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Polypharmacy and the Concept of a “Foundational Treatment” for Bipolar Disorder

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J Clin Psychiatry 2020;81(4):OT19046AH1

Learn how simplifying a bipolar disorder treatment regimen, with a single agent acting as the “foundation” and others added when needed, may both improve patient morale and be effective for symptom control.

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