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Epstein R, Fonnesbeck C, Williamson E, et al. Psychosocial and Pharmacologic Interventions for Disruptive Behavior in Children and Adolescents [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2015 Oct. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 154.)

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Table I-5Pharmacologic agents considered for DBD review

Drug Class
Individual agent (proprietary name)
Alpha-agonists
  • Clonidine
  • Guanfacine (Intuniv®)
First-generation antipsychotics
  • Chlorpromazine
  • Fluphenazine
  • Haloperidol
  • Loxapine
  • Perphenazine
  • Prochlorperazine
  • Thiothixene
  • Thioridazine
  • Trifluoperazine
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
  • Fluoxetine
  • Sertraline
  • Citalopram
  • Escitalopram
  • Paroxetine
  • Fluvoxamine
Anticonvulsants
  • Carbamazepine (Tegretol®)
  • Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®)
  • Divalproex sodium (Depakote®)
  • Lamotrigine (Lamictal®)
  • Valproate/ Valproic acid
Beta-blockers
  • Propranolol
  • Metoprolol
  • Pindolol
  • Nadolol
Second-generation (atypical) antipsychotics
  • Aripiprazole (Abilify®)
  • Asenapine (Saphris®)
  • Clozapine (Clozaril®)
  • Iloperidone (Fanapt®)
  • Lurasidone (Latuda®)
  • Olanzapine (Zyprexa®)
  • Olanzapine/Fluoxetine (Symbyax®)
  • Paliperidone (Invega®)
  • Quetiapine (Seroquel®)
  • Risperidone (Risperdal®)
  • Ziprasidone (Geodon®)
Other (e.g., antihistamines, benzodiazepines, mood stabilizers, non-SSRI antidepressants)
  • Lithium
  • Atomoxetine (Strattera®)
  • Naltrexone
  • Hydroxyzine
  • Clonazepam (Klonopin®)
  • Levetiracetam (Keppra®)
  • Lorazepam (Ativan®)
  • Bupropion
Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants
  • Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall®)
  • Methylphenidate (Ritalin®)
  • Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse®)

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