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Patient Education

Helping Parents and Teachers Understand Medications for Behavioral and Emotional Problems, Fourth Edition

A Resource Book of Medication Information Handouts
Edited by:
https://doi/book/10.1176/appi.books.9781615370283
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Table of Contents

Sections

Frontmatter

Contributors
Introduction for Clinicians to the Fourth Edition
Selected Additional Reading for Health and Mental Health Professionals
Published Resources for Parents and Teachers
Information on the Internet
Copyright, Citation, and Disclaimer

Drugs by Generic and Brand Names

Alprazolam (Xanax)
Amitriptyline
Amphetamine (Dexedrine, ProCentra, Zenzedi, Adderall, Vyvanse)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Asenapine (Saphris)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Benzodiazepines Used for Sleep: Estazolam (ProSom), Flurazepam, Temazepam (Restoril), Triazolam (Halcion)
Benztropine (Cogentin)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Aplenzin, Forfivo)
Buspirone
Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol XR)
Chlorpromazine
Citalopram (Celexa)
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Clonidine (Catapres, Catapres-TTS, Kapvay)
Clozapine (Clozaril, FazaClo, Versacloz)
Cyproheptadine
Desipramine (Norpramin)
Desmopressin Acetate (DDAVP, Stimate)
Diazepam (Valium)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Symbyax)
Fluphenazine
Fluvoxamine (Luvox CR)
Gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Gralise Starter)
Guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv)
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
Hypnotics—Sleep Medications (Nonbenzodiazepines): Eszopiclone (Lunesta), Zaleplon (Sonata), Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Intermezzo, Zolpimist)
Iloperidone (Fanapt)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal, Lamictal XR)
Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
Lithium (Lithobid)
L-methylfolate (Deplin)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Loxapine (Loxitane, Adasuve)
Lurasidone (Latuda)
Melatonin
Metformin (Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, Glumetza, Riomet)
Methylphenidate (Methylin, Ritalin, Metadate, Concerta, Daytrana, Quillivant, Focalin)
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
Modafinil (Provigil), Armodafinil (Nuvigil)
N-acetylcysteine
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Symbyax)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Epanova, Lovaza)
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal, Oxtellar XR)
Paliperidone (Invega)
Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva, Brisdelle, Paxil CR)
Perphenazine
Pimozide (Orap)
Pindolol
Prazosin (Minipress)
Propranolol (Inderal)
Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Thiothixene
Topiramate (Topamax, Topiragen, Trokendi XR, Qudexy SR)
Trazodone (Oleptro)
Trifluoperazine
Valproic Acid (Depakene, Stavzor), Divalproex (Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles)
Venlafaxine (Effexor), Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla)
Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Vortioxetine (Brintellix)
Ziprasidone (Geodon)

Appendices

Appendix 1: Medicines With FDA Indication for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Appendix 2: Medicines Typically Used for Anxiety and Depression
Appendix 3: Medicines Typically Used for Psychosis
Appendix 4: Medicines Typically Used for Mood Stabilization or Reducing Aggression