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Risperidone adjunctive therapy duration in the maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder: A post hoc analysis.

Author: BertolinSara, LamRaymond W, QianHong, ValdesMirjana, WongHubert, YathamLakshmi N

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

Risperidone is a common initial treatment for manic episodes in bipolar disorder. It's unclear whether continuing risperidone along with lithium or valproate after the manic episode has ended helps to prevent future episodes.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic medication, is recommended as a first line treatment for acute mania in patients with bipolar disorder I (BD I). It is unknown if continuing treatment with risperidone adjunct to lithium or valproate after remission of the manic episode offers additional benefi...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2019.01.003

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Risperidone: A Journey of Maintenance Treatment

This study explores the long-term benefits of risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic medication, for patients with bipolar disorder I (BD I). This is like navigating a long, winding desert road—the study aims to understand whether risperidone can help maintain a stable journey for patients. The study investigates whether continuing treatment with risperidone after remission of manic episodes can help prevent relapses.

Risperidone: A Potential Oasis in the Desert of Bipolar Disorder

The study is looking for answers to an important question: can risperidone act as a stabilizing force for patients with BD I, preventing them from falling back into a state of mania? This is like searching for a hidden oasis in the desert—a place that provides a safe haven and a sense of stability.

Bipolar Disorder: A Long and Winding Road

Bipolar disorder is a complex and challenging condition that can significantly impact a person's life. This research seeks to improve the long-term treatment of BD I, making the journey through this desert a little bit smoother. This is like providing a compass and a map to navigate the challenging landscape of bipolar disorder.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study explores the potential benefits of risperidone as a long-term treatment for BD I. It's like a camel caravan crossing a vast desert—the study aims to find ways to maintain a stable and safe journey for patients with BD I.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2019-04-19
  2. Date Revised 2019-04-19
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

30795492

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.jad.2019.01.003

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English

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