If you have bipolar disorder and you're unhappy with the medication that you're currently on—perhaps you feel like it's not working well enough or maybe you're experiencing a side effect that you simply can't stand—remember that it's never a good idea to stop taking a medication cold...
Taking benzodiazepines regularly can lead to a physical tolerance and dependence, or addiction. If you've been taking these medicines for a prolonged period,do notstop abruptly. See your doctor and work out a schedule to stop taking them safely. ...
If you need to switch medications, your physician or psychiatrist will advise you on how to do so safely. Anti-Convulsants Anticonvulsants, also known as anti-seizure medications, are sometimes used asmood stabilizersin bipolar disorder: