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Bipolar Disorder

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 6, 2025.

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that causes cycles of rapid mood and behavior changes. High moods are called mania. Low moods are called depression. Sometimes you will feel manic and sometimes you will feel depressed. Episodes of mania or depression may last 1 to 2 weeks or longer. You can have mixed symptoms of mania and depression as part of the same episode. This is called a mixed bipolar state.

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) or have someone call if:

Call your doctor or therapist or have someone call if:

Treatment options

The following list of medications are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Medicines:

You may need any of the following:

Manage bipolar disorder:

Follow up with your doctor or psychiatrist as directed:

You may need to return for blood tests to monitor the levels of bipolar medicine in your blood. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

For support and more information:

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