Common medications

One of the most prescribed antidepressants in the US, used to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and panic disorder in adults and adolescents.

An SSRI antidepressant prescribed for depression and generalised anxiety disorder, widely chosen for its tolerability and low rate of drug interactions.

One of the most recognised antidepressants ever approved, used to treat depression, OCD, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, and PMDD.

An antidepressant that increases dopamine and norepinephrine rather than serotonin, making it a popular option for people who want to avoid weight gain or sexual side effects.

An SNRI antidepressant that targets both serotonin and norepinephrine, prescribed for depression, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and panic disorder.

An SNRI antidepressant approved for depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and diabetic neuropathy, making it a strong choice when chronic pain and mood symptoms coexist.

An atypical antipsychotic used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression as an add-on, and is also commonly prescribed off-label for insomnia and anxiety.

An atypical antipsychotic for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression augmentation, known for causing less sedation and less weight gain than most medications in its class.

An antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and autism-related irritability, available in both daily oral and long-acting injectable forms.

A highly effective antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, typically prescribed when fast stabilisation from acute mania or psychosis is the priority.

The gold-standard mood stabiliser for bipolar disorder, with decades of evidence supporting its ability to prevent manic and depressive episodes and reduce the risk of suicide.

A mood stabiliser particularly effective at preventing the depressive episodes of bipolar disorder, without the weight gain or sedation associated with most alternatives.

A proven mood stabiliser for bipolar disorder and epilepsy, widely used for its fast action in acute mania and its effectiveness at preventing future mood episodes.

A non-addictive, non-sedating anxiety medication for generalised anxiety disorder, offering long-term daily relief without the dependence risks of benzodiazepines.

A fast-acting, non-habit-forming antihistamine prescribed for anxiety, panic, and sleep difficulty, typically working within 30 to 60 minutes of taking a dose.

A fast-acting benzodiazepine used to treat acute anxiety, panic attacks, and seizures, prescribed carefully for short-term use due to its potential for physical dependence.

A long-acting benzodiazepine for panic disorder and seizure disorders, providing more sustained anxiety relief than shorter-acting alternatives like Ativan.

An antidepressant most commonly prescribed at low doses as a non-habit-forming sleep aid, making it one of the most widely used medications for insomnia in the United States.

An antidepressant that also improves sleep quality, stimulates appetite, and reduces anxiety, making it an ideal choice for depression accompanied by insomnia or significant weight loss.