Medication Guides
Clear, patient-friendly guides to 50 of the most prescribed psychiatric medications — what they do, how to take them, and what to watch for.
benzodiazepine
A fast-acting benzodiazepine for panic attacks and acute anxiety, used carefully and short-term because of dependence risk.
Read guide →Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
A time-tested tricyclic used today mainly at low doses for nerve pain, migraine prevention, and sleep, as well as depression.
Read guide →atypical antipsychotic
A widely used atypical antipsychotic that helps stabilize mood and thinking, often with less sedation and weight gain than older options.
Read guide →non-stimulant ADHD medication (norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor)
A once-daily non-stimulant for ADHD with no abuse potential, providing steady 24-hour symptom coverage after a few weeks.
Read guide →atypical antipsychotic
A dopamine partial agonist used as an antidepressant booster and for schizophrenia, designed for smoother tolerability with less restlessness.
Read guide →Atypical antidepressant (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor)
An energizing, non-serotonin antidepressant that avoids sexual side effects and weight gain; also aids quitting smoking.
Read guide →non-benzodiazepine anti-anxiety medication
A non-habit-forming daily medication for generalized anxiety that calms worry without sedation or dependence risk.
Read guide →mood stabilizer / anticonvulsant
An established mood stabilizer for acute mania and mixed episodes, notable for drug interactions and genetic rash screening in some patients.
Read guide →atypical antipsychotic
A newer dopamine partial agonist for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and add-on depression, with a relatively weight-friendly profile.
Read guide →SSRI antidepressant
A straightforward, well-established SSRI for depression, valued for its simplicity and relatively few drug interactions.
Read guide →benzodiazepine
A long-acting benzodiazepine for panic disorder that provides smooth, all-day coverage with less between-dose rebound.
Read guide →non-stimulant ADHD medication (alpha-2 agonist)
A calming non-stimulant for ADHD that reduces hyperactivity and impulsivity and often helps with sleep, alone or with a stimulant.
Read guide →atypical antipsychotic
The most effective medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, used with structured blood-count monitoring for safety.
Read guide →SNRI antidepressant
A streamlined SNRI for depression with simple one-dose-fits-most dosing and minimal titration required.
Read guide →stimulant (methylphenidate)
A refined form of methylphenidate containing only its active mirror-image, offering focused ADHD benefit at lower doses.
Read guide →benzodiazepine
A long-acting benzodiazepine used for anxiety, muscle spasm, and alcohol withdrawal, with a fast onset and a gentle, gradual wear-off.
Read guide →mood stabilizer / anticonvulsant
A fast-acting mood stabilizer for acute mania and maintenance, dosed by blood level and monitored with liver and blood tests.
Read guide →Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
A versatile tricyclic: very low doses treat insomnia (Silenor), while higher doses treat depression, anxiety, and chronic itch.
Read guide →SNRI antidepressant
An SNRI that treats both mood and pain — approved for depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and nerve pain.
Read guide →SSRI antidepressant
A well-tolerated SSRI often chosen first for depression and generalized anxiety thanks to its gentle side-effect profile.
Read guide →non-benzodiazepine sleep medication (Z-drug)
A prescription sleep aid that helps you fall asleep and stay asleep, with evidence supporting longer-term nightly use than most Z-drugs.
Read guide →SSRI antidepressant
The original SSRI — a long-acting, often energizing option for depression, OCD, bulimia, panic disorder, and PMDD.
Read guide →SSRI antidepressant
An SSRI best known as a first-line treatment for OCD, easing obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals.
Read guide →non-stimulant ADHD medication (alpha-2A agonist)
A non-stimulant that calms hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional reactivity, taken once daily alone or alongside a stimulant.
Read guide →typical (first-generation) antipsychotic
A time-tested first-generation antipsychotic, highly effective for psychosis and severe agitation, with careful monitoring for movement side effects.
Read guide →antihistamine used for anxiety and sleep
A fast-acting, non-addictive antihistamine that eases acute anxiety and helps with sleep, often used as-needed.
Read guide →mood stabilizer / anticonvulsant
A well-tolerated mood stabilizer especially strong at preventing bipolar depression, started slowly to minimize rash risk.
Read guide →stimulant (amphetamine prodrug)
A smooth, long-acting ADHD stimulant activated by the body itself, with all-day coverage and lower misuse potential.
Read guide →mood stabilizer
The gold-standard mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder, with unmatched evidence for preventing episodes and reducing suicide risk.
Read guide →benzodiazepine
A reliable intermediate-acting benzodiazepine for acute anxiety, with steadier coverage than Xanax and fewer drug interactions.
Read guide →atypical antipsychotic
A modern atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar depression, favored for its relatively low weight-gain and metabolic risk.
Read guide →stimulant (methylphenidate)
A first-line ADHD stimulant that sharpens focus and reduces impulsivity within an hour, in short- and long-acting forms.
Read guide →Atypical antidepressant (noradrenergic and specific serotonergic)
A sedating antidepressant that improves sleep and appetite quickly — often ideal for depression with insomnia and weight loss.
Read guide →stimulant (amphetamine)
A widely used amphetamine stimulant for ADHD that improves focus, follow-through, and impulse control from the first dose.
Read guide →Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
A better-tolerated tricyclic for depression, nerve pain, and migraine prevention, with the option of blood-level monitoring.
Read guide →atypical antipsychotic
A highly effective atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; requires close attention to weight and metabolic health.
Read guide →anticonvulsant / mood stabilizer (off-label)
A gentler cousin of carbamazepine used off-label for mood stability, with fewer interactions and no routine blood-level monitoring.
Read guide →atypical antipsychotic
An atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, notable for long-acting injections given monthly, quarterly, or twice a year.
Read guide →SSRI antidepressant
A potent SSRI with broad FDA approvals across anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, and panic disorder.
Read guide →alpha-1 blocker
A blood pressure medication used off-label to quiet PTSD nightmares and improve sleep, often within the first few weeks.
Read guide →atypical antipsychotic
A versatile atypical antipsychotic used for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and treatment-resistant depression, often calming and sleep-promoting.
Read guide →melatonin receptor agonist sleep medication
A non-controlled sleep medication that works through the body's natural melatonin system, with no dependence risk or morning grogginess.
Read guide →atypical antipsychotic
A well-established atypical antipsychotic effective for schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and irritability in autism.
Read guide →SSRI antidepressant
One of the most widely prescribed SSRIs, used for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and panic disorder.
Read guide →Serotonin modulator (SARI) antidepressant
An older antidepressant now most often prescribed at low doses as a gentle, non-habit-forming sleep aid.
Read guide →SNRI antidepressant
A powerful SNRI for depression and multiple anxiety disorders, often effective when SSRIs have not been enough.
Read guide →SSRI and serotonin partial agonist antidepressant
A newer dual-action antidepressant combining SSRI activity with serotonin receptor modulation; must be taken with food.
Read guide →Serotonin modulator antidepressant
A modern multimodal antidepressant with evidence for improving concentration and mental sharpness alongside mood.
Read guide →atypical antipsychotic
An atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar mania with one of the lowest weight-gain profiles in its class; must be taken with food.
Read guide →non-benzodiazepine sleep medication (Z-drug)
A fast-acting prescription sleep aid that shortens the time to fall asleep, intended for short-term use at the lowest effective dose.
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