NEDA TOOLKIT for Parents
Medication names: Generic (Brand)
Antidepressants Tricyclics
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
Desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane)
Imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil)
Nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor)
Modified Cyclic Antidepressants
Trazodone (Desyrel)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIS)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Aminoketone Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban): Now
contraindicated for treatment of eating disorders
because of several reports of drug-related
seizures. Opioid antagonist
Naltrexone (Nalorex) (Intended to alleviate
addictive behaviors such as the addictive drives to
eat or binge eat.)
Antiemetic Ondansetron (Zofran) (Used to give sensation of
satiety and fullness.)
Anticonvulsant Topiramate (Topamax) (May help regulate feeding
behaviors.) Other
Lithium carbonate (Carbolith, Cibalith-S, Duralith,
Eskalith, Lithane, Lithizine, Lithobid, Lithonate,
Lithotabs) (Used for patients who also have
bipolar disorder, but may be contraindicated for
patients with substantial purging.)
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Brofaromine (Consonar)
Isocarboxazide (Benazide)
Moclobemide (Manerix)
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Tranylcipromine (Parnate)
Serotonin And Noradepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Tetracyclics Mianserin (Bolvidon)
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
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