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Mood-stabilizing medications may be utilized for long-term maintenance and preventative treatment of bipolar disorder episodes. In the acute phase, the choice of medication for bipolar disorder is dependent on the stage or type of current episode.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Because antidepressants may stimulate manic episodes in some bipolar children and teens, their use is typically short-term. Some researchers have hypothesized that the use of antidepressants for depression may even trigger bipolar disorder in chil...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia. It is available with a prescription under the trade name Seroquel.Quetiapine is classified as an atypical antipsychotic.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may also be used in combination with antidepressants to treat major depressive disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may also be used in combination with antidepressants to treat major depressive disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may also be used in combination with antidepressants to treat major depressive disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Atypical antipsychotic agent.
Source:AHFS
LITHIUM (LITH ee um) is used to prevent and treat the manic episodes caused by manic-depressive illness. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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LITHIUM (LITH ee um) is used to prevent and treat the manic episodes caused by manic-depressive illness. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Lithium is a naturally occurring element that is classified as an anti-manic drug. It is available in the United States under the brand names Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithane, Lithotabs, and Lithobid.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
LITHIUM (LITH ee um) is used to prevent and treat the manic episodes caused by manic-depressive illness. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antimanic agent.
Source:AHFS
Clozapine is an antipsychotic drug used to alleviate the symptoms and signs of schizophrenia—a form of severe mental illness— which is characterized by loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, delusions, and unusual behavior. In t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
CLOZAPINE (KLOE za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is only used when others have not worked. It has a risk of serious side effects and is only available through a monitoring and dispensing system that includes special doctors, pharmacists, and laboratories. For the first few months of treatment, you will be required to have routine blood testing before your prescription can be refilled. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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CLOZAPINE (KLOE za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is only used when others have not worked. It has a risk of serious side effects and is only available through a monitoring and dispensing system that includes special doctors, pharmacists, and laboratories. For the first few months of treatment, you will be required to have routine blood testing before your prescription can be refilled. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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THIORIDAZINE (thye oh RID a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine should only be used when other medications have not worked, because it can cause serious heart-related side effects. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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THIORIDAZINE (thye oh RID a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine should only be used when other medications have not worked, because it can cause serious heart-related side effects. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Thioridazine is a potent antianxiety and antipsychotic agent. It is a member of the phenothiazine family of compounds.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
THIORIDAZINE (thye oh RID a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine should only be used when other medications have not worked, because it can cause serious heart-related side effects. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Risperidone is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug. It is sold in the United States under the brand name of Risperdal.Risperidone is used for the management of symptoms of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.Risperidone is an atypic...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders,and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Olanzapine is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug. It is available in the United States under the brand names Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia, to control manic episodes of bipolar disorder(manic-depress...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand names Prozac and Sarafem.Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, premenstrual syndrome, bulimia, an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD causes intense mood and physical symptoms a week or two before your period every month. This drug helps improve mood swings, tiredness, tension, and breast tenderness. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The weekly capsules can treat mood problems such as depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It can treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eating disorders. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eating disorders. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or social anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Source:AHFS
SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or social anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs). In the in United States it is sold under the brand name Zoloft.Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive d...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
TOPIRAMATE (toe PYRE a mate) is used to treat seizures in adults or children with epilepsy. It is also used for the prevention of migraine headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Anticonvulsant and antimigraine agent; sulfamate-substituted derivative of D- fructose; differs structurally from other currently available anticonvulsant agents.
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TOPIRAMATE (toe PYRE a mate) is used to treat seizures in adults or children with epilepsy. It is also used for the prevention of migraine headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Topiramate is an anticonvulsant indicated for the control of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy(a neurological dysfunction in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome(a disorder which cau...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
DIVALPROEX SODIUM (dye VAL pro ex SO dee um) is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM (dye VAL pro ex SO dee um) is used to prevent seizures caused by some forms of epilepsy. It is also used to treat bipolar mania and to prevent migraine headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Divalproex sodium is an anticonvulsant(antiseizure) drug. It is also used to treat mania and to help prevent migraine headaches.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant used to control seizures in the treatment of epilepsy, a neurological dysfunction in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain.Valproic acid is closely related to divalproex sodium and ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
BUPROPION (byoo PROE pee on) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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BUPROPION (byoo PROE pee on) is used to help people quit smoking. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Bupropion is an antidepressant drug used to elevate mood and promote recovery of a normal range of emotions in patients with depressive disorders. In addition, bupropion is used to as an aid in smoking cessation treatment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
BUPROPION (byoo PROE pee on) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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BUPROPION (byoo PROE pee on) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant and smoking deterrent; aminoketone derivative.
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Paroxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand name Paxil.Paroxetine is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for treatm...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Source:AHFS
PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Clonazepam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are medications that help relieve nervousness, tension, symptoms of anxiety, and some types of seizures by slowing the central nervous system.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Benzodiazepine; anticonvulsant, sedative, and anxiolytic.
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CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat Panic Disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CITALOPRAM (sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CITALOPRAM (sye TAL oh pram) is a medicine for depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Source:AHFS
Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor(SSRI) antidepressant drug that is sold in the United States under brand name Celexa.Citalopram is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for the treatment of depressio...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to treat mixed and manic episodes of bipolar disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not for common aches and pains. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not for common aches and pains. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not for common aches and pains. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not for common aches and pains. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Carbamazepine(Tegretol, Carbatrol) may be administered to cancer patients as a pain medicine.Carbamazepine is given to cancer patients primarily as a pain medication. The drug may, for example, be prescribed for stabbing pain that moves along a ne...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Carbamazepine is an antiepileptic drug used to reduce or suppress seizures. The medication is also commonly prescribed to relieve certain neurogenic pain such as trigeminal neuralgia.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant that is structurally related to tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline and imipramine. In the United States, carbamazepine is sold under the trade names Tegretol and Carbatrol.Carbamazepine is effective ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not for common aches and pains. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Anticonvulsant, specific analgesic for trigeminal neuralgia; structurally related to tricyclic antidepressants.
Source:AHFS
VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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A selective serotonin- and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor (SNRI); antidepressant and anxiolytic agent.
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VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Venlafaxine is an antidepressant available in the United States under the trade name of Effexor or Effexor XR.Venlafaxine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It has also been used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It is also used in adults to treat bipolar disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It is also used in adults to treat bipolar disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It is also used in adults to treat bipolar disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Phenyltriazine anticonvulsant; structurally unrelated to other currently available anticonvulsants.
Source:AHFS
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication used in the treatment of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain, causing seizures.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant drug commonly used to prevent seizures. It is also used as a mood stabilizer in some people with bipolar(manic-depressive) disorder.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is also used to control tics and vocal outbursts in patients with Tourette's syndrome and treat behavioral problems in children with severe conduct disorders. It should only be used in these children if other medicines have not worked. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) is used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used to control tics and vocal outbursts in patients with Tourette's syndrome. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) helps to treat schizophrenia. It can help you to keep in touch with reality and reduce your mental problems. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is also used to control tics and vocal outbursts in patients with Tourette's syndrome and treat behavioral problems in children with severe conduct disorders. It should only be used in these children if other medicines have not worked. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Butyrophenone-derivative antipsychotic agent.
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Haloperidol is a major tranquilizer. It is used to treat psychoses, senile dementia, Tourette''s syndrome, and certain serious behavioral disorders in children.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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VALPROATE SODIUM (val PRO ate SO dee um) is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Valproic acid (the active moiety), valproate sodium, and divalproex sodium are carboxylic acid-derivative anticonvulsants; also antimanic, other psychotherapeutic, and antimigraine agents.
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Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant(anti-seizure) drug. In the United States, valproic acid is also known as valproate, and is sold under the brand name Depakene.The United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) recognizes valproic acid for the t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to prevent seizures caused by some forms of epilepsy. It is also used to treat bipolar mania and to prevent migraine headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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GABAPENTIN (GA ba pen tin) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Anticonvulsant; structurally related to the inhibitory CNS neurotransmitter GABA.
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GABAPENTIN (GA ba pen tin) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Gabapentin is indicated to be used in combination with other anti-seizure(anticonvulsant) drugs for the management of partial seizure types. Gabapentin should not be used alone for the treatment of seizures unless the patient cannot tolerate other...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Gabapentin is a prescription drug that was initially approved to help manage epilepsy. The Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has also approved gabapentin for treatment of the nerve pain that sometimes accompanies herpes infections.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and S -enantiomer of citalopram.
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LOXAPINE (LOX a peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine can help you to keep in touch with reality and reduce your mental problems. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Tricyclic dibenzoxazepine-derivative, conventional (prototypical, first-generation) antipsychotic agent; structurally related to amoxapine, clozapine, and olanzapine.
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Loxapine is a prescription-only drug used to treat serious mental, nervous, and emotional disorders. Loxapine is sold under the brand name Loxitane in the United States.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRI). It is marketed in the United States under the brand name Luvox.Fluvoxamine is used to treat depression.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and social phobia. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DULOXETINE (doo LOX e teen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It is also used to treat pain caused by complications of diabetes or pain caused by fibromyalgia. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant and anxiolytic; a selective serotonin- and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
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ZIPRASIDONE (zi PRAY si done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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Ziprasidone is a drug used to treat schizophrenia. It is available with a prescription under the brand name Geodan.Ziprasidone is in a class of drugs called antipsychotics.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
ZIPRASIDONE (zi PRAY si done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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OXCARBAZEPINE (ox car BAZ e peen) is used to treat people with epilepsy. It helps prevent partial seizures. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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OXCARBAZEPINE (ox car BAZ e peen) is used to treat people with epilepsy. It helps prevent partial seizures. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Anticonvulsant agent; structurally related to carbamazepine.
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ISOCARBOXAZID (eye soe kar BOX azid) is an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Perphenazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat serious mental disorders. It has also been used to treat severe nausea and vomiting.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
PERPHENAZINE (per FEN a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. It also is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting in adults. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Propylpiperazine-derivative phenothiazine; conventional (prototypical, first-generation) antipsychotic agent.
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Fluphenazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic sold under the brand names Permitil and Prolixin in the United States. It is also available under its generic name.Fluphenazine is a drug used to treat psychotic disorders, agitation, and dementia.Flup...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) helps to treat disordered thoughts and some other emotional, nervous, and mental problems. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Phenothiazine antipsychotic agent.
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FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) helps to treat disordered thoughts and some other emotional, nervous, and mental problems. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and other mental disorders. Not all fluphenazine injections are the same. Do not change the brand you are using without checking with your doctor or health care professional. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and other mental disorders. Not all fluphenazine injections are the same. Do not change the brand you are using without checking with your doctor or health care professional. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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TRIFLUOPERAZINE (trye floo oh PER a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine may also be used for the short-term treatment of anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Propylpiperazine-derivative phenothiazine; conventional (prototypical, first-generation) antipsychotic agent.
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TRIFLUOPERAZINE (trye floo oh PER a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine may also be used for the short-term treatment of anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Trifluoperazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic agent. In the United States, this drug is sold under the brand name Stelazine.Trifluoperazine is a drug used to treat psychotic disorders, agitation, and dementia.Trifluoperazine is an effective age...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
THIOTHIXENE (thye oh THIX een) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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THIOTHIXENE (thye oh THIX een) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Thioxanthene-derivative, conventional (prototypical, first-generation) antipsychotic agent; structurally and pharmacologically related to chlorprothixene (no longer commercially available in the US) and trifluoperazine.
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Thiothixene is in a class of drugs called antipsychotics. It is available with a prescription under the generic name of thiothixene or the brand name Navane.Thiothixene is a drug used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
DESVENLAFAXINE (des VEN la FAX een) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Molindone is an antipsychotic. It is sold in the United States under the trade name of Moban.Molindone is used to treat psychotic symptoms that may appear in depression, mania, or schizophrenia.Molindone is taken orally, and is rapidly absorbed an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
ASENAPINE is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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