Guide to Psychiatric Medications for Children and Adolescents - List of Psychiatric Medications for Children and Adolescents
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CLASS: MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors)
| Benefits: Used to treat treatment-resistant depression and anxiety.
Side Effects: Dizziness, sedation gastrointestinal symptoms, low blood pressure, changes in appetite and weight. | ||
| MEDICATION NAME | NOTES | |
| Brand Name | Generic Name | |
| Nardil | phenelzine | These medications are rarely used in children and adolescents. Tyramine, an amino acid in some foods can interact with these medications to trigger severe high blood pressure. People taking them must follow a restricted diet (Emsam at lower doses does not require the diet). |
| Parnate | tranylcypromine | |
| Emsam patch | selegiline | |
CLASS: Antipsychotics (sometimes called Neuroleptics)
| Benefits: Treats psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and aggression. Orap and Haldol are used to treat Tourette Disorder. Has been used to treat behavioral symptoms of Autism.
Side Effects: Dizziness, sedation, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, increased appetite, restlessness, muscle stiffness. Prolonged use may result in a movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia. | ||
| MEDICATION NAME | NOTES | |
| Brand Name | Generic Name | |
| Haldol | haloperidol | With the introduction of newer antipsychotics these medications are used much less frequently.
This is only a partial list of the medications in this class. |
| Orap | pimozide | |
| Prolixin | fluphenazine | |
| Mellaril | thioridazine | |
| Thorazine | chlorpromazine | |
| Stelazine | trifluoperazine | |
| Moban | molindone | |
| Loxitane | loxapine | |
CLASS: Second generation (atypical) antipsychotics
| Benefits: Treats psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia, can be useful in helping stabilize mood in bipolar disorder and in impulsive/aggressive behavior.
Side Effects: Weight gain, sedation, dizziness, insulin resistance, muscle stiffness. | ||
| MEDICATION NAME | NOTES | |
| Brand Name | Generic Name | |
| Risperdal | risperidone | Has been studied in the treatment of aggression and irritability in Autism. |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine | |
| Seroquel | quetiapine | |
| Geodon | ziprasidone | |
| Abilify | aripiprazole | |
| Clozaril | clozapine | May be the most effective medication in treatment resistant psychotic conditions. Must get weekly blood tests to monitor for a rare side effect that can depress the formation of blood cells. |
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reviewed by:
Harry Croft, MD (Psychiatrist)
Medical Director, HealthyPlace.com
Created on January 07, 2009 Last Updated on July 06, 2011
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