List of psychiatric medications

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This is an alphabetical list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress.



Acamprosate, Alprazolam, Amisulpride, Amitriptyline, Amoxapine, Amphetamine, Aripiprazole, Atomoxetine


Benperidol, Bromazepam, Bupropion, Buspirone


Calcium carbimide, Carbamazepine, Chlordiazepoxide, Chlorpromazine, Citalopram, Clomipramine, Clonazepam, Clonidine, Clozapine


Desvenlafaxine, Diazepam, Disulfiram, Duloxetine


Escitalopram, Eszopiclone


Fluoxetine, Fluphenazine, Flurazepam, Fluvoxamine


Gabapentin, Guanfacine




Imipramine, Itopride


Lamotrigine, Lemborexant, Levomepromazine, Lithium, Lorazepam, Loxapine, Lumateperone, Lurasidone


Maprotiline, Melperone, Mesoridazine, Methamphetamine, Methylphenidate, Mirtazapine, Moclobemide, Modafinil


Naltrexone, Nitrazepam, Nortriptyline


Olanzapine, Oxazepam, Oxcarbazepine


Paliperidone, Paroxetine, Perphenazine, Phenelzine, Phenytoin, Pimavanserin, Pimozide, Pipotiazine, Pramipexole, Primidone, Prochlorperazine, Promethazine, Prothipendyl, Protriptyline




Reboxetine, Risperidone, Rozerem, Rubidium chloride


Sertraline, Sulpiride


Temazepam, Thioridazine, Thiothixene, Tranylcypromine, Trazodone, Triazolam, Trifluoperazine, Trimipramine


Valbenazine, Valproate, Venlafaxine


Zaleplon, Ziprasidone, Zolpidem, Zopiclone, Zotepine, Zuclopenthixol

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Psychiatric medication a drug used to treat mental health disorders

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American Psychiatric Association United States organisation of psychiatrists


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Oseltamivir Antiviral medication

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Adverse drug reaction unintended effect of drugs

An adverse drug reaction (ADR) is an injury caused by taking medication. ADRs may occur following a single dose or prolonged administration of a drug or result from the combination of two or more drugs. The meaning of this term differs from the term "side effect" because side effects can be beneficial as well as detrimental. The study of ADRs is the concern of the field known as pharmacovigilance. An adverse drug event (ADE) refers to any injury occurring at the time a drug is used, whether or not it is identified as a cause of the injury. An ADR is a special type of ADE in which a causative relationship can be shown. ADRs are only one type of medication-related harm, as harm can also be caused by omitting to take indicated medications.

Prochlorperazine chemical compound

Prochlorperazine, sold under the brand name Compazine among others, is a medication used to treat nausea, schizophrenia, migraines, and anxiety. It is a less preferred medication for anxiety. It may be taken by mouth, rectally, injection into a vein, or injection into a muscle.

Isocarboxazid chemical compound

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Emergency psychiatry clinical application of psychiatry in emergency settings

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Psychoactive drug chemical substance that affects brain function or perception
