Medications
Note:
Doctors warn not to take stimulants with citrus
fruit juices (orange, grapefruit, lemon) as they lessen the effect. Also,
caffeine intake should be decreased. The combination of caffeine and stimulants
tends to over-stimulate the nervous system.
| Drug Class | Brand Name | Technical/Generic Name | Duration of Effects | Indications |
| Pychostimulants | ||||
| Adderall | Amphetamine/ Dextroamphetamine |
5-6 hours or 8-9 hours |
ADD/ADHD | |
| Attenade (pulsed release) |
Methylphenidate | One daily dose | ADD | |
| Concerta | Methylphenidate | One dose lasts all day | ADD/ADHD | |
| Cylert | Pemoline | 12-24 hours | ADD/ADHD | |
| Dexedrine | Dextroamphetamine | 3-4 hours (tablet) 8-10 hours (spansule) |
ADD/ADHD | |
| Desoxyn Gradumets (sustained release) |
Methamphetamine | |||
| Dextrostat | Dextroamphetamine Sulfate | ADD/ADHD | ||
| Ritalin | Methylphenidate | 3-4 hours | ADD/ADHD | |
| Ritalin-SR (sustained release |
Methylphenidate | About 7 hours | ADD/ADHD | |
| Antihypertensives | ||||
| Clonidine | Catapress | 3-6 hours (oral) 5 days (skin patch) |
ADHD/OCD/ Panic Disorder/ Tourette’s disorder |
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| Inderal | Propanolol | Anxiety, phobias | ||
| Tenex | Guaneficine | (ADHD + tics) Tourettes disorder |
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| Tricyclic Antidepressants |
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| Anafranil | Clomipramine | (ADHD in some cases) Depression, OCD/PDD |
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| Elavil | Amitriptyline | Depression | ||
| Norpramin | Desipramine | 12-24 hours | ADD/Depression | |
| Portafrane | Desipramine | ADHD/ Depression | ||
| Tofranil | Imipramine | 12-24 hours | Anxiety/ADHD/ Panic Disorder |
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| Other Antidepressants |
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| Effexor | Venlafaxine | ADD/ADHD/ Borderline Personality Disorder |
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| Paxil | Paroxetine | Depression/ Dysthymia/ OCD/PDD |
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| Prozac | Flouxetine | Anxiety/(ADHD in some cases) Depression/ OCD/PDD |
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| Wellbutrin | Bupropion | Depression (ADD when combined with other meds) |
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| Zoloft | Sertraline | Depression/ Dysthymia/ OCD/PDD |
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| Anitanxiety | ||||
| Klonopin | Clonazepam | Anxiety, panic disorders/ Tourette’s disorder |
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| Librium | Benzodiazepines | Anxiety, panic disorders | ||
| Valium | Benzodiazepines | Anxiety, panic disorders | ||
| Xanax | Alprazolam | Anxiety, panic disorders | ||
| Antiepileptic | ||||
| Depakote | Valproic Acid | Seizure/Bipolar Disorder | ||
| Depakene | Valproic Acid | Seizure/Bipolar Disorder | ||
| Neurontin | Seizure, agitation | |||
| Tegretol | Carbamazepine | Seizure/ Psychomotor/ Bipolar Disorder |
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| Other | ||||
| Lithobid | Lithium Carbonate | Bipolar Disorder/ Manic episodes |
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| Methypatch | ADHD |
ADD= Attention Deficit (inattentive subtype)
ADHD= Attention Deficit (hyperactive subtype
OCD= Obsessive-compulsive behavior
ODD= Oppositional Defiant behavior
PDD= Pervasive Development Disorder
ADHD= Attention Deficit (hyperactive subtype
OCD= Obsessive-compulsive behavior
ODD= Oppositional Defiant behavior
PDD= Pervasive Development Disorder
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