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Mania is primarily treated with drugs. The following mood-stabilizing agents are commonly prescribed to regulate manic episodes: Lithium (Cibalith-S, Eskalith, Lithane) is one of the oldest and most frequently prescribed drugs available for the treatment of mania. [read article]

Tests for Manic 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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Detailed information on what to expect during a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation  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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Medical Procedures for Manic Disorder

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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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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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Prescribed Medications for Manic Disorder

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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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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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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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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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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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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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CHLORPROMAZINE (klor PROE ma zeen) has many different uses. It is used to treat certain mental and behavioral disorders. It is also used to control nausea and vomit...  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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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