Common Medications

Learn about medications commonly used in psychiatric treatment. Each listing includes a brief description and a link to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus) for detailed information on usage, precautions, and side effects.

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A

Abilify

Aripiprazole, Abilify Maintena, Aristada

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Acamprosate

Campral

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Adderall

Amphetamine (D, L), Adderall XR, Evokeo, Adzenys-XR-ODT, Dyanavel XR

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Alprazolam

Xanax, Xanax XR

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Ambien

Zolpidem

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Amitriptyline

Elavil

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Amoxapine

Asendin

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Aricept

Donepezil

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B

Belsomra

Suvorexant

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Benadryl

Diphenhydramine, Sominex

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Benztropine

Cogentin

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Bupropion

Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban, Aplenzin

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Buspirone

BuSpar

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C

Carbamazepine

Tegretol, Carbatrol, Equetro

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Celexa

Citalopram

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Chlordiazepoxide

Librax, Librium

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Chlorpromazine

Thorazine

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Clomipramine

Anafranil

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Clonazepam

Klonopin

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Clonidine

Kapvay, Catapres

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Clorazepate

Tranxene

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Clozapine

Clozaril

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Cymbalta

Duloxetine

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D

Depakote

Valproic acid, Valproate, Depakene

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Desipramine

Norpramin

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Dexedrine

Amphetamine (D), Dexedrine Spanules, Zenzedi, ProCentra

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Diazepam

Valium

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Doxepin

Sinequan, Silenor

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E

Effexor

Venlafaxine

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Exelon

Rivastigmine

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F

Fanapt

Iloperidone

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Fetzima

Levomilnacipran

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Fluphenazine

Prolixin

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Focalin

Methylphenidate (D), Focalin XR

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G

Gabapentin

Neurontin

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Geodon

Ziprasidone

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H

Haldol

Haloperidol

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Hydroxyzine

Atarax, Vistaril

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I

Imipramine

Tofranil

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Invega

Paliperidone, Invega Sustenna, Invega Trinza

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L

Lamictal

Lamotrigine

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Latuda

Lurasidone

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Lexapro

Escitalopram

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Lithium

Eskalith, Lithobid

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Lorazepam

Ativan

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Loxapine

Loxitane

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Lunesta

Eszopiclone

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Luvox

Fluvoxamine

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M

Minipress

Prazosin

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N

Naltrexone

Revia, Vivitrol (injection)

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Namenda

Memantine

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Nuvigil

Armodafinil

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P

Pamelor

Nortriptyline

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Paroxetine

Paxil

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Perphenazine

Trilafon

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Pristiq

Desvenlafaxine

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Propranolol

Inderal

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Provigil

Modafinil

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Prozac

Fluoxetine

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R

Remeron

Mirtazapine

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Rexulti

Brexpiprazole

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Risperidone

Risperidal

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Ritalin

Methylphenidate (D, L), Concerta, Ritalin LA, Methylin, Metadate CD, QuilliChew, Aptensio XR, Daytrana

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Rozerem

Ramelteon

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S

Saphris

Asenapine

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Savella

Milnacipran

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Seroquel

Quetiapine

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Sonata

Zaleplon

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Strattera

Atomoxetine

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T

Temazepam

Restoril

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Tenex

Intuniv, Guanfacine

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Thiothixene

Navane

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Topamax

Topiramate

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Trazodone

Desyrel

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Trifluoperazine

Stelazine

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Trihexyphenidyl

Artane

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Trileptal

Oxycarbazepine

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Trintellix

Vortioxetine

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V

Viibryd

Vilazodone

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Vraylar

Cariprazine

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Vyvanse

Lisdexampfetamine

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Z

Zoloft

Sertraline

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Zyprexa

Olanzapine

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This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your prescribing psychiatrist or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping any medication.