Abilify (Aripiprazole)

Overview
Abilify is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia, the acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar 1 disorder, and as an adjunctive…

Abilify Asimtufii (Aripiprazole)

Overview
Abilify Asimtufii is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and as a maintenance monotherapy (single-drug treatment) for bipolar 1 disorder in adults…

Abilify Maintena (Aripiprazole)

Overview
Abilify Maintena is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia and the maintenance monotherapy (single-drug treatment) of bipolar 1 disorder in adults. This…

Adderall (Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine)

Overview
Adderall is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. Adderall is sometimes prescribed to treat depression. Since the FDA has… read more

Amitriptyline

Overview

Amitriptyline is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Use in children and adolescents under 18 is generally not recommended due to increased risk…

Aplenzin (Bupropion Hydrobromide)

Overview

Aplenzin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Individuals may be prescribed Aplenzin for short-term or long-term treatment depending on…

Ativan (Lorazepam)

Overview
Ativan is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat anxiety. Ativan is also known by its drug name, Lorazepam.

Ativan is an anxiolytic (antianxiety medication) of the… read more

Bysanti (Milsaperidone)

Overview
Bysanti is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar 1 disorder in adults…

Caplyta (Lumateperone)

Overview
Caplyta is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia and for use as an adjunctive therapy with antidepressants for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. It is…

Carbatrol (Carbamazepine)

Overview
Carbatrol is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat trigeminal neuralgia and some types of seizures. Carbatrol is sometimes prescribed to treat certain types of… read more

Clozaril (Clozapine)

Overview
Clozaril is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Clozaril is sometimes prescribed to treat depression that has failed to respond to… read more

Cymbalta (Duloxetine)

Overview

Cymbalta is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Cymbalta is also…

Depakene (Valproic Acid) for Depression

The Depakene FS brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to… read more

Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine)

Overview
Dexedrine is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. Dexedrine is sometimes prescribed to treat depression.… read more

Doxepin

Overview

Doxepin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). It is not recommended for children under 18 due to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts…

Drizalma Sprinkle (Duloxetine)

Overview

Drizalma Sprinkle is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.Drizalma Sprinkle is also known by its drug name, duloxetine.

Drizalma…

Elavil (Amitriptyline)

The Elavil brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to your…

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Overview
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical procedure sometimes used to treat severe cases of depression that don’t respond to therapy or medication. ECT may be used to treat depression characterized by… read more

Emsam (Selegiline)

Overview
Emsam is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in people 12 years and older. Emsam is also known by its drug name, Selegiline.

Emsam is an… read more

Eskalith (Lithium)

The Eskalith brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Other brand name or generic alternatives may be available.

Overview

Eskalith is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat…

Fetzima (Levomilnacipran)

Overview
Fetzima is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder. Fetzima is also known by its drug name, Levomilnacipran.

Fetzima is an antidepressant of… read more

Forfivo XL (Bupropion Hydrochloride)

Overview

Forfivo XL is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. Forfivo XL is not recommended as a starting treatment. It is intended for…

Geodon (Ziprasidone)

Overview
Geodon is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults, and for the treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar 1 disorder. For bipolar 1…

Ketamine

Overview
Ketamine is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be used an an anesthetic. Ketamine is sometimes used to treat depression. Since the FDA has not approved Ketamine… read more

Klonopin (Clonazepam)

Overview
Klonopin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat seizures and panic disorder. Klonopin is also known by its drug name, Clonazepam.

Klonopin is an anxiolytic… read more

Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Overview
Lamictal is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Lamictal is sometimes prescribed for people with major depressive disorder when… read more

Latuda (Lurasidone)

Overview
Latuda is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat schizophrenia and depressive episodes associated with bipolar depression. Latuda is also known by its drug name,… read more

Lybalvi (Olanzapine and Samidorphan)

Overview
Lybalvi is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder in adults. Lybalvi may be prescribed alone for short periods to treat… read more

Marplan (Isocarboxazid)

Overview
Marplan is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression when other antidepressants have failed. Marplan is also known by its drug name, Isocarboxazid.

Marplan… read more