Article Reference
This chart is a part of the article on Treatment of Children With Mental Disorders from the National Institute of Mental Health
Medications Chart
| Stimulant Medications | ||
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Approved Age |
| Adderall | amphetamines | 3 and older |
| Concerta | methylphenidate | 6 and older |
| Cylert* | pemoline | 6 and older |
| Dexedrine | dextroamphetamine | 3 and older |
| Dextrostat | dextroamphetamine | 3 and older |
| Ritalin | methylphenidate | 6 and older |
| *Because of its potential for serious side effects affecting the liver, Cylert should not ordinarily be considered as first line drug therapy for ADHD. | ||
| Antidepressant and Antianxiety Medications | ||
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Approved Age |
| Anafranil | clomipramine | 10 and older (for OCD) |
| BuSpar | buspirone | 18 and older |
| Effexor | venlafaxine | 18 and older |
| Luvox (SSRI) | fluvoxamine | 8 and older (for OCD) |
| Paxil (SSRI) | paroxetine | 18 and older |
| Prozac (SSRI) | fluoxetine | 18 and older |
| Serzone (SSRI) | nefazodone | 18 and older |
| Sinequan | doxepin | 12 and older |
| Tofranil | imipramine | 6 and older (for bed-wetting) |
| Wellbutrin | bupropion | 18 and older |
| Zoloft (SSRI) | sertraline | 6 and older (for OCD) |
| Antipsychotic Medications | ||
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Approved Age |
| Clozaril(atypical) | clozapine | 18 and older |
| Haldol | haloperidol | 3 and older |
| Risperdal (atypical) | risperidone | 18 and older |
| Seroquel (atypical) | quetiapine | 18 and older |
| (generic only) | thioridazine | 2 and older |
| Zyprexa (atypical) | olanzapine | 18 and older |
| Orap | pimozide | 12 and older (for Tourette’s syndrome). Data for age 2 and older indicate similar safety profile. |
| Mood Stabilizing Medications | ||
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Approved Age |
| Cibalith-S | lithium citrate | 12 and older |
| Depakote | divalproex sodium | 2 and older (for seizures) |
| Eskalith | lithium carbonate | 12 and older |
| Lithobid | lithium carbonate | 12 and older |
| Tegretol | carbamazepine | any age (for seizures) |
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