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Lithium
Lithium (Carbolith, Duralith, Lithobid, Lithizine, Eskalith, Lithane) is one of the standard mood stabilizing drugs for bipolar disorder. Lithium is extremely helpful for most patients and it significantly reduces the rate of hospitalizations in bipolar disorder. Some studies report the following advantages of lithium:
- Lithium is effective in 60 - 80% of all hypomanic and manic episodes. (Valproate may be better in patients with multiple manic episodes, mixed episodes, and rapid...
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Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder,... Read more »
Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder,... Read more »
Aripiprazole injection is used for the short-term treatment of agitation that occurs with... Read more »
Aripiprazole injection is used for the short-term treatment of agitation that occurs with certain... Read more »
Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder,... Read more »
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