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What is the most recommended prescription for bipolar most recent episode mixed?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

See psychiatrist: In conditions like bipolar d/o, there is no automatically recommended prescription. Certain mood stabilizing medications such as Depakote and Lamictal are usually prescribed -- but the specific combination depends on individual patient needs. See your own psychiatrist for this type of individualized care, which attends to your responses and adjusts as needed.

Answered 6/26/2014

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There are options: Mixed episodes of bipolar disorder are commonly treated with divalproex and/or of of several second generation antipsychotics. Of note antidepressants are avoided as a treatment for mixed episodes.

Answered 4/26/2014

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