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1 quick reference to psychotropic medications To the best of our knowledge recommended doses and side effects listed below are accurate. However, this is meant as a general reference only, and should not serve as a guideline for prescribing of medications . Please check the manufacturer s product information sheet or the for any changes in dosage schedule or contraindications. (Brand names are registered trademarks.)DevelopeD by John preston, , Abpp Copyright 2012, John Preston, and Distributorsimipramine Tofranil 150-300 mg mid mid + + +++ 0desipramine Norpramin 150-300 mg low low +++++ 0 0amitriptyline Elavil 150-300 mg high high ++ ++++ 0nortriptyline Aventyl, Pamelor 75-125 mg mid mid +++ ++ 0protriptyline Vivactil 15-40 mg mid mid ++++ + 0trimipramine Surmontil3 100-300 mg high mid ++ ++ 0doxepin Sinequan.

2 Silenar 150-300 mg high mid ++ +++ 0clomipramine Anafranil 150-250 mg high high 0 +++++ 0maprotiline Ludiomil 150-225 mg high mid +++++ 0 0amoxapine Asendin 150-400 mg mid low +++ ++ 0trazodone Desyrel, Oleptro 150-400 mg mid none 0 ++++ 0nefazodone Generic Only 100-300 mg mid none 0 +++ 0fluoxetine Prozac4, Sarafem 20-80 mg low none 0 +++++ 150-400 mg low none ++ 0 ++sertraline Zoloft 50-200 mg low none 0 +++++ +paroxetine Paxil 20-50 mg low low + +++++ 75-350 mg low none ++ +++ +desvenlafaxine Pristiq 50-400 mg low none ++ +++ +fluvoxamine Luvox 50-300 mg low low 0 +++++ 0mirtazapine Remeron 15-45 mg mid mid +++ +++ 0citalopram Celexa 10-40 mg low none 0 +++++ 0escitalopram Lexapro 5-20 mg

3 Low none 0 +++++ 0duloxetine Cymbalta 20-80 mg low none ++++ ++++ 0vilazodone Viibryd 10-40 mg low low 0 +++++ 0atomoxetine Strattera 60-120 mg low low +++++ 0 0mAO iNHiBiTORS phenelzine Nardil 30-90 mg low none +++ +++ +++tranylcypromine Parnate 20-60 mg low none +++ +++ +++selegiline Emsam (patch) 6-12 mg low none +++ +++ +++ Usual Selective Action On NAMES Daily Dosage Neurotransmitters2 Generic Brand Range Sedation ACH1 NE 5-HT DA1 ACH: Anticholinergic Side Effects2NE: Norepinephrine, 5-HT: Serotonin, DA: Dopamine (0 = no effect, + = minimal effect, +++ = moderate effect, +++++ = high effect)3 Uncertain, but likely effects4 Available in standard formulation and time release (XR, XL or CR).

4 Prozac available in 90mg time released/weekly formulationlithium carbonate Eskalith, Lithonate 600-2400 Symbyax 6/25-12/50mg4 2carbamazepine Tegretol,Equetro 600-1600 4-10+ NAMES Daily Serum1 Generic Brand Dosage Range LevelBIPOLAR DISORDER medications divalproex Depakote 750-1500 50-100lamotrigine Lamictal 50-500 (2)oxcarbazepine Trileptal 1200-2400 (2) Daily Serum1 Generic Brand Dosage Range Level NAMES1 Lithium levels are expressed in mEq/l, carbamazepine and valproic acid levels express in monitoring may not necessary 3 Not yet established 4 Available in.

5 6/25, 6/50, 12/25, and 12/50mg formulationsmethylphenidate Ritalin 5-50 mgmethylphenidate Concerta2 18-54 mgmethylphenidate metadate 5-40 mgmethylphenidate methylin 10-60 mgmethylphenidate Daytrana (patch) 15-30 mgdexmethylphenidate Focalin 5-40 mgdextroamphetamine Dexedrine 5-40 mglisdexamphetamine Vyvanse 30-70 mgd- and l-amphetamine Adderall 5-40 mgmodafinil Provigil, Sparlon 100-400 mgarmodafanil Nuvigil 150-250 mg1 Note: Adult Doses. 2 Sustained release NAMES Generic Brand Daily Dosage1clomipramine Anafranil 150-300 mgfluoxetine Prozac1 20-80 mgsertraline Zoloft1 50-200 mgparoxetine Paxil1 20-60 mgfluvoxamine Luvox1 50-300 mgcitalopram Celexa1 10-40 mgescitalopram Lexapro1 5-30 mgvilazodone Viibryd1 10-40 mg ANTI-OBSESSIONAL1often higher doses are required to control obsessive-compulsive symptoms than the doses generally used to treat depression.

6 NAMESG eneric Brand Dose Range1 PSyChO-STIMULANTS ANTIDEPRESSANTS NAMES ACHG eneric Brand Dosage Range1 Sedation Ortho2 EPS3 Effects4 Equivalence5 ANTIPSyChOTICS ANTI-ANxIETybenzodiazepinesdiazepam Valium 2-10 mg 5 mgchlordiazepoxide Librium 10-50 mg 25 mgclorazepate Tranxene mg 10 mgclonazepam Klonopin mg mglorazepam Ativan mg 1 mgalprazolam Xanax, XR mg mgoxazepam Serax 10-30 mg 15 mgother antianxiety agentsbuspirone BuSpar 5-20 mggabapentin Neurontin 200-600 mg hydroxyzine Atarax, Vistaril 10-50 mg propranolol inderal 10-80 mg atenolol Tenormin 25-100 mg guanfacine Tenex, intuniv mg clonidine Catapress.

7 Kapray mgprazosin2 minipress 5-20 mg 1 Doses required to achieve efficacy of 5 mg of diazepam2 For treatment of nightmares only NAMES Single DoseGeneric Brand Dosage Range Equivalence1 NAMES Single DoseGeneric Brand Dosage Range hyPNOTICS temazepam Restoril 15-30 mg triazolam Halcion mg zolpidem Ambien 5-10 mgzolpidem intermezzo mgzaleplon Sonata 5-10 mgeszopiclone Lunesta 1-3 mgramelteon Rozerem 4-16 mgdiphenhydramine Benadryl 25-100 mg REfERENCES and RECOMMENDED BOOkSHandbook of Clinicalpsychopharmacology For Therapists(2013) Preston, O Neal and TalagaQuick reference Free DownloadsWebsite.

8 Psychopharmacology MadeRidiculously Simple 7th Edition(2013) Preston and Johnsonlow poTenCychlorpromazine Thorazine 50-800 mg high high + + ++++ 100 mgthioridazine mellaril 150-800 mg high high + +++++ 100 mgclozapine Clozaril 300-900 mg high high 0 +++++ 50 mgquetiapine Seroquel 150-600 mg mid mid +/0 + 50 mgHiGH POTENC yperphenazine Trilafon 8-60 mg mid mid ++++ ++ 10 mgloxapine Loxitane 50-250 mg low mid +++ ++ 10 mgtrifluoperazine Stelazine 2-40 mg low mid ++++ ++ 5 mgfluphenazine Prolixin5 3-45 mg low mid +++++ ++ 2 mgthiothixene Navane 10-60 mg low mid ++++ ++ 5 mghaloperidol Haldol5 2-40 mg low low +++++ + 2 mgpimozide Orap 1-10 mg low

9 Low +++++ + 1-2 mgrisperidone Risperdal 4-16 mg low mid + + 1-2 mgpaliperidone invega 3-12 mg low mid + + 1-2 mgolanzapine Zyprexa 5-20 mg mid low +/0 + 1-2 mgziprasidone Geodon 60-160 mg low mid +/0 ++ 10 mgiloperidone Fanapt 12-24 mg mid mid + ++ 1-2 mgasenapine Saphris 10-20 mg low low + + 1-2 mglurasidone Latuda 40-80 mg mid mid + + 10 mgaripiprazole Abilify 15-30mg low low + + 2 mgConsumer s Guide to Psychiatric Drugs(2009) Preston, O Neal, TalagaChild and adolescentpsychopharmacology Made simple(2010) Preston, O Neal, Talaga1 Usual daily oral dosage2 Orthostatic Hypotension Dizziness and falls 3 Acute: Parkinson s, dystonias, akathisia.

10 Does not reflect risk for tardive dyskinesia. All neuroleptics may cause tardive dyskinesia, except Side required to achieve efficacy of 100 mg in time-release im John s Wort1, 2 600-1800 mgSAm-e3 40 0 -160 0 mgOmega-34-EPA 1-2 gFolic acid 500 mcgN-acetylcysteine 1200-2400 mgChamomile 200-600 mg5-HTP 300-600 mgName Daily Dose OvER ThE COUNTER1 Treats depression and anxiety2 May cause significant drug-drug interactions3 Treats depression 4 Treats depression and bipolar disorder5675 For trichotillomania6 Treats anxiety:equivalent.