Welcome to our medication library. Within this section, you will find general information about some of the most commonly-prescribed medications for mental disorders. This information includes proper use of the medication, common side-effects, and the interactions the medication may have with other medications or over-the-counter drugs.

Essential Resources

• Medication Safety
• Discount Pharmacy Programs
• Lower Your Drug Costs

Introduction to Medications

• An Introduction to Mental Health Medications
• Medications Give Relief from Symptoms
• Questions for Your Doctor
• Antidepresant Medications
• Antianxiety Medications
• Medications for Mania and Manic Depression
• Antipsychotic Medications

Special Precautions

• Medications for Children
• Medications for Senior Citizens and the Elderly
• Medications for Women During the Childbearing Years

Within each medication, you'll find a description of the medication, what it is commonly prescribed for, and its most common side effects and contra-indications for its prescription.

Medications can be harmful when not taken exactly as prescribed by a qualified and licensed medical doctor, such as a psychiatrist. Never change the amount of medication you're taking (its dose), or type of medication you're taking without first checking with the doctor who prescribed the medication originally. Do not stop taking a medication, either, without first checking with your doctor. Why? Because if not done gradually and slowly over time, many people will experience negative side effects if they try and discontinue a medication without a doctor's guidance.

Remember, if you have a question about your medication, please, talk to your doctor!

A Abilify Adapin Adderall Aldara Allegra Alprazolam Amitriptyline Amoxapine Anafranil Aripiprazole Asendin Ativan Atomoxetine Aventyl B Bupropion HCL Buspar Buspirone C Carbamazepine Celexa Chlorpromazine Citalopram Claritin Clomipramine Clonazepam Chlorpromazine Clozapine Clozaril Concerta Condylox Cylert Cymbalta D Daytrana Depakene Depakote Desipramine Desyrel Diazepam Doxepin Duloxetine hydrochloride E Effexor Elavil Escitalopram F Flonase Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine

G Geodon H Haldol Haloperidol I Imipramine K Klonopin L Levitra Lexapro Lithium carbonate Lorazepam Luvox M Mellaril Methylphenidate N Nardil Navane Nefazodone Norpramin Nortriptyline O Olanzapine Olanzapine and fluoxetine HCl Ortho Tri-Cyclen Orthoevra (Patch) Oxazepam P Paroxetine Paxil Pemoline Phenelzine Propecia Prozac Q Quetiapine Fumarate

R Renova Risperdal Risperidone Ritalin S Serax Seroquel Sertraline Serzone Strattera Symbyax T Tegretol Thioridazine Thiothixene Thorazine Tofranil Trazodone Trimipramine V Valium Valproic Acid Valtrex Vaniqa Venlafaxine Viagra Vyvanse W Wellbutrin SR X Xanax Xenical Y Yasmin Z Ziprasidone Zoloft Zyban Zyprexa Zyrtec

Last reviewed:
  On 8 Oct 2008
  By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.