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Psychiatric Drugs
Top 200 Drugs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |