Bipolar Disorder: Medications, Chemical Imbalance & Careers

Bipolar disorder involves complex chemical imbalances that affect mood and career choices. Managing treatment through medications like Lithium or Seroquel requires awareness of withdrawal risks and potential alternative supplements.

Alternatives to Lithium Carbonate

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Matthew Fox, MD

Lithium carbonate is a medication used frequently as a first line treatment for bipolar disorder. It is toxic in high doses. Toxic levels are more likely with kidney or heart disease, dehydration, or use of diuretic drugs or ACE inhibitors, a class of drugs often used for high blood pressure.