A 40-year-old patient experiencing periods of mania and periods of depression would most likely benefit from which of the following?
1. Atomoxetine (Strattera)
2. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
3. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
4. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
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Rationale 1: Atomoxetine is indicated for ADHD. Amitriptyline is indicated for depression.
Rationale 2: Amitriptyline is indicated for depression.
Rationale 3: Methylphenidate is indicated for ADHD. Amitriptyline is indicated for depression.
Rationale 4: Antiseizure drugs such as carbamazepine (Tegretol) are often used in the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Global Rationale: Antiseizure drugs such as carbamazepine (Tegretol) are often used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Methylphenidate and atomoxetine are indicated for ADHD. Amitriptyline is indicated for depression.
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