson’s-like symptoms, decreased seizure threshold
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Imavate |
Imipramine
Hydrochloride
|
Tricyclic
Antidepressant
|
Depression,
enuresis
|
Nervousness,
sleep disorders, tiredness, gastro-intestinal problems
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Klonopin |
Clonazepam
|
Anti-anxiety/Sedative
|
Sleep
problems, anxiety disorders
|
Clumsiness,
dizziness, weakness, cognitive dulling; can be addictive
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Largactil
(Thorazine)
|
Chlorpromazine
|
Antipsychotic
|
Schizophrenia,
explosiveness/
aggression,
bipolar, nausea, restlessness before surgery, hiccups, acute intermittent
pyphoria
|
Many,
including movement dysfunction, tardive dyskinesia, headache,
lightheadedness, visual problems, restlessness, impotence
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Lexapro |
Escitalopram
Oxalate
|
Selective
Serotonin Retake Inhibitor (SSRI) – Anti-depressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, PDD
|
GI upset,
insomnia, sedation, activation, headaches, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth
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Librax,
Libritabs, Librium
|
Chlordiazepoxide
|
Anti-Anxiety
|
Anxiety,
acute alcohol withdrawal. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
|
Clumsiness,
sleepiness
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Lidone
|
Molindone
|
Anti-psychotic
|
Bipolar,
psychotic thinking
|
Lethargy,
low blood pressure, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, stiffness, blurred
vision, difficulty urinating
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Lithobid |
Lithium
Carbonate
|
Mood
Stabilizer
|
Bipolar,
aggression
|
Stomach upset,
dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation, acne, excessive urine,
excessive thirst, thyroid dysfunction
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Lithane |
Lithium
Carbonate
|
Mood
Stabilizer
|
Bipolar,
aggression
|
GI upset,
dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation, acne, excessive urine,
excessive thirst, thyroid dysfunction
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Loxitane |
Loxipine
|
Anti-psychotic
|
Bipolar,
psychotic thinking
|
Lethargy,
low blood pressure, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, stiffness, blurred
vision, difficulty urinating
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Ludiomil |
Maprotiline
|
Tetracyclic
Antidepressant
|
Depression,
bipolar, anxiety
|
Skin
rash, swelling, itching, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, dry mouth,
headache, fainting, sexual dysfunction, diarrhea, constipation
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Luvox |
Fluvoxamine
|
Selective
Serotonin Retake Inhibitor (SSRI) – Anti-depressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, PDD
|
Stomach
upset, insomnia, sedation, activation, headaches, sexual dysfunction, dry
mouth
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Mellaril |
Thioridazine
|
Antipsychotic
– Standard
|
Psychosis,
tics, PDD, aggression, bipolar
|
Sedation,
movement disorders, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, cognitive dulling,
Parkinson’s-like symptoms, decreased seizure threshold
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Metadate CD, Metadate ER
|
Methylphenidate
|
Psychostimulant
|
ADHD,
narcolepsy
|
Decreased
appetite, GI upset, headaches, insomnia, tics
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MiraLax |
Polyethylene
Glycol
|
Laxative
|
Constipation,
encopresis
|
Bloating,
cramps, gas, nausea
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Moban
|
Molindone
|
Anti-psychotic
|
Bipolar,
psychotic thinking
|
Lethargy,
low blood pressure, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, stiffness, blurred
vision, difficulty urinating
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Navane |
thiothixene
|
Anti-psychotic
|
Bipolar,
psychotic thinking.
schizophrenia
|
Anxiety/
Agitation,
breast pain, consti-pation, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth, sun sensitivity, weight gain
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Neurontin
|
Gabapentin
|
Anti-seizure
|
Seizure
disorders, epilepsy, neuralgia, mood disorders
|
GI upset,
dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation.
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Norpramin |
Desipramine
|
Tricylic
Antidepressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, ADHD, enuresis, OCD
|
Sedation,
headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, EKG changes, orthostatic
hypotension, urinary retention
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Orap
|
Pimozide
|
Antipsychotic-
Standard
|
Psychosis,
tics, PDD, aggression, bipolar, Tourette’s
|
Sedation,
movement disorders, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, cognitive dulling,
Parkinson’s-like symptoms, decreased seizure threshold
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Pamelor |
Nortriptyline
|
Tricylic
Antidepressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, ADHD, enuresis, OCD
|
Sedation,
headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, EKG changes, orthostatic
hypotension, urinary retention
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Parnate |
Tranylcypromine
|
Monoamine
Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Anti-depressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, social anxiety
|
Restlessness,
insomnia, dry mouth, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea,
abdominal pain, constipation
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Paxipam |
Halazepam
|
Anti-Anxiety
|
Anxiety
|
Clumsiness,
sleepiness
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Paxil |
Paroxetine
|
Selective
Serotonin Retake Inhibitor (SSRI) – Anti-depressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, PDD
|
Stomach upset,
insomnia, sedation, activation, headaches, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth
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Permatil |
Fluphenazine
|
Antipsychotic
– Standard
|
Psychosis,
tics, PDD, aggression, bipolar
|
Sedation,
movement disorders, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, cognitive dulling,
Parkinson’s-like symptoms, decreased seizure threshold
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Pertofrane |
Desipramine
|
Tricylic
Antidepressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, ADHD, enuresis, OCD
|
Sedation,
headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, EKG changes, orthostatic
hypotension, urinary retention
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Prolixin |
Fluphenazine
|
Antipsychotic
– Standard
|
Psychosis,
tics, PDD, aggression, bipolar
|
Sedation,
movement disorders, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, cognitive dulling,
Parkinson’s-like symptoms, decreased seizure threshold
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Prozac |
Fluoxetine
|
Selective
Serotonin Retake Inhibitor (SSRI) – Anti-depressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, PDD
|
Stomach upset,
insomnia, sedation, activation, headaches, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth
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Remeron
|
Mirtazapine
|
Other
Antidepressants
|
Depression,
ADHD, anxiety
|
Sleep
disturbance, stomach upset, hypertension
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Risperdal |
Risperidone
|
Antipsychotic
– Atypical
|
Psychosis,
tics, PDD, aggression, bipolar
|
EKG
changes, sedation, movement disorders, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension,
cognitive dulling, Parkinson’s-like symptoms, decreased seizure threshold
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Ritalin |
Methylphenidate
|
Stimulant
|
ADHD/ADD,
inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity
|
Decreased
appetite, stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, tics
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Rivotril
(Klonopin)
|
Clonazepam
|
Anti-anxiety/Sedative
|
Sleep
problems, anxiety disorders
|
Clumsiness,
dizziness, weakness, cognitive dulling; can be addictive
Top of Page |
Serax |
Oxazepam
|
Anti-anxiety
|
Anxiety,
alcohol withdrawal, addiction
|
Clumsiness,
weakness
Top of Page |
Serentil |
Mesoridazine
|
Antipsychotic
– Standard
|
Bipolar,
psychotic thinking
|
Sedation,
movement disorders, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, cognitive dulling,
Parkinson’s-like symptoms, decreased seizure threshold
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Seroquel |
Quetiapine
|
Antipsychotic
– Atypical
|
Psychosis,
tics, PDD, aggression, bipolar
|
Sedation,
movement disorders, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, cognitive dulling,
Parkinson’s-like symptoms, decreased seizure threshold
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Serzone |
Nefazodone
|
Other
Antidepressants
|
Depression,
ADHD, anxiety
|
Sleep
disturbance, GI upset, hypertension
Top of Page |
Sinequan |
Doxepin
HCL
|
Tricyclic
Antidepressant
|
Depression
|
Dizziness,
headache, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, nervousness, weight gain
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Stelazine
|
Trifluoperazine
|
Anti-anxiety,
Antipsychotic
|
Anxiety,
vomiting, nausea, psychosis, bipolar, schizophrenia
|
Drowsiness,
dizziness, skin reactions, dry mouth, insomnia, fatigue, weakness, anorexia,
amenorrhea, lactation, and blurred vision, tardive dyskinesia
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Straterra
|
Atomoxetine
|
Selective
Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
|
ADHD,
focus issues
|
Upset
stomach, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tiredness, mood
swings, hypomania
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Taractan
|
Chlorprothixene
|
Antipsychotic,
Sedative
|
Psychosis,
bipolar, schizophrenia
|
Lethargy
/ sleepiness, low blood pressure, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation,
weight gain, difficulty urinating or stiffness.
Top of Page |
Tegretol |
Carbamazenpine
|
Anti-seizure
|
Seizure
disorders, epilepsy, neuralgia, mood disorders
|
Stomach upset,
dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation.
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Tenex |
Guanfacine
|
Anti-hypertensive
|
ADHD/ADD,
tics, aggression, insomnia
|
Sedation,
hypotension, nightmares, EKG changes, depression
Top of Page |
Thorazine
|
Chlorpromazine
|
Antipsychotic
|
Schizophrenia,
explosiveness/
aggression,
bipolar, nausea, restlessness before surgery, hiccups, acute intermittent
pyphoria
|
Many, including
movement dysfunction, tardive dyskinesia, headache, lightheadedness, visual
problems, restlessness, impotence
Top of Page |
Tofranil |
Imipramine
|
Tricylic
Antidepressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, ADHD, enuresis, OCD
|
Sedation,
headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, EKG changes, orthostatic
hypotension, urinary retention
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Tranxene
|
Clorazepate
|
Anti-anxiety
|
Anxiety,
alcohol withdrawal, epilepsy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, tension, fatigue,
panic attacks, convulsions
|
Clumsiness,
sleepiness
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Trileptal |
Oxcarbazepine
|
Anti-seizure
|
Seizure
disorders, epilepsy, neuralgia, mood disorders
|
Dizziness,
drowsiness, depression, difficulty concentrating, difficulty with
coordination. Can reduce blood sodium levels.
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Trilafon |
Perphenazine
|
Phenothiazine
(Anti-psychotic)
|
Schizophrenia,
bipolar, agitation, severe nausea or pain, hiccups
|
Decreased
sweating, dry mouth, stuffy nose, constipation, blurred vision, restlessness,
dizziness, increased appetite, sexual dysfunction, difficult urination
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Valium |
Diazapam
|
Sedative
|
Anxiety,
insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, agitation, seizures, hallucinations,
delirium
|
Drowsiness,
fatigue, ataxia (loss of balance)
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Vesprin |
Trifluopromazine
|
Antipsychotic
|
Psychosis,
bipolar, schizophrenia
|
Lethargy
/ sleepiness, low blood pressure, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation,
weight gain, difficulty urinating or stiffness.
Top of Page |
Vistaril |
Hydroxyzine
|
Antihistamine,
sedative
|
Allergies,
insomnia
|
Sedation,
sleepiness, dry mouth, dizziness, vision problems, loss of appetite, tremor
Top of Page |
Wellbutrin
|
Buropion
|
Other Antidepressants
|
Depression,
ADHD, anxiety
|
Sleep
disturbance, stomach upset
Top of Page |
Xanax |
Alprazolam
|
Anti-anxiety/Sedative
|
Sleep
problems, anxiety disorders
|
Clumsiness,
dizziness, weakness, cognitive dulling; can be addictive.
Top of Page |
Zoloft |
Sertraline
|
Selective
Serotonin Retake Inhibitor (SSRI) – Anti-depressant
|
Depression,
anxiety, PDD
|
Stomach upset,
insomnia, sedation, activation, headaches, sexual dysfunction dry mouth
Top of Page |
Zyprexa
|
Olanzapine
|
Antipsychotic
- Atypical
|
Psychosis,
tics, PDD, aggression, bipolar
|
Sedation,
movement disorders, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, cognitive dulling,
Parkinson’s-like symptoms, decreased seizure threshold
Top of Page |
**Information
in this table is subject to change without notice and does not replace the
advice of a physician or a pharmacist. Always check with your doctor and/or
pharmacist for drug interactions.