Antimania - Benefits, dosage and side effects

Antimania or mood stabilizer is a group of drugs used to control mood or moodin people with bipolar disorder, which can be either a depressive episode or a manic episode.

Although it is not yet known how it works, antimania is believed to work to control mood.mood) by affecting levels of special chemicals in the brain, namely neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, GABA, or serotonin.

Antimania will reduce the frequency of mood swings and relieve symptoms including anxiety or inappropriate behavior in people with bipolar disorder.

Some drugs, which belong to the antimania class, are also used to treat epilepsy or schizoaffective disorder. This medicine can only be used with a prescription and doctor's instructions.

The following are some types of drugs belonging to antimania:

  • Asenapine
  • Aripiprazole
  • Carbamazepine
  • Lithium
  • Lamotrigine
  • Olanzapine
  • Quetiapine
  • Risperidone
  • Valproate

WarningBefore Using Antimania

Antimania should not be used carelessly. Follow the doctor's recommendations and advice when undergoing treatment with antimania. Before using antimania, you need to pay attention to the following points:

  • Tell your doctor about any allergies you have. Antimania should not be used by someone who is allergic to drugs belonging to this class of drugs.
  • Tell your doctor if you are taking any supplements, herbal products, or medications, including birth control pills or antidepressants.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
  • Tell your doctor if you have or have had liver disease, heart disease, heart rhythm disturbances, kidney disease, diabetes, hypotension, dementia, diarrhea, sleep apnea, glaucoma, porphyria, psoriasis, or thyroid disease.
  • Tell your doctor if you have ever had drug abuse or alcohol addiction.
  • Do not drive a vehicle or perform activities that require alertness while you are taking antimanic drugs, as these drugs can cause dizziness and drowsiness.
  • See your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction to a medication, a serious side effect, or an overdose after using an antimania drug.

Side Effects and Dangers of Antimania

Antimania or mood stabilizer can cause different side effects, depending on the characteristics of each drug and the condition of the user. The following are some of the side effects that may arise due to the use of antimania drugs:

  • Drowsiness or tiredness
  • Tremors or shaking
  • Hair loss
  • Weight gain
  • Nausea, diarrhea, or stomach pain
  • Changes in sexual arousal
  • Blurred vision or double vision
  • Dizziness or headache
  • Confusion or anxiety
  • Jaundice
  • Frequent urination or infrequent urination

Check with your doctor if side effects occur as mentioned above. See a doctor immediately if your symptoms get worse or if you have an allergic reaction to the drug which can be characterized by certain symptoms, such as an itchy rash, swelling of the eyelids and lips, or shortness of breath.

Types, Trademarks and Dosages of Antimania

The dose of antimania is determined by the doctor based on the type and form of the drug, as well as the age and condition of the patient. The following are the types of antiarrhythmic drugs:

Asenapine

Trademark: Saphris

To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the asenapine drug page.

Aripiprazole

Trademarks: Abilify, Aripi, Abilify Discmelt, Aripraz-10, Aripiprazole, Ariski, Avram, Zonia-15, Zipren 15 ODT

To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the aripiprazole drug page.

Carbamazepine

Trademarks: Bamgetol 200, Carbamazepine, Tegretol, Tegretol CR

To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the carbamazepine drug page.

Lithium

Trademarks: Frimania 200, Frimania 400

To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the lithium drug page.

Lamotrigine

Trademarks: Lamictal, Lamiros 50, Lamiros 100

To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the lamotrigine drug page.

Olanzapine

Trademarks: Olanzapine, Olzan, Onzapin, Remital, Sopavel, Sopavel 5 ODT, Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis

To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the olanzapine drug page.

Quetiapine

Trademarks: Q-Pin XR, Quetvell, Quetiapine Fumarate, Seroquel, Soroquin XR

To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the quetiapine drug page.

Risperidone

Trademarks: Neripros, Noprenia, Respirex, Risperdal, Risperdal Consta, Risperidone, Rizodal-3

To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the risperidone drug page.

Valproate

Trademarks: Sodium Valproate, Valeptic, Valpi

To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the valproate drug page.