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The Use of Mood Stabilizers and Atypical Antipsychotics in Children and Adolescents With Bipolar Disorders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 November 2014

Robert A. Kowatch  and
Melissa P. DelBello
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Abstract

The clinical use of mood stabilizers and antipsychotics in children and adolescents with bipolar disorders has increased significantly over the past few years. These agents have multiple effects and interactions. This articles reviews the studies that support the use of mood stabilizers and atypical antipsychotics in children and adolescents with bipolar disorders and presents information on these agent's pharmacokinetics, dosing, and drug interactions.

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CNS Spectrums , Volume 8 , Issue 4: Pediatric Psychopharmacology , April 2003 , pp. 273 - 280
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2003

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