When lithium failed to reduce Carrie's manic episodes,her doctor tried a drug originally used to treat epilepsy called

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The drug originally used to treat epilepsy that is often used to treat mania is called Depakote. Prozac and Paxil are antidepressants and would not be effective for treating mania. Thorazine is an antipsychotic and may be used in conjunction with other mood stabilizers, but is not typically a first line treatment for bipolar disorder.

When Lithium Failed to Reduce Carrie's Manic Episodes,her Doctor Tried