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Trazodone

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Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder. Also used off-label for insomnia. Possible side effects: Sedation, orthostatic hypotension, priapism.

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Zolpidem

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Intended use: Short-term treatment of insomnia. Possible side effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, sleep-walking events.

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Mirtazapine

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Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder. Possible side effects: Weight gain, sedation, dry mouth.

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Haloperidol

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Intended use: Treatment of schizophrenia and acute psychosis. Possible side effects: Extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

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Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine

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Intended use: Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Possible side effects: Insomnia, decreased appetite, hypertension.

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Modafinil

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Intended use: Treatment of narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder. Possible side effects: Headache, insomnia, dizziness.

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Lithium

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Intended use: Treatment of bipolar disorder, particularly in the management of manic episodes. Possible side effects: Tremor, increased thirst and urination, weight gain.

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Carbamazepine

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Intended use: Management of seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, and trigeminal neuralgia. Possible side effects: Blurred vision, ataxia, blood dyscrasias.

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Lamotrigine

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Intended use: Treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Possible side effects: Rash, dizziness, blurred vision.

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Buspirone

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Intended use: Management of anxiety disorders. Possible side effects: Dizziness, headache, nausea.

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Citalopram

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Intended use: Management of depression. Possible side effects: Nausea, dry mouth, somnolence.

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Atomoxetine

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Intended use: Treatment of ADHD. Possible side effects: Abdominal pain, decreased appetite, increased heart rate.

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Quetiapine

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Intended use: Treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and as an adjunct in major depressive disorder. Possible side effects: Sedation, weight gain, dyslipidemia.

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Valproate

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Intended use: Management of seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches. Possible side effects: Liver toxicity, weight gain, hair loss.

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Topiramate

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Intended use: Treatment of epilepsy and migraine prevention. Possible side effects: Weight loss, cognitive slowing, paresthesia.

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Gabapentin

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Intended use: Management of neuropathic pain and partial seizures. Possible side effects: Dizziness, fatigue, peripheral edema.

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Risperidone

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Intended use: Treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism. Possible side effects: Weight gain, increased prolactin, movement disorders.

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Fluoxetine

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Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder, OCD, bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder. Possible side effects: Insomnia, sexual dysfunction, serotonin syndrome.

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Aripiprazole

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Intended use: Management of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and as an adjunct in major depressive disorder. Possible side effects: Weight gain, insomnia, akathisia.

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Escitalopram

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Intended use: Management of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Possible side effects: Sexual dysfunction, insomnia or somnolence, increased sweating.

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Sertraline

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Intended use: Management of depression, OCD, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Possible side effects: Sexual dysfunction, nausea, headache.

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Olanzapine

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Intended use: Treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Possible side effects: Metabolic syndrome, sedation, extrapyramidal symptoms.

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Clozapine

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Intended use: Management of resistant schizophrenia and reduction in risk of recurrent suicidal behavior. Possible side effects: Agranulocytosis, myocarditis, seizures.

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Methylphenidate

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Intended use: Treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. Possible side effects: Insomnia, increased heart rate, decreased appetite.

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Clonazepam

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Intended use: Management of panic disorder, seizure disorders, and movement disorders. Possible side effects: Drowsiness, motor impairment, dependence.

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Paroxetine

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Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder, PTSD, social anxiety disorder, OCD, and panic disorder. Possible side effects: Sexual dysfunction, weight gain, discontinuation syndrome.

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Duloxetine

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Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain. Possible side effects: Nausea, dry mouth, dizziness.

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Venlafaxine

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Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia. Possible side effects: Increased blood pressure, dizziness, dry mouth.

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Bupropion

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Intended use: Treatment of major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. Also aids in smoking cessation. Possible side effects: Insomnia, headache, risk of seizures.

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Lorazepam

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Intended use: Management of anxiety disorders, insomnia due to anxiety or transient stress. Possible side effects: Drowsiness, dependence, withdrawal symptoms.

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