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class="css-ifmqwy"></div></div><div class="css-16wahxh"><aside class="css-1wm8u43" data-testid="header-leaderboard" data-sticky="true"><div data-empty="true" class="css-1j2d96m"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="dlb1__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="dlb1" data-ad="true" class="css-1jpwf16"></div></div></aside></div><aside data-testid="mobile-leaderboard" class="css-pdceuf"><div class="css-11egx89"><button class="icon-hl-close-thick css-1ik4tkj"></button><div data-empty="true" class="css-1fteite"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="mlb1__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="mlb1" data-ad="true" class="css-bcus5s"></div></div></div></aside><div data-placement="subheader"></div><div><div class="css-m260rd"><div data-article-body="0" class="css-blwnmv"><div class="css-z468a2"><h1>Psychiatric Medications</h1><div data-preamp="social-proof-lessons"></div><div data-testid="byline"><section data-testid="byline" class="css-eoj89x"><div><span><span><span><span>Written by <span>Psych Central Staff</span></span></span></span></span><span> on December 9, 2020</span></div></section></div><div><nav id="tab-bar-0" data-testid="tab-bar" class="css-7u7i0a"><ul class="css-17ztj4b"><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#resources" class="css-yn6ido">Resources</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#a-c" class="css-yn6ido">A-C</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#d-k" class="css-yn6ido">D-K</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#l-o" class="css-yn6ido">L-O</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#p-s" class="css-yn6ido">P-S</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#t-z" class="css-yn6ido">T-Z</a></li></ul></nav><article class="article-body css-d2znx6 undefined"><div class="css-12va8w7"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Have a question about a psychiatric medication or drug? Our psychiatric medication drug reference guide will help you learn more about psychiatric medications, their proper use, common side effects, and the interactions the medication may have with other medications or over-the-counter drugs, including herbs and supplements. Psychiatric medications commonly include things like antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, atypical and other kinds of antipsychotic medications, and other types that help a person with controlling symptoms associated with common mental disorders. <a href="https://www.psychcentral.com/drugs/drugs#a-c" class="content-link css-150s69f">Skip to the alphabetical listing of medications</a>.</p></div><div><div data-preamp="serena-chatbot"></div></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline2__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline2__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="resources">Resources</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h3>Essential Medication Resources About Safety & Cost</h3></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/medications-safety/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Medication Safety</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/pharmacy-discount-programs/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Discount Pharmacy Programs</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/find-lower-cost-medications-with-rxaminer/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Lower Your Drug Costs</a></li><li><a href="https://clearhealthcosts.com/prescriptions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-150s69f">About Buying Prescriptions</a> from Clear Health Costs</li></ul></div><div><h3>What to Expect When Taking Medications</h3></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/introduction-to-mental-health-medications/" class="content-link css-150s69f">An Introduction to Mental Health Medications</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/medications-give-relief-from-symptoms/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Medications Give Relief from Symptoms</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/questions-for-your-doctor-about-medications/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Questions for Your Doctor</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/antidepressant-medications/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Antidepresant Medications</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/antianxiety-medications/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Antianxiety Medications</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/medications-for-mania-and-manic-depression/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Medications for Mania and Manic Depression</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/antipsychotic-medications/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Antipsychotic Medications</a></li></ul></div><div><h3>Special Precautions for Children, Seniors, and Pregnancy</h3></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/medications-for-children/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Medications for Children</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/medications-for-senior-citizens-and-the-elderly/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Medications for Senior Citizens and the Elderly</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/medications-for-women-during-the-childbearing-years/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Medications for Women During the Childbearing Years</a></li></ul></div><div><p>For each medication listed below, you’ll find a description of the medication, what it is commonly prescribed for, its most common side effects, and other medications you shouldn’t take while on the psychiatric medication. The insert that came with your medication, however, is far more detailed.</p></div><div><p>Medications can be harmful (or have additional unpleasant side effects) when not taken <strong>exactly as prescribed</strong>. Psychiatric medications are best prescribed and maintained by seeing a regular <a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/types-of-mental-health-professionals/" class="content-link css-150s69f">psychiatrist</a>, as your family physician or general practitioner generally has minimal psychiatric training. Never change the type or amount of medication you’re taking (its dose) without first checking with the doctor who prescribed it to you originally.</p></div><div><p><strong>Do not stop taking a medication without first talking with your doctor or psychiatrist.</strong> Why? Because if not done gradually and slowly over time (something doctors refer to as “titration”), many people will experience negative side effects if they try and discontinue the medication on their own.</p></div><div><p><strong>Remember, if you have a question about your medication, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.</strong></p></div><div><h3>Alphabetical List of Psychiatric Medications</h3></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="a-c">A-C</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h3>A</h3></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/drugs/abilify/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Abilify</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/drugs/anafranil/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Anafranil</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/drugs/atarax/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Atarax</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/drugs/ativan/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Ativan</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/drugs/aventyl/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Aventyl</a></li></ul></div><div><h3>B</h3></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/drugs/buspar/" class="content-link css-150s69f">BuSpar</a></li></ul></div><div><h3>C</h3></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/drugs/celexa/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Celexa</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/drugs/claritin/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Claritin</a></li><li><a href="https://psychcentral.com/drugs/cymbalta/" class="content-link css-150s69f">Cymbalta</a></li></ul></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline7__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline7__slot" data-ad="true" 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