Medication Guides
Psychiatric Medication Guides
Straightforward, clinician-reviewed guides to common psychiatric medications — what they treat, how they work, what side effects to expect, and how to take them safely. These are for education; your own prescriber tailors any treatment to you.
SSRI
Lexapro (Escitalopram)
A widely prescribed SSRI for depression and anxiety. Uses, side effects, and how to stop it safely.
Read the guide →SSRI
Zoloft (Sertraline)
One of the most prescribed SSRIs, depression, OCD, panic, PTSD, and more.
Read the guide →NDRI
Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
Works differently from SSRIs; often chosen for energy and to avoid sexual side effects.
Read the guide →SSRI
Prozac (Fluoxetine)
A long-acting SSRI for depression, OCD, panic, bulimia, and PMDD.
Read the guide →SNRI
Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
An SNRI for depression and anxiety that also treats certain chronic pain.
Read the guide →Anxiolytic
Buspar (Buspirone)
A non-addictive, non-sedating daily medication for generalized anxiety.
Read the guide →Antihistamine
Vistaril (Hydroxyzine)
A fast-acting, non-addictive option for short-term anxiety relief.
Read the guide →SARI
Trazodone
An antidepressant widely used at low doses to help with sleep.
Read the guide →SNRI
Effexor (Venlafaxine)
An SNRI for depression and several anxiety disorders; needs a careful taper.
Read the guide →Atypical
Remeron (Mirtazapine)
An atypical antidepressant often chosen when sleep and appetite are problems.
Read the guide →Mood stabilizer
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)
A mood stabilizer for bipolar maintenance, started low and increased slowly.
Read the guide →Beta-blocker
Propranolol
A beta-blocker used off-label, as-needed, to calm the physical symptoms of performance anxiety.
Read the guide →Wondering which medication fits your situation? That’s a conversation to have with a prescriber who knows your history. Book an appointment or see what care costs in Texas.