44 Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

3 Tests 31 Prescribed Medications 6 Medical Procedures 2 Alternative Procedures

2 Herbs and Supplements

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Tests for Bipolar Disorder

1. Psychological Analysis Psychological tests are written, visual, or verbal evaluations administered to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of children and adults.  More

2. DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria

3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

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Prescribed Medications for Bipolar Disorder

1. quetiapine(Seroquel , Seroquel XR) QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression.  More

2. aripiprazole(Abilify , Abilify Discmelt) ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression, and to treat...  More

3. lithium(Eskalith , others...) Close LITHIUM (LITH ee um) is used to prevent and treat the manic episodes caused by manic-depressive illness.  More

4. clozapine(Clozaril , FazaClo) 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

5. thioridazine(Mellaril ) 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

6. risperidone(Risperdal , others...) Close RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism.  More

7. olanzapine(Zyprexa , Zyprexa Zydis) OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression.  More

8. fluoxetine(Prozac , others...) Close 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

9. sertraline(Zoloft ) 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

10. topiramate(Topamax , Topamax Sprinkle) 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.  More

11. divalproex sodium(Depakote , others...) Close 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

12. buPROPion(Wellbutrin , others...) Close This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

13. paroxetine(Paxil , others...) Close 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

14. citalopram(Celexa ) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

15. carbamazepine(Tegretol , others...) Close 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

16. venlafaxine(Effexor , Effexor XR) VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder.  More

17. lamotrigine(Lamictal , others...) Close LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy.  More

18. haloperidol(Haldol , Haldol Decanoate) 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

19. valproic acid(Depakene , others...) Close VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy.  More

20. escitalopram(Lexapro ) ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety.  More

21. loxapine(Loxitane , Loxitane C) 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.  More

22. fluvoxamine(Luvox , Luvox CR) FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.  More

23. ziprasidone(Geodon ) ZIPRASIDONE (zi PRAY si done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression.  More

24. oxcarbazepine(Trileptal ) OXCARBAZEPINE (ox car BAZ e peen) is used to treat people with epilepsy. It helps prevent partial seizures.  More

25. isocarboxazid(Marplan ) ISOCARBOXAZID (eye soe kar BOX azid) is an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression.  More

26. perphenazine(Trilafon ) PERPHENAZINE (per FEN a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. It also is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting in adults.  More

27. fluphenazine(Prolixin , others...) Close FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) helps to treat disordered thoughts and some other emotional, nervous, and mental problems.  More

28. trifluoperazine(Stelazine ) 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.  More

29. thiothixene(Navane ) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

30. asenapine(Saphris ) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

31. fluoxetine-olanzapine(Symbyax ) FLUOXETINE; OLANZAPINE (floo OX e teen; oh LAN za peen) is used to treat episodes of depression that have not been relieved by the use of other medicines and depres...  More

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Medical Procedures for Bipolar Disorder

1. Cognitive Behavior Therapy A therapeutic approach based on the principle that maladaptive moods and behavior can be changed by replacing distorted or inappropriate ways of thinking with thoug...  More

2. Individual Psychotherapy The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means.  More

3. Family Psychotherapy The joint treatment of two or more members of the same family in order to change unhealthy patterns of communication and interaction. Family therapy is generally in...  More

4. Electroconvulsive Therapy Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment for certain mental illnesses. During this therapy a precise, timed electrical current is passed through a patient...  More

5. Psychotherapy 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

6. Group Psychotherapy 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?

1. Biofeedback Biofeedback is a purported technique for helping an individual become conscious of otherwise unconscious body processes. Through conveying information about blood p...  More

2. Acupuncture 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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Herbs and Supplements for Bipolar Disorder What's this?

1. melatonin 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 a...  More Efficacy Grade C

2. Linolenic Acid 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 Efficacy Grade C

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