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Are anticonvulsants used to stabilize the moods of bipolar disorder?

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Are anticonvulsants used to stabilize the moods of bipolar disorder?

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Anticonvulsants offer more treatment options for those with bipolar disorder. Anticonvulsants may be combined with lithium or with other anticonvulsants for optimal effect. Some commonly used anticonvulsants include Lamictal (lamotrigine), Depakote (valproic acid), Tegretol (carbamazepine), and Trileptal (oxcarbazepine). The anticonvulsants Neurotonin (gabapentin) and Topamax (topiramate) are being studied in clinical trials to see how they work with bipolar disorder.