list of psychotropic medications list of psychotropic medications this is a list of psychotropic medications that are on the market in the united states. a abilify (aripiprazole) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism. adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) – a stimulant used to treat adhd. ambien (zolpidem) – used as a sleep aid. anafranil (clomipramine) – a tricyclic antidepressant; mostly used to treat ocd. aricept (donepezil) – used to slow the progression of alzheimer's disease. ativan (lorazepam) – a benzodiazepine, used to treat anxiety. asendin (amoxapine) - an dibenzoxazepine antidepressant azstarys (serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate) - a long-acting stimulant used to treat adhd. b benperidol – an antipsychotic primarily used to control antisocial hypersexual behaviour. buspar (buspirone) – an anxiolytic used to treat generalized anxiety disorder. belsomra (suvorexant) – used to treat insomnia. c celexa (citalopram) – an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. centrax (prazepam) - an antianxiety agent clobazam (frisium, onfi, tapclob, urbanol) – a benzodiazepine that has been marketed as an anxiolytic since 1975 and as an anticonvulsant since 1984. clorazepate (novo-clopate, tranxene) – a benzodiazepine with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative, hypnotic, and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. chlordiazepoxide (librium) – a sedative and hypnotic benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and withdrawal symptoms. clozaril (clozapine) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat resistant schizophrenia. concerta (methylphenidate) – an extended release form of methylphenidate. contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) – a combination drug used in the treatment of mood and psychotic disorders. it is also approved for weight loss in those that are either obese or overweight with some weight-related illnesses. cymbalta (duloxetine) – an antidepressant of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors class. d depakote (valproic acid/sodium valproate) – an antiepileptic and mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder, neuropathic pain and others; sometimes called an antimanic medication. depakene is the trade name for the same drug prepared without sodium. desyrel (trazodone) – an atypical antidepressant used to treat depression and insomnia. desoxyn (methamphetamine hydrochloride) – used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and exogenous obesity. dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate) – used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. disulfiram (antabuse) – inhibits enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, causing acetaldehyde poisoning when ethanol is consumed; used to cause severe hangover when drinking; increases liver, kidney, and brain damage from drinking. doxepin (aponal, quitaxon, sinequan) – a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat nerve pain, insomnia; similar to imipramine. e effexor and effexor xr (venlafaxine) – an antidepressant of the snri class. elavil (amitriptyline) – a tricyclic antidepressant used as a first-line treatment for neuropathic pain. estazolam (prosom, eurodin) – a benzodiazepine derivative with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties, commonly prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia. f fetzima (levomilnacipran) – an antidepressant of the snri class. fycompa (perampanel), an anti-epileptic medication which can cause serious psychiatric and behavioral changes. g geodon (ziprasidone) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar mania. gabitril (tiagabine) – used off-label in the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic disorder. h haldol (haloperidol) – typical antipsychotic. i imovane (zopiclone) – a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic. inderal (propranolol) – a beta blocker; it is used for acute anxiety, panic attacks, hypertension. invega (paliperidone) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. k keppra (levetiracetam) – an anticonvulsant drug which is sometimes used as a mood stabilizer and has potential benefits for other psychiatric and neurologic conditions such as tourette syndrome, anxiety disorder, and alzheimer's disease. klonopin (clonazepam) – anti-anxiety and anti-epileptic medication of the benzodiazepine class. l lamictal (lamotrigine) – an anticonvulsant used as a mood stabilizer. latuda (lurasidone) – an atypical antipsychotic. lexapro (escitalopram) – an antidepressant of the ssri class. librium (chlordiazepoxide) – a benzodiazepine used to treat acute alcohol withdrawal. lithium (lithobid, eskalith) – a mood stabilizer. loxam (escitalopram) – an antidepressant of the ssri class. lunesta (eszopiclone) – a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic. luvox (fluvoxamine) – an antidepressant of the ssri class. loxitane (loxapine) - an antipsychotic used in the treatment of mood disorders and schizophrenia m melatonin – a hypnotic used to treat insomnia. minipress (prazosin) - atypical psychotropic used to treat ptsd. n naltrexone (revia) – an opioid antagonist primarily used in the management of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence or other impulse control/addictive behaviors such as habitual self-mutilation; also used in formulation with bupropion (naltrexone/bupropion) to treat obesity. neurontin (gabapentin) – an anticonvulsant which is sometimes used as a mood stabilizer, anti-anxiety agent or to treat chronic pain, particularly diabetic neuropathy. norapramin (desipramine) - an antidepressant, also used in the treatment of nerve pain. nuplazid (pimavanserin) - an antipsychotic medicine that works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain; used to treat hallucinations and delusions caused by psychosis that is related to parkinson's disease. p pamelor – a tricyclic antidepressant. parnate (tranylcypromine) - a monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maoi) used in the treatment of depression paxil (paroxetine) – an antidepressant of the ssri class. phenelzine (nardil) – an antidepressant of the maoi class used to depression. pimozide (orap) – a typical antipsychotic used to treat tic disorders. pristiq (desvenlafaxine) – an antidepressant of the snri class. prolixin (fluphenazine) – typical antipsychotic. provigil (modafinil) - used to treat excessive sleepiness and narcolepsy prozac (fluoxetine) – an antidepressant of the ssri class. phenobarbital (luminal) – a barbiturate with sedative and hypnotic properties. r remeron (mirtazapine) – an atypical antidepressant which is often used as a sleep aid. restoril (temazepam) – a benzodiazepine used to treat insomnia. risperdal (risperidone) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and irritability associated with autism. ritalin (methylphenidate) – a stimulant used to treat adhd. reminyl (galantamine) – used to slow the progression of alzheimer's dementia. revia (naltrexone) – used for opioid addiction and dependence. rexulti (brexpiprazole) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat mood and psychotic disorders. s saphris (asenapine) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. serax (oxazepam) – anti-anxiety medication of the benzodiazepine class, often used to help during detoxification from alcohol or other addictive substances. serentil (mesoridazine) a neuroleptic drug used in the treatment of schizophrenia. seroquel and seroquel xr (quetiapine) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. used off-label (in low doses) to treat insomnia. sonata (zaleplon) – a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic. spravato (esketamine) – a rapid-acting antidepressant of the nmda receptor antagonist class; enantiomer of ketamine. stelazine (trifluoperazine) – an antipsychotic used in the treatment of psychotics disorders, anxiety, and nausea caused by chemotherapy. strattera (atomoxetine) – a non-stimulant medication used to treat adhd. t tenex (guanfacine) - a nonstimulant medication used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) thorazine – (chlorpromazine) the first antipsychotic tofranil (imipramine) – a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression, anxiety, agitation, panic disorder and bedwetting. topamax (topiramate) – an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and migraine headaches. trileptal (oxcarbazepine) – an anticonvulsant used as a mood stabilizer. trintellix (vortioxetine) – an antidepressant of the serotonin modulator and stimulator class. tegretol (carbamazepine) – an anticonvulsant used as a mood stabilizer. trilafon (perphenazine)- an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia. v valium (diazepam) – a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. vistaril (hydroxyzine) – an antihistamine for the treatment of itches and irritations, an antiemetic, as a weak analgesic, an opioid potentiator, and as an anxiolytic. vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) – a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and binge eating disorder; vyvanse is converted into dexedrine in vivo. viibryd (vilazodone) – an antidepressant of the serotonin modulator and stimulators class. vivactil (protriptyline) an antidepressant also used in the treatment of nerve pain. vraylar (cariprazine) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar mania. w wellbutrin sr or xl (bupropion) – an antidepressant of the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor class, used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. zyban – the same medication but marketed as a smoking cessation aid. x xanax (alprazolam) – a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. z zoloft (sertraline) – an antidepressant of the ssri class. zulresso (brexanolone) – a gaba modulator antidepressants zyprexa (olanzapine) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.