When lithium failed to reduce Carrie's symptoms of rapidly cycling from mania to depression, her doctor tried an anticonvulsant medication called:

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Depakote is an anticonvulsant medication commonly used as a mood stabilizer for individuals with bipolar disorder who do not respond well to lithium. It has been shown to be effective in reducing manic and depressive symptoms in some patients. Zoloft is an antidepressant and would not be used alone as a treatment for bipolar disorder. Buspar is an anti-anxiety medication and Clozaril is an antipsychotic medication, neither of which are commonly used as mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder.

When Lithium Failed to Reduce Carrie's Symptoms of Rapidly Cycling