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List of psychotropic medications

List of psychotropic medications is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand List of psychotropic medications rather than just read about it. In short: This is a list of psychotropic medications that are currently being marketed, alphabetized by brand name. Updated May 2026 (List is Complete) A Abilify (aripiprazole) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) – a stimulant used to treat ADHD Ambien (zolpidem) – nonbenzodiazepine used as a sleep aid Anafranil (clo…

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This is a list of psychotropic medications that are currently being marketed, alphabetized by brand name. Updated May 2026 (List is Complete)

A Abilify (aripiprazole) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) – a stimulant used to treat ADHD Ambien (zolpidem) – nonbenzodiazepine used as a sleep aid Anafranil (clomipramine) – a tricyclic antidepressant; mostly used to treat OCD Antabuse (disulfiram) – inhibits the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, causing acetaldehyde poisoning when ethanol is consumed; used to cause severe hangover when drinking; increases liver, kidney, and brain damage from drinking Aponal, Quitaxon, Sinequan (doxepin) – a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat nerve pain, insomnia; similar to imipramine Anquil (benperidol) – an antipsychotic primarily used to control antisocial hypersexual behaviour Aricept (donepezil) – used to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease Ativan (lorazepam) – a benzodiazepine, used to treat anxiety Asendin (amoxapine) – an dibenzoxazepine antidepressant Azstarys (Serdexmethylphenidate/Dexmethylphenidate) - a long-acting CNS stimulant used to treat ADHD

B Buspar (buspirone) – an anxiolytic used to treat generalized anxiety disorder Belbuca, Buprenex, Butrans, Subutex, Probuohine Belsomra (Suvorexant) – used to treat insomnia

C Celexa (citalopram) – an antidepressant of the SSRI class Centrax (prazepam) – an anti-anxiety agent Clozaril (clozapine) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat resistant schizophrenia Concerta (methylphenidate) – an extended release form of methylphenidate Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) – a combination drug used in the treatment of mood and psychotic disorders. It is also approved for weight loss in those that are either obese or overweight with some weight-related illnesses Cymbalta (duloxetine) – an antidepressant of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors class

D Depakote (valproic acid/sodium valproate) – an antiepileptic and mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder, neuropathic pain and others; sometimes called an antimanic medication. Depakene is the trade name for the same drug prepared without sodium. It is available both extended Release and Delayed Release. Desyrel (trazodone) – an atypical antidepressant used to treat depression and insomnia Desoxyn (methamphetamine hydrochloride) – used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and exogenous obesity Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate) – used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy

E Effexor and Effexor XR (venlafaxine) – an antidepressant of the SNRI class Elavil (amitriptyline) – a tricyclic antidepressant used as a first-line treatment for neuropathic pain Eurodin, Prosom (estazolam) – a benzodiazepine derivative with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties, commonly prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia

F Fetzima (levomilnacipran) – an antidepressant of the SNRI class Frisium, Onfi, Tapclob, Urbanol (clobazam) – a benzodiazepine that has been marketed as an anxiolytic since 1975 and as an anticonvulsant since 1984 Fycompa (perampanel) – an anti-epileptic medication which can cause serious psychiatric and behavioral changes

G Geodon (ziprasidone) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar mania Gabitril (tiagabine) – used off-label in the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic disorder

H Haldol (haloperidol) – typical antipsychotic

I Imovane (zopiclone) – a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic Inderal (propranolol) – a beta blocker; it is used for acute anxiety, panic attacks, and hypertension Intuniv (Guanfacine) - an extended release, non-stimulant alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Available in instant-release under the brand-name Tenex. Invega (paliperidone) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

K Keppra (levetiracetam) – an anticonvulsant drug which is sometimes used as a mood stabilizer and has potential benefits for other psychiatric and neurologic conditions such as Tourette syndrome, anxiety disorder, and Alzheimer's disease Klonopin (clonazepam) – anti-anxiety and anti-epileptic medication of the benzodiazepine class

L Lamictal (lamotrigine) – an anticonvulsant used as a mood stabilizer Latuda (lurasidone) – an atypical antipsychotic Lexapro (escitalopram) – an antidepressant of the SSRI class Librium (chlordiazepoxide) – a benzodiazepine used to treat acute alcohol withdrawal Lithobid, Eskalith (lithium) – a mood stabilizer Loxam (escitalopram) – an antidepressant of the SSRI class Lunesta (eszopiclone) – a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic Luvox (fluvoxamine) – an antidepressant of the SSRI class Loxitane (loxapine) – an antipsychotic used in the treatment of mood disorders and schizophrenia Lyrica (pregabalin) – treats nerve and muscle pain, including fibromyalgia. It can also treat seizures.

M Melatonin – a hypnotic used to treat insomnia Minipress (prazosin) – atypical psychotropic used to treat PTSD Memantine (Namenda) - treats Dementia and Alzheimer's.

N Neurontin (gabapentin) – an anticonvulsant which is sometimes used as a mood stabilizer, anti-anxiety agent or to treat chronic pain, particularly diabetic neuropathy Norapramin (desipramine) – an antidepressant, also used in the treatment of nerve pain Nuplazid (pimavanserin) – an antipsychotic used to treat hallucinations and delusions caused by psychosis related to Parkinson's disease

P Pamelor (nortryptiline) – a tricyclic antidepressant Parnate (tranylcypromine) - a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) used in the treatment of depression Paxil (paroxetine) – an antidepressant of the SSRI class Nardil (Phenelzine) – an antidepressant of the MAOI class used to treat depression Orap (Pimozide) – a typical antipsychotic used to treat tic disorder Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) – an antidepressant of the SNRI class Prolixin (fluphenazine) – typical antipsychotic Provigil (modafinil) - used to treat excessive sleepiness and narcolepsy Prozac (fluoxetine) – an antidepressant of the SSRI class Luminal (phenobarbital) – a barbiturate with sedative and hypnotic properties

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This is a list of psychotropic medications that are currently being marketed, alphabetized by brand name. Updated May 2026 (List is Complete) A Abilify (aripiprazole) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism Adderall (mixed amph…

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