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				Drugs for Bipolar Disorder
April 1, 2024 (Issue: 1699)
				Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of
mania, hypomania, and depression. Recurrences of
manic or (more frequently) depressive symptoms
are common. About 15-20% of patients with bipolar
disorder die by suicide.
        			
        			
					
					
				
        			
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