Psychiatria pre prax 4/2005
TREATMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER
A present view at treatment possibilities of bipolar disorder is summarised. Separately the treatment of bipolar depression, mania and maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder is discussed. The article summarises the most important studies. Further some practical approaches are mentioned, which are not necessarily based on evidence based medicine. Also some unanswered questions concerning this topic are brought to attention.
Keywords: guidelines for treatment, bipolar depression, mania, treatment, antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers.
