Tag: Mood Stabilizers

Topiramate, also known by its brand name Topamax, is an anticonvulsant medication that is sometimes used off-label in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Topiramate is believed to work by regulating the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine and serotonin, which play a role in regulating mood. Topiramate is typically used as a mood…

Trileptal, also known by its generic name oxcarbazepine, is an anticonvulsant medication that is sometimes used to treat bipolar disorder. The exact mechanism of action of Trileptal in bipolar disorder is not well understood, but it is believed to work by stabilizing the electrical activity in the brain. Trileptal is typically used as a mood…

Lamictal, also known by its generic name lamotrigine, is a medication used to treat bipolar disorder. It is an anticonvulsant drug that is believed to work by regulating the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly glutamate and serotonin. Lamictal is commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, particularly in the maintenance phase…

Carbamazepine (brand name Tegretol) is an anticonvulsant medication that is sometimes used to treat bipolar disorder. The exact mechanism by which carbamazepine works in bipolar disorder is not fully understood, but it is believed to help regulate the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, which can affect mood and…

Depakote or valproate or valproic acid is a type of mood stabilizer that can help to reduce the severity and frequency of the mood swings seen in bipolar disorder. Depakote works by increasing the levels of a chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter that helps to regulate brain activity…

Mood stabilizers are a class of medications used primarily to treat mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and sometimes depression. These medications are designed to help stabilize mood swings and prevent episodes of mania or depression from occurring. Mood stabilizers work by regulating the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin and dopamine,…

When used to treat bipolar disorder, lithium is typically taken in pill form once or twice a day. The dosage is usually adjusted over time to find the most effective dose for each individual. Blood tests are often done to monitor the level of lithium in the blood, as too high of a level can…