Medication Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

MEDICATION treatments for Bipolar Disorder:

1.quetiapine(Seroquel , Seroquel XR)
What is the most important information I should know about quetiapine? Seroquel 100 mg round, yellow, imprinted with SEROQUEL 100 Seroquel 200 mg round, white,… More
2.aripiprazole(Abilify , Abilify Discmelt)
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3.lithium(Eskalith , others…)
Drink extra fluids to keep from getting dehydrated while you are taking lithium. Tell your doctor if you have been sweating excessively, or if you are sick with fev… More
4.clozapine(Clozaril , FazaClo)
While you are taking clozapine, your blood may need to be tested every week for the first 6 months of treatment. Do not miss any scheduled blood tests. More
5.thioridazine(Mellaril )
Thioridazine is an anti-psychotic medication in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your… More
6.risperidone(Risperdal , others…)
There may be other drugs not listed that can affect risperidone. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes… More
7.olanzapine(Zyprexa , Zyprexa Zydis)
Olanzapine may cause you to have high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Symptoms include increased thirst, increased urination, excessive hunger, and weakness. If you ar… More
8.fluoxetine(Prozac , others…)
SSRI antidepressants may cause serious or life-threatening lung problems in newborn babies whose mothers take the medication during pregnancy. However, you may have… More
9.sertraline(Zoloft )
Do not take sertraline together with pimozide (Orap), or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azil… More
10.topiramate(Topamax , Topamax Sprinkle)
Topiramate is a seizure medication, also called an anticonvulsant. Topiramate is used alone or in combination with other medications to prevent seizures in adults a… More
11.divalproex sodium(Depakote , others…)
Divalproex sodium can cause birth defects. Do not use this medication without your doctor’s consent if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control… More
12.buPROPion(Wellbutrin , others…)
Do not smoke at any time if you are using a nicotine product along with Zyban. Too much nicotine can cause serious side effects. More
13.paroxetine(Paxil , others…)
Paroxetine may cause heart defects or serious, life-threatening lung problems in newborn babies whose mothers take the medication during pregnancy. However, you may… More
14.clonazepam(Klonopin , Klonopin Wafer)
Clonazepam may cause harm to an unborn baby, and may cause breathing or feeding problems in a newborn. But having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both the mot… More
15.citalopram(Celexa )
Do not take citalopram together with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (El… More
16.carbamazepine(Tegretol , others…)
There are many other medicines that could cause a drug interaction if you take them together with carbamazepine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and ove… More
17.venlafaxine(Effexor , Effexor XR)
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Venlafaxine affects chemicals in th… More
18.lamotrigine(Lamictal , others…)
Do not stop taking lamotrigine without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. You may have increased seizures if you stop taking lamotrigine suddenl… More
19.haloperidol(Haldol , Haldol Decanoate)
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20.valproic acid(Depakene , others…)
Valproic acid affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures. Valproic acid is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. Valproic ac… More
21.gabapentin(Neurontin , Gabarone)
You may have thoughts about suicide while taking gabapentin. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments. More
22.escitalopram(Lexapro )
Do not take escitalopram together with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (… More
23.loxapine(Loxitane , Loxitane C)
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24.fluvoxamine(Luvox , Luvox CR)
You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an this medication, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check … More
25.duloxetine(Cymbalta )
Do not take duloxetine together with thioridazine (Mellaril), or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagili… More
26.ziprasidone(Geodon )
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27.oxcarbazepine(Trileptal )
Do not use this medication without your doctor’s consent if you are pregnant. It could cause harm to the unborn baby. Oxcarbazepine should not be used during p… More
28.isocarboxazid(Marplan )
There are many other medicines that can cause serious or life-threatening medical problems if you take them together with isocarboxazid. Do not take isocarboxazid b… More
29.perphenazine(Trilafon )
Do not use perphenazine if you have liver disease, brain damage, bone marrow depression, a blood cell disorder, or if you are also using large amounts of alcohol or… More
30.fluphenazine(Prolixin , others…)
Do not use fluphenazine if you have liver disease, brain damage, bone marrow depression, a blood cell disorder, or if you are also using large amounts of alcohol or… More
31.trifluoperazine(Stelazine )
Trifluoperazine is an anti-psychotic medication in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in y… More
32.thiothixene(Navane )
Thiothixene is an antipsychotic medication. It affects the actions of chemicals in your brain. Thiothixene is used to treat schizophrenia. Thiothixene may also be u… More
33.desvenlafaxine(Pristiq )
Desvenlafaxine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Desvenlafaxine affects chemicals … More
34.asenapine(Saphris )
What is the most important information I should know about asenapine? Before taking asenapine, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, high … More