Best long-term outcomes in bipolar (I or II) and recurrent depression. Prevents suicide. Treats mania, bp-depression and augments antidepressants.
A well tolerated option for mania, but third-line due to few trials.
[Rozerem] Safe hypnotic that may improve depression in bipolar disorder. Think of it as a potent melatonin.
[$ Quviviq] Orexin antagonist, improves next-day cognition, low abuse potential, low fall risk. Ideal for elderly.
[$ Dayvigo] Orexin antagonist, improves next-day cognition, low abuse potential, low fall risk. Ideal for elderly.
[$ Belsomra] Orexin antagonist, improves next-day congnition, low abuse potential, low fall risk. Ideal for elderly. However, daridorexant and lemborexant more effective.
[Lunesta]Among the z-hypnotics, has the most benzo-like properties, and can augment antidepressants (short term) in depression and GAD.
[Sonata] Z-hypnotic with the lowest risk of morning sedation.
[Ambien] Potent z-hypnotic.
Although over the counter, the prescription version (hydroxyzine) is safer with fewer anticholinergic risks.
Anti-viral improves cognition in bipolar and schizophrenia but only if herpes HSV+
[Keppra] For tardive dyskinesia [2]. Although a seizure med, it improves cognition.
[Tebonin] For TD [2] and age related cognitive decline [2].
[Cialis] Best of the PDE class for sexual dysfunction on SSRI/SNRI [longer half-life allows spontaneity]
Sildenafil(Viagra) Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor Features Dosing Sildenafil citrate 20mg 1 q24hr prn (take 1-4 hr before intercourse), can […]
[Levitra] For sexual dysfunction on SSRI/SSNI in women and men, but tadalifil is better.
[$ Addyi] For female sexual dysfunction, but low efficacy, antidepressant-like no not safe for bipolar
Natural option for sexual dysfunction in women (multiple herbs in product), OTC.
Natural vaginal cream for sexual dysfunction in women (multiple herbs in product), OTC.
[Vyleesi] for female sexual dysfunction, but had problematic side effects.
Scroll to Top