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SSRIs
Common drugs: Fluoxetine, Sertraline; Uses: Depression, Anxiety; Side effects: Sexual dysfunction, Nausea, Insomnia
SNRIs
Common drugs: Venlafaxine, Duloxetine; Uses: Depression, Generalized anxiety disorder; Side effects: Hypertension, Sweating, Sexual dysfunction
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Common drugs: Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline; Uses: Depression, Neuropathic pain; Side effects: Anticholinergic effects, Sedation, Orthostatic hypotension
MAOIs
Common drugs: Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine; Uses: Depression, Atypical depression; Side effects: Hypertensive crisis, Insomnia, Weight gain
Atypical Antidepressants
Common drugs: Bupropion, Mirtazapine; Uses: Depression, Smoking cessation; Side effects: Weight gain (Mirtazapine), Seizure risk (Bupropion)
Typical Antipsychotics
Common drugs: Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine; Uses: Schizophrenia, Acute psychosis; Side effects: Extrapyramidal symptoms, Tardive dyskinesia, Sedation
Atypical Antipsychotics
Common drugs: Risperidone, Quetiapine; Uses: Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder; Side effects: Metabolic syndrome, Increased prolactin levels, Sedation
Mood Stabilizers
Common drugs: Lithium, Valproate; Uses: Bipolar disorder; Side effects: Weight gain, Tremor, Thyroid dysfunction
Benzodiazepines
Common drugs: Diazepam, Lorazepam; Uses: Anxiety, Seizures; Side effects: Sedation, Dependency, Withdrawal symptoms
Non-benzodiazepine Sleep Aids
Common drugs: Zolpidem, Eszopiclone; Uses: Insomnia; Side effects: Sleepwalking, Amnesia, Dizziness
Stimulants
Common drugs: Methylphenidate, Amphetamine; Uses: ADHD, Narcolepsy; Side effects: Insomnia, Appetite suppression, Increased blood pressure
Non-stimulant ADHD Medications
Common drugs: Atomoxetine, Guanfacine; Uses: ADHD; Side effects: Sleepiness, Dry mouth, Nausea
Anticonvulsants
Common drugs: Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine; Uses: Epilepsy, Bipolar disorder; Side effects: Skin rash, Dizziness, Blood dyscrasias
Beta-Blockers in Psychiatry
Common drugs: Propranolol, Atenolol; Uses: Performance anxiety, Akathisia; Side effects: Bradycardia, Hypotension, Fatigue
Antidementia Agents
Common drugs: Donepezil, Memantine; Uses: Alzheimer's disease; Side effects: Diarrhea (Donepezil), Headache (Memantine), Dizziness
NMDA Receptor Antagonists
Common drugs: Ketamine, Memantine; Uses: Treatment-resistant depression (Ketamine), Alzheimer's disease (Memantine); Side effects: Dissociation (Ketamine), Constipation (Memantine), Dizziness
Alpha-2 Agonists
Common drugs: Clonidine, Guanfacine; Uses: ADHD, Hypertension; Side effects: Sedation, Dry mouth, Hypotension
Calcium Channel Blockers in Psychiatry
Common drugs: Verapamil; Uses: Bipolar disorder (manic phase); Side effects: Hypotension, Constipation, Edema
Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonists
Common drugs: Buspirone; Uses: Generalized anxiety disorder; Side effects: Dizziness, Headache, Nausea
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Common drugs: Donepezil, Rivastigmine; Uses: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's dementia; Side effects: Nausea, Diarrhea, Insomnia
Thyroid Hormones in Psychiatry
Common drugs: Levothyroxine; Uses: Augmentation for depression; Side effects: Palpitations, Weight loss, Insomnia
Atypical Antidepressants (2)
Common drugs: Trazodone, Nefazodone; Uses: Depression, Insomnia (Trazodone); Side effects: Sedation, Orthostatic hypotension, Priapism (rare)
Anxiolytics
Common drugs: Buspirone, Hydroxyzine; Uses: Generalized anxiety disorder; Side effects: Dizziness (Buspirone), Sedation (Hydroxyzine), Nausea
Partial Dopamine Agonists
Common drugs: Aripiprazole, Brexpiprazole; Uses: Schizophrenia, Adjunct in depression; Side effects: Akathisia, Weight gain, Anxiety
GABAergics
Common drugs: Gabapentin, Pregabalin; Uses: Neuropathic pain, Anxiety; Side effects: Drowsiness, Dizziness, Edema
Orexin Receptor Antagonists
Common drugs: Suvorexant; Uses: Insomnia; Side effects: Somnolence, Headache, Dizziness
Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitors (SARIs)
Common drugs: Trazodone, Nefazodone; Uses: Depression, Insomnia; Side effects: Sedation, Hypotension, Priapism (rare for Trazodone)
PDE5 Inhibitors in Psychiatry
Common drugs: Sildenafil; Uses: Sexual dysfunction due to SSRIs; Side effects: Headache, Flushing, Priapism
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
Common drugs: Psilocybin, MDMA; Uses: Treatment-resistant depression (Psilocybin), PTSD (MDMA); Side effects: Altered sensory perception, Emotional intensification
Sympatholytics
Common drugs: Prazosin; Uses: PTSD-related nightmares; Side effects: Hypotension, Dizziness, Headache
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