Quick Review Sheet - Medications

A collection of terms and definitions related to various medications used for mental health treatment.

Abilify

Atypical antipsychotic; treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and agitation.

Adderall

Stimulant; treats ADHD.

Ambien

Sleep aid; causes drowsiness.

Antabuse

Treats alcohol addiction.

Aricept

Slows progression of dementia.

Anafranil

Tricyclic antidepressant; mainly used for OCD.

Ativan

Benzodiazepine; relieves anxiety.

BuSpar

Anti-anxiety medication.

Celexa

SSRI antidepressant.

Clozaril

Atypical antipsychotic (clozapine).

Concerta

Extended-release methylphenidate; treats ADHD.

Cymbalta

SSNRI antidepressant.

Depakote

Antiepileptic and mood stabilizer; treats bipolar disorder, neuropathic pain.

Doxepin

Tricyclic antidepressant; treats nerve pain, insomnia.

Dexedrine

Dextroamphetamine; treats severe ADHD, narcolepsy.

Effexor

SSNRI antidepressant.

Elavil

Tricyclic antidepressant; also used for neuropathic pain.

Gabitril

Mood stabilizer.

Geodon

Atypical antipsychotic.

Haldol

Typical antipsychotic; often given with Cogentin to prevent tardive dyskinesia.

Imipramine

Tricyclic antidepressant; treats bulimia, panic disorder.

Inderal

Beta-blocker (propranolol); treats anxiety, hypertension.

Invega Sustenna

Atypical antipsychotic; treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, aggression.

Lithium

Mood stabilizer; treats bipolar disorder.

Lunesta

Sleep aid.

Luvox

SSRI antidepressant; often for OCD.

Pristiq

SNRI antidepressant.

Prozac

SSRI antidepressant.

Ritalin

Stimulant; treats ADHD.

Valium

Anti-anxiety benzodiazepine.