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Dextromethorphan

Agitation in Dementia, Treatments, BP Depression, Bipolar, Treatment Resistant Depression, OCD / Nancy Brandon

Think of it as low-potency ketamine. Rapid acting as Auvelity in depression, or as monotherapy [3] in bipolar depression. OCD [3], agitation in dementia. Abuse potential.

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Baclofen

Treatments, Alcohol, Binge Eating / Nancy Brandon

Muscle relaxant can be very effective for alcohol [2] but has small misuse potential. Also binge eating [3].

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Atomoxetine

Treatments, Sleep apnea, Methamphetamine, ADHD / Nancy Brandon

Good for ADHD with anxiety, but least effective among FDA options for ADHD. Avoid in bipolar.

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Pramipexole

Major Depression, First line BP depression, BP Depression, Depression, Bipolar, Restless leg syndrome, Treatment Resistant Depression, Inflammatory Depression / Chris

[Mirapex] Dopamine agonist with powerful benefits in unipolar and bipolar depression, also restless leg syndrome.

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