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Citalopram (Celexa)

Citalopram (Celexa) is an SSRI primarily approved for major depressive disorder. It’s known for simple dosing but carries a dose‑dependent QT prolongation warning requiring caution at higher doses.

Phenelzine (Nardil)

Phenelzine (Nardil) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for treatment‑resistant depression and certain anxiety disorders; requires dietary restrictions to avoid hypertensive crisis.

Zolpidem (Ambien)

Zolpidem (Ambien) is a non‑benzodiazepine hypnotic for short‑term treatment of insomnia. It acts on GABA‑A receptors to reduce sleep latency.

Risperidone (Risperdal)

Risperidone (Risperdal) is an atypical antipsychotic used for schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and irritability in autism; can raise prolactin and cause EPS at higher doses.

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is an SNRI for depression, anxiety, and certain pain conditions. It increases serotonin and norepinephrine to help mood and reduce neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain.

Ketamine (Off‑label: R/S‑ketamine)

Ketamine is an NMDA receptor antagonist used off‑label at low doses for treatment‑resistant depression in certain programs. Unlike esketamine, IV/IM/SL ketamine is not FDA‑approved for depression.

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Clonazepam (Klonopin) is a benzodiazepine indicated for seizure disorders and panic disorder. Long half‑life may reduce interdose anxiety but still poses dependence risk.

Protriptyline (Vivactil)

Protriptyline (Vivactil) is a tricyclic antidepressant with relatively activating properties, used for depression and sometimes for off‑label indications.

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) is a prodrug stimulant for ADHD and binge eating disorder, offering smoother onset/offset and lower misuse risk versus some immediates.

Clomipramine (Anafranil)

Clomipramine (Anafranil) is a tricyclic antidepressant particularly effective for obsessive–compulsive disorder due to strong serotonergic activity.