Medication is one of the three basic treatments for bipolar disorder. It is one of the most efficient ways to ease the patients’ mood. But these medications given are just a introduction. It must be prescript by professional doctors.

Common prescription medications for bipolar disorder treatment are Tegretol (carbamazepine), Depakote (divalproex sodium), Eskalith (lithium carbonate), Lithane (lithium carbonate), Lithobid (lithium carbonate) and Cibalith-S (lithium citrate). (The names in the brackets are their genetic names)

It must be reaffirmed that this is not a DIY manual. DIY could be very dangerous. Interpretations of the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder and medication side effects are to be done by professional physicians. And it is also their job to give prescription and management. This is the only way to ensure that the most effective use of medication is achieved with minimum risk of side effects or complications. And the dosage is also decided by the doctors, even if the patients’ signs and symptoms have alleviated beforehand.