Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers are prescribed to a minor degree for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression) to manage the symptoms associated with mania. Found here are resources and information regarding medications in this class of drugs.
Calcium Channel Blockers for Bipolar Disorder
Certain calcium channel blockers are being studied for use in the treatment of bipolar disorder as mood stabilizers. One reason for the interest in this application is that calcium channel blockers are far safer for use during pregnancy than lithium or any of the anticonvulsants commonly used to stabilize moods and treat mania. Some of these medications may also be effective in treating neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of many antipsychotics.
Certain calcium channel blockers are being studied for use in the treatment of bipolar disorder as mood stabilizers. One reason for the interest in this application is that calcium channel blockers are far safer for use during pregnancy than lithium or any of the anticonvulsants commonly used to stabilize moods and treat mania. Some of these medications may also be effective in treating neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of many antipsychotics.
Calcium channel blockers
Calcium channel blockers are used to treat high blood pressure, to correct abnormal heart rhythms, and to relieve the type of chest pain called angina pectoris. Physicians also prescribe calcium channel blockers to treat panic attacks and bipolar disorder (manic depressive illness) and to prevent migraine headache.
Calcium channel blockers are used to treat high blood pressure, to correct abnormal heart rhythms, and to relieve the type of chest pain called angina pectoris. Physicians also prescribe calcium channel blockers to treat panic attacks and bipolar disorder (manic depressive illness) and to prevent migraine headache.