Mental Health Medications Organized by Trade Name
Mental Health Medications Organized by Trade Name
| Trade Name | Generic Name | FDA Approved Age |
| Combination Antipsychotic and Antidepressant Medication | ||
| Symbyax (Prozac & Zyprexa) | fluoxetine & olanzapine | 18 and older |
| Antipsychotic Medications | ||
| Abilify
|
aripiprazole | 13 to 17 for schizophrenia and bipolar; 18 and older for schizophrenia, bipolar
mania, and depression |
| Clozaril | clozapine | 18 and older |
| Fanapt | iloperidone | 18 and older |
| fluphenazine (generic only) | fluphenazine | 18 and older |
| Geodon | ziprasidone | 18 and older |
| Haldol | haloperidol | 3 and older |
| Invega | paliperidone | 18 and older |
| Loxitane | loxapine | 18 and older |
| Moban | molindone | 18 and older |
| Navane | thiothixene | 18 and older |
| Orap (for Tourette’s syndrome) | pimozide | 12 and older |
| perphenazine (generic only) | perphenazine | 18 and older |
| Risperdal
|
risperidone | 13 and older for schizophrenia; 10 and older for bipolar mania and mixed episodes; 5 to 16 for irritability associated with autism |
| Seroquel | quetiapine | 18 and older for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder |
| Stelazine | trifluoperazine | 18 and older |
| thioridazine (generic only) | thioridazine | 2 and older |
| Thorazine | chlorpromazine | 18 and older |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine | 18 and older |
| Antidepressant Medications (also used for anxiety disorders) | ||
| Anafranil (tricyclic) | clomipramine | 10 and older (for OCD only) |
| Asendin | amoxapine | 18 and older |
| Aventyl (tricyclic) | nortriptyline | 18 and older |
| Celexa (SSRI) | citalopram | 18 and older |
| Cymbalta (SNRI) | duloxetine | 18 and older |
| Desyrel | trazodone | 18 and older |
| Effexor (SNRI) | venlafaxine | 18 and older |
| Elavil (tricyclic) | amitriptyline | 18 and older |
| Emsam | selegiline | 18 and older |
| Lexapro (SSRI)
|
escitalopram | 18 and older; 12-17 (for major
depressive disorder) |
| Ludiomil (tricyclic) | maprotiline | 18 and older |
| Luvox (SSRI) | fluvoxamine | 8 and older (for OCD only) |
| Marplan (MAOI )
|
isocarboxazid | 18 and older |
| Nardil (MAOI) | phenelzine | 18 and older
|
| Norpramin (tricyclic) | desipramine | 18 and older |
| Pamelor (tricyclic) | nortriptyline | 18 and older |
| Parnate (MAOI) | tranylcypromine | 18 and older |
| Paxil (SSRI) | paroxetine | 18 and older |
| Pexeva (SSRI) | paroxetine-mesylate | 18 and older |
| Prozac (SSRI) | fluoxetine | 8 and older |
| Remeron | mirtazapine | 18 and older |
| Sarafem (SSRI) | fluoxetine | 18 and older for premenstrual
dysphoric disorder (PMDD) |
| Sinequan (tricyclic) | doxepin | 12 and older |
| Surmontil (tricyclic) | trimipramine | 18 and older |
| Tofranil (tricyclic) | imipramine | 6 and older (for bedwetting) |
| Tofranil-PM (tricyclic) | imipramine pamoate | 18 and older |
| Vivactil (tricyclic) | protriptyline | 18 and older |
| Wellbutrin | bupropion | 18 and older |
| Zoloft (SSRI) | sertraline | 6 and older (for OCD only) |
| Mood Stabilizing and Anticonvulsant Medications | ||
| Depakote
|
divalproex sodium (valproic acid) | 2 and older (for seizures) |
| Eskalith | lithium carbonate | 12 and older |
| Lamictal | lamotrigine | 18 and older |
| lithium citrate (generic only) | lithium citrate | 12 and older |
| Lithobid | lithium carbonate | 12 and older |
| Neurontin | gabapentin | 18 and older |
| Tegretol | carbamazepine | any age (for seizures) |
| Topamax | topiramate | 18 and older |
| Trileptal | oxcarbazepine | 4 and older |
| Anti-anxiety Medications
(All of these anti-anxiety medications are benzodiazepines, except BuSpar) |
||
| Ativan | lorazepam | 18 and older |
| BuSpar | buspirone | 18 and older |
| Klonopin | clonazepam | 18 and older |
| Librium | chlordiazepoxide | 18 and older |
| oxazepam (generic only) | oxazepam | 18 and older |
| Tranxene | clorazepate | 18 and older |
| Valium | diazepam | 18 and older |
| Xanax | alprazolam | 18 and older |
| ADHD Medications
(All of these ADHD medications are stimulants, except Strattera.) |
||
| Adderall | amphetamine | 3 and older |
| Adderall XR | amphetamine (extended release) | 6 and older
|
| Concerta | methylphenidate (long acting) | 6 and older
|
| Daytrana | methylphenidate patch | 6 and older
|
| Desoxyn | methamphetamine | 6 and older |
| Dexedrine | dextroamphetamine | 3 and older |
| Dextrostat | dextroamphetamine | 3 and older |
| Focalin | dexmethylphenidate | 6 and older |
| Focalin XR
|
dexmethylphenidate (extended release) | 6 and older |
| Metadate ER | methylphenidate (extended release) | 6 and older
|
| Metadate CD | methylphenidate (extended release) | 6 and older
|
| Methylin | methylphenidate (oral solution and
chewable tablets) |
6 and older
|
| Ritalin | methylphenidate | 6 and older |
| Ritalin SR | methylphenidate (extended release) | 6 and older |
| Ritalin LA | methylphenidate (long-acting) | 6 and older |
| Strattera | atomoxetine | 6 and older |
| Vyvanse | lisdexamfetamine dimesylate | 6 and older |
Source: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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