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CHAPTER 5:

Mental Health Pharmacology

Sedative-Hypnotics​

  • Ramelteon (Rozerem) 

  • Eszopiclone (Lunesta) 

  • Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)

  • Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine (Tylenol PM) 

Antidepressants II​

  • Citalopram (Celexa)

  • Escitalopram (Lexapro)

  • Sertraline (Zoloft)

  • Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Antipsychotics​​

  • Haloperidol (Haldol)

  • Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

  • Risperidone (Risperidal)

  • Quetiapine (Seroquel)

  • Clozapine (Clozaril)

Benzodiazepines​

  • Alprazolam (Xanax)

  • Midazolam (Versed)

  • Clonazepam (Klonopin)

  • Lorazepam (Ativan)

OTC Neuro​

  • Lidocaine (Solarcaine)

  • Benzocaine (Anbesol)

  • Meclizine (Dramamine)

  • Acetaminophen/diphenhydramine (Tylenol PM)

Antidepressants I

  • Fluoxetine (Prozac)

  • Venlafaxine (Effexor)

  • Amitriptyline (Elavil)

  • Isocarboxazid (Marplan)

Antidepressants III and Smoking Cessation​

  • Paroxetine (Paxil) 

  • Duloxetine (Cymbalta) 

  • Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)

  • Vareniciline (Chantix) 

Parkinson's/Alzheimer's​​

  • Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)

  • Selegiline (Eldepryl)

  • Donepezil (Aricept)

  • Memantine (Namenda)

Antiepileptics​

  • Phenytoin (Dilantin)

  • Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

  • Divalproex (Depakote)

  • Gabapentin (Neurontin)

  • Pregabalin (Lyrica)

ADHD / Bipolar

  • Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)

  • Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

  • Atomoxetine (Strattera) 

  • Lithium (Lithobid)

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