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 Top of Page
Adapin	Doxepin	Tricyclic Antidepressant	Depression	Dizziness, headache, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, nervousness, weight gain Top of Page
Adderall	Dextroamphetamine/ amphetamine	Psychostimulant	ADHD/ADD, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity	Decreased appetite, stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, tics Top of Page
Anafranil	Clomipramine	Tricylic Antidepressant	Depression, anxiety, ADHD, enuresis, OCD	Sedation, headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, EKG changes, orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention Top of Page
Atarax	Hydroxyzine	Antihistamine, Sedative	Allergies, insomnia	Sedation, sleepiness, dry mouth, dizziness vision problems, loss of appetite, tremor Top of Page
Asendin	Amoxapine	Heterocyclic Antidepressant	Depression, panic attacks, atypical unipolar depression	Blurred vision, constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, impaired urination, low blood pressure Top of Page
Ativan	Lorazepam	Anti-anxiety/Sedative	Sleep problems, anxiety disorders	Clumsiness, dizziness, weakness, cognitive dulling; can be addictive Top of Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Top of Page
Centrax	Prazepam	Anti-anxiety	Anxiety, Irritable Bowel Syndrome	Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, dry mouth, diarrhea, upset stomach, changes in appetite   Top of Page
Cibalith-S	Lithium Carbonate	Mood Stabilizer	Bipolar, aggression	Stomach upset, dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation, acne, excessive urine, excessive thirst, thyroid dysfunction Top of Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Top of Page
Concerta	Methylphenidate	Psychostimulant	ADHD/ADD, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity	Decreased appetite, stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, tics Top of Page
Cyclert	Pemoline	Psychostimulant	ADHD/ADD, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity	Decreased appetite, stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, tics Top of Page
DDAVP Nasal Spray/Tablets	Desmopressin Acetate	Anti-Diuretic	Primary nocturnal enuresis	Headache, nausea, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, nosebleed, respiratory infection, mild abdominal cramps Top of Page
Depakote	Valproic Acid	Anti-Convulsant, Mood Stabilizer	Epilepsy, seizure disorders, bipolar, aggression	Stomach upset, dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation. Regular blood tests required. Top of Page
Dexedrine, Dextrostat, Dexedrine Spansules	Dextroamphetamine	Psychostimulant	ADHD/ADD, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity	Decreased appetite, stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, tics Top of Page
Effexor	Venlafaxine	Other Antidepressants	Depression, ADHD, anxiety	Sleep disturbance, GI upset, hypertension Top of Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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. Top of Page
Eskalith (Lithobid)	Lithium Carbonate	Mood Stabilizer	Bipolar, aggression	Stomach upset, dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation, acne, excessive urine, excessive thirst, thyroid dysfunction Top of Page
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 Top of Page
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 Top of Page
Imavate	Imipramine Hydrochloride	Tricyclic Antidepressant	Depression, enuresis	Nervousness, sleep disorders, tiredness, gastro-intestinal problems Top of Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Klonopin	Clonazepam	Anti-anxiety/Sedative	Sleep problems, anxiety disorders	Clumsiness, dizziness, weakness, cognitive dulling; can be addictive Top of Page
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 Top of Page
Lexapro	Escitalopram Oxalate	Selective Serotonin Retake Inhibitor (SSRI) – Anti-depressant	Depression, anxiety, PDD	GI upset, insomnia, sedation, activation, headaches, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth Top of Page
Librax, Libritabs, Librium	Chlordiazepoxide	Anti-Anxiety	Anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal. Irritable Bowel Syndrome	Clumsiness, sleepiness Top of Page
Lidone	Molindone	Anti-psychotic	Bipolar, psychotic thinking	Lethargy, low blood pressure, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, stiffness, blurred vision, difficulty urinating Top of Page
Lithobid	Lithium Carbonate	Mood Stabilizer	Bipolar, aggression	Stomach upset, dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation, acne, excessive urine, excessive thirst, thyroid dysfunction Top of Page
Lithane	Lithium Carbonate	Mood Stabilizer	Bipolar, aggression	GI upset, dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation, acne, excessive urine, excessive thirst, thyroid dysfunction Top of Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Top of Page
Ludiomil	Maprotiline	Tetracyclic Antidepressant	Depression, bipolar, anxiety	Skin rash, swelling, itching, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, dry mouth, headache, fainting, sexual dysfunction, diarrhea, constipation Top of Page
Luvox	Fluvoxamine	Selective Serotonin Retake Inhibitor (SSRI) – Anti-depressant	Depression, anxiety, PDD	Stomach upset, insomnia, sedation, activation, headaches, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth Top of Page
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 Top of Page
Metadate CD, Metadate ER	Methylphenidate	Psychostimulant	ADHD, narcolepsy	Decreased appetite, GI upset, headaches, insomnia, tics Top of Page
MiraLax	Polyethylene Glycol	Laxative	Constipation, encopresis	Bloating, cramps, gas, nausea Top of Page
Moban	Molindone	Anti-psychotic	Bipolar, psychotic thinking	Lethargy, low blood pressure, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, stiffness, blurred vision, difficulty urinating Top of Page
Navane	thiothixene	Anti-psychotic	Bipolar, psychotic thinking. schizophrenia	Anxiety/ Agitation, breast pain, consti-pation, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth, sun sensitivity,  weight gain Top of Page
Neurontin	Gabapentin	Anti-seizure	Seizure disorders, epilepsy, neuralgia, mood disorders	GI upset, dizziness, weight gain, enuresis, tremor, sedation. Top of Page
Norpramin	Desipramine	Tricylic Antidepressant	Depression, anxiety, ADHD, enuresis, OCD	Sedation, headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, EKG changes, orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention Top of Page
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 Top of Page
Pamelor	Nortriptyline	Tricylic Antidepressant	Depression, anxiety, ADHD, enuresis, OCD	Sedation, headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, EKG changes, orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention Top of Page
Parnate	Tranylcypromine	Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Anti-depressant	Depression, anxiety, social anxiety	Restlessness, insomnia, dry mouth, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation Top of Page
Paxipam	Halazepam	Anti-Anxiety	Anxiety	Clumsiness, sleepiness Top of Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Top of Page
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 Top of Page
Pertofrane	Desipramine	Tricylic Antidepressant	Depression, anxiety, ADHD, enuresis, OCD	Sedation, headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, EKG changes, orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention Top of Page
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 Top of Page
Prozac	Fluoxetine	Selective Serotonin Retake Inhibitor (SSRI) – Anti-depressant	Depression, anxiety, PDD	Stomach upset, insomnia, sedation, activation, headaches, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth Top of Page
Remeron	Mirtazapine	Other Antidepressants	Depression, ADHD, anxiety	Sleep disturbance, stomach upset, hypertension Top of Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Top of Page
Ritalin	Methylphenidate	Stimulant	ADHD/ADD, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity	Decreased appetite, stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, tics Top of Page
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 Top of Page
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 Top of Page
Serzone	Nefazodone	Other Antidepressants	Depression, ADHD, anxiety	Sleep disturbance, GI upset, hypertension Top of Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sinequan	Doxepin HCL	Tricyclic Antidepressant	Depression	Dizziness, headache, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, nervousness, weight gain Top of Page
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 Top of Page
Straterra	Atomoxetine	Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)	ADHD, focus issues	Upset stomach, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tiredness, mood swings, hypomania Top of Page
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. Top of Page
Tenex	Guanfacine	Anti-hypertensive	ADHD/ADD, tics, aggression, insomnia	Sedation, hypotension, nightmares, EKG changes, depression Top of Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Top of Page
Tranxene	Clorazepate	Anti-anxiety	Anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, epilepsy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, tension, fatigue, panic attacks, convulsions	Clumsiness, sleepiness Top of Page
Trileptal	Oxcarbazepine	Anti-seizure	Seizure disorders, epilepsy, neuralgia, mood disorders	Dizziness, drowsiness, depression, difficulty concentrating, difficulty with coordination. Can reduce blood sodium levels. Top of Page
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 Top of Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Valium	Diazapam	Sedative	Anxiety, insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, agitation, seizures, hallucinations, delirium	Drowsiness, fatigue, ataxia (loss of balance) Top of Page
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.

• Special Thanks to SASSYGIRL for this medication chart.