What Is Mania?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Treatment and Management
The treatment and management of bipolar disorder depends on the phase and severity of the disease. If the patient is a danger to themselves or others, has severe psychotic symptoms, or has loss of control, the patient may be admitted for inpatient management.
During mania, medications such as antipsychotics (olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine), valproate, lithium, and benzodiazepines can be prescribed. However, the specific type of medication will depend on the symptoms the patient is having. In the depressive state, a combination of antidepressants and a mood stabilizer may be prescribed. Electroconvulsive therapy can also be useful when rapid treatment is required or when there are no improvements with medication.
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