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What drugs treat depression and bipolar disorder most successful?
Treating bipolar depression with antidepressants remains a popular option in clinical practice and published guidelines. Most clinicians choose the drug or class of drugs, usually selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and bupropion, that is most effective and best tolerated.
What is the safest antidepressant for bipolar?
Tricyclics are generally considered to have the highest switch rate while selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and bupropion confer the lowest risk. Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (at least, venlafaxine) are associated with higher risks than SSRIs and bupropion (Vieta et al.
What can bipolar people take for depression?
Quetiapine (Seroquel, Seroquel XR) is used for the short-term treatment of bipolar depression. Another option is olanzapine (Zyprexa) with fluoxetine (Prozac). The atypical antipsychotic lurasidone (Latuda) can be taken alone or with lithium or valproate for treating bipolar depression.
What tablets are given for bipolar?
Antipsychotic medications used for bipolar disorder include:
- Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- Quetiapine (Seroquel)
- Risperidone (Risperdal)
- Ariprazole (Abilify)
- Ziprasidone (Geodon)
- Clozapine (Clozaril)
What is the best injection for bipolar?
ABILIFY MAINTENA is the first and only FDA-approved once-monthly* maintenance treatment for bipolar I in adults. It is an injection that is prescribed by your healthcare provider. Some adults with bipolar I may take a pill to manage their condition.
Is bipolar curable?
There is no cure for bipolar disorder, but through behavior therapy and the right combination of mood stabilizers and other bipolar medicines, most people with bipolar disorder can live normal, productive lives and control the illness.