Mental Health: Medications
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Medications
06/25/08, HealthwiseAfter you are diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), your doctor will likely prescribe antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine (for example, Prozac). Antidepressants ar
Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 receptor antagonists)
08/31/07, HealthwiseSerotonin antagonists work by blocking the effects of a chemical called serotonin, which is produced in the brain and the stomach.
Borderline Personality Disorder - Medications
03/26/07, HealthwiseMedicines may be used to try to reduce symptoms of borderline personality disorder, such as impulsive behavior or depression. Often a combination of different medicines may be the best treatment.
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First-generation antipsychotics for treating schizophrenia
02/05/08, HealthwiseFirst-generation antipsychotics interfere with the transmission of brain chemicals, such as dopamine. They are usually started at low doses to avoid bothersome side effects associated with these medicines.
Schizophrenia - Medications
02/05/08, HealthwiseMedicines are the primary treatment for managing the symptoms of schizophrenia. But they can sometimes have severe side effects, so regular monitoring is needed.
Second-generation antipsychotics for treating schizophrenia
02/05/08, HealthwiseThe exact action of these antipsychotic medicines is not known. It is believed that they affect the way brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) work.
Clozapine for schizophrenia
02/05/08, HealthwiseClozapine is a second-generation antipsychotic. It is believed to affect the way brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) work.
Bipolar Disorder - Medications
03/14/08, HealthwiseMedications, when taken regularly as prescribed, can help control bipolar mood swings. Although your family doctor can prescribe medicines to treat bipolar disorder, you will probably be referred to a psychiatrist, who is trained spec
Antipsychotics for the treatment of bipolar disorder
03/14/08, HealthwiseThese medicines balance certain chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). It is not clear exactly how these medicines work for the treatment of bipolar disorder. But they quickly improve manic episodes.
Mood-stabilizing medicines for bipolar disorder
03/14/08, HealthwiseEach of these medicines works similarly to treat bipolar disorder. Mood stabilizers balance certain brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that control emotional states and behavior.
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