Psychopharmacology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
loading dose
An initial higher dose given to rapidly achieve therapeutic drug levels.
tricyclic antidepressant
A class of antidepressant medications characterized by their three-ring chemical structure, known for anticholinergic si...
ultra-rapid cycling
Pattern of bipolar disorder characterized by mood episodes occurring within days or weeks, more frequent than typical ra...
valproate-induced weight gain
Significant weight increase associated with valproate therapy, occurring in up to 50% of patients and potentially leadin...
washout period
A medication-free interval between stopping one psychiatric drug and starting another.