Medications acting on the Nervous System (grouped in classes)

trazodone

Desyrel; SARI (depression)

Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline

Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft; SSRIs (depression, anxiety)

Venlafaxine, Duloxetine

Effexor, Cymbalta; SNRIs (depression, anxiety)

Bupropion

Wellbutrin; NDRI (depression, anxiety)

Amitriptyline

Elavil; TCA (depression, anxiety)

Mirtazapine

Remeron; TeCA (anxiety and depression)

Buspirone

Buspar; anxiolytic (anxiety treatment)

Hydroxyzine

Atarax, antihistamine; (anxiety)

Quetiapine, Risperidone, Olanzapine, Aripiprazole, Ziprasidone

Seroquel, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Abilify, Geodon; antipsychotics (schizophrenia and bipolar disorder)

Topiramate

Topamax; anticonvulsant (seizures and migraines)

Phenytoin, Levetiracetam, Divalproex, Carbamazepine, Oxycarbazepine, Valproic Acid, Lamotrigine, Phenytoin

Dilantin, Keppra, Depakote, Tegretol, Trileptal, Depakote, Lamictal, Dilantin, anticonvulsants (seizures)

Gabapentin, Pregabalin

Neurontin, Lyrica; anticonvulsants (seizure and neuropathic pain)

Donepezil, Memantine

Aricept, Namenda; cognition enhancer (alzheimer disease)

Ropinirole, Pramipexole, Levodopa/carbidopa

Requip, Mirapex, Sinemet; dopamine agonist (Parkinson's disease)

Zolpidem, Eszopiclone, Temazepam, Lorazepam, Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Diazepam, Clonidine

Ambien, Lunesta, Restoril, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Valium; sedative (insomnia and anxiety disorders)

Atomoxetine

Strattera; SNRI (ADHD)

Methylphenidate, Dextroamphetamine, mixed salt of amphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, guanfacine

Ritalin/Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, Vyvanse, Intuniv, Tenex; stimulant (ADHD)

Modafinil

Provigil; stimulant(narcolepsy, sleep disorders)

Rizatriptan, Sumatriptan

Maxalt, Imitrex; triptan (migraine)