Category: Medication
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Akathisia
Akathisia is a movement disorder that is characterized by a feeling of restlessness or an inner sense of agitation that makes it difficult to sit still or remain calm. People with akathisia may feel the need to constantly move, shift their position, or pace back and forth. It can be a side effect of certain…
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Vraylar (Cariprazine)
Vraylar (cariprazine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder. It works by balancing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that are involved in mood regulation. Vraylar is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I…
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Saphris (Asenapine)
Saphris (asenapine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder. It is typically used to manage acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults. Saphris is available as a sublingual tablet that is placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve. The medication is rapidly…
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Lurasidone (Latuda)
Lurasidone (brand name Latuda) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder. It is an atypical antipsychotic medication that works by modulating the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Specifically, it blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, which can help to regulate mood and improve symptoms of depression.…
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Geodon (Ziprasidone)
Geodon (ziprasidone) is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by blocking the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin. This helps to regulate the levels of these neurotransmitters and stabilize mood, which is why Geodon is often used to treat the manic or…
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Abilify (Aripiprazole)
Abilify (aripiprazole) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder. Abilify is primarily used to treat the manic and mixed episodes associated with this disorder, but can also be used as a maintenance treatment. Abilify works by regulating the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin,…
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Risperdal (Risperidone)
Risperdal (risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder. It can be effective in managing both manic and depressive symptoms associated with the disorder. Risperdal works by blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, which can help to regulate mood and reduce symptoms of psychosis. Like Seroquel, it is…
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Seroquel (Quetiapine)
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. It can be used to manage both manic and depressive symptoms associated with bipolar disorder. Seroquel works by blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, which can help to regulate mood and reduce symptoms of psychosis. It…
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Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder. It works by blocking certain neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine and serotonin, which can help to regulate mood and reduce symptoms such as agitation, aggression, and anxiety. When used to treat bipolar disorder, Zyprexa is typically prescribed as a…
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Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics are a class of medications commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. These medications work by altering the activity of certain chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, which can help reduce the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Antipsychotics can be used to treat both manic and depressive episodes of bipolar disorder,…