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Crazy Meds! ^{Top Rated}
An unconventional mental health resource, created and updated by an individual who's had some extensive experience with different psychiatric medications (both personally and through others' stories). The resource is mainly for patients and features informal commentaries on personal experiences with psychiatric medications.

Discussion pages include: 12 Steps to Staying on Medications, Support Groups - Why You Need to Belong to One, Where to Find Them, Crazy Meds Support Forum, and many pages on various medications.

Sometimes has some strong language.
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Abilify (Aripiprazole)
This medicine is used to treat schizophrenia. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions as well.
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Adapin (Doxepin)
This medication is a tricyclic antidepressant used for short-term treatment of various forms of depression. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions as well.
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Adderall (Amphetamine Mixed Salts) ^{Top Rated}
This medication is used for the treatment of narcolepsy, obesity, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder, also known as ADHD.
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Aldara (Imiquimod)
Imiquimod is used topically to treat warts on the skin of the genital and anal areas. Imiquimod does not cure warts, and new warts may appear during treatment. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Allegra (Fexofenadine)
Fexofenadine is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including runny nose; sneezing; and red, itchy, tearing eyes. Fexofenadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Fexofenadine may cause less drowsiness than other antihistamines.
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Anafranil (Clomipramine)
This medicine is used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions as well.
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Asendin (Amoxapine)
This medication is used to treat depression and for chronic neuropathic pain (nerve pain) or to prevent migraine headaches. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions as well.
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Ativan (Lorazepam)
Lorazepam is used for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Your doctor may use this medicine to treat other conditions as well.
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Aventyl (Trimipramine)
This medication is used for short-term treatment of various forms of depression and for chronic neuropathic pain (nerve pain) or to prevent migraine headaches. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions as well.
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BuSpar (Buspirone)
This medicine is used to treat generalized anxiety disorder. Your doctor may use this medicine to treat other conditions as well.
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Celexa (Citalopram)
This medicine is used to treat depression. Your doctor may use this medicine to treat other conditions as well.
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Chlorpromazine
This medicine is used to treat psychotic disorders such as hallucinations, delusions and hostility. It may also be prescribed to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
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Claritin (Loratadine)
Loratadine is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including sneezing; runny nose; and red, itchy, tearing eyes. Loratadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Loratadine may cause less drowsiness than other antihistamines.
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Condylox (Podofilox)
Podofilox (po-do-FIL-ox) is used to remove certain types of warts on the outside skin of the genital areas (penis or vulva). The gel is used also to treat warts between the genitals and the rectum, the solution is not. Neither the gel nor the solution is used to treat warts that occur inside the rectum, vagina, or urine passageways inside the penis (male) or the vulva (female). Podofilox works by destroying the skin of the wart.
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Cylert (Pemoline)
Pemoline is a stimulant used to treat attention-deficit disorder. Along with taking this medicine, patient's should take part in a treatment program which includes counseling. Pemoline may be prescribed for other condtions as well.
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Depakene (Valproic Acid)
This medicine's primary use is to prevent seizures. It is also approved to treat bipolar disorder and for prevention of migraine headaches.
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Depakote (Divalproex)
This medicine's primary use is to prevent seizures. (anticonvulsant) It is also approved to treat bipolar disorder and for prevention of migraine headaches.
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Desyrel (Trazodone)
This medicine is used to treat all types of depression. Other accepted uses are reducing the symptoms of agoraphobia, help in drug-induced insomnia, can be used in combination therapy of some pain syndromes. Your doctor may use this medicine to treat other conditions.
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Dissect Medicine
Dissect Medicine (DM) indexes and ranks international medical news. Dissect Members submit and vote on what they believe are the most relevant medical articles across multiple disciplines. Membership is free and the system looks simple and easy to navigate.
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Doxepin
This medication is a tricyclic antidepressant used for short-term treatment of various forms of depression. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions as well.
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Effexor (Venlafaxine)
This medicine is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. This medicine may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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eHealthMe
Provides multi-dimensional results of drug interactions and adverse effects for both generic and brand name drugs reported by professionals and patients
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Elavil (Amitriptyline)
This medication is used for short-term treatment of various forms of depression and for chronic neuropathic pain (nerve pain) or to prevent migraine headaches. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions as well.
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Federation of State Physician Health Programs
The goals of the FSPHP are to: achieve national and international recognition as a supporter of state physician health programs. promote the best medical care possible for all patients. promote early identification, treatment, documentation, and monitoring of ongoing recovery of physicians prior to the illness impacting the care rendered to patients. pursue consistent standards, language, and definitions among state physician health programs. maintain an organizational structure that will help achieve its vision and mission.
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Flonase (Fluticasone)
Fluticasone, a corticosteroid, is used to prevent allergy symptoms, including sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffed nose. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Haldol (Haloperidol)
Haloperidol is classified as an antipsychotic medication and is used to treat patients that suffer from delusions, hallucinations, unorganized thought and hostility. This medicine may also be prescribed to treat severe behavioral problems in children. Haloperidol may be prescribed for other uses as well.
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Klonopin (Clonazepam)
Clonazepam is used to control seizures. It also is used to relieve anxiety. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Clonazepam also is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, twitching, schizophrenia, and pain management. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
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Levitra (Vardenafil)
Vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men age 18 years or older. Vardenafil increases the body's ability to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual stimulation.
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Lexapro (Escitalopram) ^{Top Rated}
Escitalopram is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor or healthcare provider.
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