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Psychiatric Drugs
Top 200 Drugs
Term | Definition |
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Atypical Antipsychotics | commonly used instead of typical antipsychotics because they typically cause less severe side effects. |
Olanzapine | Zyprexa |
Quetiapine | Seroquel |
Risperidone | Risperdal |
Benzodiazepines | are a class of depressant drugs whose core chemical structure is the fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring. |
Clonazepam | Klonopin |
Lorazepam | Ativan |
Diazepam | Valium |
Alprazolam | Xanax |
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and other psychological conditions. |
Fluoxetine | Prozac |
Sertraline | Zoloft |
Paroxetine | Paxil |
Citalopram | Celexa |
Escitalopram | Lexapro |
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) | are a class of antidepressant medications used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, social phobia, chronic neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia syndrome, and menopausal symptoms. |
Venlafaxine | Effexor, Effexor XR |
Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics | lass of psychoactive drugs that are benzodiazepine-like in uses, such as for treating insomnia and anxiety. AKA Z-Drugs |
Zolpidem | Ambien |
Eszopiclone | Lunesta |
Other antidepressants and Anti-Anxiety Agents | help reduce the symptoms of anxiety, such as panic attacks or extreme fear and worry. |
Amitriptyline | Elavil |
Nortriptyline | Pamelor |
Trazodone | Desyrel |
Stimulants and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Agents | improve attention by helping normal brain chemicals work better. |
Methylphenidate | Ritalin, Concerta |
Lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse |
Atomoxetine | Strattera |