Study highlights benefit of lithium in preventing bipolar depression‐related hospitalization

A cohort study based on data in Sweden has found that lithium was the only medication treatment associated with significantly reduced risk of depression‐related hospitalization in patients with bipolar disorder. More commonly used antidepressant therapy was associated with increased risk of depression‐related hospitalization.

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The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update
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2025-04-29
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https://doi.org/10.1002/pu.31311
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Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
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Study highlights benefit of lithium in preventing bipolar depression‐related hospitalization

The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update
Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
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Study highlights benefit of lithium in preventing bipolar depression‐related hospitalization

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Abstract

A cohort study based on data in Sweden has found that lithium was the only medication treatment associated with significantly reduced risk of depression‐related hospitalization in patients with bipolar disorder. More commonly used antidepressant therapy was associated with increased risk of depression‐related hospitalization.

The Brown University Psychopharmacology UpdateVol. 36(6)
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Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
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