Antipsychotics and Mood Stabilizers
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Second-Generation (Atypical)
Newer medications that target serotonin and dopamine. First-line for psychosis, also used for bipolar mania and as antidepressant boosters.
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Bipolar, adjunct for depression, schizophrenia.
Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Bipolar, schizophrenia, sleep.
Olanzepine (Zyprexa)
Bipolar, schizophrenia.
First-Generation (Typical)
Older medications that primarily block dopamine. Effective for psychosis but carry a higher risk of movement side effects.
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Schizophrenia, acute agitation.
Mood Stabilizers
Core medications for Bipolar Disorder to prevent and treat manic and depressive episodes.
Lithium
Bipolar Disorder (requires regular blood level monitoring)
Valproate (Depakote)
Bipolar mania, seizures.
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Bipolar depression (must be titrated slowly due to rash risk)
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