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Bipolar affective disorder and anticonvulsant mood stabilizers

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Karine Macritchie, Emeritus Professor Nicol Ferrier

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Abstract

Bipolar affective disorder is a lifelong condition with profound effects on sufferers' social and occupational life. Carbamazepine and valproate have become established as alternative and adjunctive treatments to lithium as mood-stabilizing therapy in bipolar disorder. Despite these advances, treatment resistance persists. Lamotrigine, a new anticonvulsant, is increasingly being used in treatment-resistant cases under specialist supervision. Further pharmacological and non-pharmacological developments are currently under investigation.

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Author(s): Macritchie KAN; Ferrier IN

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice

Year: 2001

Volume: 7

Issue: 2

Pages: 49-53

ISSN (print): 1365-1501

ISSN (electronic): 1471-1788

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1185/135525701750384455

DOI: 10.1185/135525701750384455

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