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Trazodone
Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder. Also used off-label for insomnia. Possible side effects: Sedation, orthostatic hypotension, priapism.
Zolpidem
Intended use: Short-term treatment of insomnia. Possible side effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, sleep-walking events.
Mirtazapine
Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder. Possible side effects: Weight gain, sedation, dry mouth.
Haloperidol
Intended use: Treatment of schizophrenia and acute psychosis. Possible side effects: Extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine
Intended use: Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Possible side effects: Insomnia, decreased appetite, hypertension.
Modafinil
Intended use: Treatment of narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder. Possible side effects: Headache, insomnia, dizziness.
Lithium
Intended use: Treatment of bipolar disorder, particularly in the management of manic episodes. Possible side effects: Tremor, increased thirst and urination, weight gain.
Carbamazepine
Intended use: Management of seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, and trigeminal neuralgia. Possible side effects: Blurred vision, ataxia, blood dyscrasias.
Lamotrigine
Intended use: Treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Possible side effects: Rash, dizziness, blurred vision.
Buspirone
Intended use: Management of anxiety disorders. Possible side effects: Dizziness, headache, nausea.
Citalopram
Intended use: Management of depression. Possible side effects: Nausea, dry mouth, somnolence.
Atomoxetine
Intended use: Treatment of ADHD. Possible side effects: Abdominal pain, decreased appetite, increased heart rate.
Quetiapine
Intended use: Treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and as an adjunct in major depressive disorder. Possible side effects: Sedation, weight gain, dyslipidemia.
Valproate
Intended use: Management of seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches. Possible side effects: Liver toxicity, weight gain, hair loss.
Topiramate
Intended use: Treatment of epilepsy and migraine prevention. Possible side effects: Weight loss, cognitive slowing, paresthesia.
Gabapentin
Intended use: Management of neuropathic pain and partial seizures. Possible side effects: Dizziness, fatigue, peripheral edema.
Risperidone
Intended use: Treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism. Possible side effects: Weight gain, increased prolactin, movement disorders.
Fluoxetine
Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder, OCD, bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder. Possible side effects: Insomnia, sexual dysfunction, serotonin syndrome.
Aripiprazole
Intended use: Management of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and as an adjunct in major depressive disorder. Possible side effects: Weight gain, insomnia, akathisia.
Escitalopram
Intended use: Management of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Possible side effects: Sexual dysfunction, insomnia or somnolence, increased sweating.
Sertraline
Intended use: Management of depression, OCD, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Possible side effects: Sexual dysfunction, nausea, headache.
Olanzapine
Intended use: Treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Possible side effects: Metabolic syndrome, sedation, extrapyramidal symptoms.
Clozapine
Intended use: Management of resistant schizophrenia and reduction in risk of recurrent suicidal behavior. Possible side effects: Agranulocytosis, myocarditis, seizures.
Methylphenidate
Intended use: Treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. Possible side effects: Insomnia, increased heart rate, decreased appetite.
Clonazepam
Intended use: Management of panic disorder, seizure disorders, and movement disorders. Possible side effects: Drowsiness, motor impairment, dependence.
Paroxetine
Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder, PTSD, social anxiety disorder, OCD, and panic disorder. Possible side effects: Sexual dysfunction, weight gain, discontinuation syndrome.
Duloxetine
Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain. Possible side effects: Nausea, dry mouth, dizziness.
Venlafaxine
Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia. Possible side effects: Increased blood pressure, dizziness, dry mouth.
Bupropion
Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. Also aids in smoking cessation. Possible side effects: Insomnia, headache, risk of seizures.
Lorazepam
Intended use: Management of anxiety disorders, insomnia due to anxiety or transient stress. Possible side effects: Drowsiness, dependence, withdrawal symptoms.
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