Central Nervous System Diseases and Treatments

Celecoxib

Celebrex

Gabapentin

Neurontin

Pregabalin

Lyrica

Duloxetine

Cymbalta

Venlafaxine

Effexor XR

Sertraline

Zoloft

Escitalopram

Lexapro

Paroxetine

Paxil

Fluoxetine

Prozac

Bupropion

Wellbutrin XL

Lorazepam

Ativan

Alprazolam

Xanax

Anxiety Disorders

Intense emotional state

Benzodiazepine

(-lam / -pam) rapid relief from acute anxiety

treat anxiety disorders

Diazepam

Valium

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

(-pram / -ine) long term management of anxiety and depression

treat anxiety and depression

Citalopram

Celexa

Depression

Persistent sadness, low energy, and trouble concentrating or making decisions

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

(-ine)

Tricyclic Antidepressant

(-triptyline)

Antidepressant

treat depression

Trazodone

Desyrel

Bipolar Disorders

Severe emotional highs or lows

Atypical Antipsychotic

(-pine / -ole / -done)

Olanzapine

Zyprexa

Aripiprazole

Abilify

Risperidone

Risperdal

Schizophrenia

Characterized by psychosis - a mental state where an individual loses touch with reality

Ziprasidone

Geodon

Insomia

Difficulties in having good sleep

Sedative/Hypnotic

treat insomia

Eszopiclone

Lunesta

Zolpidem

Ambien

ADHD

Short attention span, easily distracted, potential over emotionality, and inpulsiveness

CNS Stimulant

(-ate / -ine) treat ADHD

Non-stimulant

treat ADHD

Antiadrenergic Agent

treat ADHD

Methylphenidate

Concerta

Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine

Adderall XR

Atomoxetine

Strattera

Seizures

Irregular electrical brain activity which can lead to convulsions

Epilepsy

Cause seizures and convulsions

Anticonvulsants

(-proex / -pine / -trig- / -ate) stabilize the brain electrical activity

ANti-Epileptics

(-cetam / -in) control seizures

Divalproex

Depakote ER

Oxcarbazepine

Trileptal

Lamotrigine

Lamictal

Topiramate

Topamax

Levetiracetam

Keppra

Parkinson’s Disease

Slow movement, muscle stiffness, tremors, and trouble with balance

Anti-Parkinson’s Agent Dopamine Agonist

(-ole)

Pramipexole

Mirapex

Ropinirole

Requip

Dementia

Decline in memory

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

(-epezil)

Donepezil

Aricept

Memantine

Namenda

Narcotic Analgesic

Treat moderate to severe pain

Hydrocodone + Acetaminophen

Vicodin/Norco

Tramadol

Ultram

Acetaminophen + Codeine

Tylenol with Codeine

Opioid

Treat moderate to severe pain and narcotic addiction

Oxycodone

OxyContin

Buprenorphine + Naloxone

Suboxone

Triptan Sulfa Drug

(-triptan)

treat severe headaches

Sumatripan