Drug | Uses | Comments |
---|---|---|
Tricyclic antidepressants | ||
Amitriptyline | Anxiety, compulsive disorders | Cheaper than many other drugs, but may be more likely to cause adverse effects |
Clomipramine | Anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders | FDA approved for use in separation anxiety in dogs |
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | ||
Fluoxetine | Anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders | May take 3 to 4 weeks before affecting behavior; also FDA approved for treating separation anxiety in dogs |
Paroxetine | Anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders | |
Sertraline | Anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders | |
Azapirones | ||
Buspirone | Anxiety | |
Benzodiazepines | ||
Alprazolam | Thunderstorm phobia, anxiety | Longer acting than other drugs of this class |
Diazepam | Anxiety, noise phobia | May cause physical dependence |
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors | ||
Selegiline | FDA approved for use in cognitive dysfunction in dogs | Must not be combined with serotonin reuptake inhibitors or tricyclic drugs due to adverse drug interactions |