Oxcarbazepine for acute affective episodes in bipolar disorder.

BACKGROUND: Oxcarbazepine, a keto derivative of the 'mood stabiliser' carbamazepine, may have efficacy in the treatment of acute episodes of bipolar disorder. Potentially, it may offer pharmacokinetic advantages over carbamazepine. OBJECTIVES: To review the efficacy and acceptability of o...

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Autores principales: Vasudev, A, Macritchie, K, Vasudev, K, Watson, S, Geddes, J, Young, A
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2011