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Edited Bipolar Disorder and Antipsychotics: Overview 14 years ago

Antipsychotic medicines are used for acute manic or mixed episodes and maintenance treatment for any conditions in which these symptoms may occur.

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Edited Bipolar Disorder and Antipsychotics: Effect of Antipsychotics on Bipolar Disorder 14 years ago

Antipsychotic medicines—used for acute manic or mixed episodes and maintenance treatment

The most common antipsychotics used to treat bipolar disorder are:

Classic antipsychotic medicines (eg, haloperidol [Haldol])— not often used because of risks of tardive dyskinesia (uncontrollable movements)
Atypical antipsychotic medicines (eg, risperidone, olanzapine, aripiprazole, ziprasidone, and quetiapine)—more effective with less risk of tardive dyskinesia

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Edited Antipsychotics Side Effects and Warnings: Side Effects and Warnings 14 years ago

Please look to the following specific pages for side effects and warnings information.

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Edited Bipolar Disorder and Antipsychotics: Effect of Antipsychotics on Bipolar Disorder 14 years ago

The most common antipsychotics used to treat bipolar disorder are:

Classic antipsychotic medicines (eg, haloperidol [Haldol])— not often used because of risks of tardive dyskinesia (uncontrollable movements)
Atypical antipsychotic medicines (eg, risperidone, olanzapine, aripiprazole, ziprasidone, and quetiapine)—more effective with less risk of tardive dyskinesia

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