At one time, the only reasonably effective treatment for mania or bipolar disorder was __________.

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Lithium carbonate is a mood stabilizer that is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, particularly in the manic phase. Prozac is an antidepressant that is not effective in treating mania, while Largactil and chloral hydrate are both sedatives that may be used to calm patients in the short term, but are not effective treatments for bipolar disorder.

At One Time, the Only Reasonably Effective Treatment for Mania