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Mood Stabilizers

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Mood stabilizers such as lithium reduce the frequency and severity of manic and depressive episodes in bipolar disorder.

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Lithium requires regular blood monitoring because the effective and toxic ranges are close together.

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Antidepressants alone can precipitate mania in bipolar disorder, which is why diagnosis precedes prescription.

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