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S                               STIMULANTS

 
   Brand Name                       Generic Name               Approved Age

   
Adderall                               amphetamines             3 and older
      Cylert*                                  pemoline                       6 and older
      Dexedrine                           dextroamphetamine    3 and older
      Dextrostat                           dextroamphetamine    3 and older
      Ritalin                                  methylphenidate          6 and older

* Due to its potential for serious side effects affecting the liver, Cylert should not ordinarily be considered as first line drug therapy for ADHD.

        
ANTI - DEPRESSANT & ANTIANXIETY MEDICATIONS
    

        
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 bedwetting)
         Wellbutrin                          bupropion                     18 and older
         Zoloft (SSRI)                       sertraline                      6 and older (for OCD)


                        
ANTI - PSHYCHOTIC 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
                                                 thioridazine                          2 and older
         Zyprexa (atypical)         olanzapine                          18 and older
        Orap pimozide                                                            12 and older (for Tourette�s syndrome).

                       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)

     
THE ABOVE IS FROM A SITE I FOUND BY MISTAKE           ABOUT DIFFERENT DRUGS AND WHAT THEY ARE                                            USED FOR
NATURAL HEALTH
My Aunt and Uncle run the Aloe Vera Centre in Whitley Bay and I have been helped by various different products, which vary from skin care to nutrition.  If you would like to find out more information please contact:
Stephen or Kimberly
The Aloe Vera Centre
33 Claremont Road
Whitley Bay
NE26 3TN
Telephone: 0191 2970007
Or you could email them:-
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