Rivastigmine
[Exelon] Alzheimers and Parkinsons dementia [2].
Non-controlled
Donepezil
[Aricept] First-line for all stages of Alzheimers (and Lew-Body, Parkinsons dementia). Possibly OCD, alcohol use, bipolar depression [3].
Memantine
[Namenda] Trichotillomania [1]. First-line for mod-severe Alzheimers (and Lew-Body, Parkinsons dementia). Possibly OCD, alcohol use, bipolar depression [3], autism [2].
Ginseng
Rapid benefits in energy, cognition, and ADHD that also build up over time (without tolerance or withdrawal).
TMS
One of the most effective therapies for TRD. Well tolerated, improves cognition and neuroplasticity.
Metformin
First-line for antipsychotic weight gain, works best when started early (also prevents DM, dyslipidemia, prolactinemia)
Tirzepatide
[$ Mounjaro, Zepbound] Most effective of the GLPs for weight loss (use if BMI >30 or > 27 with complications of obesity).
N-acetylcysteine
[NAC] For low-grade bipolar depression [3], protects kidneys on lithium, trichotillomania [1], cannabis and substance use disorders.
Imipramine
[Tofranil] Ideal tricyclic for anxiety disorders, but sedating and anticholinergic effects.