Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can impact daily functioning and behavior. Although bipolar disorder is a chronic ...

Everyone can respond differently to treatment, and you may need to try a few medications before you find the one that works best for you. For acute manic, hypomanic, or depressive episodes, you may ...

When you take a bipolar medication, your body absorbs it into your bloodstream, where it works to lessen symptoms and stabilize your mood. Most people with bipolar disorder do better when they have a ...