A 45-year-old patient with bipolar disorder has frequent relapses despite treatment. Which medication is considered the gold standard for prophylaxis ...

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A 45-year-old patient with bipolar disorder has frequent relapses despite treatment. Which medication is considered the gold standard for prophylaxis in bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Lithium

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Sodium valproate

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Carbamazepine

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Lamotrigine

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Olanzapine

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Bipolar Disorder

A 45-year-old patient with bipolar disorder has frequent relapses despite treatment. Which medication is considered the gold standard for prophylaxis in bipolar disorder?