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Here is a "master list" of mood stabilizers approved for the use of treating bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, and cyclothymia
Note that there are two "types" of mood stabilizers: traditional (anticonvulsants) and non-traditional (*some* antipsychotics). One example of a "mood stabilizing" antipsychotic is Latuda, which is marketed as "monotherapy," meaning it is FDA approved to be used alone for stabilizing mood. (i.e., Research has demonstrated that Latuda has been successfully used for monotherapy.) However, note that some countries may not approve of such antipsychotics being used for monotherapy, but the following medications are approved in the U.S. as such by the FDA. Another important note to make: some people find their mood can be stabilized on an antipsychotic that I have not listed below. But to reiterate -- the following medications have been approved by the FDA: --------------------- Anticonvulsants: 1. Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, Camcolit, Liskonum, Priadel, Lithonate, Litarex, Li-liquid) [See source #1] 2. Carbamazepine (Tegretol XR, Equetro, Epitol) [See source #1] 3. Valproate (Valproic acid, Depakote, Epilim) [See source #1] 4. Lamotrigine (Lamictal) [See source #1] **Note that going "cold turkey" off an anticonvulsant (i.e., suddenly stopping an anticonvulsant) can result in seizures, even if you have never had a history of seizures before. Thus, it is highly recommended that you do not suddenly stop a mood stabilizer and instead talk with your doctor/psychiatrist about how to safely taper off. [See source #2] Antipsychotics: 1. Lurasidone (Latuda) [See source #3] 2. Quetiapine (Seroquel) [See source #4] 3. Quetiapine XR (Seroquel XR) [See source #4] 4. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) [See source #4] 5. Risperidone (Risperdal) [See source #4] --------------------- Additional Information (Known Side Effects, Side Effect Monitoring, etc.): Lithium List of side effects, how to take the medication, etc.: Lithium: Drug Uses, Dosage and Side Effects - Drugs.com Side effect monitoring: Quote:
Carbamazepine List of side effects, how to take the medication, etc.: Carbamazepine Uses, Dosage & Side Effects - Drugs.com You should undergo blood tests to ensure you do not have Carbamazepine toxicity. More information here: Carbamazepine Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Valproate List of side effects, how to take the medication, etc.: Valproic acid Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs.com Lamotrigine List of side effects, how to take the medication, etc.: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/lamotrigine.html Side effect monitoring: **Be wary that Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a very rare but fatal rash that may occur when taking Lamotrigine. For more information on SJS: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/healt...hnson-syndrome Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any kind of a rash. However, not all rashes are fatal. Lurasidone List of side effects, how to take the medication, etc.: https://www.sunovionprofile.com/sp/l...formation.html Quetiapine / Quetiapine XR List of side effects, how to take the medication, etc.: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/quetiapine-side-effects.html Note that Quetiapine is instant release, while Quetiapine XR is extended release. Olanzapine List of side effects, how to take the medication, etc.: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/olanzapine.html Risperidone List of side effects, how to take the medication, etc.: https://www.drugs.com/risperidone.html --- Sources |
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I'll add Abilify to the list of atypical anti-psychotics.
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This is great! Thanks!
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This is great but it has an error. Lithium isn't an anti-convulsant. It's classified as an anti-manic or just as a mineral.
Lithium Pharmacology & Drug Classification | Study.com Mood Stabilizers List: Mineral, Anticonvulsants, and Antipsychotics __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Thanks so much for putting this together. Nice job!
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Thank you for this.
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@MrAbbott, see Latuda mentioned above. I take it as "almost" monotherapy, "almost" being that I also take 50 mg of Seroquel purely for sleep.
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