🔄 Bipolar Disorder

Commonly prescribed medications, what to avoid, and lifestyle guidance

📋 Overview

Bipolar disorder involves episodes of mania and depression. Mood stabilizers are the foundation of lifelong treatment.

💊 Commonly Prescribed Medications

Most effective for mania and suicide prevention. Requires blood monitoring.

Effective for mania. Avoid in women of childbearing age.

Best for bipolar depression. Increase dose slowly.

Quetiapine (Seroquel)Atypical Antipsychotic

Effective for both mania and depression. Helps with sleep.

Used for mania and add-on therapy.

🚫 What to Avoid

Antidepressants alone can trigger mania. NSAIDs raise lithium levels (toxicity risk).

🥗 Lifestyle Tips

Regular sleep schedule, avoid alcohol, stress management.

📋 Important Note

Lithium toxicity is dangerous. Stay well hydrated. Regular blood monitoring is essential.