Mental Health
Antipsychotic and mood-stabilising medicines for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and related conditions sit together in this range, including Abilify, Risperdal, Zyprexa and Latuda, alongside Buspar for anxiety.
Lamictal Dispersible
50mg · 100mg
Lamotrigine dispersible tablets for bipolar I disorder and epilepsy. They dissolve in water, making them easier to swallow.
Lithium Tablets and Capsules
150mg · 300mg
Lithium carbonate tablets for bipolar mania and mood stability. Blood levels need checking regularly because the dose range is narrow.
Key points
- NICE psychosis guidance combines antipsychotic medication with psychological and social interventions.
- NICE lists metabolic, cardiovascular, hormonal and movement-related effects among the things antipsychotic monitoring covers.
- Bipolar management distinguishes manic, depressive and longer-term relapse-prevention phases.
Antipsychotic medicines
Aripiprazole is the antipsychotic in Abilify, listed for schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and major depressive disorder. Risperidone is the antipsychotic in Risperdal, also listed for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, as well as irritability linked to autistic disorder. Zyprexa contains olanzapine and Latuda contains lurasidone, both also listed for schizophrenia, with Zyprexa additionally listed for bipolar I disorder.
Mood stabilisers and other mental health medicines
Lamictal Dispersible contains lamotrigine, an anticonvulsant listed for bipolar I disorder and epilepsy. Lithium Tablets and Capsules are listed for bipolar manic episodes and longer-term bipolar disorder maintenance. Buspirone, sold as Buspar, is listed for generalised anxiety disorder rather than psychosis or bipolar disorder. Axepta contains atomoxetine and is listed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a different area of mental health care.
Further reading
Which mental health medicines are available on Direct Meds?
Direct Meds lists 8 mental health medicines. Together they contain 8 different active ingredients, including aripiprazole, risperidone and buspirone. Examples include Abilify and Risperdal; all 8 medicines are listed on this page.
What conditions are mental health medicines used for?
Between them, the mental health medicines on Direct Meds are used for schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, major depressive disorder, generalised anxiety disorder and epilepsy.
Which anxiety medication can I order in South Africa?
Anxiety medicines in this range on Direct Meds include Buspar (buspirone). Some antidepressants are also used for anxiety.
What form do mental health medicines come in?
They come as tablets. The strengths are listed on each product page.
Which of these mental health medicines is right for me?
Start with the active ingredient: there are 8 different ones in this range. Products with the same active ingredient contain the same medicine. Compare their strength, form and price per tablet. Each product page's details table lists uses, how quickly it works, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.
Will I receive branded or generic mental health medicines?
Usually a generic. Names such as Abilify and Risperdal identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength. Others, such as Lamictal Dispersible and Axepta, are listed under their own names; for these you receive a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient, depending on stock.
What you will receive →How much do mental health medicines cost in South Africa?
Compare each medicine, strength and pack on its product page. Prices are shown in rand, converted from US dollars, so the final rand total can change with the exchange rate. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Are mental health medicines available over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order mental health medicines. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order mental health medicines online in South Africa?
Yes. Choose a product, strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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