med list 5

Ambien

Generic- zolpidem

• Prefix/Suffix: NONE

• Class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid agonist

• Indication for Use: Insomnia

• Quick Facts: May cause dizziness/drowsiness; avoid alcohol; do not crush if taking Ambien CR; CIV

Lunesta

Generic- eszopiclone

• Prefix/Suffix: NONE

• Class: Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic

• Indication for Use: Insomnia

• Quick Facts: May cause dizziness/drowsiness; avoid alcohol; do not crush if taking Ambien CR; CIV

Aricept

Generic- donepezil

• Prefix/Suffix: NONE

• Class: Cholinesterase inhibitor

• Indication for Use: Alzheimer's disease

• Quick Facts: Do not crush if taking 23 mg tablet

Namenda

Generic- memantine

• Prefix/Suffix: NONE

• Class: NMDA receptor agonist

• Indication for Use: Alzheimer's disease

• Quick Facts: Dizziness/headache/fatigue; do not crush Namenda XR

Imitrex

Generic- sumatriptan

• Prefix/Suffix: -triptan

• Class: Serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist

• Indication for Use: Migraine headache

• Quick Facts: May cause dizziness or drowsiness

Relpax

Generic- eletriptan

• Prefix/Suffix: -triptan

• Class: Serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist

• Indication for Use: Migraine headache

• Quick Facts: May cause dizziness or drowsiness

Abilify

Generic- aripiprazole

• Prefix/Suffix: NONE

• Class: Antipsychotic

• Indication for Use: Schizophrenia

• Quick Facts: May cause dizziness or drowsiness, avoid alcohol; may also cause tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects

Geodon

Generic- ziprasidone

• Prefix/Suffix: NONE

• Class: Antipsychotic

• Indication for Use: Schizophrenia

• Quick Facts: May cause dizziness or drowsiness, avoid alcohol; may also cause tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects

Risperdal

Generic- risperidone

• Prefix/Suffix: NONE

• Class: Antipsychotic

• Indication for Use: Schizophrenia

• Quick Facts: May cause dizziness or drowsiness, avoid alcohol; may also cause tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects

Seroquel

Generic- quetiapine

• Prefix/Suffix: NONE

• Class: Antipsychotic

• Indication for Use: Schizophrenia

• Quick Facts: May cause dizziness or drowsiness, avoid alcohol; may also cause tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects

Zyprexa

Generic- olanzapine

• Prefix/Suffix: NONE

• Class: Antipsychotic

• Indication for Use: Schizophrenia/Bipolar Disorder

• Quick Facts: May cause dizziness or drowsiness, avoid alcohol; may also cause tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects