bipolar

Interaction of the week: Lamotrigine (Lamictal) + Valproate (Depakote)

Lamotrigine + Valproate interaction Valproate (divalproex / valproic acid) doubles serum levels of lamotrigine by inHibiting UGT enzymes....

The 2 most dangerous lithium interactions

Thiazide diuretics and NSAIDS have the greatest potential to increase lithium concentrations.

The one-page Psychopharmacology Algorithms sheet I refer to on a daily basis

One page PDF, evidence-based medicine reference for psychopharmacology

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Allopurinol for bipolar mania / The brain on uric acid

New medication mascot for allopurinol, which can be used off-label as adjunctive treatment of bipolar mania

Eyeball lithium levels and suicide / Why not 150 mg?

Lower micro-lithium levels appear to be associated with suicide. Why not prescribe lithium 150 mg for prevention of suicide and Alzheimer's

Never accelerate lamotrigine titration (and know the UGT interactions)

This post was inspired by the Carlat Podcast: Psychopharm Commandment 4: Lamotrigine Rash. When is it advisable to accelerate the...

Virtual Darkness Therapy for Mania

100% blue-light-blocking glasses (amber-tinted) were found highly effective for treatment of acute mania, adjunctively to standard...

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