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- Title
The treatment of bipolar depression.
- Authors
Sachs, G S; Koslow, C L; Ghaemi, S N
- Abstract
The treatment of the depressed phase of bipolar disorder is understudied and remains a common clinical dilemma for clinicians. Compared to the manic phases, episodes of bipolar depression are more frequent and of longer duration, yet the literature on this problem is minimal. The few methodologically sound studies find that treatment effective for unipolar depression are also efficacious for bipolar depression. However, standard antidepressant agents may cause acute mania or a long-term worsening of bipolar illness. This paper reviews the available literature on the treatment of bipolar depression and offers recommendations for clinical management.
- Publication
Bipolar disorders, 2000, Vol 2, Issue 3 Pt 2, p256
- ISSN
1398-5647
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1034/j.1399-5618.2000.20306.x