All of this can be complex and confusing to the consumer. Psychotropic medications can be grouped or classified in different ways. Anti-anxiety Used to treat anxiety disorders and reduce anxiety symptoms. Reduce psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations. Stimulants Treat Attention-Hyperactivity Disorder.
Beta Blockers Treat some forms of severe aggression.
This is known as the therapeutic action or therapeutic effect . These may include sleepiness, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, or sexual problems. These are known as drug interactions . For example, two drugs you are taking may each have a mild calming effect when taken alone, but they could cause significant problems with alertness when they are taken together. On the Internet, you can find information about specific medications on the Mental Health Net website.