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This document summarizes the latest thinking on pharmacotherapies for bipolar disorder beyond lithium. It discusses how lithium remains the standard but is effective for only a small subgroup of patients due to limitations and side effects. Newer anticonvulsants like divalproex sodium have become prominent alternatives, though divalproex is only FDA-approved for acute mania. Divalproex shows efficacy across bipolar subtypes and may be better tolerated than lithium, though side effects still require monitori

Author

Leslie Citrome

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