Drug

Side Effects

Dosage

Habit Forming

C. Name:

Ritalin

Group:

Methylphenidate

Mnfcr:

Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp
Other Brand Names:
Concerta, Metadate Methylphenidate Hcl, Rilatine, Ritalin-SR, Rubifen

 Long term effect on child: May cause slower growth (height and weight) in children

 Common side effects: Nervousness, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, dizziness, upset stomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, couth, runny nose, and other cold symptoms. Depression, chronic abuse can lead to tolerance and psychic dependency with varying degrees of abnormal behavior. Frank psychotic episodes can occur. Patients with agitation may react adversely.

 CBC and platelet count (lab work) are advised.

 Cardiac side effects: Necrotizing vasculitis, thrombocytopenia purpura, blood pressure and pulse changes, rapid heart beat, cardiac arrhythmia, angina.

All forms taken by mouth.   Usually taken 2-3 times a day.   Extended release tablets taken once a day in the morning.

Can be on a psychological level

 C. Name:

AD/HDerall

Group:

Amphetamine (Laevoamphetamine (Benzedrine)
and Methamphetamine (Methedrine)
are collectively referred to as Amphetamines.)

Mnfcr:

Other Brand Names
AD/HDerall XR, Desoxyn, Dexedrine, DextroStat

Desipramine, Desipramine HCL, Pertofrane, Amphaetex, Das, Dexampex, Desamphetamine, Dexamphetamini Sulfas, Dexedrina, Dexedrine Spansule, Dextrostat, Ferndex, Oxydess, Spancap

Long term effect on child: Used for long periods of time in children may cause unwanted effects on behavior and growth. May cause slower growth (height and weight) in children

 Common side effects: Nervousness, restlessness, difficulty falling or staying asleep, mood swings, agitation, dizziness, tiredness, weakness, shaking hands that you cannot control, headache, changes in sex drive or ability, dry mouth, stomach pain, upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, bad taste in mouth. Amphetamine with high potential for abuse, controlled substance, may lead to drug dependence, may exacerbate behavior disturbances and thought disorders, and psychotic episodes.

Cardiac side effects: palpitations, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, and cardiomyopathy with chronic use of amphetamines.

Tablet usually taken 2-3 times daily.

Can be on a psychological level

C. Name:

Strattera

Group:

Atomoxetine

Mnfcr: Lilly

 Long-term effect on child: No long-term side effects known as of date.  

Common side effects: Heartburn, upset stomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, dry mouth, excessive tiredness, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, dizziness, headache, mood swings, irritability, weight loss, decreased sex drive or ability, difficulty urinating, painful menstrual periods, cough, runny nose, violent behavior.

Capsule to be taken by mouth.

No

Drug

Side Effects

Dosage

Habit Forming

C. Name:

 Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR

Group:

Bupropion hydrochloride

Mnfcr:

Glaxosmithclime

Children and teenagers who take (mood elevators) such as Wellbutrin are more likely to think about harming or killing themselves. The safety and effectiveness in children under 18 years old have not been established. Although they are more sensitive to antidepressant drugs, older people have responded no differently to Wellbutrin than younger people

Common side effects: Drowsiness, restlessness, excitement, anxiety, dry mouth, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, dizziness, headache, upset stomach, vomiting, tremor, weight loss, constipation, excessive sweating, agitation, anxiety, restlessness, delusions, hallucinations, psychotic episodes, paranoia, mania, seizures, hostility, depression, depersonalization, mood instability, thought disorder, suicidal ideation. Weight gain and weight loss.

May take 4 weeks or longer to feel the full benefit

 Cardiac side effects: edema, chest pain, EKG abnormalities, shortness of breath, heart attack.

Either a sustained-release or extended-release tablet taken by mouth.

Wellbutrin: 3 equal doses spaced evenly throughout the day. At least 6 hours between doses.

Wellbutrin SR: 2 doses, at least 8 hours apart.

Can be on a psychological level

C. Name:

Paxil

Group:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)) Paroxetine hydrochloride

Mnfcr:

Glaxosmithclime

 Common side effects: Anxiety, restlessness, mania/hypomania, seizures, suicide, impaired judgment, agitation, amnesia, emotional lability, apathy, depersonalization, hallucinations, hostility, paranoid reaction, personality disorder, delusions, aggressive reactions, neurosis, antisocial reaction, delirium, drug dependence, stupor and phobia.

 Cardiac side effects: hemorrhage, hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, heart attack, rapid heart beat, chest pain, atrial fibrillation, cerebral embolism, heart block, dizziness, syncope, fluid retention, EKG abnormalities

Paxil: Once a day, in either the morning or the evening.

Can be on a psychological level

C. Name:

Prozac

Group:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)) Fluoxetine hydrochloride

Mnfcr: Lilly

Other Brand Names: Adofen, Deproxin, Fluctin, Fluctine, Fludac, Flufran, Flunil, Fluoxac, Fluoxeren, Fluoxil, Fluoxeron, Flutine, Fluxil, Fontex, Lovan, Margrilan, Oxetine, Prodep, Prozac 20, Rowexetina.

Common side effects: Anxiety, restlessness, mania/hypomania, seizures, suicide, impaired judgment, agitation, amnesia, emotional liability, apathy, depersonalization, hallucinations, hostility, paranoid reaction, personality disorder, delusions, aggressive reactions, neurosis, antisocial reaction, delirium, drug dependence, stupor and phobia.

 Cardiac side effects: hemorrhage, hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, heart attack, rapid heart beat, chest pain, atrial fibrillation, cerebral embolism, heart block, dizziness, syncope, fluid retention, EKG abnormalities.

Prozac usually is taken once or twice a day.

Can be on a psychological level

C. Name:

Zoloft

Group:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)) Sertraline

Mnfcr:

Pfizer Inc

Common side effects: Anxiety, restlessness, mania/hypomania, seizures, suicide, impaired judgment, agitation, amnesia, emotional liability, apathy, depersonalization, hallucinations, hostility, paranoid reaction, personality disorder, delusions, aggressive reactions, neurosis, antisocial reaction, delirium, drug dependence, stupor and phobia.

 Cardiac side effects: hemorrhage, hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, heart attack, rapid heart beat, chest pain, atrial fibrillation, cerebral embolism, heart block, dizziness, syncope, fluid retention, EKG abnormalities.

Zoloft is taken once a day, in either the morning or the evening.

Can be on a psychological level

C. Name:

Luvox

Group:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) Fluvoxamine maleate

Mnfcr:

LUVOX Solvay Pharma

 Common side effects: Anxiety, restlessness, mania/hypomania, seizures, suicide, impaired judgment, agitation, amnesia, emotional liability, apathy, depersonalization, hallucinations, hostility, paranoid reaction, personality disorder, delusions, aggressive reactions, neurosis, antisocial reaction, delirium, drug dependence, stupor and phobia.

Cardiac side effects: hemorrhage, hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, heart attack, rapid heart beat, chest pain, atrial fibrillation, cerebral embolism, heart block, dizziness, syncope, fluid retention, EKG abnormalities.

Luvox may be taken with or without food as directed by the doc.

Can be on a psychological level

C. Name:

Catapres

Group:

Clonidine

Mnfcr:

Boehringer Ingelheim

Other Brands: Arkamin, Barclyd, Capril, Caprysin, Catapres-TTS, Catapresan, atapresan 100, Catapresan Depot, Catapressan, Clonidine, Daipres, Dixarit, Haemiton, Normopresan, Paracefan, Sulmidine, Taitecin.

Common side effects: Adult high blood pressure drug: delirium, mental depression, visual and auditory hallucinations, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, irritability, other behavioral changes, drowsiness.

Cardiac side-effects: congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), EKG abnormalities, arrhythmias, chest pain, syncope, high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat and palpitations.

The usual starting dose is 0.1 milligram, twice a day (usually in the morning and at bedtime).

The most common effective dosages range from 0.2 milligram to 0.6 milligram per day divided into smaller doses. The maximum effective dose is 2.4 milligrams per day; however, this dose is not usually prescribed.

Can be on a psychological level

C. Name:

Norpramin / Pertofrane (generic name desipramine)

Group:

Clonidine hydrochloride

Mnfcr:

Common side effects: Psychiatric disturbances, seizures, anxiety, hallucinations, restlessness, agitation, nightmares, insomnia, confusion, tremors.

Cardiac side effects: Sudden death in children, heart attack, heart block, stroke, arrhythmias, rapid heart rate.

Oral medication starts with 25 mg 2 to 4 times daily. Increases by 25 mg daily in intervals of one week.
Maintenance is 100 to 200 mg in 24 hours.
Maximum limit of dosage is 300 mg in 24 hours.

Can be on a psychological level

C.Name:

Tofranil

 Group:

(Imipramine)

Brand Names
Antidep, Apo-Imipramine, Chrytemin, Daypress, Depsol, Depsonil, Ethipramine, Fronil, Imavate, Imidol, Imimine, Imine, Imipramin, Imipramine Hcl, Imiprex, Imiprin, Impril, Janimine, Medipramine, Melipramine, Mipralin, Norfranil, Novopramine, Presamine, Primonil, Pryleugan, Sermonil, Sipramine, Surplix, Talpramin, Tipramine, Tofril, Tofranil-PM, Venefon.

Common side effects: Abdominal cramps, anxiety, black tongue, bleeding sores, blood disorders, blurred vision, breast development in males, confusion, congestive heart failure, constipation or diarrhea, cough, fever, sore throat, delusions, dilated pupils, disorientation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, episodes of elation or irritability, excessive or spontaneous flow of milk, fatigue, fever, flushing, frequent urination or difficulty or delay in urinating, hair loss, hallucinations, headache, heart attack, heart failure, high blood pressure, high or low blood sugar, high pressure of fluid in the eyes, hives, impotence, increased or decreased sex drive, inflammation of the mouth, insomnia, intestinal blockage, irregular heartbeat, lack of coordination, light-headedness, loss of appetite, nausea, nightmares, odd taste in mouth, palpitations, purple or reddish-brown spots on skin, rapid heartbeat, restlessness, ringing in the ears, seizures, sensitivity to light, skin itching and rash, stomach upset, stroke, sweating, swelling due to fluid retention (especially in face or tongue), swelling of breasts, swelling of testicles, swollen glands, tendency to fall, tingling, pins and needles, and numbness in hands and feet, tremors, visual problems, vomiting, weakness, weight gain or loss, yellowed skin and whites of eyes.

The usual starting dose is 75 milligrams a day. The doctor may increase this to 150 milligrams a day. The maximum daily dose is 200 milligrams.

Tofranil is not to be used in children to treat any condition but bedwetting, and its use will be limited to short-term therapy. Safety and effectiveness in children under the age of 6 have not been established. Total daily dosages for children should not exceed 2.5 milligrams for each 2.2 pounds of the child's weight.

Can be on a psychological level

Buspar  

Group:

Buspirone hydrochloride

Mnfcr:

Other Brand Names:

Ansial, Ansiced, Ansitec, Anxinil, Anxiolan, Barpil, Bespar, Biron, Busirone, Buspar, Buspirone, Kallmiren, Narol, Nerbet, eurosine, Normaton, Paxon, Relac, Sburol, Tutran

Common side effects: Dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, headache, light-headedness, nausea, nervousness, unusual excitement Less common or rare side effects may include:
Anger/hostility, blurred vision, bone aches/pain, confusion, constipation, decreased concentration, depression, diarrhea, fast, fluttery heartbeat, incoordination, muscle pain/aches, numbness, pain or weakness in hands or feet, rapid heartbeat, rash, restlessness, stomach and abdominal upset, sweating/clamminess, tingling or pins and needles, tremor, urinary incontinence, vomiting, weakness. 

The recommended starting dose is a total of 15 milligrams per day divided into smaller doses, usually 5 milligrams 3 times a day. Every 2 to 3 days, your doctor may increase the dosage 5 milligrams per day as needed. The daily dose should not exceed 60 milligrams.

The safety and effectiveness of Buspar have not been established in children less than 18 years of age.

Can be on a psychological level

C. Name:

Cylert

Group:

Pemoline

Mnfcr:

Pfizer Inc

Other Brand Names: Betanamin, Cylert, Tradon.

Common side effects: Insomnia, Depression, dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, headache, hepatitis and other liver problems, increased irritability, involuntary, fragmented movements of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, and legs, loss of appetite, mild depression, nausea, seizures, skin rash, stomachache, suppressed growth, uncontrolled vocal outbursts (such as grunts, shouts, and obscene language), weight loss, yellowing of skin or eyes.

The recommended beginning dose is 37.5 milligrams daily. Dosages may be gradually increased if needed. Most children take doses ranging from 56.25 to 75 milligrams a day. The maximum recommended daily dose of Cylert is 112.5 milligrams.

Can be on a psychological level