Medications for Bipolar Disorder

Many different types of medication are used to treat bipolar disorder. Learn more about the doses and side effects of sedatives, mood stabilizers, and more.
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What To Know About Saphris (Asenapine)
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Treating Bipolar Disorder
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Rash and Inflammation While on Lamictal
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How Long Does It Take for Zoloft to Work?
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What to Know About Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine)
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How Long Does Withdrawal From Lamictal Last?
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Does Lamictal Cause Weight Gain or Loss?
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Side Effects and Overdose Symptoms of Trazodone
Lithium Side Effects
Lithium Side Effects - Bipolar Medications
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Therapeutic Drug Levels in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
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Valium to Manage Anxiety Disorders and Symptoms
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Mood Stabilizers Used to Treat Bipolar Disorder
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The Link Between Lithium and Weight Gain
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Using Atypical Antipsychotics for Treatments
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Extrapyramidal Side Effects From Medication
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Treating Psychosis With Typical Antipsychotics
Potential Side Effects of Haldol (Haloperidol)
Lithium is a common prescription for mental health conditions
Lithium as Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
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Treating Depression With Remeron (Mirtazapine)
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Overview of Tricyclic Antidepressants
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How Oxazepam (Serax) Is Used for Anxiety
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Norepinephrine's Role in Treating Mood Problems
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Precautions for Benzodiazepine Ativan (Lorazepam)
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Commonly Prescribed Antipsychotics for Dementia
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Overview of a Medication's Half-Life
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Using Abilify for Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
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Symbyax Medication for Bipolar Disorder
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What to Know About Cogentin (Benztropine)
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6 Tips for Fighting Medication-Induced Weight Gain
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Beyond-Use and Expiration Date Differences
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What You Should Know About Oral Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
Why You Shouldn't Use St. John's Wort for Bipolar
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Neurontin and Its Off-Label Use in Bipolar Disorder
Effexor pills, which are used to treat depression and other ailments.
How Reuptake Inhibitor Drugs Work
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Potential Side Effects and Risks of Tegretol
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Nortriptyline Side Effects
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Side Effects of Restoril for Insomnia
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Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) Uses and Side Effects
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How Prozac (Fluoxetine) Is Used to Treat Bipolar Disorder
Wellbutrin
Wellbutrin for Bipolar Disorder: Risks and Benefits
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Side Effects of Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine)
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Thorazine Side Effects With Bipolar Disorder
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Hair Loss as a Bipolar Medication Side Effect
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Can Your Mood Stabilizer Interfere With Birth Control?
Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft antidepressant tablets
What Are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?
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Trilafon (Perphenazine) Side Effects
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Latuda (Generic Lurasidone) Drug Information
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Side Effects of Seroquel (Quetiapine)
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Safely Taking Lamictal While Pregnant or Breastfeeding
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SSRI Withdrawal Symptoms
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Taking Nefazodone as an Antidepressant
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Amino Acid Supplements for Bipolar Disorder
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Medication Expiration Dates and Proper Disposal
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Side Effects of Navane (Thiothixine)
Buspar
Buspar for Anxiety With Bipolar Disorder
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How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome
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Anxiety Medications Used for Bipolar Disorder
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Lithium Toxicity: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Losing Weight Gained From Psychotropic Medications
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Grapefruit Interactions With Bipolar Drugs