TABLE 3.
Psychotropic and Cognitive-Enhancing Medications
| Drug Category | Total (%) | Medication | # | Daily Dose Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antidepressants | 9 (52.9) | Prozac (fluoxetine) | 2 | 20 mg |
| Celexa (citalopram) | 1 | 40 mg | ||
| Remeron (mirtazapine) | 1 | 15 mg | ||
| Zoloft (sertraline) | 2 | 50 mg to 100 mg | ||
| Paxil (paroxetine) | 1 | 40 mg | ||
| Effexor XR (venlafaxine) | 1 | 75 mg | ||
| Lexapro (escitalopram) | 1 | 10 mg | ||
| Antipsychotics | 11 (64.7) | Risperdal (risperidone) | 2 | 0.5 mg |
| Seroquel (quetiapine) | 7 | 25 mg to 200 mg | ||
| Haldol (haloperidol) | 1 | 0.5 mg every 2 hours prn | ||
| Seroquel (quetiapine) | 1 | 50 mg twice daily prn | ||
| Anxiolytics | 9 (52.9) | Ativan (lorazepam) | 3 | 0.5 mg to 1.0 mg |
| Xanax (alprazolam) | 2 | 0.50 mg to 0.375 mg | ||
| Buspar (buspirone) | 1 | 30 mg | ||
| Ativan (lorazepam) | 3 | 0.5 mg every 4 to 6 hours prn | ||
| Mood stabilizer | 1 (5.9) | Neurontin (gabapentin) | 1 | 1,800 mg |
| Cognitive enhancer | 11 (64.7) | Namenda (memantine) | 2 | 20 mg |
| Razadyne (galantamine) | 3 | 8 mg to 16 mg | ||
| Aricept (donepezil) | 6 | 10 mg |
Note. % represents percentage of 17 participants taking the category of psychotropic medication. prn = as needed.