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The best treatment for bipolar disorder is a combination of medication and counseling. Doctors often treat the mania symptoms with one set of drugs, and use other drugs to treat depression. Certain drugs are also used for "maintenance" -- to maintain a steady mood over time.

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    1. What Kind of Doctor Treats Bipolar Disorder?
    2. Bipolar Treatment Options
    3. Bipolar Medication Tips
    4. Tricyclic Antidepressants
    5. Antipsychotic Medications
    6. Managing Bipolar I with Abilify Maintena
    7. Navigating Bipolar I With Vraylar
    8. Anticonvulsant Medications
    9. Calcium Channel Blockers for Bipolar Disorder
    10. Benzodiazepines for Bipolar Disorder
    11. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) for Bipolar
    12. Lithium for Bipolar Disorder
    13. Treatment for Bipolar Depression
    14. Bipolar Mania Treatment
    15. Treating Bipolar Disorder in Pregnancy
    16. Therapy for Bipolar Disorder

  2. Avoiding Complications

    1. Bipolar Disorder and Suicide Prevention
    2. Bipolar Suicide Warning Signs
    3. Self-Harm and Bipolar Disorder

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