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Stimulants

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Common drugs: Methylphenidate, Amphetamine; Uses: ADHD, Narcolepsy; Side effects: Insomnia, Appetite suppression, Increased blood pressure

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Beta-Blockers in Psychiatry

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Common drugs: Propranolol, Atenolol; Uses: Performance anxiety, Akathisia; Side effects: Bradycardia, Hypotension, Fatigue

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Typical Antipsychotics

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Common drugs: Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine; Uses: Schizophrenia, Acute psychosis; Side effects: Extrapyramidal symptoms, Tardive dyskinesia, Sedation

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Atypical Antidepressants (2)

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Common drugs: Trazodone, Nefazodone; Uses: Depression, Insomnia (Trazodone); Side effects: Sedation, Orthostatic hypotension, Priapism (rare)

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Atypical Antidepressants

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Common drugs: Bupropion, Mirtazapine; Uses: Depression, Smoking cessation; Side effects: Weight gain (Mirtazapine), Seizure risk (Bupropion)

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Atypical Antipsychotics

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Common drugs: Risperidone, Quetiapine; Uses: Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder; Side effects: Metabolic syndrome, Increased prolactin levels, Sedation

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Calcium Channel Blockers in Psychiatry

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Common drugs: Verapamil; Uses: Bipolar disorder (manic phase); Side effects: Hypotension, Constipation, Edema

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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Common drugs: Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline; Uses: Depression, Neuropathic pain; Side effects: Anticholinergic effects, Sedation, Orthostatic hypotension

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Non-stimulant ADHD Medications

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Common drugs: Atomoxetine, Guanfacine; Uses: ADHD; Side effects: Sleepiness, Dry mouth, Nausea

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Antidementia Agents

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Common drugs: Donepezil, Memantine; Uses: Alzheimer's disease; Side effects: Diarrhea (Donepezil), Headache (Memantine), Dizziness

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Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonists

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Common drugs: Buspirone; Uses: Generalized anxiety disorder; Side effects: Dizziness, Headache, Nausea

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Orexin Receptor Antagonists

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Common drugs: Suvorexant; Uses: Insomnia; Side effects: Somnolence, Headache, Dizziness

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PDE5 Inhibitors in Psychiatry

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Common drugs: Sildenafil; Uses: Sexual dysfunction due to SSRIs; Side effects: Headache, Flushing, Priapism

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Alpha-2 Agonists

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Common drugs: Clonidine, Guanfacine; Uses: ADHD, Hypertension; Side effects: Sedation, Dry mouth, Hypotension

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Mood Stabilizers

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Common drugs: Lithium, Valproate; Uses: Bipolar disorder; Side effects: Weight gain, Tremor, Thyroid dysfunction

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SNRIs

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Common drugs: Venlafaxine, Duloxetine; Uses: Depression, Generalized anxiety disorder; Side effects: Hypertension, Sweating, Sexual dysfunction

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Non-benzodiazepine Sleep Aids

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Common drugs: Zolpidem, Eszopiclone; Uses: Insomnia; Side effects: Sleepwalking, Amnesia, Dizziness

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Anxiolytics

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Common drugs: Buspirone, Hydroxyzine; Uses: Generalized anxiety disorder; Side effects: Dizziness (Buspirone), Sedation (Hydroxyzine), Nausea

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GABAergics

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Common drugs: Gabapentin, Pregabalin; Uses: Neuropathic pain, Anxiety; Side effects: Drowsiness, Dizziness, Edema

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MAOIs

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Common drugs: Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine; Uses: Depression, Atypical depression; Side effects: Hypertensive crisis, Insomnia, Weight gain

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Sympatholytics

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Common drugs: Prazosin; Uses: PTSD-related nightmares; Side effects: Hypotension, Dizziness, Headache

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SSRIs

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Common drugs: Fluoxetine, Sertraline; Uses: Depression, Anxiety; Side effects: Sexual dysfunction, Nausea, Insomnia

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Cholinesterase Inhibitors

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Common drugs: Donepezil, Rivastigmine; Uses: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's dementia; Side effects: Nausea, Diarrhea, Insomnia

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Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy

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Common drugs: Psilocybin, MDMA; Uses: Treatment-resistant depression (Psilocybin), PTSD (MDMA); Side effects: Altered sensory perception, Emotional intensification

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Benzodiazepines

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Common drugs: Diazepam, Lorazepam; Uses: Anxiety, Seizures; Side effects: Sedation, Dependency, Withdrawal symptoms

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Anticonvulsants

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Common drugs: Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine; Uses: Epilepsy, Bipolar disorder; Side effects: Skin rash, Dizziness, Blood dyscrasias

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NMDA Receptor Antagonists

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Common drugs: Ketamine, Memantine; Uses: Treatment-resistant depression (Ketamine), Alzheimer's disease (Memantine); Side effects: Dissociation (Ketamine), Constipation (Memantine), Dizziness

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Partial Dopamine Agonists

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Common drugs: Aripiprazole, Brexpiprazole; Uses: Schizophrenia, Adjunct in depression; Side effects: Akathisia, Weight gain, Anxiety

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Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitors (SARIs)

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Common drugs: Trazodone, Nefazodone; Uses: Depression, Insomnia; Side effects: Sedation, Hypotension, Priapism (rare for Trazodone)

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Thyroid Hormones in Psychiatry

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Common drugs: Levothyroxine; Uses: Augmentation for depression; Side effects: Palpitations, Weight loss, Insomnia

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