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Bipolar I 1/2

 Everything that is not hypomania, is Depression!

 Continuous look for Antidepressants that could

prolong excitement

 Need mood stabilization Lithium, Divalproex, OFC,

Quetiapine: go slow,stay low

 Second line: Oxcarbazapine,Topiramate

 Ziprasidone: beware of violent switches to

hypomania

 Avoid Antidepressants, if needed: lamotrigine