A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder has rapidly changing mood cycles. The health care provider prescribes an anticonvulsant medication. To prepare teaching materials, which drug should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed?

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Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is an anticonvulsant that is often used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder, particularly for patients with rapid cycling mood changes.

A Patient Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Has Rapidly Changing Mood