Addiction treatment medicines
Acamprosate
Campral
Learn how acamprosate supports alcohol recovery after withdrawal, why kidney checks matter, possible side effects and questions for your prescriber.
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Medication guide for mental health and addiction.
Clear information about medicines used in mental health and addiction care. Explore their purpose, benefits, risks and the questions worth discussing with your prescriber.
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Medication A–Z
Antidepressants
Agomelatine
Valdoxan · Thymanax
Agomelatine guide covering depression treatment, liver tests, warning signs, interactions, alcohol, dosing, and when to seek urgent medical advice.
Antidepressants
Amitriptyline
Saroten
Amitriptyline guide covering depression, nerve pain and migraine, side effects, interactions, overdose warning signs, and gradual withdrawal.
Addiction treatment medicines
Buprenorphine
Subutex · Buvidal · Sublocade
A guide to buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and selected pain indications, with formulation differences, monitoring and continuing-care considerations.
Antidepressants
Citalopram
Cipramil · Celexa
Learn about Citalopram uses, expected effects, side effects, heart rhythm risks, interactions, monitoring and safe discontinuation planning.
Alpha-2 agonists
Clonidine
Catapres · Kapvay
Explore clonidine uses, formulation differences, blood pressure monitoring, side effects, interactions and why stopping suddenly can be dangerous.
Addiction treatment medicines
Disulfiram
Antabuse
Read about disulfiram for alcohol dependence, consent, alcohol reactions, liver monitoring, interactions and questions to discuss with your prescriber.
Antidepressants
Duloxetine
Cymbalta · Yentreve
Understand duloxetine for depression, anxiety and selected pain conditions, including common side effects, liver precautions and supported withdrawal.
Anticonvulsants and mood stabilisers
Lamotrigine
Lamictal
Learn about lamotrigine uses, gradual dose increases, rash warning signs, interactions, contraception, pregnancy and steps for missed doses.
Antidepressants
Mirtazapine
Remeron · Mirzagen
Clear guidance on mirtazapine for depression, including sleep, weight, side effects, interactions, pregnancy, urgent warning signs and tapering.
Emergency opioid reversal
Naloxone
Narcan · Nyxoid
Understand naloxone for opioid overdose, warning signs, nasal sprays, repeat doses, emergency care and preparing family members to respond safely.
Addiction treatment medicines
Naltrexone
Vivitrol
Understand naltrexone for alcohol and opioid use disorders, including opioid-free assessment, liver precautions, pain care and overdose prevention.
Antipsychotics
Olanzapine
Zyprexa · Zypadhera
Learn about olanzapine uses, monitoring, side effects, smoking changes, injections, missed doses and when urgent medical help is needed.
Antidepressants
Paroxetine
Seroxat · Paxil
Learn about paroxetine uses, side effects, interactions, pregnancy, alcohol, and why planned, supported discontinuation is important.
Antipsychotics
Risperidone
Risperdal
Learn how risperidone is used, what monitoring matters, possible metabolic and movement effects, and how to discuss changes with your prescriber.
Antidepressants
Sertraline
Zoloft · Lustral
Clear adult guidance on sertraline uses, effects, interactions, safety warning signs, pregnancy, withdrawal and treatment reviews.
Antidepressants
Trazodone
Trittico · Deprax
Understand trazodone, including its antidepressant role, sedation, important interactions, serious warning signs and how treatment is reviewed.
Antidepressants
Venlafaxine
Trevilor · Efexor
Learn about venlafaxine effects, blood pressure monitoring, side effects, interactions, modified-release products and supported discontinuation.
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