Be informed about the use of psychotropic medications.
Psychotropic medications are drugs that alter the chemical levels of the brain, ultimately affecting the individual’s mood, perception, and behavior. Why many of these drugs are dangerous and illegal, some of them can be effective and often lifesaving as a prescription medication for psychiatric disorders.
Types of Psychotropic Medications
Each category of psychotropic medications treats a variety of psychiatric disturbances that affect different areas of chemical levels of the brain.
- Antipsychotics – this is used to keep delusions and hallucinations at bay by blocking the dopamine receptors of the brain. These medicines treat patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Sometimes, it is used with autistic patients.
- Mood Stabilizers – these medications help treat the dramatic mood swings that define bipolar disorders.
- Anti-anxiety Medications – these medications are used to treat people with high levels of anxiety.
- Stimulants – although it may seem counter-intuitive, these medications are actually used to treat symptoms of ADHD, including impulsivity and out-of-control behavior.
- Antidepressants – these medications help people suffering from depression regain their lives.
Psychotropic medications have become a mainstay in treating different psychiatric disorders. We encourage you to talk to a professional if you have any questions about the psychotropic medications you are taking. To know more, feel free to schedule an appointment with our professionals today.
