What You Always Wanted To Know About Mental Health Medications

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Introduction: Mental Health Medications
What are psychiatric medications?
How are medications used to treat mental disorders?

What medications are used to treat schizophrenia?

What are the side effects?
How are antipsychotics taken and how do people respond to them?
How do antipsychotics interact with other medications?

What medications are used to treat depression?

What are the side effects?
How should antidepressants be taken?
Are herbal medicines used to treat depression?
FDA warning on antidepressants

What medications are used to treat bipolar disorder?

Mood stabilizers
Atypical antipsychotics
Antidepressants
What are the side effects?
How should medications for bipolar disorder be taken?

What medications are used to treat anxiety disorders?

Antidepressants
Benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety medications)
Beta-blockers
What are the side effects?
How should medications for anxiety disorders be taken?

What medications are used to treat ADHD?

What are the side effects?
How are ADHD medications taken?
Are ADHD medications safe?
FDA warning on possible rare side effects

Which groups have special needs when taking psychiatric medications?

Children and adolescents
Older adults
Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant

What should I ask my doctor if I am prescribed a psychiatric medication?

Alphabetical List of Medications
Medications Organized by Trade Name
Medications Organized by Generic Name
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