TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
THERAPY AND TREATMENT
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These are used to reduce the severity of the highs and lows that someone with Bipolar Disorder experiences. Examples include lithium carbonate and Depakote.
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Mood-stabilizing medications
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Antidepressant medications
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Anti-anxiety medications
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Antipsychotic medications
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -You’ll typically need mood-stabilizing medication to control manic or hypomanic episodes. Examples of mood stabilizers include lithium (Lithobid), valproic acid (Depakene), divalproex sodium (Depakote), carbamazepine (Tegretol, Equetro, others) and lamotrigine (Lamictal).
Detailed explanation-2: -Lithium is used to treat mania that is part of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). It is also used on a daily basis to reduce the frequency and severity of manic episodes.
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