A form used to monitor response and side effects with antidepressant medications.

Melatonin/melatonin CR is used to promote sleep.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressant, anti-anxiety and anti-OCD medications.

Risperidone is an antipsychotic and mood stabilizer medication and is also used for treatment of irritability of autism and tic disorders.

Metformin is used to manage type 2 diabetes in adults. Metformin may be prescribed “off-label” for weight management related to antipsychotic use in children and adolescents.

Gabapentin anti-seizure medication for adults. Gabapentin is not approved by Health Canada for use in children and adolescents. However, there is evidence to support the use of gabapentin in adults with neuropathic pain, anxiety, restless legs syndrome, cannabis use disorder, and alcohol use disorder.

Naltrexone belongs to a group of medications called opioid antagonists and is commonly used for the management of alcohol use disorder.

Pregabalin is primarily used for the management of nerve pain and fibromyalgia in adults. It is sometimes used for treatment of anxiety in adolescents when standard treatments are not helpful or tolerated.

Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Suboxone®) is a medication that belongs to a group of medications called opioid agonist therapy (OAT). It is primarily used for the management of adults with moderate to serve opioid dependence. 

Buprenorphine extended-release injection (Sublocade®) is a medication that belongs to a group of medications called opioid agonist therapy (OAT). It is primarily used for the management of adults with moderate to serve opioid dependence. 

Information sheet on common medication side effects and management strategies.

Information sheet on medications for treating irritability of autism.

Mixed Amphetamine Salts is a long-acting stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.

Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.

Methylphenidate is a long-acting stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.

Methylphenidate is a long-acting stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.

Lisdexamfetamine is a long-acting stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.

Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.

Methylphenidate is used for mental and behavioural symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including difficulties paying attention, impulsive behaviour and hyperactivity.

A form used to monitor response and side effects with antipsychotic medications.

This document is to provide parents and caregivers with a better understanding on stimulant medication and how to manage the side effects so your child can gain the most benefits.

Guanfacine XR ia a long-acting non-stimulant medication used in the treatment of ADHD, disruptive behaviour disorders and tic disorders.

This document provides parents and caregivers with a better understanding on off-label medication use and how it may be effective in treating a single condition or multiple conditions.

Atomoxetine is a non-stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.

Paliperidone is used for treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, management of acute mania in bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder. 

Desvenlafaxine helps to treat depression when other treatments have not been effective or tolerated.

Benztropine is used for the treatment of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) of antipsychotic medications (such as muscle stiffness, drooling, tremor).

Varenicline is prescribed for smoking-cessation treatment. 

Tetrabenazine is used in the treatment of tic disorders.

Zolpidem is commonly referred to as a “sleeping pill.” It is used for the relief of sleeping difficulties (insomnia) by children or adolescents.

Clonidine is a non-stimulant medication used to treat ADHD, tic disorders, irritability of autism and disruptive behaviour disorders.

Prazosin is for the treatment of nightmares associated with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hypertension, and Raynaud’s phenomenon in children and adolescents.

Pimozide is used in the treatment of tic disorders.

Traditional Antipsychotics are antipsychotic and mood stabilizer medications used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, tic disorders, autism symptoms and behavioural disorders.

Venlafaxine is an antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication used in the treatment of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other anxiety disorders.

Traditional Antidepressants are antidepressant medications used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, nerve-related pain disorders, OCD and sleep disorders.

Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Lurasidone is developed to treat psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia and can also help treat depression associated with bipolar disorder.

Acamprosate is intended for those who have a history of alcohol use.

Propranolol is used for the treatment of restlessness, high blood pressure, prevention of migraine headaches, heart rhythm abnormalities and several other conditions in children and adolescents.

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant medication used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders and sleep disorders.

Duloxetine (Cymbalta®) is an antidepressant medication used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.

Bupropion is an antidepressant and smoking cessation medication.

Benzodiazepines is a group of medications used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, seizure disorders, symptoms of catatonia, to promote sleep, and for several other purposes.

Ziprasidone is an antipsychotic and mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia, autism symptoms, bipolar disorder and tourette syndrome.

Zopiclone is a medication used to promote sleep.

Trazodone is an antidepressant medication that is commonly used to promote sleep.

Quetiapine is an antipsychotic and mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia, autism symptoms, depression, anxiety disorders and other conditions.

Olanzapine is an antipsychotic and mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and symptoms associated with mood and anxiety disorders.

Clomipramine is used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive & related disorders (OCD), depression, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain disorders.

Clozapine is an antipsychotic medication used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCD).

Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic and mood stabilizer medication and is also used for treatment of irritability of autism.

Valproic acid/divalproex is an anti-seizure and mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, behavioural disorders and in the prevention of migraine headaches.

Topiramate is an anti-seizure and mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, behavioural disorders, alcohol dependence and in the prevention of migraine headaches.

Oxcarbazepine is an anti-seizure and mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Lithium is a mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Lamotrigine is an anti-seizure and mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Carbamazepine is an anti-seizure and mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

Explains the possible signs and reasons why a child may not take medication as prescribed. Includes suggestions for how to talk with your child and your health care team when it is suspected a child is not taking their medication.