Definition of Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of excitability (mania) alternating with periods of depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression are often very abrupt. Drugs associated with Bipolar Disorder The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. See sub-conditions Drug Name DownUp( View by: Brand | Generic ) Reviews Ratings DownUp Abilify (Pro, More...) generic name: aripiprazole class: atypical antipsychotics 45 review(s) Rate It! 6.1 Cymbalta (Pro, More...) generic name: duloxetine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors 14 review(s) Rate It! 7.5 Depakote (Pro, More...) generic name: divalproex sodium class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants 9 review(s) Rate It! 5.6 Effexor (Pro, More...) generic name: venlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors 6 review(s) Rate It! 6.8 Effexor XR (Pro, More...) generic name: venlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors 8 review(s) Rate It! 7.3 Geodon (Pro, More...) generic name: ziprasidone class: atypical antipsychotics 28 review(s) Rate It! 5.4 Keppra (Pro, More...) generic name: levetiracetam class: pyrrolidine anticonvulsants 1 review(s) Rate It! 6.0 Klonopin (Pro, More...) generic name: clonazepam class: benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines 13 review(s) Rate It! 8.7 Lamictal (Pro, More...) generic name: lamotrigine class: triazine anticonvulsants 63 review(s) Rate It! 8.7 Lexapro (Pro, More...) generic name: escitalopram class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 13 review(s) Rate It! 7.4 Risperdal (Pro, More...) generic name: risperidone class: atypical antipsychotics 12 review(s) Rate It! 5.5 Seroquel (Pro, More...) generic name: quetiapine class: atypical antipsychotics 44 review(s) Rate It! 7.8 Seroquel XR (Pro, More...) generic name: quetiapine class: atypical antipsychotics 17 review(s) Rate It! 7.4 Tegretol (Pro, More...) generic name: carbamazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants 5 review(s) Rate It! 8.2 Topamax (Pro, More...) generic name: topiramate class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants 15 review(s) Rate It! 7.7 Trileptal (Pro, More...) generic name: oxcarbazepine class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants 11 review(s) Rate It! 8.7 Wellbutrin (Pro, More...) generic name: bupropion class: miscellaneous antidepressants, norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors 5 review(s) Rate It! 5.7 Wellbutrin XL (Pro, More...) generic name: bupropion class: miscellaneous antidepressants, norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors 3 review(s) Rate It! 8.3 Zoloft (Pro, More...) generic name: sertraline class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 8 review(s) Rate It! 7.0 Zyprexa (Pro, More...) generic name: olanzapine class: atypical antipsychotics