Condition

Schizophrenia & Psychosis

Antipsychotic drugs for schizophrenia, psychosis, and severe mental illness

13 drugs
13 Prescription

Atypical antipsychotic

Helps manage symptoms of mental illness

1

Aripiprazole

Prescription

Mental illness (schizophrenia), bipolar disorder (mood swings between extreme highs and lows), depression (when added to other antidepressant medicines), irritability linked to autism in children

Aqeud 10 TabletsDebixa-10 TabletsPraxal-30 TabletPraxal-5 Tablet

Anticonvulsant

anti-seizure medicine

1

Carbamazepine

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fitting), trigeminal neuralgia (sharp shooting pain in the face), nerve pain, bipolar disorder (mood swings between extreme highs and lows)

Bfifcy Carbamazepine Tablets 200mgCarbamal 200-CR TabletCarbamal 400- CR TabletCarbamazepine 200mg TabletsCarbamazepine TabletsCarbamazepine Tablets BP 200mgCarzepin Tablet 200mgChez Carbamazepine Tablet

Antipsychotic

Phenothiazine

2

Chlorpromazine

Prescription

Mental health conditions like schizophrenia (when someone hears voices or sees things that are not there), severe anxiety and agitation, uncontrollable hiccups, severe nausea and vomiting

Calzim InjectionChlorpromazine TabletsChlorpromazine Tablets BP 100mgHanbet Chlorpromazine InjectionPromedix Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride

Trifluoperazine

Prescription

Mental illness (madness/psychosis), schizophrenia, severe anxiety that doesn't respond to other treatments, agitation, hearing voices or seeing things that are not there

Trifluoperazine Tablets BP 10mgTrifluoperazine Tablets BP 5mg

Atypical Antipsychotic

Helps manage symptoms of mental illness

2

Clozapine

Prescription

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (severe mental illness where the person hears voices, sees things that are not there, or has confused thinking that other medicines have failed to control), reducing the risk of suicidal behavior in people with schizophrenia

Leponex 100mg TabletsLeponex 25mg TabletsXycloza-100 Tablets

Olanzapine

Prescription

Schizophrenia (a condition where someone hears voices or sees things that aren't there), bipolar disorder (extreme mood swings between feeling too high and too low), severe agitation, psychosis

Altadon-3 TabletImpexxia Olanzapine Tablets 10mgImpexxia Olanzapine Tablets 5mgLanzep-10 TabletLanzep-5 TabletOlantor 10Olanza-10 TabletOlanza-5 Tablet

Antipsychotic

long-acting

1

Fluphenazine decanoate

Prescription

Schizophrenia (mental illness with hearing voices, confused thinking, seeing things that are not there), other serious mental health conditions that need long-term treatment

Fenazden InjectionFluphenazine Decanoate InjectionWaphexin Injection

Antipsychotic

Helps manage symptoms of mental illness

2

Haloperidol

Prescription

Mental illness (madness/psychosis), severe agitation, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there), uncontrollable body movements, severe vomiting that does not respond to other medicines

Haloperidol TabletsHaloperidol Tablets BP 10mgHaloperidol Tablets BP 5mg

Risperidone

Prescription

Mental illness with confused thinking or hearing voices (schizophrenia), sudden mood swings and extreme excitement (bipolar disorder/mania), severe irritability and aggression in people with autism

Altadon-1 TabletAltadon-2 TabletAmidrex 1 TabletAmidrex 2 TabletAndro 1mg Orally Disintegrating TabletBafnacure 2mg TabletMasrone TabletsRisperdal 2mg Tablet

Antipsychotic

Atypical / Second-generation

1

Paliperidone

Prescription

Schizophrenia (a serious mental illness that causes hearing voices, confused thinking, and seeing things that are not there), schizoaffective disorder (a condition with both psychotic symptoms and mood problems)

Trevicta 175mg Prolonged Release Suspension for InjectionTrevicta 263mg Prolonged Release Suspension for InjectionTrevicta 350mg Prolonged Release Suspension for InjectionTrevicta 525mg Prolonged Release Suspension for Injection

Atypical antipsychotic

medicine for mental health conditions

1

Quetiapine

Prescription

Schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes confused thinking and hearing voices), bipolar disorder (serious mood swings between high and low), depression that has not responded to other treatments

Xytal-200mg TabletXytal-300 Tablet

Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic

Prevents seizures and controls convulsions

1

Sodium Valproate

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fits), bipolar disorder (extreme mood swings), prevention of migraine headaches

Epinnom 200 TabletsRacex Tablets

Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic / Mood stabilizer

Helps control seizures and mood swings

1

Sodium Valproate; Valproic Acid

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fits), bipolar disorder (extreme mood swings), prevention of migraine headaches

Encorate Chrono 200Encorate Chrono 500Epilim Chrono 500mg TabletsValcontin 200 TabletValcontin 500 Tablet

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you hear voices that are commanding you to harm yourself or others, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you are having trouble swallowing or breathing because of muscle stiffness, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you experience sudden confusion, agitation, or aggression, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you notice a sudden change in your mental state, such as feeling extremely anxious, agitated, or depressed, go to your nearest clinic or hospital within the next 24 hours.
  • If you are having trouble speaking or moving, or if you have numbness or weakness in your face, arms, or legs, go to your nearest clinic or hospital within the next 24 hours.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.