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Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle cramps, anorexia, abdominal pain Adverse Effects: Hepatotoxicity Give at bedtime; most effective on regular schedule; caution for high urine pH Benzodiazepines Xanax - alprazolam Ativan lorazapam Libirum chlordiazepoxide Side Effects: Drowsiness, sedation, lethargy, ataxia Adverse Effects: Acute hyper excited states, hallucinations, increased muscle spasms, renal impairment, respiratory depression, cardiovascular collapse Monitor airway (IV), not for glaucoma patients, or psychosis or uncontrolled pain Herb interactions: Kava, valerian root, chamomile, hops, gotu kola, ma huang Overdose: Flumazenil (Romazicon) Antidepressants Prozac - fluoxetine Celexa - citalopram Wellbutrin bupropin Luvox - fluvoxamine Side Effects nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, insomnia, somnolence, headache, nervousness, anxiety, GI disturbances, anorexia, sexual dysfunction, agitation, dizziness, fatigue Adverse Effects: Steven-Johnson Syndrome, extreme mania, incrased suicidal ideation, seizures, hyperthermia, Cant start within 14 days of taking an MAOI; avoid alcohol and Opioid use Herb interactions: St. Johns Wart; can take up to one month for therapeutic effects

Anticonvulsants Depakote valporic acid Side Effects: sedation, drowsiness, GI upset, visual disturbances, muscle weakness, tremors, weight gain, increase risk for infection, photosensitivity Adverse Effects: Agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, Steven-Johnson Syndrome, respiratory depression Avoid carbonated beverages, alcohol, aspirin, conazepam Overdose: Activated charcoal, gastric lavage Antipsychotics Lithium Abilify aripiprazole Risperdal risperdone Haldol haloperidol Seroquel- (quetiapine fumarate) Side Effects: tachycardia, transient fever, sedation, dizziness, headache, somnolence, anxiety, nervousness, hostility, insomnia, nausea and vomiting, constipation, akathisa (spasms), tremors Adverse Effects: Agranulocytosis, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (high fever, confusion), tardive dyskinesia (lip smacking), Extrapyramidal side effects, Lithium (2-3 weeks for therapeutic effects, narrow therapeutic range. 0.6-1.2) Alcohol Withdrawl Campral - acamprosate calcium reduces cravings ReVia naltrexone - blocks the parts of the brain that feels pleasure from the alcohol Side Effects: diarrhea, dyspepsia (indigestion), headache, nausea and vomiting, rash, itching, headaches, anxiety, dizziness, fatigue, and insomnia Adverse Effects: suicidal ideation, eosinophilic pneumonia (injections), hepatotoxicity