This is a list of the leading bipolar disorder medications by brand name listing
the number of prescriptions in 2008. (Top Bipolar Meds 2006 | Top Bipolar Meds 2007 ).
|
Medication |
Used for |
Prescriptions
(U.S.) 2008 |
| 1. |
Seroquel |
Antipsychotic |
11,509,000 |
| 2. |
Topamax |
Anticonvulsant for bipolar |
7,888,000 |
| 3. |
Lamictal |
Anticonvulsant medication |
5,601,000 |
| 4. |
Abilify |
Antipsychotic for schizophrenia, bipolar |
5,221,000 |
| 5. |
Risperdal |
Antipsychotic |
4,633,000 |
| 6. |
Depakote ER |
Anticonvulsant for bipolar |
4,059,000 |
| 7. |
Zyprexa |
Antipsychotic |
3,813,000 |
| 8. |
Depakote |
Anticonvulsant for bipolar |
2,398,000 |
| 9. |
Geodon Oral |
Antipsychotic for schizophrenia, bipolar |
2,319,000 |
| 10. |
Paxil CR |
Antidepressant |
1,115,000 |
Reference: Verispan VONA (2008)
Top Bipolar Medications 2006
Top Bipolar Medications 2007
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Reviewed: 10/2009
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