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    Antipsychotics for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

    Antipsychotics for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder



    Examples

    First-generation, or typical, antipsychotic medicine

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Haldol haloperidol

    Second-generation, or atypical, antipsychotic medicines

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Abilify aripiprazole
    Zyprexa olanzapine
    Symbyax olanzapine and fluoxetine
    Seroquel quetiapine
    Risperdal risperidone
    Geodon ziprasidone

    These medicines are available in liquid, tablet, or injectable form.



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