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Contents |
Epidemiology of bipolar disorders -- Classification of bipolar disorders -- How to define a mood stabilizer -- Lithium -- Carbamazepine -- Lamotrigine -- Topiramate -- Valproic acid -- The role of atypical or second generation antipsychotics -- Other medications used for bipolar disorders -- Medications that may potentially induce a depressive state -- Medications that may potentially induce a (hypo)manic syndrome -- Maintenance treatment : when should a long-term treatment be introduced -- Treatment of the depressive phase of bipolar disorders -- Treatment of bipolar II disorder -- Treatment of manic phases -- Treatment of rapid cycling -- Treatment of mixed states -- Combination treatments -- Bipolar disorders, pregnancy and breastfeeding -- Bipolar disorders in children and adolescents -- Bipolar disorders in geriatric patients. |
General note | First published in French as Pharmacothérapie des troubles bipolaires. c2004. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
LCCN | 2007009981 |
ISBN | 0470058234 |
ISBN | 9780470058237 : |