Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of
mania and major depression. Treatment with lithium or mood
stabilizers may be effective, but medication regimens are sometimes
difficult to tolerate and maintain, thus increasing risk of
relapse.
Review Date: 03/29/2011
Reviewed By: Fred K. Berger, MD, Addiction and Forensic Psychiatrist, Scripps
Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David
Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
