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Of lithium or abilify, (aripiprazole) which is more efficient for bipolar disorder?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Abilify (aripiprazole): Either. Individuals vary in their response & tolerance to medications.

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Answered 6/26/2013

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