Drugs

Venalfaxine, an SNRI.

Desvenlafaxine, an SNRI

Duloxetine, an SNRI. Used in fibromyalgia and with DM pts or chronic pain or who have neuropathy

Milnacipran, an SNRI.

Sibutramine, an SNRI

Sertraline, an SSRI. Can increase synthroid needs in hypothyroid pts because of "upper" characteristics.

Fluoxetine, SSRI.

Citalopram, SSRI

Escitalopram, SSRI

Paroxetine, SSRI

Fluvoxamine, SSRI

Pregabalin. Used for fibromyalgia and other neuropathic pain disorders. A derivitive og gabapentin (Neurontin), so it can cause weight gain as well.

Mirtazapine, an odd TCA. Used for treating anxiety/ depression AND used for appetite stimulant, antiemetic, incomnia (hypnotic). Causes wt gain and sedation, so taken QHS usually.

Metaclopramide. Antiemetic and gastroprokinetic agent; used to treat n/v IV in hospital, to facilitate gastric emptying in patients with gastroparesis (s/p bariatric surg or for DM), and as a treatment for migraine headaches.