what are some medicines prescribed for bipolar
In the UK, lithium carbonate (often referred to as just lithium) is the medication most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder. Lithium is a long-term method of treatment for episodes of mania, hypomania and depression.
Quetiapine may also be used for long-term bipolar depression. Antipsychotic medicines can be particularly useful if symptoms are severe or behaviour is disturbed. As antipsychotics can cause side effects â such as blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation and weight gain â the initial dose will usually be low.