what are other medicines for bipolar besides lithium
Mood stabilizers are the first line of medical treatment. These drugs, which include lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid) and anticonvulsants, help stabilize moods. Anticonvulsants used to treat bipolar disorder can include: 1  divalproex sodium (Depakote). 2  lamotrigine (Lamictal). 3  topiramate (Topamax). 4  oxcarbazepine (Trileptal).