Ramelteon
Ramelteon(Rozerem) Hypnotic (melatonin agonist) Features Dosing 8mg/night. Can take PRN, but may work better when taken at the same time […]
Bipolar
Dextromethorphan
Think of it as low-potency ketamine. Rapid acting as Auvelity in depression, or as monotherapy (3rd line) in bipolar depression. Abuse potential.
Lithium
Best long-term outcomes in bipolar (I or II) and recurrent depression. Prevents suicide. Treats mania, bp-depression and augments antidepressants.
Celecoxib
[Celebrex] NSAID for treatment-resistant unipolar and bipolar depression, works better if inflammation. Well-tolerated short term, but long-term risks.
Modafinils
[Provigil, Nuvigil] Wakefulness-promoting agents FDA approved for fatigue associated with sleep apnea or shift work. Also treats bipolar depression (2), unipolar depression (3), ADHD (3), and cocaine use disorder.
Pramipexole
Dopamine agonist with powerful benefits in unipolar and bipolar depression, also restless leg syndrome.