A 30-year-old patient with bipolar I disorder is currently in a manic episode with psychotic features. According to NICE guidelines which medication c...

Question

A 30-year-old patient with bipolar I disorder is currently in a manic episode with psychotic features. According to NICE guidelines which medication combination is recommended initially?

Accepted Answer

Valproate plus an antipsychotic

Answer

Lithium plus an SSRI

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Antipsychotic plus a benzodiazepine

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Carbamazepine monotherapy

Answer

Lamotrigine monotherapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Bipolar I Disorder

A 30-year-old patient with bipolar I disorder is currently in a manic episode with psychotic features. According to NICE guidelines which medication combination is recommended initially?