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 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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Abilify (Pro, More...)
generic name: aripiprazole class: atypical antipsychotics | 90 reviews | Rate it | 6.3 |
Catapres (Pro, More...)
generic name: clonidine class: antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting | 0 reviews | Rate it | 7.0 |
Depakote (Pro, More...)
generic name: divalproex sodium class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants | 57 reviews | Rate it | 6.2 |
Effexor (Pro, More...)
generic name: venlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors | 14 reviews | Rate it | 7.5 |
Effexor XR (More...)
generic name: venlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors | 14 reviews | Rate it | 7.1 |
Geodon (Pro, More...)
generic name: ziprasidone class: atypical antipsychotics | 71 reviews | Rate it | 5.9 |
Invega (Pro, More...)
generic name: paliperidone class: atypical antipsychotics | 4 reviews | Rate it | 4.2 |
Keppra (Pro, More...)
generic name: levetiracetam class: pyrrolidine anticonvulsants | 2 reviews | Rate it | 7.0 |
Klonopin (Pro, More...)
generic name: clonazepam class: benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines | 30 reviews | Rate it | 8.9 |
Lamictal (Pro, More...)
generic name: lamotrigine class: triazine anticonvulsants | 170 reviews | Rate it | 8.6 |
Latuda (Pro, More...)
generic name: lurasidone class: atypical antipsychotics | 54 reviews | Rate it | 7.5 |
Lexapro (Pro, More...)
generic name: escitalopram class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 24 reviews | Rate it | 7.3 |
Nuvigil (Pro, More...)
generic name: armodafinil class: CNS stimulants | 9 reviews | Rate it | 8.6 |
Risperdal (Pro, More...)
generic name: risperidone class: atypical antipsychotics | 28 reviews | Rate it | 6.2 |
Saphris (Pro, More...)
generic name: asenapine class: atypical antipsychotics | 91 reviews | Rate it | 8.3 |
Seroquel (Pro, More...)
generic name: quetiapine class: atypical antipsychotics | 106 reviews | Rate it | 7.6 |
Seroquel XR (More...)
generic name: quetiapine class: atypical antipsychotics | 38 reviews | Rate it | 7.1 |
Tegretol (Pro, More...)
generic name: carbamazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants | 15 reviews | Rate it | 7.7 |
Topamax (Pro, More...)
generic name: topiramate class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants | 35 reviews | Rate it | 7.6 |
Zyprexa (Pro, More...)
generic name: olanzapine class: atypical antipsychotics | 49 reviews | Rate it | 6.8 |
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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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