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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Escitalopram
Escitalopram ("Essit-AL-o-pram") is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
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Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine ("Flu-OX-et-een") is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and can be used to help with low mood, anxiety and more
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Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine ("la-MO-tri-geen") is a mood stabiliser
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Lithium
Lithium ("LITH-ee-um") is a mood stabiliser and can be used for mania or bipolar disorder
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Lorazepam
Lorazepam ("Luh-RA-zi-pam") can be used to treat anxiety or insomnia
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Melatonin
Melatonin ("MEL-a-TOE-nin") can help treat sleep problems and insomnia
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Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate ("MEE-thile-FEN-i-date") is a central nervous stimulant that can be used to treat ADHD
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Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine ("mir-TAZ-a-peen") is an antidepressant mainly used to treat depression
