HPW Medications

Eszopiclone (Lunesta)

Sleep hypnotic; sleep aid; daytime drowsiness

Zolpidem (Ambien)

Sleep hypnotic; sleep aid; daytime drowsiness

Zaleplon (Sonata)

Sleep hypnotic; sleep aid; daytime drowsiness

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Benzodiazepine; reduces anxiety & sleep aid; sedation & addiction

Lorazepam (Atavan)

Benzodiazepine; reduces anxiety & sleep aid; sedation & addiction

Diazepam (Valium)

Benzodiazepine; reduces anxiety & sleep aid; sedation & addiction

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Benzodiazepine; reduces anxiety & sleep aid; sedation & addiction

Diphenhydramine & acetaminophen (Tylenol PM)

Sleep aid via antihistamine; sleepiness; highly anticholinergic (dry mouth, confusion, falls)

Amitriptyline (Elavil)

TCA; antidepressant; anticholinergic & high drug interactions

Nortriptyline (Pamelor)

TCA; antidepressant; anticholinergic & high drug interactions

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

SSRI, inhibits serotonin uptake for depression & anxiety; depression/serotonin syndrome

Sertraline (Zoloft)

SSRI, inhibits serotonin uptake for depression & anxiety; depression/serotonin syndrome

Paroxetine (Paxil)

SSRI, inhibits serotonin uptake for depression & anxiety; depression/serotonin syndrome

Citalopram (Celexa)

SSRI, inhibits serotonin uptake for depression & anxiety; depression/serotonin syndrome

Escitalopram (Lexapro)

SSRI, inhibits serotonin uptake for depression & anxiety; depression/serotonin syndrome

Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

NDRI; antidepressant; insomnia

Tramadol (Ultram)

opioid; severe pain relief; respiratory depression, constipation

Hydrocodone

opioid; severe pain relief; respiratory depression, constipation

Oxycodone (OxyContin)

opioid; severe pain relief; respiratory depression, constipation

Fentanyl

opioid; severe pain relief; respiratory depression, constipation

Methadone (Methadose)

Opioid agonist; for opioid addiction; Respiratory depression

Buprenorphine (Suboxone)

Partial agonist; for opioid addiction; respiratory depression

Naltrexone (Vivitrol)

Opioid antagonist; for opioid addiction; respiratory depression

Varenicline (Chantix)

Nicotinic agonist; for nicotine addiction; nausea

Nicotine patch (Nicoderm)

NRT; for smoking cessation; skin & throat irritation

Nicotine inhaler (Nicotrol)

NRT; for smoking cessation; skin & throat irritation

Clonidine (Catapres)

Alpha-2 agonist; smoking cessation, lowers BP, and opioid withdrawal; drowsiness

Semaglutide (Wegovy)

GLP-1 agonist; weight loss & diabetes; GI

Liraglutide (Saxenda)

GLP-1 agonist; weight loss & diabetes; GI

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)

GLP-1 agonist; weight loss & diabetes; GI

Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave)

Appetite suppressant; appetite suppression and increases dopamine; headaches