CNS Medications: Classes and Indications

Benzodiazepine (Alcohol withdrawal syndrome, Anxiety, Seizure)

Anticonvulsant (Seizures, Bipolar, Migraine prophylaxis)

Cholinesterase Inhibitor (Alzheimer disease)

Tricyclic Antidepressant (Depression, Anxiety, Alcoholism)

Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (Anxiety, Depression, Peripheral neuropathy, Fibromyalgia, Musculoskeletal pain)

Antimigraine Agent; Serotonin Receptor Agonist (Migraine)

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Antidepressant (Depression, Anxiety)

Nonbarbiturate Hypnotic (Insomnia)

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Antidepressant (Depression, OCD, Panic disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder)

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (Partial seizure, Postherpetic neuralgia)

Alpha2-Adrenergic Agonist (ADHD)

First Generation (Typical) Antipsychotic (Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia)

Phenyltriazine Anticonvulsant (Bipolar, Seizure)

Anticonvulsant (Seizures)

CNS Stimulant (ADHD, Binge Eating Disorder)