what medications are taken for bipolar
Treatment for bipolar mania may include lithium, certain anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, and sometimes benzodiazepines. Many people who have bipolar disorder keep taking these medications for years or decades after their last manic episode to stay healthy. This is called maintenance therapy for bipolar disorder.
Generic name: Lithium carbonate (tablets and capsules), Lithium citrate (liquid)(LIH-thee-um) Lithium is a medication that works in the brain to treat bipolar disorder. It is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder and acute mania. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression and/or mania.