Treatments & Medications
This page provides links to simplified data sheets on some medications and treatments
prescribed by neuropsychiatrists. This is not intended to replace in depth discussion of potential benefits and adverse effects with a prescribing physician, and the prescriber's guidance on doses,
administration etc, should be followed at all times.
prescribed by neuropsychiatrists. This is not intended to replace in depth discussion of potential benefits and adverse effects with a prescribing physician, and the prescriber's guidance on doses,
administration etc, should be followed at all times.
List of Services
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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive, well-tolerated neurostimulation treatment. In practice, tDCS involves attaching an anode and cathode electrode to the head using soft foam electrodes and powered by 9 volt batteries, producing a weak electrical current that is applied to the scalp.
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Aricept (donepezil)List Item 1
Donepezil, sold as the trade name Aricept among others, is a medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease. It appears to result in a small benefit in mental function and ability to function.
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Exelon (rivastigmine)List Item 3
Rivastigmine is a acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's.
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Risperdal (risperidone)List Item 4
Risperidone, sold under the brand name Risperdal among others, is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism.
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders.
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Seroquel (quetiapine)
Quetiapine, sold under the trade name Seroquel among others, is an atypical antipsychotic used for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
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Strattera (atomoxetine)
Atomoxetine, sold under the brand name Strattera among others, is a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Zyban (bupropion hydrochloride)List Item 2
ZYBAN (bupropion hydrochloride) sustained-release tablets are a non-nicotine aid to smoking cessation.
