EEG

 Pharmacology
 by:  Kaiser,  D.  &  Meckley,  A.  (2012)

Alters regional
No changes as
Anticonvulsants Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
Lorazepam Ativan,  Temesta -
+   - +
Carbatrol,  Epitol,  Equetro,  
Carbamazepine
Tegretol
+ -
+   Yes
+   + +
+   + + -
+   + + -
Depakene,  Depakote,  Epilim,  
Valproate
Stavzor
- -
+   - - *
+   -
+   10-12 Hz - *
+   - -
Phenytoin Dilantin,  Di-­‐Phen,  Phenytek + +
Dilantin,  Eptoin,  Epanutin,  
Phenytek
+ +
+   + + -
Tiagabine Gabitril   15-20 Hz

Levetiracetam Keppra   Some

+   - 10-12 Hz 15-20 Hz *
+   15-20 Hz *
+  
Lamotrigine Lamictal   - - *
+   - - - +
+   + -
+   + -
+   - - + + *
+   -
Vigabatrin Sabril   - - - *
Topiramate Topamax   + - + *
+   + + -
+   + + 8-10 Hz +

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 +   = = =
Oxcarbazepine Trileptal   Few
+   + + -
+   + + -
Depakote Valproac  Acid   - +

Alters regional
No changes as
Alpha Blockers Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
phenoxybenzamine Dibenzyline   +
Minipress,  Vasoflex,  Pressin,  
prazosin +
Hypovase

Alters regional
No changes as
Analeptics Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
dextroamphetamine Adderall   - +
+  
+   *
+   +
Adderall,  Benzedrine,  Dexedrine,  
amphetamine Dextrostat,  Desoxyn,   - + +
Procentra,Vyvanse
+   - 6-8 Hz + 12-15 Hz +
Caffeine   -
+   -
cocaine Cocaine   - +
+   - - -
+   - - +
+   - - +
+   - - +
+   8-10 Hz +
+   +
+   - +
+   + *
+   + +
Crack   - - + *
MDMA Ecstasy   + *
methamphetamine Meth   + +
+   +
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modafinil Modafinil   + 10-12 Hz - -
+   - -
+   -
+  
+   +
Provigil,  Alertec,  Modavigil,  
Modalert,  Modiodal,  Modafinilo,   + -
Carim,  Vigia
methylphenidate Ritalin,  Mph -
+   -
+   - *
+   +
+   +
+   +
+   - + + *
+   +
+   +
+   - + + *
+   + + + 15-18 Hz *
+   - - + + *
+   - - + + *
+   + +
+  
+  
Stimulant   - -
+   + *
+   + *
+   + *
+   + + *

Alters regional
No changes as
Anesthesia Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
equitensine Equitensine  
ketamine Ketamine   *
+   -
+   +

Alters regional
No changes as
Anticholinergics Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change

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biperiden Akineton   -
+   + + *
+   + 8-10 Hz
physostigmine Antilirium,  Eserine * *
+   * *
donepezil Aricept   + * *
+   - + + +
+   - -
+   - -
+   - -
atropine Belladona   +
tacrine Cognex   * *
+   * *
Nivalin,  Razadyne,  Reminyl,  
galantamine
Lycoremine
* *
+   * *
+   -
galanthamine +   = + -
mazaticol Pentona   -

Alters regional
No changes as
Antihistamines Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
levoprotiline   Levoprotiline   + - *
maroxepine Maroxepine   + - *
terfenadine Seldane   +
+   + + -
hydroxyzine Vistaril,  Atarax + + - 12-15 Hz

Alters regional
No changes as
Antihypertensives Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
clonidine Catapres,  Kapvay,  Nexiclon - *
+   + - +
+   +

Alters regional
Antinorepinephrinergic & Increases/speeds Decreases/slows activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Serotoninergic Medications literature
literature

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 Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
lithium  
antinorepinephrinerg Eskalith,  Lithobid 1 15-20 Hz
ic,  serotoninergic  
+   *
+   - *
+   + *
+   +
+   15-20 Hz *
+   +
+   + +
+   + + + *
+   *
+   + 1
+   -
+   8-10 Hz 15-20 Hz

Antiviral Increases/speeds Decreases/slows

Alters regional
activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Medications literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change

amantadine   Symmetrel   - - + 12-15 Hz

Alters regional
No changes as
Anxiolytics Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
enciprazine Enciprazine   - - + +
umespirone Umespirone   + + - - *

Atypical Increases/speeds Decreases/slows

Alters regional
activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Antipsychotics literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
aripiprazole Abilify   - -
Clozaril,  Azaleptin,  Leponex,  
clozapine Fazaclo,  Froidir;  Denzapine,   + + - 15-20 Hz -
Klozapol,  Clopine,  Zaponex
+   yes
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 +   + + 10-12 Hz -
+   + + 8-10 Hz 15-20 Hz *
+   + + 8-10 Hz 15-18 Hz *
+   + *
+   +
+   + +
+   8-10 Hz - *
+   + + 8-10 Hz -
+   + *
+   + + + + *
+   yes -
Meresa,  Bosnyl,  Dogmatil,  
sulpiride Dolmatil,  Eglonyl,  Modal;  As   + + - -
Espiride
Nipolept,  Losizopilon,  Lodopin,  
zotepine
Setous
+ + - -
+   + - - -
risperidone Risperdal   *
+   *
+   + 4-6 Hz
+   some
+  
+   + 12-15 Hz

+   + 12-15 Hz

+   + 4-6 Hz
+  
+   +
remoxipride Roxiam   - +
quetiapine Seroquel   + 4-6 Hz
+   8-10 Hz
+  
+  
+   +
+   + 4-6 Hz
+  
+   - + + +
amisulpride Solian,  Sulpitac,  Amitrex  Or  Soltus - - +
Zyprexa,  Zalasta,  Zolafren,  
olanzapine
Olzapin,  Oferta,  Zypadhera
+   yes
+  
+   + 8-12 Hz - *
+   + 8-10 Hz - *
+   10-12 Hz 12-15 Hz *
+   + *
+   + *
+   +
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 +   + 10-12 Hz 2 *
+   + 10-12 Hz 15-20 Hz

+   + - - *

Alters regional
No changes as
Benzodiazepines Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
Apo-­‐Triazo,  Halcion,  Hypam,  
triazolam
Trilam
- +
Lectopam,  Lexotan,  Lexilium,  
bromazepam Lexaurin,  Brazepam,  Bromaze,   * *
And  Lexotanil
temazepam Restoril,  Temazepam - +
+   =
diazepam Valium   Spiking
+   8-10 Hz
+   8-10 Hz
+   - - +
+   - 4-16 Hz - 15-20 Hz *
+   - - +
+   +
+   +
+   + + *
+   15-20 Hz

+   + *
+   + +
+   + + - 12-15 Hz

+   -
alprazolam Xanax,  Niravam * + * *
+   +
+   +
+   +
+   + *
+   - 15-20 Hz

Benzodiazepine Benzodiazepine   +
+   +
+   + - + *
+   + - 12-15 Hz

+   *
clonazepam Klonopin,  Rivotril * *

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 Alters regional
No changes as
Beta Blockers Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
Inderal,  Avlocardyl,  Deralin,  
propranolol Dociton,  Inderalici,  Innopran,   +
Sumial,  Anaprilinum,  Bedranol
propranolol  (d-­‐) +   -
Visken,  Betapindol,  Pinbetol,  
pindolol
Prindolol,  Pynastin  +
-

Alters regional
No changes as
Cholinergics Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
Artane,  Apo-­‐Trihex   trihexyphenidyl   -

Alters regional
No changes as
CNS Depressants Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
ethanol   Alcohol   +
+   8-10 Hz *

Alters regional
No changes as
Dopamine Agonists Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change

bromocriptine Parlodel,  Cycloset - - + 12-15 Hz

+   -
raclopride Raclopride  

Alters regional
Nonselective Dopamine Increases/speeds Decreases/slows activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Agonists (NSDAs) literature
literature

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 Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
Apokyn,  Ixense,  Spontane,  
apomorphine
Uprima
- -
+   -
+   + +
+   +

Dopamine Increases/speeds Decreases/slows

Alters regional
activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Antagonists literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
Neuroleptics   + + -
+   + 12-15 Hz

+   Some
savoxepine  
Dopamine  antagonist
Savoxepine   + - *

Alters regional
No changes as
GABA Analogues Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
Fanatrex,  Gabarone,  Gralise,  
gabapentin Neurontin,  Nupentin   + + -

Hallucinogens / Increases/speeds Decreases/slows

Alters regional
activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Psychedelics literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
THC Marijuana   -
+   10-12 Hz 15-20 Hz *
+   -
+   - *
+   -
+   - 8-10 Hz
+   + *
+   +
+   + *
+   10-12 Hz

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 +   + *
+   * + *
PCP Pcp   -
+   + - -
LSD Delysid   8-10 Hz
+   8-10 Hz *

Alters regional
No changes as
Hormones Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
cortisol Cortisol   +
histamine Histamine   *
prolactin Prolactin   +

Alters regional
No changes as
Hypnotics Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
zolpidem Ambien,  Stilnox - +
+   + - +
+   -
+   -
+   - 8-10 Hz

+   - - 12-15 Hz

+   +
+   + +
eszopiclone Lunesta,  Lunestar -
pentobarbital Nembutal   Yes

Monoamine Oxidase Increases/speeds Decreases/slows

Alters regional
activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Inbibitors (MAOIs) literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
phenelzine Nardil,  Nardelzine +
+   +

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 Monoamine Oxidase Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
Alters regional
activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Inbibitors (MAOIs) literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
meperidine Demerol   + + -

Alters regional
Nicotinic Acetelcholine Increases/speeds Decreases/slows activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Receptors literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change

*
methyllycaconitine   Methyllycaconitine   * 10-12 Hz

Alters regional
No changes as
NMDA Antagonists Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
memantine   Namenda   -

Alters regional
No changes as
Noradrenergics Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
cirazoline Cirazoline   -

Alters regional
Norepinephrine Reuptake Increases/speeds Decreases/slows activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Inhibitors (NRIs) literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
atomoxetine Strattera,  Tomoxetin,  Attentin +
+   +

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 Alters regional
No changes as
Opioid Antagonists Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
naltrexone   Revia,  Depade - +

Alters regional
No changes as
Increases/speeds Decreases/slows activity as
Opiotes activity activity specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
fentanyl Actiq,  Duragesic,  Sublimaze + +
morphine Morphine   + +
opiotes Opium  +   +

Alters regional
No changes as
Organics Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
ademetionine SAMe   + - - -
Sinemet,  Parcopa,  Atamet,  
l-­‐dopa
Stalevo,  Madopar,  Prolopa
8-12 Hz +
ascorbic  acid Vitamin  C   + *
yohimbine Yohimbine   -

Alters regional
No changes as
Serotonin Agonists Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
rizatriptan   Maxalt   +

Alters regional
Serotonin Agonists; Dopamine Increases/speeds Decreases/slows activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
& Adrenergic Antagonists literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change

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buspirone   Buspar,  Dividose,  Vanspar -
+   - - + +
+   - - -
+   + *
+   + - - *
+   -
+   -
+   + -

Alters regional
Serotonin Antagonist and Increases/speeds Decreases/slows activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Reuptake Inhibitors (SARIs) literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
Desyrel,    Oleptro,  Beneficat,  
Deprax  ,  Desirel,  Molipaxin,  
Thombran,  Trazorel,  Trialodine,  
trazodone   Trittico,  Mesyrel  

Alters regional
Serotonin–norepinephrine Increases/speeds Decreases/slows activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
effexor Venlafaxine   *
+   * *
+   - *
+   - *
+   + + - + -
+   +
+   + *

Alters regional
Selective Serotonin Increases/speeds Decreases/slows activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
paroxetine Aropax,  Paxil,  Seroxat,  Sereupin - *
+   + + - 15-20 Hz - - *
+   - - +
escitalopram Lexapro   - -
fluvoxamine Luvox   + + - 15-20 Hz

Reformatted  Kaiser  Meckley  compilation  (2012)

fluoxetine Prozac   -
+   + *
+   - =
Ssri   -
+   +
20-30+
sertraline Zoloft,  Lustral Hz *
20-30+
+   + + Hz
hyperforin  SSRI-­‐like St  John'S  Wort   +

Alters regional
No changes as
SULFAs Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
sumatriptan   Sumatriptan +

Alters regional
Typical Antipsychotics Increases/speeds Decreases/slows activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
(1st generation) literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
haloperidol Haldol  
+   - + -
+   - - *
+   - 15-20 Hz

+   - 6-8 Hz 12-15 Hz
+   -
+   -
+   -
+   8-10 Hz
+   8-10 Hz 12-15 Hz
+   8-10 Hz 15-20 Hz
+   + + + -
+   + *
+   + + - -
+   - +
+   +
+   15-20 Hz
+   + -
+   + 8-10 Hz *
+   + - *
fluphenazine Permitil,  Prolixin - - + -
+   - 15-20 Hz

Reformatted  Kaiser  Meckley  compilation  (2012)

 +   - 15-20 Hz
chlorpromazine Thorazine,  Largactil -
+   + + - -
+   +

Alters regional
No changes as
Tricyclics (TCAs) Increases/speeds Decreases/slows
activity activity
activity as
specified in
specified in
literature
literature
Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change
doxepine Adapin,  Silenor,  Sinequan -
+   -
Elavil,  Tryptizol,  Laroxyl,  Sarotex,  
amitriptyline
Lentizol
-
+   -
+   + + - +
+   + -
+   + + -
+   + 10-12 Hz
imipramine Tofranil   -
+   + + - 15-20 Hz
+   -
+   + + - +
+   + + -
+   + + - +
+   + + - 15-20 Hz
+   +
+   + +
Tricyclic   * * * *
+  

Thymeretic (Mood- Increases/speeds Decreases/slows

Alters regional
activity as
No changes as
specified in
activity activity specified in
Activating) literature
literature

Alpha
Theta Peak General
Spikes or Delta Theta Alpha Beta Peak Regional
Generic  Name Brand  Name(s) Frequency Change in
Paroxisms (1-4) (4-8) (8-12) (12-30) Change
Frequency
All Bands
Changes
Change

Thymeretic  (Mood-­‐Activating)   +
+   +

Reformatted  Kaiser  Meckley  compilation  (2012)