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Q: What two drugs may be used as alternatives to lithium?
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What are alternative treaments for bipolar mania?

Antipsychotics of the phenothiazines group have to be given first, to achieve rapid control. This is to be used along with lithium, then phenothiazines may be weaned off and therapy is continued with lithium. Lithium is the main drug for MDP or bipolar mania. Alternatively, sodium valproate, carbamazepine and various other drugs may be used. Lithium is a safe and effective drug, provided one checks for its blood level frequently.


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Several different classes of drugs can cause tremor as a side effect. These drugs include amphetamines, antidepressant drugs, antipsychotic drugs, caffeine, and lithium. Tremor also may be a sign of withdrawal from alcohol or street drugs.


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Examples of drugs that are known to cause dysgeusia include lithium, penicillamine, procarbazine, rifampin, vinblastine, vincristine, captopril, griseofulvin, and thyroid medications.


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This is seriously going to trip you out and could possibly be fatal. You may hallucinate, have seizures, blackout, vomit, it could also cause liver damage, etc. Do not do it!


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