Geodon Treatment Bipolar Disorder
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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From Our Experts
Geodon® Approved for Bipolar I Disorder
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Geodon (Ziprasidone) as a maintenance treatment for bipolar I disorder. After a six month... Read more »
Drugs Prescribed for Bipolar Disorder: Geodon (Ziprasidone)
Geodon - generic name ziprasidone - is an antipsychotic medication. It's approved to treat bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, but is... Read more »
FDA Approves Risperdal for the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Bipolar...
The approval by the FDA for the use of Risperdal in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in children is a momentous event.... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder in Adolescence and the role of Family Treatment
Adolescence is an important time for formulating ideas, developing autonomy and developing a sense of self. It is also generally... Read more »
From Our Sources
Clinical trial: Geodon's effects on bipolar I depression
This is a study to determine if a combination of Geodon and a mood stabilizer is a safe and effective short-term treatment for bipolar I depression.... Read more »
FDA approves new treatment for bipolar I disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal Consta for the treatment of bipolar I disorder. The drug was approved both as a... 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 »
Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Bipolar Disorder
Goals of Treatment for Bipolar DisorderIt is critical for the person with bipolar to seek appropriate treatment as quickly as possible in order to... Read more »
FDA expands use of Geodon for BPD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Pfizer’s Geodon as an add-on treatment for bipolar disorder. The drug, which is already approved... Read more »
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