Medications

As one of the three approved medications for stabilizing your manic mood swings associated with a bipolar condition, Lamictal has become a "life saver" for some patients who are coping with the extreme highs and lows associated with this mental health disorder. Often referred to as a "wonder drug" by some patients with a bipolar disorder, this medication is approved by the FDA and has shown to be an effective long term treatment option in clinical studies and testimonials. That is not to say that there are not risks involved with this medication and it should also be noted that it might not be effective in all patients, and it is not able to treat all manic episodes. In this article you will find the information you need to make your own decision regarding Lamictal and its possible effectiveness at helping you manage your own bipolar depression, along with a complete list of the possible side effects.

Recently making news is the FDA's approval over a new medication that is showing promising signs of being able to effectively treat bipolar depression with very few of the side effects commonly associated with the other two approved treatment drugs. Originally developed by the Japanese as a treatment for schizophrenia, Latuda surprised researchers when it showed signs of also being extremely effective at treating the debilitating lows associated with bipolar depression. As this becomes the third medication approved by the FDA as a treatment for bipolar depression the excitement over its reduced side effects has many sufferers hopeful that this might be the help that they need without the risk of sudden weight gain. In this article you can find information about the possible side effects associated with this new treatment, including the fact that you will still probably experience some weight gain and how it compares against the more commonly prescribe lithium.

It can be difficult for someone suffering from a bipolar disorder to find a treatment that works for them, and it is not uncommon for patients to go through a period of trial and error. While it can be frustrating and disheartening to try a series of medications that only seem to treat one or two of your symptoms it is important to remember that you are not alone, and that other sufferers of a bipolar disorder are going through the same process of trying to find the right combination of medications. In this article you will find information on the different bipolar drugs that are currently available, along with the average dosage based on your weight. You will also learn about the risk of possible side effects and find information on a number of medications designed to treat bipolar disorders that might be potentially dangerous to your health.