About Schizophrenia & Bipolar DisorderSchizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious, long-term mental health conditions that respond well to treatment and support.Schizophrenia can cause hallucinations, delusions and disorganised thinking. Bipolar disorder causes episodes of mania (very high mood, little sleep, risky behaviour) and depression.Medicines used for Schizophrenia & Bipolar DisorderTreatment is led by a psychiatrist and includes antipsychotic medicines such as risperidone, olanzapine and quetiapine, and mood stabilisers such as lithium, valproate and lamotrigine, together with psychological and family support. Medicines should be taken regularly and not stopped suddenly.When to see a doctorSeek urgent help if someone is a danger to themselves or others, has thoughts of self-harm, or stops eating or sleeping.This page is for general information only. Many of these medicines need a prescription; please use them only on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist, who can choose the right medicine and dose for you.
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