Naloxone
Opioid blocker, good to prescribe (for OTC) to family if patient at risk of OD (even if you aren’t prescribing the opioid).
Substance Use Disorders
Buprenorphine-naloxone
[Suboxone] First line for opioid use disorders
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Baclofen
Muscle relaxant can be very effective for alcohol but has small misuse potential. Also for binge eating.
Acamprosate
[Campral] Well tolerated but low efficacy for alcohol use disorder. May make WD symptoms less aversive.
Disulfiram
(Antabuse) Treats alcoholism by raising the chemical responsible for hangovers. Very effective if patient takes it.
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.
Atomoxetine
Atomoxetine (Straterra) Antidepressant structure (norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) Features Dosing 40-100mg/d. Start 40mg 1 qd x7days then 2 qd (take after