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Mental Health Medications:
Coverage & Costs

Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

5
Medications
$350–$950
Cost Range/Month

All Mental Health Medications

Compare costs, coverage, and side effects for each medication.

Abilify

(Aripiprazole)

Atypical antipsychotic for multiple mental health conditions

SchizophreniaBipolar disorderMajor depressive disorder (adjunct)Autism irritability
$950
per month
w/ insurance: $10–$60

Seroquel

(Quetiapine)

Atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

SchizophreniaBipolar disorderMajor depressive disorder (adjunct)
$580
per month
w/ insurance: $5–$40

Lexapro

(Escitalopram)

SSRI antidepressant for depression and anxiety

Major depressive disorderGeneralized anxiety disorder
$350
per month
w/ insurance: $3–$20

Wellbutrin

(Bupropion)

Antidepressant that also aids smoking cessation

Major depressive disorderSeasonal affective disorderSmoking cessation
$380
per month
w/ insurance: $5–$30

Lamictal

(Lamotrigine)

Mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder maintenance

Bipolar disorder (maintenance)Epilepsy
$400
per month
w/ insurance: $5–$30

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Head-to-Head Comparisons

See how these medications stack up against each other.

Lexapro vs Wellbutrin

Different mechanisms: Lexapro (SSRI) vs Wellbutrin (NDRI). Wellbutrin avoids sexual side effects and weight gain common with SSRIs.

Abilify vs Seroquel

Both atypical antipsychotics. Seroquel is more sedating; Abilify is more activating. Both are used as depression add-ons.

Lexapro vs Lamictal

Lexapro treats depression/anxiety (SSRI). Lamictal is a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder, especially preventing depressive episodes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are mental health medications?

Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

How much do mental health medications cost without insurance?

Mental Health Medications range from $350 to $950 per month without insurance. With insurance, copays are typically much lower.

Does Medicaid cover mental health medications?

Medicaid coverage for mental health medications varies by state. Many states cover these medications with prior authorization. Check your specific state's coverage below.

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