BPD Medications

Borderline Personality Disorders:

Although no drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration specifically for the treatment of borderline personality disorder, certain medications may help with symptoms or co-occurring problems such as depression, impulsiveness, aggression or anxiety. Medications may include antidepressants, antipsychotics or mood-stabilizing drugs.

Talk to your doctor about the benefits and side effects of medications.  This tool is designed to be used for educational purposes. If your students have any questions or concerns, they may wish to consult with their physicians.   

Antidepressants: Antipsychotics: Mood-stabilizing:
Prozac Risperdal Lithobid
Sertraline (Zoloft) Seroquel Depakote
Citalopram (Celexa) Zyprexa Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) 
Buspar Geodon Lamictal
Wellbutrin Abilify Neurontin (gabapentin)
Effexor Latuda Topamax

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