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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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Everything You Need to Know About Trileptal Use in Bipolar Disorder
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Withdrawal Symptoms to Watch for If You Stop Taking Lamictal
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Why You May Not Have to Be Worried About Weight Gain With Lamictal
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Weight Loss Drugs to Be Cautious With If You Have Bipolar Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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The Potential Side Effects of Trazodone
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Lithium Side Effects
What Are the Potential Side Effects of Lithium?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Lamictal
Does Lamictal (Lamotrigine) Cause or Treat Anxiety?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Duration of Medication Can Ensure No Side Effects in Bipolar Medication
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Valium to Manage Anxiety Disorders and Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
Multicolored pills on a spoon
How Mood Stabilizers Are a Cornerstone of Bipolar Treatment
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Does Taking Lithium for Bipolar Disorder Cause Weight Gain?
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
pile of atypical antipsychotic pills
How Doctors Choose Between an Atypical and Typical Antipsychotic
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Treatment for Extrapyramidal Side Effects of Antipsychotic Medications
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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What Are Typical Antipsychotics?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
many rubbing his eyes as a medication side effect
Urgent Side Effects to Look Out for If You're Taking Haldol
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Lithium is a common prescription for mental health conditions
Lithium Prescriptions, Precautions, and Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Remeron's Use and Side Effects in Treating Depression
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Doctor explaining prescription medication to patient in clinic
When Is the Right Time to Use a Tricyclic Antidepressant?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Learn About Oxazepam, an Often-Prescribed Anti-Anxiety Drug
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How Increased Norepinephrine Levels in the Brain Can Improve Energy
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Pharmacist giving a woman a prescription of Ativan
Precautions You Should Know About If Your Doctor Prescribes Ativan
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Doctor discussing prescription with senior patient
Antipsychotics Black Box Warning for Elderly With Dementia
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Woman in bathrobe taking medication
Why the Time It Takes a Drug to Be Eliminated in Your Body Is Important
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Female depressed patient sitting on the bed in a hospital ward
Black Box Warnings of Abilify for Bipolar Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Should You Take Symbyax for Your Bipolar Disorder?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Female doctor writing prescription
How to Treat Tremors From Antipsychotic Medications With Benztropine
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Fight Your Weight Gain From Medication
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Woman reading prescription bottle label at laptop
Should You Use Medications After Beyond-Use Dates?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Mental health professional prescribing medication
Will I Gain Weight If I Take Zyprexa for My Bipolar Disorder?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
The Safety of St. John's Wort for Bipolar Disorder
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Depressed woman
Side Effects and Controversy of Neurontin for Bipolar Disorder
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Effexor pills, which are used to treat depression and other ailments.
How SNRIs, SSRIs, and SNDRIs Differ in Treating Depression
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Hispanic woman reading medication
Side Effects to Watch Out for When Taking Tegretol
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Woman with a headache
Why You Might Crave Sweets When You Take Nortriptyline
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Woman in pyjamas, looking at refrigerator
Should You Discontinue Restoril If You Have Side Effects?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How Vyvanse for ADHD Can Interact With Bipolar Medications
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Prozac capsule
How Prozac Is Used to Treat Bipolar Depression
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Wellbutrin
Know the Risks Before You Take Wellbutrin for Bipolar Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Side Effects You Should Know If Taking Trileptal for Bipolar Disorder
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Side Effects of Thorazine for Bipolar Disorder
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Can Bipolar Medication Be Causing Your Thinning Hair?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Those Weird Ingredients You Might Find in Your Prescription Drugs
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Drug Interactions Between Oral Contraceptives and Bipolar Medications
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft antidepressant tablets
What Are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Common and Serious Side Effects of Trilafon (Perphenazine)
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How the Atypical Antipsychotic Lurasidone Is Prescribed
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Potential Side Effects of Taking Seroquel for Mental Illness
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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The Safety of Using Lamictal During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
SSRI medication pills
How to Avoid Withdrawal When Stopping SSRI Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Can Nefazodone Be Used to Treat My Depression?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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The Benefits of Amino Acid Supplements for Bipolar Disorder
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Should You Pay Attention to Medications Expiration Dates?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Bipolar Medications and Dry Mouth
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Possible Side Effects of Anti-Psychotic Medication Navane
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Buspar
Side Effects of Using Buspar HCL for Bipolar Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Serotonin Syndrome Is Diagnosed and Treated
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Doctor writing prescription for patient in clinic office
What Anxiety Medications Are Used for Bipolar Disorder?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Lithium tablets next to lithium aluminum silicate.
Lithium Toxicity: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Medication Causing Weight Gain? How to Fight Back
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Why Grapefruit Juice and Bipolar Drugs Can Be a Toxic Mix
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD