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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.

Abilify

Aripiprazole

5mg · 10mg · 15mg · 20mg

Aripiprazole tablets for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It balances brain chemicals without the heavy sedation older antipsychotics cause.

From$0.90/ tabletView

Risperdal

Risperidone

1mg · 2mg · 3mg · 4mg

Risperidone tablets for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They rebalance dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain.

From$0.66/ tabletView

Buspar

Buspirone

5mg · 10mg

Buspirone tablets for generalised anxiety disorder. Unlike benzodiazepines, it is not a sedative and does not cause dependence.

From$0.60/ tabletView

Zyprexa

Olanzapine

2.5mg · 5mg · 7.5mg · 10mg · 15mg · 20mg

Olanzapine tablets for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. It balances the brain's dopamine and serotonin signalling.

From$0.65/ tabletView

Lamictal Dispersible

Lamotrigine

50mg · 100mg

Lamotrigine dispersible tablets for bipolar I disorder and epilepsy. They dissolve in water, making them easier to swallow.

From$2.58/ tabletView

Axepta

Atomoxetine

10mg · 18mg · 25mg · 40mg

Atomoxetine tablets for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is a non-stimulant, which makes it an option for those who cannot tolerate stimulant medicines.

From$0.89/ tabletView

Latuda

Lurasidone

40mg

Lurasidone tablets for schizophrenia. It adjusts the balance of dopamine and serotonin in the brain to reduce symptoms.

From$1.49/ tabletView

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.

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