Pain Medication Psychiatric Medication
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Psychiatric MedicationPsychiatric medication includes many drugs used to treat mental illness. These medications deal with the symptoms of mental illness but do not provide a cure. Psychiatric medication may need to be taken for only a short time as is common with depression or anxiety, or forever as with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Psychiatric medication can be divided into four main categories. Antipsychotic medications (Thorazine, Haldol) treat disorders such as schizophrenia. Anti-manic drugs (lithium) treat disorders such as bipolar disorder. Antidepressants (Prozac, Paxil) treat disorders such as depression and anxiety. And finally, anti-anxiety medications (Xanax, Valium) treat disorders such as anxiety, panic and phobias. Medication for Depression - Antidepressant Medication -
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