Seroquel as a Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
New research suggests that the anti-psychotic medication Seroquel (olanzapine) — can be an effective single-drug treatment for bipolar disorder.
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New research suggests that the anti-psychotic medication Seroquel (olanzapine) — can be an effective single-drug treatment for bipolar disorder.
New estimates suggest that bipolar disorder is over 4 times more common than previously believed, and that its cost in terms of lost productivity and higher suicide risk has been significantly underestimated, compared to the more familiar major depressive disorder. New research on lithium shows it is the single most effective psychopharmacological agent for reducing rates of suicide for those affected by bipolar disorder.
The International Conference on Bipolar Disorder, the only venue in the world devoted exclusively to highlighting new research into bipolar disorder, has heard research which brings scientists closer to understanding genetic underpinnings of bipolar disorder.