Comparative efficacy and tolerability of pharmacological treatments in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder

Order Instructions

Mood stabilizers are utilized primarily for treatment of bipolar disorder. Certain mood stabilizers appear to be more effective for certain symptoms and in certain stages of bipolar–mania, depression, maintenance. However, like many other psychotropics, mood stabilizers are prescribed in other conditions and are used “off label” too. It is important to be familiar with which mood stabilizers in order to identify the situations in which they can be effectively utilized. The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize students with specific mood stabilizers. Read the following journal article for inspiration: Comparative efficacy and tolerability of pharmacological treatments in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder.pdf (provided in attachments) Write a minimum of 500 words (max 1000 words)

Include the following:

A brief introduction to your assigned mood stabilizer (assigned above)-VALPORIC ACID

A detailed discussion of the main steps a prescribing provider should follow when prescribing this mood stabilizer to patients of any age.

e. g. prior to prescribing it (work-up, education), during initiation, ongoing monitoring/managing side effects

Support your reasoning for these steps with data from four (4) resources–two (2) “primary” peer reviewed journal articles; and two (2) other resources (these may include primary or secondary resources such as textbooks or reputable sources like UpToDate).