Abilify Bipolar 2
Diagnosis
Doctors diagnose bipolar disorder based on criteria of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). These criteria include the presence of manic, depressive, or mixed episodes, how frequently these symptoms occur, and how often they last.
Ruling out Similar Conditions
When making a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, it is important that the doctor rule out other conditions that may be causing symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Distinguishing...
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Drugs Prescribed for Bipolar Disorder: Abilify (Aripiprazole)
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Abilify IM Uses and How to Use
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: ARIPIPRAZOLE - INJECTIONPronounced: (AR-i-PIP-ra-zole)Abilify IM Uses Aripiprazole injection is used for the short-term ... Read more »
Abilify Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: ARIPIPRAZOLE - ORALPronounced: (AR-i-PIP-ra-zole)Abilify Oral Uses Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christos Ballas, MD, Attenting Psychiatrist, Inpatient and Consult/Liaison Psychiatry, Hospital of the University of... Read more »
Other Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bipolar disorder is a recurrent disease that can be unpredictable. It is treatable, however, and many patients go to have healthy and productive... Read more »
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