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Medications if you have bipolar disorder, you'll need to be treated on an ongoing basis
In fact, you should be seeing a mental health professional
Regularly, even if you feel fine
Treatment usually includes a combination of medication and talk therapy
Psychiatrists typically recommend medications as initial treatment to control symptoms as quickly as possible
Once symptoms are under control, you'll receive maintenance treatment to reduce the risk of relapse
Maintenance treatment also reduces the chance of minor mood swings developing into mania or depression
Several types of medications are used to treat bipolar disorder these include mood stabilizers
antidepressants and drugs that relieve anxiety
Your doctor may prescribe one or a combination of medications for maximum effect
Finding the right medication or combination of medications will take some trial and error
You may need to change medications due to side effects
It can take up to eight weeks to see the full effects of each medication
Usually only one medication is changed at a time
This helps your doctor to better monitor and identify which one isn't working
The following types of medications are used to treat bipolar disorder lithium lithium
such as lava bed is a mood stabilizing drug that has been used since the
1970s it helps control symptoms of acute mania
It's also effective at preventing the recurrence of periods of mania and depression
Common side effects include weight gain and digestive issues the drug can also affect your thyroid and kidneys
Periodic blood tests are needed to monitor thyroid and kidney health
Lithium is a category D drug that should be avoided in pregnancy if possible
However, in some instances the benefits may outweigh the potential risks
anticonvulsants
anticonvulsants our mood stabilizers used to treat bipolar disorder
Have been used since the mid 1990s in
2009 the drug AIC Nepean was approved for treatment of bipolar disorder
It's also used to treat people with mixed episodes mania and depression at the same time
anticonvulsant drugs include divalproex sodium dipper coat lamotrigine
lamictal
valproic acid
depakene common side effects of anticonvulsants include weight gain
drowsiness and an inability to sit still
Anticonvulsants are also associated with increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior
Valproic acid is known to cause birth defects
Lamech Liz known to cause a rash that can be dangerous
Alert your doctor to any new rash that develops while on lamech Blandy psychotics
Anti-psychotic drugs are another treatment option
some commonly prescribed
Antipsychotics include olanzapine. Zyprexa
risperidone
risperdal
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common side effects include weight gain
drowsiness dry mouth decreased libido and blurred vision
Antipsychotics may also affect memory and attention. They are also known to cause involuntary facial or body movements
antidepressants these include serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs
serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors SNRIs
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
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Antidepressants can sometimes trigger manic episodes. They are often prescribed along with a mood stabilizer to control manic symptoms
Here are some of the more commonly prescribed
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Cymbalta Yantra venlafaxine
effexor
SSRIs citalopram
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Common side effects include reduced sexual desire sleep disturbance increased appetite dry mouth
Gastrointestinal troubles and menstrual problems when taking and may it's important to avoid other
Medications and foods, like wine and cheese which can cause a rare but dangerous condition known as serotonin syndrome
Benzodiazepines, these are a group of medications with anxiety relieving properties
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diazepam Valium Laura spam ativan side effects can include drowsiness
reduced muscle coordination and problems with balance and memory
These medications should be used with caution due to the risk of dependence
simpie acts this medication combines fluoxetine and the
antipsychotic olanzapine
Simpie acts has properties of both an antidepressant and a mood stabilizer
side effects can include increased appetite sexual problems
drowsiness fatigue and dry mouth if your doctor prescribes
This medicine ask if separate prescriptions for the two components are less expensive
There is nothing different about the combination pill. It is simply a new formulation of two existing drugs
Medications and pregnancy some medications such as lithium and valproic acid
Can increase your unborn baby's risk for birth defects?
Certain medications may also lower the effectiveness of birth control drugs
If you're using birth control to prevent pregnancy, make sure to discuss this with your doctor
You should also talk to your doctor about your medication if you're breastfeeding
Some medications may not be safe for your child
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