For bipolar depression, the first-line therapy is lithium or _____

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lamotrignine: Bipolar depression can be difficult to recognize and distinguish from generalized depression. For bipolar depression, the first-line therapy is lithium or lamotrignine. Antidepressant monotherapy is not recommended due to the chance of starting a manic episode or inducing a pattern of rapid cycling. The evidence of long-term effectiveness of antidepressant therapy is weak.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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