General Information about Medications

Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist
NAMI is pleased to be working with the College of Psychiatric and Neurological Pharmacists to bring you a new series called Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist.

National Institute of Mental Health
Information about psychotropic medication from the NIH institute.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
This federal agency's website has consumer information on drugs approved by the FDA since January 1998.

Prescription Drug Assistance Program
Information on free or low-cost medications provided by pharmaceutical companies.

Psychosocial Interventions
Information about psychosocial treatments for mental illness including CBT and supported employment.

Specific Medications

Listed below is specific information on medications.

• Abilify (aripiprazole)
• Adderall (amphetamine)
• Ativan (lorazepam)
• BuSpar (buspirone)
• Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide)
• Clozaril (clozapine)
• Concerta (methylphenidate)
• Cymbalta (duloxetine)
• Depakote (divalproex)
• Effexor XR (venlafaxine)
• Geodon (ziprasidone)
• Haldol (haloperidol)
• Invega (paliperidone)
• Klonopin (clonazepam)
• Lamictal (lamotrigine)
• Lexapro (escitalopram)
• Lithium
• Luvox (fluvoxamine)
• Paxil (paroxetine)
• Prolixin (fluphenazine)
• Prozac (fluoxetine)
• Remeron (mirtazepine)
• Risperdal (risperidone)
• Risperdal Consta
• Ritalin (methylphenidate)
• Seroquel (quetiapine)
• Strattera (atomoxetine)
• Symbyax (olanzapine/fluoxetine)
• Tegretol (carbamazepine)
• Topamax (Topiramate)
• Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)
• Wellbutrin (bupropion)
• Xanax (alprazolam)
• Zoloft (sertraline)
• Zyprexa (olanzapine)

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