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Topiramate
Novel Anticonvulsant Used off label for bipolar disorder
Topiramate
Anticonvulsant with dose related cognitive side effects
Lithium
Mood stabilizer metabolized by kidneys
CBC and LFT at baseline, 6weeks, q3 mos
Lab monitoring for Carbamazepine
TSH/T4, BUN/Cr, electrolytes, Lithium level at wk, 1-2 mos
and q6-12mos
Lab monitoring for Lithium
, Lithium
Mood stabilizer known for anti-suicide effects
Oxcarbazepine
Mood stabilizer considered second line to lithium and valprioc
acid
Carbamazepine
Mood stabilizer with risk for skin reactions (but without black
box warning)
Valproic Acid
Mood stabilizer with risk of hepatotoxicity
Valproic Acid
Mood stabilizer with risk for polycystic ovary disease