What medications can be used to control bipolar disorder symptoms?

Answer 1

Pharmacological intervention is the first line treatment of Bipolar disorder. The first line treatment is Lithium but you may find you need to take medications from a number of categories. Anticonvulsants such as valoporate(Depakote) used for those with a rapid cycle, Antipsychotics both typical and atypical such as lithium, and olanzapine being the most common. Care should be taken when using antipsychotics for extrapyramidal side effects. Finally Benzodiazapines. Benzodiazapines are a CNS depressant and produce sedation and sleepyness, are used to control manic symptoms until mood stabilizers take effect, these are diazapam, lorzepam, and clonazepam. These drugs may be addictive and efficacy may be reduced over time as the body adapts to the drug. No medications should be taken without the prescription and advice from a Medical Practitioner.

Answer 2

Medication for bipolar disorder is difficult because it's like treating two different mental illnesses. Most people take mood stabilizers like Lithium to make to highs and lows not as extreme.

Answer 3

There are many types of medications which can be used to treat bipolar disorder symptoms but there are three main types. The three main types include mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and antipsychotics.

Answer 4

Abilify - Aripiprazole

Seroquel - Quetiapine

Zyprexa - Olanzapine

Lithobid - Lithium

Risperdal - Risperidone