What is covered in this topic?

This topic is intended to support the practical implementation of the psychotropic recommendations for nonacute indications in these guidelines. For advice on the use of other drugs in people of childbearing potential, consult a drug information resource. This topic may be relevant for any person of childbearing potential; this includes cis women, trans men and nonbinary people.

For information on the following drugs in females of childbearing potential, see:

• antidepressants
• antiepileptics
• antipsychotics
• benzodiazepines and zopiclone or zolpidem
• lisdexamfetamine
• lithium
• suvorexant 
• complementary medicines.