Medications
Specific medication can help in managing the symptoms of bipolar disorder in the majority of the patients. However, some people might require a combination of various medications by consulting their health care provider prior to using these medications. [8]
The doctors recommend medications to a patient on the basis of their symptoms and how intense they are. Generally, medications that help in relieving the bipolar disorder include second-generation or atypical antipsychotics and mood stabilizers. A treatment plan for bipolar disorder patient might also include drugs that target anxiety and sleep. Health care providers mostly prescribe medications to prevent the triggering symptoms of a manic episode by giving mood stabilizers along with antidepressants to relieve the depressive episodes as well. Following is the list of recommended medications for bipolar disorder:
Mood stabilizers
Mood stabilizers are certain medications that aid in controlling the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. They are the foundation of both mania and depression treatment. Following is the list of some FDA approved mood stabilizers for treating bipolar disorder