Alternatives to lithium as treatments for bipolar disorder include

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Tegretol and Depakote are both mood stabilizers commonly used to treat bipolar disorder as alternatives to lithium. Gabitril and l-DOPA are not effective in treating bipolar disorder, and Vanatrip and Vivactil are tricyclic antidepressants that may worsen bipolar symptoms. Zoloft and Paxil are both antidepressants and can potentially trigger manic episodes in individuals with bipolar disorder.

Alternatives to Lithium as Treatments for Bipolar Disorder Include