Table 1 20 most commonly prescribed medications taken by the 120 bipolar clients
PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS | # CLIENTS |
|---|---|
ANTIDEPRESSANTS | Â |
Serotonin and/or Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors | Â |
   Lexapro (escitalopram) | 10 |
   Zoloft (sertraline) | 8 |
   Strattera (atomoxetine) | 6 |
   Prozac (fluxoxetine) | 6 |
   Wellbutrin (bupropion) | 4 |
   Effexor (venlafaxine) | 4 |
   Paxil (paroxetine) | 6 |
   Luvox (fluvoxamine) | 3 |
MOOD STABILIZERS | Â |
Lithium | 29 |
Anticonvulsants | Â |
   Depakote (divalproex) | 22 |
   Lamictal (lamotrigine) | 9 |
   Tripleptal (oxcarbazepine) | 6 |
   Tegratol (carbamazepine) | 4 |
   Topomax (topiramate) | 4 |
ANTIPSYCHOTICS | Â |
   Risperdal (risperidone) | 26 |
   Abilify (aripiprazole) | 17 |
   Zyprexa (olanzapine) | 8 |
   Geodon (ziprasidone) | 8 |
ANXIOLYTICS | Â |
   Buspar (buspirone) | 3 |
   Klonopin (clonazepam) | 3 |