Controversies in bipolar disorder; role of second-generation antipsychotic for maintenance therapy

Abstract In this narrative review, we discuss use of second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) in maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. We compare their use to historically more established treatments (particularly lithium, the gold standard). To compare we review evidence on efficacy, effectiven...

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Main Authors: Sameer Jauhar, Allan H. Young
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-03-01
Series:International Journal of Bipolar Disorders
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40345-019-0145-0