Bipolar Disorder Medications
Definition of Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of excitability (mania) alternating with periods of depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression are often very abrupt.
Drugs (by generic name) associated with Bipolar Disorder
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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Drug Name  (View by: Brand | Generic )
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Reviews |
Ratings |
iloperidone systemic (Pro, More...)
class: atypical antipsychotics | 2 reviews | Rate it | 10 |
clonazepam systemic (Pro, More...)
class: benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines | 39 reviews | Rate it | 8.8 |
lamotrigine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: triazine anticonvulsants | 200 reviews | Rate it | 8.6 |
fluoxetine / olanzapine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: psychotherapeutic combinations | 19 reviews | Rate it | 8.6 |
armodafinil systemic (Pro, More...)
class: CNS stimulants | 9 reviews | Rate it | 8.6 |
lithium systemic (Pro, More...)
class: miscellaneous antipsychotic agents | 87 reviews | Rate it | 8.4 |
gabapentin systemic (Pro, More...)
class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs | 16 reviews | Rate it | 8.4 |
oxcarbazepine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants | 35 reviews | Rate it | 8.3 |
asenapine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: atypical antipsychotics | 97 reviews | Rate it | 8.1 |
levetiracetam systemic (Pro, More...)
class: pyrrolidine anticonvulsants | 3 reviews | Rate it | 8.0 |
topiramate systemic (Pro, More...)
class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants | 36 reviews | Rate it | 7.7 |
lurasidone systemic (Pro, More...)
class: atypical antipsychotics | 54 reviews | Rate it | 7.6 |
quetiapine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: atypical antipsychotics | 149 reviews | Rate it | 7.5 |
escitalopram systemic (Pro, More...)
class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 25 reviews | Rate it | 7.4 |
venlafaxine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors | 30 reviews | Rate it | 7.3 |
carbamazepine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants | 31 reviews | Rate it | 7.2 |
olanzapine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: atypical antipsychotics | 55 reviews | Rate it | 7.1 |
desvenlafaxine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors | 7 reviews | Rate it | 7.1 |
sertraline systemic (Pro, More...)
class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 14 reviews | Rate it | 7.0 |
duloxetine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors | 24 reviews | Rate it | 6.8 |
bupropion systemic (Pro, More...)
class: miscellaneous antidepressants, smoking cessation agents | 20 reviews | Rate it | 6.6 |
divalproex sodium systemic (Pro, More...)
class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants | 69 reviews | Rate it | 6.4 |
aripiprazole systemic (Pro, More...)
class: atypical antipsychotics | 97 reviews | Rate it | 6.3 |
risperidone systemic (Pro, More...)
class: atypical antipsychotics | 43 reviews | Rate it | 6.3 |
clonidine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting | 1 review | Rate it | 6.3 |
ziprasidone systemic (Pro, More...)
class: atypical antipsychotics | 75 reviews | Rate it | 6.0 |
perphenazine systemic (Pro, More...)
class: phenothiazine antiemetics, phenothiazine antipsychotics | 4 reviews | Rate it | 5.8 |
valproic acid systemic (Pro, More...)
class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants | 4 reviews | Rate it | 5.0 |
citalopram systemic (Pro, More...)
class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 2 reviews | Rate it | 4.5 |
paliperidone systemic (Pro, More...)
class: atypical antipsychotics | 4 reviews | Rate it | 4.2 |
verapamil systemic (Pro, More...)
class: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics | 0 reviews | Not rated
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Synonym(s): Bipolar Affective Disorder; Bipolar Affective Mood Disorder; Bipolar I Disorder; Manic Depression; Manic Depressive Disorder; Manic Depressive Illness; Mood Disorder
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