Helping Parents and Teachers Understand Medications for Behavioral and Emotional Problems

Mina K. Dulcan, M.D., is Head of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Rachel R. Ballard, M.D., is Attending Physician (Child and Adolescent) at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Introduction forcClinicians to the fourth edition. Selected additional reading for health and mental health professionals. Publishedresources for parents and teachers. Information on the internet. Online Access. Alprazolam—Xanax, Intensol, Niravam. Amitryptiline—Elavil. Amphetamine—Dexedrine, DextroStat, Adderall, Adderall XR, ProCentra, Vyvanse. Aripiprazole—Abilify. Asenapine—Saphris. Atenolol—Tenormin. Atomoxetine—Strattera. Benzodiazepines Used for Sleep: Temazepam—Restoril; Estazolam—ProSom; Flurazepam—Dalmane; Triazolam—Halcion. Benztropine—Cogentin. Bupropion—Wellbutrin, Budeprion, Aplenzin. Buspirone—BuSpar. Carbamazepine—Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro. Chlorpromazine—Thorazine. Citalopram—Celexa. Clomipramine—Anafranil. Clonazepam—Klonopin. Clonidine—Catapres, Kapvay. Clozapine—Clozaril, FazaClo, Versacloz . Cyproheptadine—Periactin. Desipramine—Norpramin. Desmopressin Acetate—DDAVP, Stimate. Diazepam—Valium. Diphenhydramine—Benadryl. Duloxetine—Cymbalta. Escitalopram—Lexapro. Fluoxetine—Prozac. Fluphenazine—Prolixin. Fluvoxamine—Luvox. Gabapentin—Neurontin, Gralise. Guanfacine—Tenex, Intuniv. Haloperidol—Haldol, Haldol Decanoate. Hydroxyzine—Atarax, Vistaril. Hypnotics: Nonbenzodiazepines: Zolpidem—Ambien, Ambien-CR, Edluar, Intermezzo; Eszopiclone—Lunesta; Zaleplon—Sonata. Iloperidone—Fanapt. Imipramine—Tofranil. Lamotrigine—Lamictal. Levomilnacipran—Fetzima. Lithium—Eskalith, Lithobid. L-methylfolate—Deplin. Lorazepam—Ativan. Loxapine—Loxitane, Adasuve. Lurasidone—Latuda. Melatonin. Metformin—Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Fortamet, Riomet. Methylphenidate—Methylin, Ritalin, Metadate, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillivant. Mirtazapine—Remeron. Modafinil—Provigil /Armodafinil—Nuvigil. N-acetylcysteine. Nortriptyline—Pamelor. Olanzapine—Zyprexa. Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Oxcarbazepine—Trileptal, Oxtellar XR. Paliperidone—Invega. Paroxetine—Paxil, Pexeva. Perphenazine—Trilafon. Pimozide—Orap. Pindolol . Prazosin—Minipress. Propranolol—Inderal. Quetiapine—Seroquel. Ramelteon—Rozerem. Risperidone—Risperdal. Sertraline—Zoloft. Sodium Oxybate—Xyrem. Thiothixene—Navane. Topiramate—Topamax, Topiragen, Trokendi XR. Trazodone—Oleptro. Trifluoperazine—Stelazine. Valproic Acid—Depakene/Divalproex Sodium—Depakote. Venlafaxine—Effexor/Desvenlafaxine—Pristiq, Khedezla. Vilazodone—Viibryd. Vorioxetine—Brintellix. Ziprasidone—Geodon. Appendix 1: Medicines with FDA Indication for Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. 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. Index of Medicines by Brand Name.