Bipolar disorder treatment often includes some combination of medications like mood stabilizers and antidepressants alongside therapy.

Dr. Calabrese answers the question: 'When Can I Stop Taking Bipolar Meds?' — -- Question: How long do I have to take medication for bipolar disorder, and can I stop if I no longer have symptoms?

Dr. Kennedy answers the question: 'Carbamazepine For Bipolar Disorder?' — -- Question: How is carbamazepine (Tegretol) used in the treatment of bipolar disorder? What are the side effects and ...

Teva Pharmaceuticals and Medincell have gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Uzedy (risperidone), a once-a-month extended-release injectable suspension to treat adult ...

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (($BMY)) announced an update on their ongoing clinical study. Study Overview: Bristol-Myers ...

Hayes et al 12 conducted one of the most recent large studies to compare lithium with newer second-generation antipsychotics as maintenance monotherapy for bipolar disorder. The authors concluded that ...

Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can impact daily functioning and behavior. Although bipolar disorder is a chronic ...

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

The guidelines generated by the International Consensus Group on Bipolar I Depression are an interesting, important, and useful compilation of the clinical research on bipolar depression. They will ...

While borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder share common symptoms like reckless behavior, there are a few key differences.

Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Bipolar disorder is a ...