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Drug Name pixel.gifpixel.gif(View by: Brand | Generic) Reviews Ratings pixel.gifpixel.gif Seroquel (Pro, More…)offlabel.gif generic name: quetiapine class: atypical antipsychotics 13 reviews

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6.5 Cymbalta (Pro, More…) generic name: duloxetine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors 12 reviews

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8.3 Lexapro (Pro, More…) generic name: escitalopram class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 40 reviews

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8.8 Paxil (Pro, More…) generic name: paroxetine class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 9 reviews

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8.0 Effexor XR (Pro, More…) generic name: venlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors 10 reviews

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7.0 Seroquel XR (More…)offlabel.gif generic name: quetiapine class: atypical antipsychotics 5 reviews

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6.0 Paxil CR (Pro, More…) generic name: paroxetine class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 1 review

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9.5 Pexeva (Pro, More…) generic name: paroxetine class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 0 reviews Not rated Be the

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52 MOST COMMON USED BIPOLAR MEDICATIONS

Drug Name (View by: Brand | Generic) Reviews Ratings
Abilify (Pro, More…)
generic name: aripiprazole class: atypical antipsychotics

80 reviews

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6.1

Abilify Discmelt (More…)
generic name: aripiprazole class: atypical antipsychotics

1 review

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8.0

Calan (Pro, More…)
generic name: verapamil class: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics

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Calan SR (Pro, More…)
generic name: verapamil class: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics

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Carbatrol (More…)
generic name: carbamazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants

1 review

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2.0

Catapres (Pro, More…)
generic name: clonidine class: antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting

0 reviews

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7.0

Catapres-TTS (Pro, More…)
generic name: clonidine class: antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting

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Covera-HS (Pro, More…)
generic name: verapamil class: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics

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Depakene (Pro, More…)
generic name: valproic acid class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants

1 review

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1.0

Depakote (Pro, More…)
generic name: divalproex sodium class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants

49 reviews

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6.1

Depakote ER (Pro, More…)
generic name: divalproex sodium class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants

5 reviews

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7.8

Depakote Sprinkles (Pro, More…)
generic name: divalproex sodium class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants

0 reviews

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8.0

Effexor (Pro, More…)
generic name: venlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

10 reviews

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7.4

Effexor XR (Pro, More…)
generic name: venlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

13 reviews

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6.7

Epitol (Pro, More…)
generic name: carbamazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants

5 reviews

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7.6

Equetro (Pro, More…)
generic name: carbamazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants

2 reviews

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5.5

Eskalith (Pro, More…)
generic name: lithium class: miscellaneous antipsychotic agents

3 reviews

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9.5

Eskalith-CR (More…)
generic name: lithium class: miscellaneous antipsychotic agents

3 reviews

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9.3

Geodon (Pro, More…)
generic name: ziprasidone class: atypical antipsychotics

62 reviews

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6.2

Invega (Pro, More…)
generic name: paliperidone class: atypical antipsychotics

4 reviews

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5.0

Isoptin (More…)
generic name: verapamil class: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics

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Isoptin SR (Pro, More…)
generic name: verapamil class: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics

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Keppra (Pro, More…)
generic name: levetiracetam class: pyrrolidine anticonvulsants

2 reviews

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7.0

Keppra XR (Pro, More…)
generic name: levetiracetam class: pyrrolidine anticonvulsants

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Klonopin (Pro, More…)
generic name: clonazepam class: benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines

21 reviews

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8.8

Klonopin Wafer (More…)
generic name: clonazepam class: benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines

2 reviews

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10

Lamictal (Pro, More…)
generic name: lamotrigine class: triazine anticonvulsants

134 reviews

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8.5

Lamictal CD (More…)
generic name: lamotrigine class: triazine anticonvulsants

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Lamictal ODT (More…)
generic name: lamotrigine class: triazine anticonvulsants

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Latuda (Pro, More…)
generic name: lurasidone class: atypical antipsychotics

28 reviews

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7.3

Lexapro (Pro, More…)
generic name: escitalopram class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

21 reviews

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7.2

Lithobid (Pro, More…)
generic name: lithium class: miscellaneous antipsychotic agents

12 reviews

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7.4

Nuvigil (Pro, More…)
generic name: armodafinil class: CNS stimulants

5 reviews

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7.7

Pristiq (Pro, More…)
generic name: desvenlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

6 reviews

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7.6

Risperdal (Pro, More…)
generic name: risperidone class: atypical antipsychotics

24 reviews

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Risperdal M-Tab (More…)
generic name: risperidone class: atypical antipsychotics

2 reviews

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6.3

Saphris (Pro, More…)
generic name: asenapine class: atypical antipsychotics

74 reviews

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8.2

Seroquel (Pro, More…)
generic name: quetiapine class: atypical antipsychotics

82 reviews

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7.8

Seroquel XR (More…)
generic name: quetiapine class: atypical antipsychotics

32 reviews

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7.5

Symbyax (Pro, More…)
generic name: fluoxetine/olanzapine class: psychotherapeutic combinations

16 reviews

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8.4

Tegretol (Pro, More…)
generic name: carbamazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants

12 reviews

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7.9

Tegretol XR (More…)
generic name: carbamazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants

0 reviews

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6.5

Topamax (Pro, More…)
generic name: topiramate class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants

31 reviews

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7.6

Topamax Sprinkle (More…)
generic name: topiramate class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants

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Topiragen (Pro, More…)
generic name: topiramate class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants

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Trilafon (More…)
generic name: perphenazine class: phenothiazine antiemetics, phenothiazine antipsychotics

1 review

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4.0

Trileptal (Pro, More…)
generic name: oxcarbazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants

24 reviews

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8.2

Verelan (Pro, More…)
generic name: verapamil class: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics

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Verelan PM (Pro, More…)
generic name: verapamil class: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics

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Zyprexa (Pro, More…)
generic name: olanzapine class: atypical antipsychotics

39 reviews

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7.0

Zyprexa Intramuscular (More…)
generic name: olanzapine class: atypical antipsychotics

0 reviews

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8.0

Zyprexa Zydis (More…)
generic name: olanzapine class: atypical antipsychotics

again this is not a recent list and there is a lot more information provided by http://www.drugs.com I think

anyways

Long term monitoring is valuable in monitoring is valuable in Bipolar Disorder to faciliate recognition of the variablity in the mood swings associated with the condition, including identification of symptom-free intervals.

Ongoing monitoring also provides an “early warning” system and a method to recognize any patterns of stressful life events that ,ay act as triggers.

Detailed documentation of medication and triggers provides information about adherence and the relationship of the medication and trigger type and schedule to the mood swings.

MOOD CHARTS:

Mood charting is a simplified patient self-report technique derived from the more extensive Life Chart approach. The participation of the patient in providing input to the daily documentation has been found to promote a more involved an d collaborative theraputic alliance with the clinician.

Patient participation serves to reinforce education and information about the condition and how to manage life style

(sleep habits, etc) and promotes active involvement in the management of the disorder.

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BIPOLAR & STIGMA FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS: FROM BIPOLAR-BABE

Those who suffer from [bipolar disorder] are often falsely labeled as crazy, dangerous, or even as having multiple personalities … many people fail to seek help out of shame or embarrassment,” says Hobbs.

She says bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a chronic condition characterized with periods of highs, or mania, and periods of devastating lows. Unlike a cardiac disorder or diabetes, the effects of mental illness are easy to ignore or misinterpret.

Hobbs also says that those with invisible disabilities are often unfairly characterized and judged, and that many people regard mental health disorders to be simply an inability to control oneself, a weakness, or a character flaw. She’s troubled by the notion that many people don’t see the illness as “real” since mental illnesses are characterized by behavioral symptoms. According to Hobbs, these views have become so instilled in our society that sufferers of mental health disorders often internalize these ideas and, as a result, do not seek help, or discontinue treatment.

Hobbs points out that bipolar disorder is a treatable disorder and one with which most of those diagnosed can lead healthy, productive lives.

“In my opinion, the biggest impact being diagnosed with bipolar disorder has on one’s life is dealing with the stigma associated with it, both internally and externally,” says Hobbs.

Like Paquette and Hobbs, self-described bipolar “survivor” Julia Markus knows what it takes to overcome stigma and adversity. She ran a non-governmental organization for nearly a decade, and after meeting Paquette at a professional training and development seminar, was inspired by Paquette’s enthusiasm for her anti-stigma project. Markus is also disapproving of pushing things into corners and not talking about them.

“Whether it’s [about] a mental illness, or what it’s like to live with cancer or menopause … it makes people who are living with those conditions feel shunned and belittled as if … their situation isn’t good enough to be part of a conversation,” says Markus.

Hobbs points out that even though many people are diagnosed when they are young, statistics show that most of those with bipolar disorder are in their 20s before a diagnosis is made. She says that it’s critical to move against stigma in young people before it takes root.