Monthly Archives: April 2016

ABILIFY: Generic name Aripiprazole Antipsychotic second generation Indications Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder Dosage forms 2mg, 5 mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30 mg Maximum daily dose Adults 30 mg Children 30 mg 10-17 yrs old Half life 75 Hours Side effects Nausea, … Continue reading →

According to DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, bipolar disorder (bipolar affective disorder, manic-depressive disorder) is characterized by marked mood swings between mania (mood elevation) and depression. The essential feature of bipolar I disorder (BDI) is a clinical course that is defined by … Continue reading →

Serotonin precursors are compounds used in the production of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, brain chemicals responsible for mood. A subset of people with bipolar disorder will respond to serotonin precursor treatment, but this intervention is still considered experimental. Both 5-hydorxytryptophan … Continue reading →

Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic depression) is a mood disorder that causes drastic changes in mood from high manic phases to depressive low phases. The manic phase is characterized by feelings of elated mood and exaggerated self-importance, talkativeness, little need … Continue reading →