St. John’s wort can be considered an option along with conventional antidepressants for short-term treatment of mild depression; however, be wary of its many drug interactions. From Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, 7th Edition (2023).

Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic medication that is less favored than benztropine because it must be dosed TID and is only available in oral formulations. Use as a second-line option. From Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, 7th Edition (2023).

Temazepam has the advantages of a short half-life and no active metabolites, and is therefore less likely to cause nextday sedation. It’s a decent first-line agent for insomnia if a benzodiazepine is appropriate for use. From Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, 7th Edition (2023).

What Does It Treat? Escitalopram is used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

What Does It Treat? Fluoxetine is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder. It may also be prescribed for other conditions as determined by your health care provider.

What Does It Treat? Lorazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders. It can also be used to treat insomnia and seizures, and to provide sedation before medical procedures.

What Does It Treat? Lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It stabilizes mood and reduces extreme mood fluctuations by restoring the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

What Does It Treat? Moderate to severe alcohol use disorder.

What Does It Treat? Mirtazapine is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder. It may also be prescribed off-label to help with sleep problems or anxiety disorders.

What Does It Treat? Lurasidone is primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar depression. It helps to improve symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, depressed mood, and disrupted sleep patterns.