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Bipolar 1

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Depression and manic episodes alternating

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Bipolar 2

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Depression and hypomanic episodes alternating

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Definition hypomania

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Same as manic but shorter duration, <4d, lower intensity, don’t cause significant impairment

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Recommended meds for BD

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  • lithium- strongest evidence for effectiveness
  • seroquel
  • Zyprexa- should be lower in choices or if rapid correction neede
  • lamictal
  • lurasidone
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Antidepressants in BD

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  • generally not recommended due to inc manic episodes
  • only do if on mood stabilizer first
  • only use short term
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