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Almost everyone suffering from a mental illness or bipolar disorder has heard about Lithium and its' amazing ability to treat depression and prevent manic episodes, which makes it startling to learn that this proven form of treatment is actually being replaced by medications with a higher risk of side effects and a poorer track record of being able to help manage mood swings. While it is always important to remember that the same treatments and medications will not work for everyone, Lithium is one of the few proven drugs that seems to benefit almost everyone who is dealing with a bipolar disorder. In this article you will find the information you need regarding this proven form of treatment, along with the possible risks and side effects some patients experience. When you are more informed about your treatment options it will be easier for you and your health care adviser to find a medication that works for you.

Manufactured by one of the largest drug companies in North America Eli Lilly, Zyprexia is advertised in magazines and on television as an effective treatment for manic and psychotic episodes and it is living up to the company's outstanding reputation for only producing safe and effective medications. This is not to say that there are not risks and side effects associated with Zyprexia, only that it can be an effective alternative to other medications that were developed to treat the symptoms associated with a type 1 bipolar disorder. In this article you will find the information that you need to help you decide if this medication might be the right form of treatment for you, along with its possible connection to diabetes. Elderly patients who are suffering from dementia may need to pay particular attention to the risks associated with this medication, but overall it is a treatment that you might want to discuss with your health care adviser if you are having difficulty managing your bipolar symptoms.

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.