In comparison with lithium, carbamazepine, and divalproex, atypical antipsychotics:
a. may have some safety advantages
b. are not appropriate for use in the treatment of bipolar disorder
c. seem to be less effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder
d. do not appear to work when used by themselves ("monotherapy")
A
Newer neuroleptics, the second-generation antipsychotics such as olanzapine, clozapine, quetiapine, risperidone, and ziprasidone do appear to have usefulness in chronic management of bipolar disorder and may have some safety advantages over lithium, carbamazepine, and divalproex. These drugs may be used by themselves ("monotherapy") or may be combined with other agents to increase effectiveness. These medications are associated with significant weight gain and may increase risk for cardiovascular disease unless careful attention is paid to both weight and the consequences of metabolic syndrome (blood pressure, cholesterol and other lipids, blood sugar).
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