Medications

 

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 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

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


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

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

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

 

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

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

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
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.