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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Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
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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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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