Generic Name Medication List for PTSD

Medications are usually prescribed by psychiatrists, although some can be prescribed by a family doctor.

Generic
Name
Brand
Name(s)
Type
Target Symptoms
Contraindications
Possible Side Effects (call doctor)
 
Alprazolam
Xanax
Benzo-
diazepine
Anxiety and panic disorder.
Acute narrow angle glaucoma.
Risk of seizure in association
with flumazenil treatment
.
Allergic reaction (trouble breathing; throat closing; swelling lips, face,
tongue;  hives); sores in mouth, throat;  yellowing skin,eyes; rash;
hallucinations; severe confusion; vision changes; drowsy, dizzy, clumsy;
depressed; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation; difficulty urinating;
vivid dreams; headache; dry mouth; decreased sex drive; behavior
changes.
 
Amitriptyline
Elavil, Endep
Tricyclic
Anti-
depressant
Depression. Also bulimia, chronic pain, to
prevent migraines,  to treat pathological
weeping / laughing syndrome associated
with multiple sclerosis.
MAOI, hepatic or renal damage,
asthma, thyroid, diabetes,
intestinal problems, blood
pressure, heart attack,
prostate, glaucoma, pregnancy,
breastfeeding, age 60+
Mood changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability,
agitation, aggressiveness, severe restlessness, mania (mental and/ or
physical hyperactivity), thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself.
 
Bupropion
Wellbutrin
Other
Depression
MAOI, Zyban, seizure disorder,
bulimia or anorexia nervosa,
abrupt termination of sedatives
or alcohol, not for children or
teens.
Fast, pounding, or uneven heart rate; chest pain, heavy feeling, pain
spreading to arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;  sudden
numbness or weakness, esp. on one side of body; sudden headache,
confusion, problems with vision, speech, balance; hallucinations, seizures
(convulsions); restless muscle movements in eyes, tongue, jaw, neck;
uncontrollable shaking or tremor; rash, pain; easy bruising or bleeding;
extreme thirst with headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness; lightheaded,
fainting; urinating less or not at all; constipation,diarrhea, loss of appetite;
dry mouth, unpleasant taste; numbness or tingly feeling; uncoordinated;
anxious, dizzy, drowsy, tired; can't concentrate; insomnia, nightmares;
ringing in ears; mild skin rash; breast swelling (men or women); decreased
sex drive, impotence, difficulty having orgasm.
 
Busipirone
BuSpar
Other
Azapirone. Anti-anxiety. Not related to
benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other
sedative/anxiolytic drugs. It is a
psychotropic drug with anxiolytic
properties; belongs to the class of
compounds known as
azaspirodecanediones.
Hypersensitivity to
hydrochloride
Anger/hostility; blurred vision; confusion; decreased concentration;
depression; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excitement;
fatigue; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; numbness;
sleeplessness; stomach pain; weakness. Severe allergic reactions (rash;
hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth,
face, lips, or tongue); abnormal muscle movements; difficulty moving.
 
Chlorazepat
e
Tranxene
Benzo-
diazepine
Treating nervousness or anxiety, seizures,
and alcohol withdrawal.
Acute narrow angle glaucoma.
Blurred vision; clumsiness; confusion; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth;
headache; lightheadedness; nervousness; stomach upset; unsteadiness;
unusual weakness. Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty
breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or
tongue).
 
Chlordiazep
oxide
Librium
Benzo-
diazepine
Anxiety, nervousness, tension from anxiety
disorders. Also to reduce symptoms of
alcohol withdrawal.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding,
children, myesthenia gravis,
shock, coma. Don't take longer
than a month - risk of addiction.
Allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; throat closing; swelling of lips, face,
tongue; or hives); sores in mouth or throat;  yellowing of skin or eyes; rash;
hallucinations, severe confusion; vision changes,  drowsy, dizzy,  clumsy;
depressed; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,  constipation; difficulty urinating;
vivid dreams; headache; dry mouth; decreased sex drive; changes in
behavior. Habit-forming.
 
Citalopram
Celexa
SSRI
Major depressive disorder. Not for bipolar
(manic depressive) disorder. Also used for
OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder),  
though not FDA approved for it.
MAOI, pimozide.
Change in taste; decreased menstrual flow, painful periods; diarrhea; dry
mouth; ejaculation disorder; impotence; increased sweating; loss of
appetite; nausea; runny nose; tiredness, sinus inflammation; tremor; upset
stomach; weight loss or gain; allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty
breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
anxiety; cold sweat; confusion; dizzy; fatigue; hostile; impulsive; irritable;
lack of concern; mania; mental/mood changes; panic attacks;
restlessness; seizures; shakiness; sleeplessness; sore throat or fever;
suicidal thoughts or behaviors; vision changes; worsening of depression.
May cause drowsiness.
 
Clomiprimin
e
Anafranil
Tricyclic
Anti-
depressant
OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), arm
burning,  endogenous depression, hair
pulling syndrome, nail biting, panic attacks,
phobias, PMS, narcolepsy, to relieve pain of
arthritis, cancer, diabetic disease, herpes
lesions, migraines, tension headaches, tic
douloureux. May decrease repetitive
symptoms of autisim.
MAOI, myocardial infarction
Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache;
irritability; loss of appetite; nausea; nightmares; sweating; tiredness; upset
stomach; vomiting; weakness; weight loss/gain. Allergic reactions (rash;
hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in chest; swelling of mouth,
face, lips, tongue); blurred vision or other vision changes; sex drive
changes; chest pain; confusion; decreased sexual ability; fainting; fever;
flushing; frequent or difficult urination; impulsive behavior or other unusual
changes in behavior; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; mental or mood
changes (eg, increased anxiety, mood swings, agitation, irritability,
nervous, restless); numbness or tingling of skin; panic attacks; ringing in
ears; seizures; severe dizziness or drowsiness; sore throat; stomach pain;
suicidal thinking or behavior; swelling of testicles; tremor; trouble sleeping;
trouble walking or balance; twitching of face or tongue; uncontrolled
movements or stiffness of arms and legs; unusual bleeding or bruising;
worsening of depression; yellowing of skin, eyes.
 
Clonazepam
Klonopin
Riv
otril
Benzo-
diazepine
Anti-convulsant, sedative. Used to treat
seizures and panic disorder.
Liver disease, acute narrow
angle glaucoma.
Bed-wetting; clumsiness or unsteadiness; coated tongue; confusion;
constipation; depression; dizziness; drowsiness; excessive daytime
drowsiness; feeling of a whirling motion; frequent urination at night;
headache; increased saliva (spit); lightheadedness; loss of appetite; runny
nose; unusual weakness, allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty
breathing; tightness in chest; swelling of mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
aggressive behavior; attempted suicide; bizarre behavior; chest
congestion; excessive upper respiratory tract secretions; hallucinations;
hostility; hysteria; interrupted breathing; memory loss; pounding in chest;
shortness of breath; tremor.
 
Desipramine
Norpramin
Tricyclic
Anti-
depressant
Depression. ADD.
MAOI, myocardial infarction.
Black tongue; changes in blood sugar levels; changes in sex drive;
changes in taste; confusion; diarrhea; dilated pupils; disorientation;
dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; enlarged breasts; flushing; headache;
heartburn; high blood pressure; increased appetite, especially for sweets;
increased eye pressure; nausea; nightmares; numbness; painful
ejaculation; pounding in the chest; sensitivity to sunlight; sleeplessness;
small red spots under the skin; spontaneous flow of breast milk; stomach
cramps; stomach pain; sweating; swelling of the testicles; tingling;
tiredness; unpleasant taste; urinary problems, including excessive
urination at night; vomiting; weakness; weight gain, allergic reaction (rash;
hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in chest; swelling of mouth,
face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other vision changes; chest pain;
constipation; delusions; difficulty speaking or swallowing; eye pain;
fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; hair loss; hallucinations; heart
problems; impotence; irritability; loss of balance; mood swings; muscle
stiffness; nervous; restless; ringing in ears; seizures; shakiness; sore
throat or fever; twitching of face or tongue; uncontrolled movements of
arms or legs; unusual bleeding or bruising; yellowing of skin or eyes.
 
Diazepam
Valium
Benzo-
diazepine
Anxiety disorders. Also to treat agitation,
shakiness, and hallucinations during
alcohol withdrawal, to relieve muscle pain
Narrow angle glaucoma; and
open angle glaucoma
Clumsiness; dizziness; drowsiness; fatigue; headache; light- headedness;
unsteadiness; unusual weakness, allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty
breathing; tightness in chest; swelling of mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
hallucinations; increased muscle spasms; stimulation; sudden rage;
yellowing of skin or eyes.
 
Doxepin
Adapin,
Aponal,
Sinequan,
Sinquan,
Triadapin,
Zep
in,
Zonalon
Tricyclic
Anti-
depressant
Depression, anxiety, chronic skin disorder,
itching, panic, peptic ulcer, postprandial
hypoglycemia, PTSD, sleep disorder, to
stop the cravings of smoking, swelling, to
decrease nightly urination.
Glaucoma, urinary retention,
possibility of cross sensitivity
with other dibenzoxepines
Appetite loss; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth;
excess sweating; headache; heartburn; increased appetite; indigestion;
nausea; unpleasant taste; urinary retention; vomiting; weakness; weight
gain, allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the
chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal movements;
aggressive or bizarre behavior; agitation; anxiety; blurred vision or other
vision changes; chest pain; constipation; difficulty speaking and
swallowing; disorientation; eye pain; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular
heartbeat; hair loss; hallucinations; hostility; irritability; loss of balance;
mood swings; nervousness or restlessness; panic attacks; ringing in the
ears; seizures; shakiness; sore throat or fever; trouble sleeping; twitching
of the face or tongue; unusual bleeding or bruising; yellowing of  skin or
eyes.
 
Escitalopra
m
Lexapro
SSRI
Anxiety, major depression.
MAOI, pimozide
Back pain; constipation; decreased sex drive; diarrhea; delay in
ejaculation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; impotence; increased
sweating; lack of orgasms in females; loss of appetite; nausea; trouble
sleeping; unusual fatigue; upset stomach; vomiting, allergic reactions
(rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the
mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; anxiety; black or tarry stools;
changes in amount of urine; chest pain; hostility; impulsiveness; irritability;
mania; muscle cramps; painful or prolonged erection; panic attacks;
restlessness; seizures; sleeplessness; stomach pain; suicidal thoughts;
thoughts of hurting yourself; uncontrolled movements (tremors); unusual
bleeding or bruising; unusual or severe mental/mood changes; unusually
fast or slow heartbeat; vision changes; vomit that looks like coffee
grounds; worsening of depression.
 
Fluoxetine
Prozac
SSRI
Major depression. Also forOCD
(obsessive-compulsive disorder), bulimia,
other eating disorders, obesity. Also for
panic disorder, including panic with
agoraphobia.
MAOI, Thioridazine
Abnormal dreams; abnormal thinking; abnormal vision; anxiety; carpal
tunnel syndrome; changes in sex drive; changes in weight; constipation;
diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; ejaculatory delay; erectile
dysfunction; fever; flu syndrome; gas; headache; indigestion; infection;
itching; joint pain; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; pain; painful or
prolonged erection; runny nose; sleeplessness; sore throat; stomach pain;
sweating; swelling; vomiting; weakness; weight loss; yawning, allergic
reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling
of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bleeding; bizarre behavior; fever; mental
or mood changes; pounding in the chest; seizures; suicidal thoughts or
behaviors; tremors; worsening of depression.
 
Flurazepam
Dalmane
Benzodiazepi
ne
Insomnia
Pregnancy
Clumsiness; dizzy; excessively drowsy; falling; headache; lightheadedness;
staggering; unsteadiness; unusual weakness, allergic reactions (rash;
hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in chest; swelling of  mouth, face, lips,
or tongue); chest pain; disorientation; lethargy; severe sedation.
 
Fluvoxamine
Luvox
SSRI
Depression, OCD (obsessive-compulsive
disorder)
Co-administration of
thioridazine, terfenadine,
astemizole, cisapride,
pimozide, alosetron or
tizanidine with fluvoxamine
maleate, breastfeeding
Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; trouble in
sleeping; unusual tiredness; vomiting, abdominal pain; change in sense of
taste; decreased appetite; diarrhea; dryness of mouth; feeling of constant
movement of self or surroundings; feeling of fast or irregular heartbeat;
frequent urination; heartburn; increased sweating; trembling or shaking;
unusual weight gain or loss
 
Hydroxyzine
Atarax,
Vistaril
Other
Antihistamine. Common anxiety and
tension and, combined with other meds, to
treat anxiety re physical illness. Also
relieves allergic itching. Can be a sedative
before and after general anesthesia.
Pregnancy
Drowsiness; dry mouth, allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
involuntary movements.
 
Imipramine
Janimine,
Tofranil
Tricyclic
Anti-
depressant
Depression. Affects chemicals in the brain.
MAOI, hepatic or renal damage,
history of blood dyscrasias,
myocardial infarction,
convulsive disorders, glaucoma.
Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excitement; headache; impotence;
nausea; nightmares; pupil dilation; sensitivity to sunlight; sweating;
tiredness; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness; weight loss or gain,
allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in
chest; swelling of mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other
vision changes; changes in sex drive; chest pain; confusion; constipation;
fainting; fever; frequent or difficult urination; hallucinations; impulsive
behavior or other unusual changes in behavior; fast, slow, or irregular
heartbeat; jaw, neck, or muscle spasms; mental or mood changes (eg,
increased anxiety, mood swings, agitation, irritability, nervousness,
restlessness); panic attacks; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe
dizziness or drowsiness; sore throat; stomach pain; suicidal thinking or
behavior; swelling of testicles; tremor; trouble sleeping; trouble walking or
keeping your balance; twitching of the face or tongue; uncontrolled
movements of arms and legs or stiffness; unusual bleeding or bruising;
worsening of depression; yellowing of skin or eyes.
 
Isocarboxazi
d
Marplan
MAOI
Atypical depression. Treating short-term
(up to 6 weeks) depression in patients who
do not respond to other medications.
Severe dietary restrictions.
MAOI, dibenzazepine
derivatives; sympathomimetics
(incl. amphetamines); central
nervous system depressants
(incl. narcotics, alcohol).
Antihypertensive, diuretic,
antihistaminic, sedative or
anesthetic drugs, buproprion
HCL, buspirone HCL,
dextromethorphan, cheese or
other foods with a high
tyramine content; excessive
caffeine. Cerebrovascular
defect. Cardiovascular disease,
hypertension, history of
headache.
Abnormal skin sensations; anxiety; blurred vision; chills; constipation;
diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; fainting; forgetfulness;
frequent urination; headache; heavy feeling; hyperactivity; inability to
urinate; lack of energy; lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying
position; muscle jerks; nausea; sedation; sleep disturbance;
sleeplessness; tremors; upset stomach allergic reactions (rash; hives;
difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips,
or tongue); agitation; chest pain; cold, clammy skin; difficulty sleeping; fast
or irregular heartbeat; feelings of irritability or hostility; impotence;
impulsive behavior or other unusual change in behavior; nausea; neck
stiffness; panic attacks; pounding in the chest; sensitivity to light; severe
headache; severe high blood pressure; severe nervousness or anxiety;
severe restlessness; suicidal thoughts or behaviors; sweating; tightness in
throat or chest; vomiting; widened pupils; worsening depression; yellowing
of eyes or skin.
 
Lorazapam
Alpazam,
Ativan
Benzo-
diazepine
Anxiety, agitation, irritability; insomnia,  
mania/ schizophrenia. Also intravenous
sedative, for nervous tension or anxiety
before surgery.
Acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
Clumsiness; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; lightheadedness;
unsteadiness; weakness, allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty
breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or
tongue); memory loss.
 
Maprotiline
Ludiomil
Tricyclic
Anti-
depressant
Depression, feelings of sadness,
worthlessness, guilt; loss of interest in
daily activities; changes in appetite;
tiredness; sleeping too much; insomnia;
thoughts of death or suicide.
Convulsive disorders, severe
hepatic or renal damage or a
history of severe blood
dyscrasias, narrow angle
glaucoma, urinary retention,
myocardial infarction
Skin rash, redness, swelling, or itching; constipation (severe); nausea or
vomiting; shakiness or trembling; seizures (convulsions); unusual
excitement; weight loss, breast enlargement-in males and females;
confusion (esp. the elderly); difficulty urinating; fainting; hallucinations;
inappropriate secretion of milk-in females; irregular heartbeat; sore throat,
fever; swelling of testicles; yellow eyes or skin; convulsions (seizures);
dizziness (severe); drowsiness (severe); fast or irregular heartbeat; fever;
muscle stiffness or weakness (severe); restlessness or agitation; trouble
in breathing; vomiting
 
Mirtazapine
Remeron
Other
Depression, sadness, guilt,  worthlessness;
loss of interest in daily activities; changes
in appetite; tiredness; sleeping too much;
insomnia; thoughts of death or suicide.
MAOI, may potentiate sedative
effects of benzodiazapines,
pregnancy, breastfeeding.
Abnormal dreams; abnormal thinking; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness;
dry mouth; flu symptoms; increased appetite; weakness; weight gain,
allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest;
swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); decreased ability to fight
infection (fever, chills, sore throat); mental or mood changes; mouth sores;
thoughts of hurting yourself; tremors; worsening of depression.
 
Nortriptyline
Aventyl,
Pamelor
Tricyclic
Anti-
depressant
Depression.  Also used to treat chronic
hives, premenstrual depression, attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in
children, and bedwetting.
MAOI, myocardial infarction,
cross-sensitivity with other
dibenzazapines.
Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excitement; headache; impotence;
nausea; nightmares; pupil dilation; sensitivity to sunlight; sweating;
tiredness; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness; weight loss or gain;
allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in
chest; swelling of mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other
vision changes; changes in sex drive; chest pain; confusion; constipation;
fainting; fever; frequent or difficult urination; hallucinations; impulsive
behavior or other unusual changes in behavior; fast, slow, or irregular
heartbeat; jaw, neck, or muscle spasms; mental or mood changes (eg,
increased anxiety, mood swings, agitation, irritability, nervousness,
restlessness); panic attacks; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe
dizziness or drowsiness; sore throat; stomach pain; suicidal thinking or
behavior; swelling of the testicles; tremor; trouble sleeping; trouble walking
or keeping your balance; twitching of the face or tongue; uncontrolled
movements of arms and legs or stiffness; unusual bleeding or bruising;
worsening of depression; yellowing of skin or eyes.
 
Olanzapine
Zyprexa
Other
Booster. To treat psychotic mental
disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar
disorder, and agitation that occurs with
schizophrenia and bipolar mania. Not for
dementia.
Diabetes mellitus,
hyperglycemia, dementia.
Dizziness, somnolence, dry mouth, dyspepsia, constipation,  personality
disorder, increased appetite, weight gain, akathisia, asthenia, tremor,
postural hypotension.
 
Oxazepam
Serax
Benzo-
diazepine
Anxiety. Alcohol withdrawal.
Psychosis
Clumsiness; dizziness; excessive daytime drowsiness; feeling of a whirling
motion; headache; lightheadedness; unsteadiness, allergic reactions
(rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the
mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; excitation; fainting; severe
drowsiness; unusual weakness.
 
Paroxetine
Paxil
SSRI
Depression, OCD (obsessive- compulsive
disorder), generalized and social anxiety
disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder,
panic disorders with or without fear of open
or public places.
MAOI, thioridazine, pimozide.
Abnormal dreams; abnormal ejaculation; abnormal skin sensations;
blurred vision; constipation; decreased appetite; decreased sexual desire
or ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; fatigue; headache;
impotence; nausea; nervousness; painful period; runny nose; sleepiness;
sore throat; stomach pain; sweating; vomiting; weakness; weight loss;
yawning, allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in
the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black or bloody
stools; chest pain; confusion; extreme mood swings; fever, chills, or
persistent sore throat; hallucinations; heart problems; fast or irregular
heartbeat; mental or mood changes; new or worsening agitation, anxiety,
panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility,
sleeplessness, exaggerated feeling of well being, or inability to sit still;
pounding in the chest; prolonged, painful erection; suicidal thoughts or
attempts; tremors; unexplained shivering; unusual bleeding or bruising;
urinary changes; seizures; vision changes; worsening of depression.
 
Phenelzine
Nardil
MAOI
Atypical depression. Severe dietary
restrictions. Treating depression in
patients who do not respond well to other
medicines.
Not for use with
peochromocytoma, congestive
heart failure, history of liver
disease, or abnormal liver
function tests.
Changes in sexual function; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness;
headache; sleeping problems; tiredness; tremors; twitching; unusual
muscle movements; upset stomach; weakness; weight gain, allergic
reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest;
swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; changes in
heartbeat; chest pain; difficulty sleeping; feelings of irritability or hostility;
impulsive behavior or other unusual changes in behavior; mental or mood
changes; nausea; neck stiffness; panic attacks; severe anxiety or
nervousness; severe headache; severe restlessness; suicidal thoughts or
behaviors; urination problems; vomiting; worsening feelings of depression.
 
Proriptyline
Vivactil
Tricyclic
Anti-
depressant
Depression
MAOI, glaucoma, myocardial
infarction, congestive heart
failure,urinary retention,
pregnancy, breastfeeding
Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excitement; headache; impotence;
nausea; nightmares; pupil dilation; sensitivity to sunlight; sweating;
tiredness; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness; weight loss or gain,
allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in
chest; swelling of mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other
vision changes; changes in sex drive; chest pain; confusion; constipation;
fainting; fever; frequent or difficult urination; hallucinations; impulsive
behavior or other unusual changes in behavior; fast, slow, or irregular
heartbeat; jaw, neck, or muscle spasms; mental or mood changes; panic
attacks; ringing in ears; seizures; severe dizziness or drowsiness; sore
throat; stomach pain; suicidal thinking or behavior; swelling of the
testicles; tremor; trouble sleeping; trouble walking or keeping balance;
twitching of face or tongue; uncontrolled movements of arms and legs or
stiffness; unusual bleeding or bruising; worsening of depression; yellowing
of skin or eyes.
 
Quetiapine
Seroquel
Other
Booster. Anti-psychotic. To treat symptoms
of psychotic conditions, incl. hallucinations,
delusions, confusion.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding,
ketoconazole, suicidal
impulses,
Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart
disease, liver disease, low
blood pressure or problems
with fainting or dizziness,
problems swallowing, or
seizures
Agitation; back pain; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth;
headache; indigestion; runny nose; sore throat; stomach pain; weakness;
weight gain, allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing;
tightness in chest; swelling of mouth, face, lips, or tongue); altered mental
abilities, including lack of response to your surroundings; high blood sugar
(eg, thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid
breathing, fruity breath odor); increased or irregular heartbeat; involuntary,
uncontrolled muscle movements; lightheadedness when rising from a
seated or lying position; muscle stiffness; sweating; tremor; unexplained
fever; vision changes.
 
Risperidone
Risperdal
Other
Booster. Antipsychotic.  Used for
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic
depression). Also for  autistic children to
treat irritability. Not for dementia.
Pregnant, breast-feeding,
history of heart attack or
ischemia, heart failure,
irregular heartbeat; history of
stroke, high or low blood
pressure, dehydration,
Alzheimer's,  dementia, trouble
swallowing, breast cancer,
Parkinson's kidney or liver
problems, history of neuroleptic
malignant syndrome (NMS),
suicidal thoughts or attempts,
diabetes or family history of
diabetes, obesity, exposure to
extreme heat
Agitation; anxiety; constipation; coughing; diarrhea; difficulty concentrating;
dizziness; drowsiness; dry skin; fatigue; headache; increased dreams;
increased salivation; indigestion; joint pain; nausea; nervousness; runny
nose; sleeplessness; stomach pain; toothache; vomiting; weight gain,
allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the
chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); aggressive behavior;
altered mental abilities, including lack of response to your surroundings;
change in urination; chest pain; confusion; decreased sexual ability or
desire; difficulty swallowing; enlarged breasts; fainting; fast or irregular
heartbeat; fever; increased thirst; loss of coordination; mental/mood
changes; missed menstrual period; muscle rigidness or stiffness;
numbness in the face, arms, or legs; one-sided weakness; prolonged
painful erection; seizures; severe dizziness; slurred speech; sudden
severe headache; thoughts of suicide; unusual breast milk production;
unusual or uncontrolled muscle movements; unusual sweating; vision
changes; weakness.
 
Sertraline
Zoloft
SSRI
Depression, obsessive- compulsive
disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders,
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
MAOI, anorexiants (eg,
fenfluramine, phentermine),
dextromethorphan, H1
antagonists (eg, astemizole,
terfenadine), nefazodone,
pimozide, selegiline,
sibutramine, St. John's wort,
thioridazine, tramadol, or
tryptophan
Abnormal skin sensation; agitation; anxiety; changes in vision;
constipation; decreased sex drive; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea/loose
stools; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; failure to ejaculate; gas;
headache; hot flushes; increased sweating; indigestion; loss of appetite;
nausea; nervousness; pain; rash; sleeplessness; sore throat; stomach
pain; tiredness; tremor; vomiting; weight loss, allergic reactions (rash;
hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth,
face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; black or bloody stools; chest pain;
fever; inability to control bladder; muscle disorder; new or worsening
agitation, anxiety, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness,
irritability, hostility, sleeplessness, exaggerated feeling of well being, or
inability to sit still; persistent, painful erection; pounding in the chest;
seizures; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; unusual bruising or
bleeding; unusual or rapid weight gain; unusual or severe mental or mood
changes; vision changes; worsening of depression.
 
Temazepam
Restoril
Benzo-
diazepine
Anxiety. Causing drowsiness to aid in
falling asleep.
Benzodiazepines, myasthenia
gravis, pregnancy,
breastfeeding.
Anxiety; clumsiness or unsteadiness; daytime drowsiness; dizziness;
fatigue; feeling of hangover; headache; lightheadedness; nausea;
nervousness; sluggishness; unusual weakness, allergic reactions (rash;
hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth,
face, lips, or tongue).
 
Tranylcypro
mine
Parnate
MAOI
Atypical depression. Watch patient closely
for worsening of symptoms, suicidal
thoughts and behavior, or unusual behavior
changes
Cerebrovascular defects or
disorders, hypertension;
pheochromocytoma;
history of stroke, heart disease,
congestive heart failure, brain
disease, headaches, liver
disease or abnormal liver
function tests, high blood
pressure, pheochromocytoma
surgery, foods with high
tyramine content (eg, aged
cheeses, sour cream, red
wines, beer, bologna,
pepperoni, salami, summer
sausage, pickled herring, liver,
meat prepared with
tenderizers, canned figs,
raisins, bananas, avocados,
soy sauce, fava beans, yeast
extracts), alcohol, large
quantities of caffeine (coffee,
tea, chocolate, or cola)
amphetamine (eg,
methylphenidate), anesthetic,
anorexiant (eg,
dexfenfluramine), antihistamine
(eg, loratadine), apraclonidine,
brimonidine, bupropion,
buspirone, carbamazepine,
certain herbal products (eg, ma
huang), cyclobenzaprine,
dextromethorphan,
dibenzazepine, a diuretic (eg,
hydrochlorothiazide),
entacapone, indoramin,
medicines for Parkinson
disease (eg, levodopa),
meperidine, a narcotic (eg,
codeine), nefazodone,
papaverine, a selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine,
citalopram), a serotonin
norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitor (SNRIs) (eg,
duloxetine), a sedative,
sibutramine, a
sympathomimetic (eg,
methylphenidate,
pseudoephedrine), tolcapone,
tramadol, a tricyclic
antidepressant (eg,
amitriptyline, doxepin), a triptan
(eg, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan),
or another MAO inhibitor (eg,
phenelzine)
Blurred vision; constipation; diarrhea; drowsiness; dry mouth; stomach
pain; tremors; upset stomach; weakness, allergic reactions (rash; hives;
difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips,
or tongue); agitation or anxiety; bizarre behavior; changes in heart rate;
chest pain; difficulty sleeping; dilated pupils; dizziness; feelings of
irritability and hostility; headache; impulsive behavior or other unusual
changes in behavior; nausea; panic attacks; pounding in the chest;
sensitivity to sunlight; severe nervousness or anxiety; severe
restlessness; sleeplessness; sore or stiff neck; sweating (sometimes with
fever or cold, clammy skin); thoughts of suicide; vomiting; worsening
feelings of depression.
 
Triazolam
Halcion
Benzo-
diazepine
Sleeping pill, used to induce sleep and
cause relaxation.
Pregnancy, ketoconazole,
itraconazole, nefazodone,
severe mental disorder,
angle-closure glaucoma,
severe liver disease, clozapine,
delavirdine, efavirenz, HIV
protease inhibitors (eg,
ritonavir), itraconazole,
ketoconazole, nefazodone, or
sodium oxybate (GHB)
Clumsiness or unsteadiness; daytime drowsiness; dizziness; fatigue;
feeling of hangover; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness;
sluggishness; unusual weakness, allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty
breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or
tongue) aggressiveness; chest pain; fast heartbeat; hallucinations;
increased anxiety; memory loss; mental or mood changes; new or
worsening depression; slurred speech; suicidal thoughts; unusual
thoughts or behavior; urinary changes; vision changes; worsening trouble
sleeping; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
 
Trimipramin
e maleate
Surmontil
Tricyclic
Anti-
depressant
Depression
MAOI, myocardial infarction,
cross-sensitivity with
dibenzazepines.
Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excitement; headache; impotence;
nausea; nightmares; pupil dilation; sensitivity to sunlight; sweating;
tiredness; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness; weight loss or gain,
allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the
chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other
vision changes; changes in sex drive; chest pain; confusion; constipation;
fainting; fever; frequent or difficult urination; hallucinations; impulsive
behavior or other unusual changes in behavior; fast, slow, or irregular
heartbeat; jaw, neck, or muscle spasms; mental or mood changes; panic
attacks; ears ringing; seizures; severe dizziness or drowsiness; sore
throat; stomach pain; suicidal thinking or behavior; swelling of the
testicles; tremor; trouble sleeping; trouble walking or keeping your
balance; twitching of face or tongue; uncontrolled movements of arms and
legs or stiffness; unusual bleeding or bruising; worsening of depression;
yellowing of skin or eyes.
 
Venlafaxine
Effexor
Other
Depression e.g. changes in appetite, sleep
habits, mind/body coordination; decreased
sex drive, increased fatigue, feelings of
guilt or worthlessness, difficulty
concentrating, slowed thinking, suicidal
thoughts.
MAOI, cyproheptadine,
dextromethorphan,
fenfluramine, l-tryptophan,
phenothiazines (eg,
thioridazine), sibutramine, or St.
John's wort
Change in sexual function; constipation; decreased appetite; dizziness;
drowsiness; dry mouth; increased sweating; nausea; nervousness; tremor;
weakness; weight loss, allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred
vision; high blood pressure; mental or mood changes; new or worsening
agitation, anxiety, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness,
irritability, hostility, sleeplessness, exaggerated feeling of well being, or
inability to sit still; seizures; severe or persistent headache or dizziness;
thoughts of hurting yourself or other people; worsening depression.
 
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