Bipolar Disorder Treatment Guidelines 2019
Date adopted february 2019 condition disease guideline title recognized source s url bipolar disorder addresses diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder in special populations such as children and adolescents bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder treatment guidelines 2019. Bipolar disorder requires lifelong treatment with medications even during periods when you feel. Management of bipolar disorder in adults 2010 archived but still available through email. Bipolar disorder algorithms 2007 veterans affairs department of defense. Depending on your needs treatment may include.
Fluoxetine is most preferred antidepressant in treating bipolar depression and only in combination with the atypical antipsychotic olanzapine in case of long term treatment lithium is the most preferred medication and should be used first line. Treatment for bipolar disorder can be divided into three general categories. Often you ll need to start taking medications to balance your moods right away. Antidepressant monotherapy is not recommended i.
Assessment and management minor update april 2018 national institute for health and care. The first line pharmacological treatment for bipolar depression is the initiation of either lithi um i or lamotrigine ii. Acute treatment focuses on suppressing current symptoms and continues until remission which occurs when the symptoms.