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What are the best bipolar medicines?
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Bipolar disorder Tx: Meds fall into classes of mood stabilizers (Lithium/ anticonvulsants like valproic acid, divalproex or lamotrigine) & atypical antipsychotics (Quetiapine, aripiprazole, olanzapine or risperidone).
Answered 5/18/2015
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Mood stabilizers: Mood stabilizers are used to treat bipolar disorder. Lithium and depakote would be two examples of mood stabilizers but there are others, depending on symptoms, and depending on what works for the patient.
Answered 3/30/2015
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Anticonvulsants: The anticonvulsant group is the most commonly prescribed and the most effective of the medications for Bipolar Disorder.
Answered 6/6/2017
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