The NHS provides a helpful Medicines A-Z on their website. This resource contains details of and answers the most frequently asked questions about a number of medications, including antidepressants, antipsychotics and other drugs that are used to treat mental illness. This information is provided as a useful tool, not just for professionals but also to service users and carers. It includes information on what the drug is, how it should be taken and what the possible side effects might be.
Direct links to information on some of the most commonly prescribed medications in inpatient settings can be found below. (Please note the links below transfer you to the NHS website. We are not responsible for information provided by third party websites).
| Common Medications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amitriptyline | Haloperidol | Quetiapine |
| Aripiprazole | Lorazepam | Risperidone |
| Clozapine | Mirtazapine | Sertraline |
| Diazepam (also known as Valium) | Olanzapine | Venlafaxine |
| Fluoxetine (also known as Prozac) | Promethazine | Zopiclone |