| Episode Defined |
| An episode consists of severe mood swings with manic or depressive symptoms. A good response to treatment would be considered stable mood with only mild depressive or hypomanic symptoms. |
| Partial List of Mood Stabilizers |
| Carbamazepine (Carbartrol, Tegretol) |
| Divalproex |
| Gabapentin |
| Lamotrigine (Lamictal) |
| Lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith) |
| Olanzapine (Zyprexa) |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) |
| Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) |
| Quetiapine fumarate (Seroquel) also for schizophrenia |
| Risperidone (Risperdal) |
| Tiagabine |
| Topiramate |
| Valproate (Depakote) |
| Verapamil |
| Zonisamide |
