PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS
BRAND
NAME
Abilify
GENERIC NAME
GENERALLY USED
FOR
depression, bi-polar
& schizophrenia
Attention Deficit
Disorder (ADHD)
anxiety disorders
aripiprazole
Adderall
amphetamine
Ativan
lorazepam
Buspar
Buspirone
Anxiety disorders
GAD
Clozaril
clozapine
schizophrenia
Cymbalta
duloxetine
Depakote
divalproex
Effexor
venlafaxine
Geodon
ziprasidone
Haldol
haloperidol
Klonipin
clonazepam
Lamictal
lamotrigene
Lithane
lithium carbonate
Paxil
paroxetine
SIDE EFFECTS
Headache, anxiety, insomnia, nausea &
constipation
insomnia, headache, dizziness nausea &
stomach cramps
insomnia, drowsiness, blurred vision nausea
& skin rash
drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth, an increase
in dreams, rare – allergic reaction
Weight gain, constipation, drooling, muscle
stiffness & sedation
depression
blurred vision, appetite change headache,
nausea & change in sex drive
bi-polar disorder
diarrhea, constipation, weight loss or gain,
bladder control, headache & hair loss or gain
depression, anxiety & sweating, constipation, loss of appetite,
panic disorder
nausea & weight loss
schizophrenia & biconstipation, drowsiness, headache, vomiting
polar disorder
& upset stomach
schizophrenia
dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, &
changes in menstrual cycle
panic disorder
headache, dizziness, constipation or diarrhea,
insomnia, & increased saliva in mouth
bi-polar disorder
insomnia, headache, tremors, vomiting &
constipation or diarrhea
bi-polar disorder
thirst, increased urination, muscle twitches &
skin rash
OCD, panic attacks & change in appetite and weight, head-ache,
(PTSD)
sweating, tremors, muscle pain, constipation
or diarrhea & drowsiness
FERC is a program of
the Mental Health Association of Alameda County
funded through Mental Health Services Act and operated under contract with
Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services
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Prozac
fluoxetine
depression, OCD &
panic attacks
Risperdal
risperidone
bi-polar & some
symptoms of autism
Ritalin
Seroquel
methylphenidate
quetiapine
(ADHD)
schizophrenia & bipolar disorder
Wellbutrin bupropion
depression
Xanax
alprazolam
Zoloft
sertraline
anxiety and panic
disorders
depression
Zyprexa
olanzapine
schizophrenia & bipolar disorder
dry mouth, blurred vision, change in sex
drive, flushing, headache, sweating, nausea &
increased or decreased appetite
decreased sexual ability, constipation,
insomnia, weight gain, vomiting, increase or
decrease in saliva & drowsiness or dizziness
change in sex drive or performance, upset
stomach, weight gain, constipation, dizziness
or drowsiness, & dry mouth
constipation, change in sex drive, headache,
loss of appetite, tremors, weight loss &
nausea
changes in sex drive & changes in appetite
change in sex drive, sweating, nausea,
tremors, diarrhea & change in appetite
drowsiness, weight gain, constipation, lower
blood pressure & change in sexual desire
Source: National Institute Of Mental Health - http://www.nimh.nih.gov
FERC is a program of
the Mental Health Association of Alameda County
funded through Mental Health Services Act and operated under contract with
Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services
[2]