DRUG

TYPE

BRAND NAME

GENERIC NAME

COMMENTS

(additional uses)

Antihistamine

Atarax

Hydroxyzine

Nausea, & Vomiting, Itching, in Interstitial Cystitis, Itching in Myasthenia Gravis, Tremors in Multiple Sclerosis

Benadryl Diphenhydramine

Allergies &

Itching, Sedation, and sleep aid in elderly

Vistaril

Hydroxyzine

Nausea, & Vomiting, Itching, in Interstitial Cystitis, Itching in Myasthenia Gravis, Tremors in Multiple Sclerosis

Benzodiazepine Ativan

Lorazeam Anxiety in Bipolar Disorder, Acute (only) Agitation, Panic Attacks, and Alcohol Withdrawal

Klonopin

Clonazepam

Seizure, Panic Attacks, Dystonia, and Tremors, and Acute (only) Agitation

Librium

Chlordiazepoxide

Alcohol withdrawal, Phobias. And Acute (only) Agitation

Paxipam

Halazepam

Acute (only) agitation in Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia,

Serax

Oxazepm

Acute (only) Agitation and Alcohol Withdrawal

Tranxene

Clorazepate

Acute (only) Agitation

Valium

Diazepam

Seizure, Muscle Spasms, Dystonia, and Acute (only) Agitation

Xanax

Alprazolam

Dystonia, and Acute (only) Agitation

Antianxiety

Buspar

Buspirone

Chronic anxiety, Temors, and Depression (potentiates antidepressants)

Beta Blockers

Corgard

Nadolol

Irregular heart beat, High Blood Pressure, Angina, Migraine H/A

Inderal

Propranolol

same as above

Lopressor

Metoprolol same as above

Tenormin

Atenolol

same as above

Visken

Pindolol

same as above