Psychiatria pre prax 3/2002
The place of mood stabilizers in the treatment of bipolar disorder
The broader concept of bipolar spectrum is introduced. Described is the treatment of manic, depressive and prophylactic treatment of bipolar disorder especially with lithium, valproate and carbamazepine, as well the management of adverse effects of this drugs.
Keywords: bipolar spectrum, mood stabilizer, lithium, valproate, carbamazepine, lamotrigine.
