Bipolar I Disorder
Bipolar I disorder is characterised by extreme, long-lasting manic highs alongside depressive episodes, and it may include psychosis. It can disrupt everyday life, work and relationships.
Lamictal Dispersible
50mg · 100mg
Lamotrigine dispersible tablets for bipolar I disorder and epilepsy. They dissolve in water, making them easier to swallow.
Key points
- Manic episodes last at least one week, and depressive episodes last at least two weeks.
- The condition often first appears during the teenage years or early adulthood.
- Bipolar disorder can be treated, but it requires careful and ongoing monitoring.
Medicines listed for Bipolar I Disorder
The six products listed for bipolar I disorder contain quetiapine, aripiprazole, risperidone, olanzapine and lamotrigine, all supplied as tablets. Four of them (quetiapine, aripiprazole, risperidone, olanzapine) belong to the atypical antipsychotic group, which is used to help manage manic episodes and mood instability. The remaining two contain Lamotrigine, an anticonvulsant also used as a mood stabiliser in bipolar disorder. Quetiapine is one of the antipsychotic medicines represented here.