For patients with bipolar disorder, generally take medication for 2 weeks to have an effect, and take medication for about 6-8 weeks to have a significant effect or control the disease, after taking medication to stabilize also need to consolidate about 6 months. If it is the first time the patient, need to consolidate about 6 months, with the number of relapses gradually increase, maintenance and consolidation time also need to increase accordingly, such as relapses more than 2 times, should consolidate about a year, if more than 3 times, to maintain treatment for 2 years and more, if the number of relapses more, also need to consider lifelong medication. In either case, a case-by-case analysis must be made, taking into account not only the number of relapses, but also the patient’s current condition, recovery after taking the medication, as well as the exact type of disease and tolerance after taking the medication.