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 33 review(s) Rate It! 6.4
Carbatrol (Pro , More... ) generic name: carbamazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants 1 review(s) Rate It! 2.0
Cymbalta (More... ) generic name: duloxetine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors 11 review(s) Rate It! 7.6
Depakote (Pro , More... ) generic name: divalproex sodium class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants 3 review(s) Rate It! 5.5
Effexor (More... ) generic name: venlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors 6 review(s) Rate It! 6.8
Effexor XR (Pro , More... ) generic name: venlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors 6 review(s) Rate It! 7.0
Geodon (More... ) generic name: ziprasidone class: atypical antipsychotics 22 review(s) Rate It! 5.5
Invega (More... ) generic name: paliperidone class: atypical antipsychotics 1 review(s) Rate It! 9.0
Keppra (More... ) generic name: levetiracetam class: pyrrolidine anticonvulsants 0 review(s) Not rated - Be the first
Klonopin (Pro , More... ) generic name: clonazepam class: benzodiazepine anticonvulsants , benzodiazepines 11 review(s) Rate It! 8.9
Lamictal (More... ) generic name: lamotrigine class: triazine anticonvulsants 53 review(s) Rate It! 8.9
Lexapro (Pro , More... ) generic name: escitalopram class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 11 review(s) Rate It! 7.4
Risperdal (More... ) generic name: risperidone class: atypical antipsychotics 9 review(s) Rate It! 5.8
Seroquel (Pro , More... ) generic name: quetiapine class: atypical antipsychotics 41 review(s) Rate It! 7.9
Tegretol (Pro , More... ) generic name: carbamazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants 4 review(s) Rate It! 8.2
Topamax (Pro , More... ) generic name: topiramate class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants 14 review(s) Rate It! 7.7
Trileptal (Pro , More... ) generic name: oxcarbazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants 11 review(s) Rate It! 8.7
Wellbutrin (Pro , More... ) generic name: bupropion class: miscellaneous antidepressants , norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors 3 review(s) Rate It! 5.9
Zoloft (Pro , More... ) generic name: sertraline class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 8 review(s) Rate It! 7.0
Zyprexa (More... ) generic name: olanzapine class: atypical antipsychotics 15 review(s) Rate It! 7.0
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See also... Latest Bipolar Disorder Blog Post Risperdal Consta Approved for Bipolar Disorder MONDAY, May 18 -- The Janssen Pharmaceuticals drug Risperdal Consta (risperidone) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people with Bipolar 1 disorder, the drug maker said Monday.
Risperdal Consta is the long-acting version of...
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