Medications
Looking for the medications website HeadMeds? We have moved the information from headmeds.org.uk to here, so you can find all the information you need on medication and mental health in one place. If you are thinking about taking mental health medication, here is some general information which might help. Please note this is not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor.
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Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine ("CAR-ba-MAZ-i-peen") is a mood stabiliser
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Chlorpromazine
Chlorpromazine ("klor-PRO-ma-zeen") is an antipsychotic medicine
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Citalopram
Citalopram ("sit-AL-o-pram") is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
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Clozapine
Clozapine ("CLOZZ-a-peen") is an atypical antipsychotic medicine
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Dexamfetamine
Dexamfetamine ("DEX-am-FET-a-meen") is a central nervous stimulant (CNS) used to treat ADHD
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Diazepam
Diazepam ("Die-A-zi-pam") can be used to treat anxiety or insomnia
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Duloxetine
Duloxetine ("Dull-OX-et-een") is a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) that can be used to help with low mood or anxiety
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Escitalopram
Escitalopram ("Essit-AL-o-pram") is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
