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For the manic phase of bipolar disorder, antipsychotic medications, lithium, and mood stabilizers are typically used. For the depressive phase, antidepressants are sometimes used, with or without the manic phase treatment. There is very little long-term evidence suggesting that ...[read article]

Tests for Bipolar Disorder

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Psychological tests are written, visual, or verbal evaluations administered to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of children and adults.Psychological t...  More
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DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria
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Prescribed Medications for Bipolar Disorder

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QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used f...  More
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicin...  More
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LITHIUM (LITH ee um) is used to prevent and treat the manic episodes caused by manic-depressive illness. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your heal...  More
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CLOZAPINE (KLOE za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is only used when others have not worked. It has a risk of serious side effects and is only a...  More
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THIORIDAZINE (thye oh RID a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine should only be used when other medications have not worked, because it can cause ser...  More
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism. This medicine may be used for ot...  More
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OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression. This medi...  More
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression...  More
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual ...  More
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TOPIRAMATE (toe PYRE a mate) is used to treat seizures in adults or children with epilepsy. It is also used for the prevention of migraine headaches. This medicine ...  More
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM (dye VAL pro ex SO dee um) is used to prevent seizures caused by some forms of epilepsy. It is also used to treat bipolar mania and to prevent mig...  More
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BUPROPION (byoo PROE pee on) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have ques...  More
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic...  More
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CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder. This medicine may be used f...  More
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CITALOPRAM (sye TAL oh pram) is a medicine for depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have que...  More
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CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not...  More
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VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or...  More
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LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care p...  More
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is also used to control tics and vocal outbursts in patients with Tourette's synd...  More
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VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your healt...  More
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GABAPENTIN (GA ba pen tin) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. This medicine may be u...  More
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ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provi...  More
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LOXAPINE (LOX a peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine can help you to keep in touch with reality and reduce your mental problems. This medicine may be...  More
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FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health...  More
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DULOXETINE (doo LOX e teen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It is also used to treat pain caused by complications of diabetes or pain caused b...  More
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ZIPRASIDONE (zi PRAY si done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask...  More
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OXCARBAZEPINE (ox car BAZ e peen) is used to treat people with epilepsy. It helps prevent partial seizures. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your h...  More
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ISOCARBOXAZID (eye soe kar BOX azid) is an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask you...  More
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PERPHENAZINE (per FEN a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. It also is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting in adults. This medicine may be used for other pur...  More
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FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) helps to treat disordered thoughts and some other emotional, nervous, and mental problems. This medicine may be used for other purpos...  More
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TRIFLUOPERAZINE (trye floo oh PER a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine may also be used for the short-term treatment of anxiety. This medicine may ...  More
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THIOTHIXENE (thye oh THIX een) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have...  More
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DESVENLAFAXINE (des VEN la FAX een) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you ha...  More
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ASENAPINE is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have...  More
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Medical Procedures for Bipolar Disorder

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Pioneers in the development of cognitive behavior therapy include Albert Ellis(1929-), who developed rational-emotive therapy(RET) in the 1950s, and Aaron Beck(1921...  More
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The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means....  More
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The therapist focuses on the interaction between family members, analyzing the role played by each member in maintaining the system. Family therapy can be especiall...  More
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Electroconvulsive therapy is a treatment for depression that uses electricity to trigger a seizure.Electroconvulsive therapy(ECT) is most often done in a hospital&#...  More
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Psychotherapy can be defined as a means of treating psychological or emotional problems such as neurosis or personality disorder through verbal and nonverbal commun...  More
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Group therapy is a form of psychosocial treatment where a small group of patients meet regularly to talk, interact, and discuss problems with each other and the gro...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Bipolar Disorder What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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Biofeedback is a purported technique for helping an individual become conscious of otherwise unconscious body processes. Through conveying information about blood p...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Bipolar Disorder What's this?

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Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland, from the amino acid tryptophan. The synthesis and release of melatonin are stimulated by darkness ...  More
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Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA...  More
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