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  • Guanfacine (Intuniv)

    Generic name: guanfacine (GWAHN fa seen) Brand name: Intuniv® (guanfacine hydrochloride) — extended release All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Please consult them before taking this medication. What is guanfacine and what does it treat? Guanfacine is a non-stimulant prescription medication that is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in individuals […]

  • Haloperidol (Haldol)

    Generic name: haloperidol (HAL oh PER i dol) ​Brand name: Haldol® All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Please consult them before taking this medication. What is Haloperidol and What Does It Treat? Haloperidol is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a […]

  • Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)

    Generic name: hydroxyzine (hye DROKS i zeen) Brand name: Vistaril® All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Please consult them before taking this medication. What Is Hydroxyzine And What Does It Treat? Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine. It is approved for the treatment of anxiety. However, hydroxyzine is also used to treat difficulty […]

  • Iloperidone (Fanapt)

    Generic name: iloperidone (EYE loe PER i done) Brand name: Fanapt® All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Please consult them before taking this medication. What is Iloperidone and what does it treat? Iloperidone is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second […]

  • Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

    Generic name: lamotrigine (la MOE tri jeen) Brand names: All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Please consult them before taking this medication. What Is Lamotrigine And What Does It Treat? Lamotrigine is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder (also […]

  • Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)

    Generic name: levomilnacipran (lee voe mil NA si pran) Brand name: Fetzima® All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Please consult them before taking this medication. What Is Levomilnacipran And What Does It Treat? Levomilnacipran is an antidepressant medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of […]

  • Lithium

    Generic name: lithium (LITH ee um) Brand names: All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Please consult them before taking this medication. What Is Lithium And What Does It Treat? Lithium is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder (also […]

  • Lofexidine (Lucemyra)

    Generic name: lofexidine (loe FEX i deen) Brand name: Lucemyra® All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Please consult them before taking this medication. What Is Lofexidine And What Does It Treat? Lofexidine is a non-opioid prescription medication used in adults to help with the symptoms of opioid withdrawal that may […]

  • Lorazepam (Ativan)

    Generic name: lorazepam (lor A ze pam) Brand names: All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Please consult them before taking this medication. What Is Lorazepam And What Does It Treat? Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine. It is approved for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, or sleep difficulty due to anxiety or stress, […]

  • Loxapine (Adasuve)

    Generic name: loxapine (LOKS a peen) Brand name: Adasuve® All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Please consult them before taking this medication. What Is Loxapine And What Does It Treat? Loxapine is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a first generation […]