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What Is The Treatment For Bipolar Disorder

Seroquel XR approved for bipolar disorder

February 23, 2009
Drugmaker AstraZeneca has announced that its medication Seroquel XR may now be used for treatment of bipolar disorder. According to a company press release, Seroquel XR has been approved to treat depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder (BPD) and the manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. The drug also can be used as a maintenance therapy when combined with lithium or Depakote.  Read more »

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Guiding our Bipolar Daughter Through Adolescence
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Bipolar Disorder Treatment
...with family members, and general improvement in quality of life.Challenges of Bipolar TreatmentThe treatments for bipolar disorder, while very effective, pose some specific challenges for the... Read more »
Other Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
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