Use
the information here as an introduction to some of the
commonly prescribed psychiatric medications, not as a
substitute for medical advice. You will need to seek the
advice of a qualified medical doctor for individual diagnosis
and treatment. Second opinions can be very useful in this
area. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and to check in
on a regular basis with your doctor. Give us your comments
in the Parent-to-Parent forum.
Generic
medications are often sold under different brand
names. Click
here for a chart that correlates them.
Psychotropic
medications fall into a few large categories. To
see how the mental health professionals group them,
click
here.
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| E | F | G
| H | I | J
| K | L | M
| N | O | P
| Q | R | S
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| W | X | Y
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