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FDA-Approved Psychiatric Medication Center

Comprehensive medication guide for FDA-approved psychiatric medications including Adderall XR, Vyvanse, Zoloft, Lexapro, Xanax, and other mental health treatments. Learn about FDA indications, dosing, side effects, and safety information.

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⚕️ Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with qualified healthcare providers before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Call 911 or 988 for mental health emergencies. All medications require proper medical evaluation and monitoring.

Adderall XR

Generic: Amphetamine Extended-Release

StimulantFDA 2001

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

ADHD in children 6+ and adultsAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 10-20mg daily
Maximum: 30mg daily for children, 60mg for adults

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Decreased appetite
  • Insomnia
  • Mood changes
  • Increased heart rate
  • Headache
  • Dry mouth

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Risk of cardiovascular events
  • Potential for abuse and dependence
  • May increase blood pressure
  • Cardiovascular screening required

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Regular blood pressure, heart rate, and growth monitoring in children

Vyvanse

Generic: Lisdexamfetamine

Prodrug StimulantFDA 2007

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

ADHD in children 6+ and adultsBinge Eating Disorder

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 20-30mg daily
Maximum: 70mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Decreased appetite
  • Insomnia
  • Irritability
  • Mood changes
  • Nausea
  • Weight loss

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Lower abuse potential but still controlled substance
  • May affect growth in children
  • Cardiovascular risks

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Regular cardiovascular monitoring, growth tracking

Strattera

Generic: Atomoxetine

Non-StimulantFDA 2002

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

ADHD in children 6+ and adultsAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 40mg daily
Target: 80-100mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Mood changes
  • Decreased appetite
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Suicidal ideation risk
  • Liver function monitoring required
  • May increase suicidal thoughts in children

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Liver function tests, mood monitoring, suicidal ideation screening

Qelbree

Generic: Viloxazine ER

Non-StimulantFDA 2021

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

ADHD in children 6+ and adultsAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

💊 Dosage Information

Children: 100-400mg daily
Adults: 200-600mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Decreased appetite
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • May increase blood pressure
  • Potential for activation
  • Newest FDA-approved ADHD medication

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Blood pressure, heart rate, mood changes

Ritalin

Generic: Methylphenidate

StimulantFDA 1955

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

ADHDNarcolepsyAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 5mg twice daily
Maximum: 60mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Nervousness
  • Insomnia
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Dizziness

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • May slow growth in children
  • Risk of abuse
  • Cardiovascular effects
  • Psychiatric symptoms

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Growth charts, blood pressure, heart rate monitoring, psychiatric evaluation

Zoloft

Generic: Sertraline

SSRIFDA 1991

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

DepressionAnxietyPTSDOCDPanic DisorderSocial Anxiety

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 25-50mg daily
Maximum: 200mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Insomnia
  • Sexual side effects
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • May increase suicidal thoughts initially
  • Serotonin syndrome risk
  • Withdrawal symptoms
  • Bleeding risk

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Mood monitoring, especially first 8 weeks, liver function, suicidal ideation assessment

Lexapro

Generic: Escitalopram

SSRIFDA 2002

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

DepressionGeneralized Anxiety DisorderMajor Depressive Disorder

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 10mg daily
Maximum: 20mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • Sweating

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Suicidal ideation risk
  • QT prolongation
  • Hyponatremia risk
  • Serotonin syndrome

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Mood assessment, electrolyte levels, ECG if indicated, suicidal thoughts screening

Prozac

Generic: Fluoxetine

SSRIFDA 1987

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

DepressionOCDBulimiaPanic DisorderPMDD

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 20mg daily
Maximum: 80mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Insomnia
  • Nervousness
  • Sexual side effects
  • Tremor

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Long half-life
  • Drug interactions
  • Suicidal thoughts risk
  • Activation syndrome

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Mood monitoring, drug interaction screening, suicidal ideation assessment

Wellbutrin

Generic: Bupropion

NDRIFDA 1985

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

DepressionSmoking CessationADHD (off-label)Seasonal Affective Disorder

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 150mg daily
Maximum: 450mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Dry mouth
  • Insomnia
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Tremor

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Seizure risk
  • Not for eating disorders
  • May increase anxiety initially
  • Hypertension

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Seizure history assessment, mood monitoring, blood pressure checks

Xanax

Generic: Alprazolam

BenzodiazepineFDA 1981

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

Panic DisorderAnxiety DisordersGeneralized Anxiety Disorder

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 0.25-0.5mg 2-3 times daily
Maximum: 4mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Memory problems
  • Coordination issues
  • Fatigue

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • High abuse potential
  • Physical dependence
  • Withdrawal risks
  • Respiratory depression
  • Cognitive impairment

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Dependence assessment, respiratory function, cognitive function, abuse potential screening

Ativan

Generic: Lorazepam

BenzodiazepineFDA 1977

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

Anxiety DisordersInsomniaSeizuresPanic Disorder

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 0.5-1mg 2-3 times daily
Maximum: 6mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Sedation
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Memory impairment
  • Confusion

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Addiction potential
  • Respiratory depression
  • Withdrawal syndrome
  • Tolerance development

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Respiratory status, dependence screening, cognitive assessment, withdrawal risk

Buspar

Generic: Buspirone

AnxiolyticFDA 1986

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

Generalized Anxiety DisorderAnxiety Treatment

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 5mg 2-3 times daily
Maximum: 60mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Nervousness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Restlessness

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Takes 2-4 weeks for full effect
  • Not effective for panic attacks
  • Drug interactions

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Anxiety symptom assessment, blood pressure, therapeutic response

Lithium

Generic: Lithium Carbonate

Mood StabilizerFDA 1970

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

Bipolar DisorderDepression (augmentation)ManiaMood Episodes

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 300mg 2-3 times daily
Target: Based on blood levels 0.6-1.2 mEq/L

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Tremor
  • Increased urination
  • Weight gain
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Thirst

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Narrow therapeutic window
  • Kidney and thyroid effects
  • Dehydration risks
  • Toxicity potential

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Lithium levels, kidney function, thyroid function, electrolytes, cardiac function

Lamictal

Generic: Lamotrigine

Anticonvulsant/Mood StabilizerFDA 2003

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

Bipolar DisorderEpilepsyMood StabilizationBipolar Depression

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 25mg daily (slow titration)
Target: 100-400mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Rash
  • Blurred vision

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome risk
  • Slow titration required
  • Oral contraceptive interactions
  • Serious rash risk

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Rash monitoring, mood assessment, drug level if indicated, skin examination

Depakote

Generic: Valproic Acid

Anticonvulsant/Mood StabilizerFDA 1995

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

Bipolar DisorderSeizuresMigraine PreventionMania

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 250mg twice daily
Target: 1000-2000mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Weight gain
  • Hair loss
  • Tremor
  • Nausea
  • Sedation
  • Dizziness

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Liver toxicity
  • Teratogenic effects
  • Pancreatitis risk
  • Blood disorders

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Liver function, drug levels, complete blood count, weight, pregnancy testing

Abilify

Generic: Aripiprazole

Atypical AntipsychoticFDA 2002

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

SchizophreniaBipolar DisorderDepression (adjunct)Autism irritabilityTourette Syndrome

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 2-5mg daily
Maximum: 30mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Akathisia

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Tardive dyskinesia
  • Metabolic changes
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • Suicidal thoughts

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Movement disorders, weight, glucose, lipids, blood pressure, mood assessment

Risperdal

Generic: Risperidone

Atypical AntipsychoticFDA 1993

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

SchizophreniaBipolar DisorderAutism irritabilityBehavioral disorders

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 0.5-1mg twice daily
Maximum: 16mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Weight gain
  • Sedation
  • Prolactin elevation
  • Extrapyramidal symptoms
  • Dizziness

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Tardive dyskinesia
  • Cardiovascular effects
  • Prolactin elevation

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Weight, glucose, lipids, prolactin levels, movement assessment, cardiovascular monitoring

Seroquel

Generic: Quetiapine

Atypical AntipsychoticFDA 1997

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

SchizophreniaBipolar DisorderDepression (adjunct)Insomnia (off-label)

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 25-50mg daily
Maximum: 800mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Sedation
  • Weight gain
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Orthostatic hypotension

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Metabolic effects
  • Cataracts
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Diabetes risk

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Weight, glucose, lipids, blood pressure, eye exams, metabolic panel

Ambien

Generic: Zolpidem

Sedative-HypnoticFDA 1992

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

InsomniaSleep Disorders

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 5mg daily (women), 5-10mg (men)
Maximum: 10mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Memory problems
  • Sleepwalking

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Complex sleep behaviors
  • Dependence potential
  • Next-day impairment
  • Memory problems

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Sleep quality, dependence assessment, cognitive function, complex behaviors

Trazodone

Generic: Trazodone Hydrochloride

Antidepressant/Sleep AidFDA 1981

🎯 FDA-Approved Indications

InsomniaDepressionSleep Disorders

💊 Dosage Information

Starting: 25-50mg at bedtime
Maximum: 400mg daily

⚠️ Common Side Effects

  • Sedation
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Orthostatic hypotension

🚨 Important Warnings & Precautions

  • Priapism risk
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Serotonin syndrome
  • Suicidal thoughts

🩺 Required Medical Monitoring

Sleep quality, cardiac function, mood assessment, priapism screening

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