Your Medication Guide Library

Psychiatry Telemed maintains comprehensive guides for all 100 psychiatric medications we prescribe. Each guide covers how the medication works, conditions treated, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and what to expect when starting treatment.

All medications are prescribed by board-certified psychiatrists following comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. We never prescribe without a thorough understanding of your clinical picture.

SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) 7

First-line treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, and PTSD.

SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) 4

Dual-action antidepressants targeting serotonin and norepinephrine. Effective for depression, anxiety, and pain conditions.

Atypical Antidepressants 5

Antidepressants with unique mechanisms beyond SSRI/SNRI pathways.

Next-Generation Antidepressants 3

Rapid-acting and novel-mechanism antidepressants representing the newest advances in psychiatric pharmacology.

Mood Stabilizers 6

Essential for bipolar disorder and mood disorder management.

Second-Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotics 14

Used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and augmentation.

First-Generation (Typical) Antipsychotics 4

Classic antipsychotics still used for acute psychosis, agitation, and treatment-resistant cases.

Stimulants & ADHD Medications 7

For ADHD in children and adults — stimulant and non-stimulant options.

Anxiolytics (Non-Benzodiazepine) 4

Non-addictive anxiety treatments used for generalized anxiety, situational anxiety, and insomnia.

Benzodiazepines 4

Rapid-acting anxiolytics for acute anxiety and panic. Prescribed with careful monitoring due to dependence risk.

Sleep Medications 6

For insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders — multiple mechanism options.

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) 4

Older antidepressants still used for treatment-resistant depression, chronic pain, and insomnia.

MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) 3

Highly effective for treatment-resistant depression. Require dietary restrictions and careful monitoring.

Substance Use Disorder Medications 5

For alcohol use disorder, opioid dependence, and smoking cessation.

Alpha Agonists & Beta Blockers 2

For PTSD nightmares, performance anxiety, akathisia, and hyperarousal.

Wakefulness-Promoting Agents 2

For narcolepsy, shift work disorder, and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Neurosteroids (Postpartum Depression) 2

Breakthrough treatments for postpartum depression with rapid onset.

VMAT2 Inhibitors (Tardive Dyskinesia) 2

For tardive dyskinesia — involuntary movements caused by antipsychotic medications.

Women's Mental Health 1

Supportive & Adjunct Medications 6

Adjunct treatments, EPS management, OTC supplements, and IV ketamine.

Important Medication Information

All psychiatric medications are prescribed following a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Our psychiatrists consider your full clinical picture before recommending any medication. Controlled substance prescriptions follow Florida state regulations.

These guides empower you with knowledge — they do not replace clinical judgment. Always discuss medication questions with your psychiatrist during monthly follow-up appointments.