Want To Know about Mood Stabilizers?

These medications are generally used to treat bipolar disorder and serve to reduce rapid mood swings. These treatments can take several weeks to take effect. 

Mineral

• Lithium is a naturally occurring mineral that helps to control bipolar mania. It is thought to modify the production and absorption of certain chemical compounds such as serotonin and dopamine.

Anticonvulsants

• While this medication treat seizures, it can also assuage bipolar mood swings by stabilizing the electrical activity in the brain.

Disclaimer: We are not mental health providers. This is a general overview. You should consult with a doctor before taking any medication.