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What is the best mood stabilizer for the elderly?

While there is no single "best" mood stabilizer for the elderly, lithium is often considered the gold standard for many patients, especially for those with classic euphoric manias. The optimal choice depends on a patient's specific symptoms, other medical conditions, potential drug interactions, and tolerance for side effects, highlighting the complexity of choosing the right medication.

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What is antipsychotic polypharmacy? An overview of risks, benefits, and guidelines

With global median rates hovering around 20% in schizophrenia patients, antipsychotic polypharmacy (APP) is a common but debated practice in clinical psychiatry. In its most common form, **antipsychotic polypharmacy** refers to the concurrent use of two or more antipsychotic medications for an individual patient. While typically discouraged by treatment guidelines in favor of monotherapy, it is a strategy sometimes employed for managing difficult-to-treat symptoms.

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