PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS

BRAND NAME / GENERIC NAME / GENERALLY USED FOR / SIDE EFFECTS
Abilify / aripiprazole / depression, bi-polar & schizophrenia / Headache, anxiety, insomnia, nausea & constipation
Adderall / amphetamine / Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) / insomnia, headache, dizziness nausea & stomach cramps
Ativan / lorazepam / anxiety disorders / insomnia, drowsiness, blurred vision nausea & skin rash
Buspar / Buspirone / Anxiety disorders
GAD / drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth, an increase in dreams, rare – allergic reaction
Clozaril / clozapine / schizophrenia / Weight gain, constipation, drooling, muscle stiffness & sedation
Cymbalta / duloxetine / depression / blurred vision, appetite change headache, nausea & change in sex drive
Depakote / divalproex / bi-polar disorder / diarrhea, constipation, weight loss or gain, bladder control, headache & hair loss or gain
Effexor / venlafaxine / depression, anxiety & panic disorder / sweating, constipation, loss of appetite, nausea & weight loss
Geodon / ziprasidone / schizophrenia & bi-polar disorder / constipation, drowsiness, headache, vomiting & upset stomach
Haldol / haloperidol / schizophrenia / dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, & changes in menstrual cycle
Klonipin / clonazepam / panic disorder / headache, dizziness, constipation or diarrhea, insomnia, & increased saliva in mouth
Lamictal / lamotrigene / bi-polar disorder / insomnia, headache, tremors, vomiting & constipation or diarrhea
Lithane / lithium carbonate / bi-polar disorder / thirst, increased urination, muscle twitches & skin rash
Paxil / paroxetine / OCD, panic attacks & (PTSD) / change in appetite and weight, head-ache, sweating, tremors, muscle pain, constipation or diarrhea & drowsiness
Prozac / fluoxetine / depression, OCD & panic attacks / dry mouth, blurred vision, change in sex drive, flushing, headache, sweating, nausea & increased or decreased appetite
Risperdal / risperidone / bi-polar & some symptoms of autism / decreased sexual ability, constipation, insomnia, weight gain, vomiting, increase or decrease in saliva & drowsiness or dizziness
Ritalin / methylphenidate / (ADHD)
Seroquel / quetiapine / schizophrenia & bi-polar disorder / change in sex drive or performance, upset stomach, weight gain, constipation, dizziness or drowsiness, & dry mouth
Wellbutrin / bupropion / depression / constipation, change in sex drive, headache, loss of appetite, tremors, weight loss & nausea
Xanax / alprazolam / anxiety and panic disorders / changes in sex drive & changes in appetite
Zoloft / sertraline / depression / change in sex drive, sweating, nausea, tremors, diarrhea & change in appetite
Zyprexa / olanzapine / schizophrenia & bi-polar disorder / drowsiness, weight gain, constipation, lower blood pressure & change in sexual desire

Source: National Institute Of Mental Health - http://www.nimh.nih.gov

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the Mental Health Association of Alameda County

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Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services

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