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ClassMedDose (level)Frequencies, formulationsSide effects
(putative causes)
Receptor antagonismClass-wide notesHalf life (hrs)1A22B62C92C192D63A4ABCB1Notes about interactionsFDA approval
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SSRIsEscitalopram (Lexapro)10-40Sex dysfxn (SERT)SERT30s-ss-sMDD ('02), GAD ('03), OCD (__), generic ('12)
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Citalopram (Celexa)20-40/80Sex dysfxn (SERT), ↑ QTc (R-citalopram)SERT, H136s-ss-sMDD ('98), generic ('03)
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Fluvoxamine (Luvox)50-300BID, CRSex dysfxn (SERT)SERT, σ115---s---------s---s____s clozapineOCD-kids ('97), MDD-CR ('08)
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Sertraline (Zoloft)50-300Sex dysfxn (SERT)SERT, DAT, σ124---s--s--s---s--s-sdose dependent 2D6 inhibitionMDD ('91), Panic-kids ('97), PMDD & OCD-kids ('02), social anxiety disorder (__), generic ('06)
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)20-80WeeklySex dysfxn (SERT), activating (5HT2c, NET)SERT, 5HT2c, NET (weak)8 days-----s--s---s--s-sMDD ('87), generic ('01), weekly ('01), PMDD (__), bulimia (__), OCD (__), MDD-kids (__), OCD-kids (__)
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Paroxetine (Paxil)20-80CRSex dysfxn (SERT, NOS), antichol (M1)SERT, M1, NOS, NET (weak)20--------s--s-sMDD (__), Panic ('96), MDD-CR ('99), Panic-CR ('02), OCD (__)
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SPARIsVilazodone (Viibryd)Less sex dysfnx (5HT1a), GI (rapid ↑ in 5HT)SERT, 5HT1a (p-ag)MDD ('11)
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SNRIsVenlafaxine (Effexor)150-375XRSex dysfxn (SERT), nausea & ↑BP & sweating (NET)SERT >>> NET (stronger at higher doses)10s-ssMDD-XR ('97), GAD ('99), generic ('06), generic-XR ('10)
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--> Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)50-400Sex dysfxn (SERT)SERT >> NET (stronger at higher doses)10--ss (UGTs)MDD ('08)
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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)40-120BIDSex dysfxn (SERT), HA, urinary hesitancy (NET)SERT > NET15s--sMDD ('04), Diabetic neuropathy ('04), GAD ('07), generic ('13)
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Milnacipran (Savella)BIDUrinary hesitancy & sweating (NET)NET > SERTFibromyalgia (__)
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Levo-milnacipran ER (Fetzima)MDD
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NDRIsBupropion (Wellbutrin)300-450SR, XLseizures, HA, activating (NET, DAT)NET, DAT24sss--sss (2A6, 2E1, glucuronidation)MDD ('85, withdrawn '86, re-introduced '89), MDD-SR ('96), Smoking ('97), MDD-XL ('03), SAD ('06), MDD-HBr ('08)
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α2 antagsMirtazapine (Remeron)15-45↑ sleep, fatigue, appetite, & ↓ anxiety (H1)α2, H1, 5HT2a, 5HT2c, 5HT330ssss (glucuronidation)MDD ('96), MDD-SL ('01)
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SARIsTrazodone25-500XR↑ sleep (5HT2a, α1, H1), priapism (1:6000), oHTN5HT2a, α1, H1; 5HT2c & SERT (at 150+ mg)8sMDD ('81), MDD-ER ('10)
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Tricyclics
(SNRIs)
Doxepin100-300most antichol (can give 3-6 mg for insomnia)NET, α1, H1, M1, VG-NaCh (weak)15Insomnia
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Amitriptyline (Elavil)100-300most antichol (can give 10-25 mg for insomnia)NET, α1, H1, M1, VG-NaCh (weak)15
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--> Nortriptyline (Pamelor)50-200less antichol & oHTN; ↑ NENET, α1, H1, M1, VG-NaCh (weak)30
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Imipramine100-300↑ NENET, α1, H1, M1, VG-NaCh (weak)12
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--> Desipramine100-300↑ NENET, α1, H1, M1, VG-NaCh (weak)18
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Clomipramine (Anafranil)100-250also used for OCD; ↑ 5HTSERT, NET, α1, H1, M1, VG-NaCh (weak)32
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Protriptyline20-60energizingNET, α1, H1, M1, VG-NaCh (weak)3 days
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MAOIsPhenelzine (Nardil)45-90oHTNIrreversible, MAO-A, MAO-B12
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Tranylcypromine (Parnate)30-60Irreversible, MAO-A, MAO-B2
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Isocarboxazid (Marplan)IrreversibleMDD ('98)
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Selegiline (TD) (Emsam)6-12Less MAOA-I in gut, so less tyr restriction neededIrreversible, MAO-A (high doses), MAO-B24
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Moclobemide300-600Despite reversibility, tyramine restriction still neededReversible, MAO-A2
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Other
Anti-
depressants
L-methylfolate (Deplin)
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Vortioxetine (Brintellix)MDD
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SAMe800-1600Mild anxiety, insomnia, dry mouth, GI, possible 5HT s/o when combined with other serotinergics
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St. John's wort900-1800Dry mouth, dizziness, GI, phototoxicity, possible 5HT s/odecreases immunosuppressants, warfarin, antiretrivirals, digoxin
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Omega-3 (EPA, DHA)1000-2000Fishy taste; GI
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Mood
Stabilizers
Lithium
(depress +, euthymia ++, mania +)
900-1800
(0.6-1.1)
DRsedating, poor cog, tremor, ARF, hypothy, polydip, edema, GI, ↑ app, Ebstein's anomaly21increased by thiazides, ACE/ARBs, NSAIDsManic depression-CR ('96)
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Divalproex (Depakote)
(depress -, euthymia +, mania ++)
1000-2000
(70-120)
very sedating, poor cog, alopecia, liver tox, inc NH3, GI, ↑ app, neural tube defects14increases ASA, coumadin, (ox)carbamazapineMigraines ('96), Mania-DR ('08)
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
(depress +, euthymia /, mania -)
200-400SJS/TEN (avoid w/ slow titration), benign rash (5-10%), HA, tremor, cleft palate29doubled by depakote; reduced by estrogens (pregnancy, OCPs)
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
(depress /, euthymia +, mania +)
800-1200
(8-12)
very sedating, ataxia, diplopia, dangerous rashes, liver tox, aplastic anemia, SIADH, GI2 daysdecreases immunosuppressants, OCPs, depakote, and itself
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Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
(depress ?, euthymia ?, mania ?)
1.5 mg/kgless rash, liver tox, aplastic anemia, app stimulation vs. carbamazepine2less decreases in the drugs listed for carbamazepine
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Typical
Anti-
psychotics
HIGH: Haloperidol (Haldol)5-15IM (monthly)High EPS, TD 3-7% / yr, hyperPRL 50%, ↑ QTcSchizophrenia ('67)
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HIGH: Fluphenazine (Prolixin)5-15IM (monthly)High EPS, TD 3-7% / yr, hyperPRL 50%Schizophrenia ('59)
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MID: Perphenazine (Trilafon)16-64Mod EPS, TD, wt, sedat, oHTN; hyperPRL 50%Schizophrenia ('57)
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LOW: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)300-600Severe oHTN and sedation; hyperPRL 50%Schizophrenia ('54)
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Atypical
Anti-
psychotics
HIGH: Risperidone (Risperdal)3-6IM (bi-monthly)High EPS, TD, hyperPRL 90%; mod wt, oHTN___ ('93), Schizophrenia ('96), MDD (__), Bipolar maintenance (__)
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HIGH: --> Paliperidone (Invega)6-12IM (monthly)High EPS, TD, hyperPRL 90%; mod wt, oHTNSchizophrenia ('06)
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MID: Ziprasidone (Geodon)120-280Effectiveness; food causes ↑ absortpion by 40%Schizophrenia ('01), Agitation-IM ('02)
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MID: Olanzapine (Zyprexa)10-20IM (monthly)Severe weight, moderate sedationPsychotic disorder sxms ('96), Bipolar maintenance (__), Bipolar depression (__)
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MID: Asenapine (Saphris)10-20Can't eat or drink for 10 minutes; mod sedationSchizophrenia & Mania ('09)
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Lurasidone (Latuda)Schizophrenia ('10)
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Iloperidone (Fanapt)Schizophrenia ('09)
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LOW: Quetiapine (Seroquel)400-800Severe weight and sedation, moderate oHTN6Schizophrenia ('97), Bipolar depression (__)
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LOW: Clozapine (Clozaril)200-450Agran, szs, myocard, drooling; sev wt, sedation, oHTNSchizophrenia ('89)
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AG/ANTAG: Aripiprazole (Abilify)15-30Akathisia, activatingSchizophrenia ('02), Bipolar maintenance (__)
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AnxiolyticBuspirone (BuSpar)30-60HA, dizziness; ?effective
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Beta-
blockers
Propranolol10 - 60
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Atenolol25 - 150
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Benzo-
diazepines
Alprazolam (Xanax)0.5-2Fast onset (30 minutes)Clinical dur: 3-4 hrs6-20Anxiety & panic disorder ('81)
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Lorazepam (Ativan)1-4Medium onset (30-60 minutes)Clinical dur: 4-6 hrs10-20metabolized outside the liver (OTL)Anxiety ('77)
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Clonazepam (Klonopin)0.25-1Medium onset (1 hour)Clinical dur: 6-8 hrs18-50Panic disorder ('75)
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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)25-100Medium onset (2 hours)Clinical dur: 4-6 hrs30-100Anxiety & alcohol withdrawal ('60)
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DIazepam (Valium)5-20Fast onset (30 minutes)Clinical dur: 4-6 hrs30-100Anxiety & alcohol withdrawal ('63)
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DeltasGabapentin (Neurontin)
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Pregabalin (Lyrica)
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GABA-a antagsZaleplon (Sonata)5-20Fast onset, nocturnal eating, somnambulism1Insomnia (1999)
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Zolpidem (Ambien)5 - 10SLFast onset, nocturnal eating, somnambulism1 - 5Insomnia ('09), SL ('11)
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Zolpidem ER (Ambien CR)6.25-12.51.5-2.4
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Eszopiclone (Lunesta)1-3Fast onset, nocturnal eating, somnambulism, bad taste3 - 6Insomnia
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Melotin-
ergics
Agomelatine (Valdoxan)MT1 (ag), MT2 (ag), 5HT2b, 5HT2c
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Ramelteon (Rozerem)8-16Fast onset, ? less effective; HA, dizzinessDoesn't bind to GABA1.5-5Insomnia
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Melatonin0.3-5Headache0.5-2
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StimulantsMethylphenidate (Ritalin IR)5-20, 140High abuse potential (AP), rebound effects, TIDStimulants: insomnia, decreased appetite (monitor weight), dry mouth, stomach upset, elevated HR and BP (monitor), dysphoria, irritability, headaches; often these resolve over several days2-4
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Methylphen. HCl (Ritalin LA)20-40, 1408ADHD (2002)
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Methylphen. ER (Concerta)18-54, 140Zero AP12ADHD (2000)
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Methylphen. HCl (Quillivant XR)ADHD (2012)
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Methylphen. biphasic (Metadate CD)ADHD (2001)
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Methylphen. TD (Daytrana)1012-15
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Dex-methylphen. (Focalin)2.5-10, 70BID4-6
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Dex-methylphen. HCl (Focalin XR)10, 70Not generic8-12ADHD (2001)
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Amphetamine (Adderall)5-20, 70High AP, BIDMAOI (reversible, weak)6ADHD (1996)
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Amphet. ER (Adderall XR)15-30, 70Zero AP12ADHD (2001)
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Dex-amphet. (Dexedrine, Dextrostat)5-40, 70High AP, BID4
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Dex-amphet. spansules (Dexedrine)5-20, 70BID6-8
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Lis-dex-amphet. (Vyvanse)30, 70ADHD (2007)
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Other
ADHD
meds
Modafinil (Provigil)100-400QD or BIDdecreases OCPs
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Armodafinil (Nuvigil)
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Pemoline (Cylert)ADHD (1998)
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Atomoxetine (Strattera)40, 100little added benefit over 1.2 mg/kg/day, QD or BIDADHD in kids/adol/adults (2002)
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Guanfacine ER (Intuniv)ADHD in kids/adolesc. (2009)
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Ach-
esterase
inhibitors
Donepezil (Aricept)Alzheimer's disease (1996)
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Galantamine (Razadyne)
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Rivastigmine (Exelon)
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NMDA antagMemantine (Namenda)
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MemoryGinkgo biloba120-240GI, HA, irritability, dizzy, bleed if anticoag/antiplatelet
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Opioid maintenanceBuprenorphine+nalaxone (Suboxone)SLOpioid dependence (PO in 2002, SL in 2013)
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MethadonePO
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Alcohol cessationNaltrexone IM (Vivitrol)Opioid dependence (2010), alcohol dependence (2006)
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Acamprosate
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Smoking cessationVarenicline (Chantix)Nicotine addiction (2006)
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Zyban SRsmoking cessation (1997)
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Nicoderm CQSmoking cessation (1996)