Specialty prescribing

Medications Prescribed by Psychiatry Specialists

A reference of medications commonly prescribed in psychiatry practice across UAE licensed pharmacies.

Medications

Drug classes

Prescription

Psychiatry specialists in the UAE commonly prescribe 10 medications across 3 drug classes. This page covers the most frequently prescribed medications in psychiatry practice. Always consult a licensed psychiatry specialist for prescribing guidance.

10 medications · 3 classes

Medications prescribed in Psychiatry

Carbamazepine

Anticonvulsant for epilepsy and severe nerve pain

Duloxetine

SNRI (Cymbalta) for depression, neuropathic pain, and fibromyalgia

Escitalopram

Selective SSRI (Lexapro) for depression and generalized anxiety disorder

Fluoxetine

The original SSRI (Prozac) — still widely prescribed for depression and OCD

Mirtazapine

Antidepressant that also improves sleep and appetite

Pregabalin

Gabapentinoid for nerve pain, anxiety, and fibromyalgia (Lyrica)

Sertraline

SSRI antidepressant widely used for depression, anxiety, and OCD

Valproic Acid / Valproate

Anticonvulsant also used for bipolar disorder and migraine prevention

Venlafaxine

SNRI for depression and anxiety that also helps chronic pain

Zolpidem

Short-term sleeping aid (Ambien) for difficulty falling asleep

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Disclaimer. This page is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Consult a licensed psychiatry specialist for prescribing guidance.