If your doctor determines you have bipolar disorder, he or she may prescribe one or more medications, depending on the type and severity of the symptoms. Lamotrigine (Lamictal), lithium (Lithobid), and lurasidone (Latuda) are treatments for the depressed phase of bipolar disorder. Some drugs often used to stabilize mania or hypomania include lithium carbonate, anticonvulsants, and antipsychotics. Doctors are cautious in using antidepressants alone, as they might trigger a manic mood swing. Psychotherapy can help the patient and family learn more about the illness and how to cope with the mood changes. Because of the relapses and remissions of bipolar disorder, the illness has a high rate of recurrence if untreated.