Common Medications for Psychiatric Disorders

Many psychiatric conditions are commonly treated with medication. Here’s an overview.

Obsessive-Compulsive Diso​rder

• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRIs): fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft)
• Atypical antipsychotic agents: risperidone (Risperdal), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon), Valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Stimulants: methylphenidate (Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Methylin, Focalin, Focalin XR, Concerta, Metadate CD, Daytrana), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall, Adderall XR)
• Alpha-2 agonists: clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay), guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv)
  Atomoxetine (Strattera)
• Atypical antipsychotic agents: risperidone (Risperdal), aripiprazole (Abilify), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon)

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (aggression, irritability, self-injury)

• Atypical antipsychotic agents: risperidone (Risperdal), aripiprazole (Abilify), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon)
• Alpha-2 agonists: clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay), guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv)
• Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers: valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote), topiramate (Topamax)
• SSRIs: fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft)
• Beta blockers: propranolol (Inderal), nadolol (Corgard), metoprolol (Lopressor), pindolol (Visken)

Sleep Disturbances

• Melatonin agonists: melatonin, ramelteon (Rozerem)
• Antihistamines: diphenhydramine (Benadryl), hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
• Alpha-2 agonists: clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay), guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv)
• Atypical antidepressants: mirtazapine (Remeron), trazodone (Desyrel)

Anxiety

• SSRIs: fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), Buspirone (Buspar), Mirtazapine (Remeron), duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Depression

• SSRIs: fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft)
• Atypical antidepressants: bupropion (Wellbutrin), mirtazapine (Remeron)

Bipolar Disorder

• Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers: lamotrigine (Lamictal), valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote), gabapentin (Neurontin)
• Atypical antipsychotic agents: Lithium, risperidone (Risperdal), aripiprazole (Abilify), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel),
  Lithium​