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  • Introduction
  • This decision-aid and you
  • Bipolar II disorder
  • Medication options
    • Which medications are recommended in bipolar II disorder?
    • How effective will medication be for me?
    • Finding the right medication
    • Medication option 1: LITHIUM
    • Medication option 2: LAMOTRIGINE
    • Medication option 3: QUETIAPINE
    • Summary table of advantages and disadvantages of medication options
  • Add-on (Adjunctive) psychological options
  • What is the role of complementary treatment?
  • How can family members be involved in decision making?
  • Young adults with bipolar II disorder
  • Making decisions - treatment decisions that are right for you
  • Making the most of your time with your clinician
  • Interactive exercises
  • Further resources and glossary
  • Acknowledgments
  • Reference list and further research

Medication options

For most people with a diagnosis of bipolar II disorder (BPII), long-term medication is the main treatment for staying well and preventing relapse.

This section will help you to understand the different medication options recommended for BPII.

Which medications are recommended in bipolar II disorder?
How effective will medication be for me?
Finding the right medication
Medication option 1: LITHIUM
Medication option 2: LAMOTRIGINE
Medication option 3: QUETIAPINE
Summary table of advantages and disadvantages of medication options
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