When lithium or valproate aren't enough, ‘add-on’ treatments like atypical antipsychotics can help. Discover 7 options to discuss with your doctor.
July 25, 2011 — Lithium is more effective in treating episodes of bipolar disorder (BD) than valproate. However, there is little difference between the 2 agents in reducing suicidality in this patient ...
Recent lithium and valproate use was associated with a 34%-46% lower risk for suicide in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (BD), investigators leading a large cohort study reported.