Psychiatric Medications

noun a brand name for a drug containing amphetamine, used as a stimulant

• The doctor prescribed Benzedrine to help with my narcolepsy.
• I took some Benzedrine to stay awake during the long drive.
• I heard some people use Benzedrine as a study drug.
• His energy was like he had taken a dose of Benzedrine.

noun a substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug

• The doctor prescribed a new medication to treat the patient's condition.
• I have to remember to take my medication every day.
• I hate taking all these meds, but I know they're necessary.
• Music is my medication for the soul.

noun a drug that has a calming effect and is used to induce sleep or reduce anxiety

adjective having a calming or soothing effect

• The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient relax before the surgery.
• I took a sedative last night to help me sleep better.
• I need to pop a sedative to calm my nerves before the big presentation.
• Listening to classical music has a sedative effect on my mind.

noun a compound that helps regulate mood swings and stabilize emotions

• The psychiatrist prescribed a mood stabilizer to help regulate the patient's emotions.
• I heard that taking a mood stabilizer can really help even out your moods.
• Dude, I've been on that mood stabilizer for a while now and it's been a game changer.
• Listening to classical music is like a mood stabilizer for my soul.

noun a type of drug used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia

• The patient was prescribed a neuroleptic to help manage their schizophrenia symptoms.
• The doctor gave me some neuroleptic pills for my anxiety.
• I heard that neuroleptics can really knock you out.
• Taking a neuroleptic felt like putting a blanket over my racing thoughts.

noun a type of medication used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia

adjective describing something related to the treatment of psychotic disorders

• The doctor prescribed an antipsychotic medication to treat the patient's schizophrenia.
• My friend takes antipsychotic pills to help with his mental health.
• I heard that antipsychotic meds can really mess with your head.
• Sometimes I feel like I need an antipsychotic to deal with all the chaos in my life.

noun a synthetic opioid medication used for the treatment of opioid addiction and chronic pain

• Buprenorphine is a medication commonly used to treat opioid addiction.
• My doctor prescribed me buprenorphine to help with my withdrawal symptoms.
• I heard buprenorphine can really help with kicking the habit.
• Using buprenorphine is like having a safety net during the recovery process.