types of meds for bipolar
Often, patients will be prescribed more than one medication. Common bipolar meds for the treatment of mania include: 1  Antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine) , ziprasidone (Geodon) , quetiapine (Seroquel) , risperidon (Risperdal). 2  Valproate (Depakote). 3  Benzodiazepines such as clonazepam (Klonopin) and lorazepam (Ativan). 4  Lithium.