Mood stabilizers in the treatment of juvenile bipolar disorder - Advances and controversies

Authors
Davanzo, PA McCracken, JT
Citation
Pa. Davanzo et Jt. Mccracken, Mood stabilizers in the treatment of juvenile bipolar disorder - Advances and controversies, CH ADOLESC, 9(1), 2000, pp. 159
Citations number
140
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
10564993 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
1056-4993(200001)9:1<159:MSITTO>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
This article summarizes the most recent clinical pharmacologic studies of m ood stabilizers in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder. Based on these studies, a treatment algorithm is proposed. A brief review of the po tential biologic predictors of treatment response in this population and of the newer anticonvulsants with mood stabilizing properties (e.g., lamotrig ine, gabapentin, and topiramate) also is offered.