Drugs for psychiatric disorders

Article Abstract:

Drugs which are marketed for use in treating psychiatric disorders are generally divided into categories defined by use. For example, drugs would be considered for relief of anxiety, such as the older benzodiazepines and the more recent Zoloft, Xanax, Paxil, etc. Antidepressants include tricyclics, SSRI's (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and others. The drug of choice is often selected according to its side effects, such as lithium for bipolar disorder, and other drugs for psychoses, and for delirium and agitation. The goal is to achieve the best possible effect with minimal side effects, some of which may be devastating to the patient.

Health aspects, Complications and side effects, Antidepressants, Psychotropic drugs, Serotonin uptake inhibitors, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

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Olanzapine/Fluoxetine (SYMBAX) for bipolar depression

Article Abstract:

The use of the antidepressant, which combines olanzapine and fluoxetine, in treating and maintaining treatment of bipolar depression is talked about. The method of treatment, dosage, adverse effects and cost of the antidepressant are discussed.

United States, Dosage and administration, Olanzapine

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Valproate and other anticonvulsants for psychiatric disorders

Article Abstract:

The FDA has approved valproate sold under the trade name Depakote for the treatment of manic-depression. Other anticonvulsants may also be effective, including Tegretol, Lamictal, Neurontin, and Topamax.

Affective disorders, Mood disorders, Anticonvulsants

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