Bipolar Behavior
- Bipolar Disorder - Therapy and Lifestyle Changes
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Prognosis
Medications
Lithium
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, generic) is the most widely used and studied mood stabilizing drug for bipolar disorder. Lithium is extremely helpful for most patients. It can help control symptoms of mania and prevent recurrent manic episodes. It can also help treat bipolar depression and reduce suicide risk.
Administration of Lithium. Lithium may take several weeks to become fully effective, so patients should not expect an immediate response during an acute episode.
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