【南瓜】評論

資料來源：Abnormal Psychology: DSM-5 Update, 12th Edition (2013)Chapter 5: Mood DisordersMedications for Bipolar Disorder (p.161-162)----------------------------------------------------(A) 服藥後，大部分患者仍會持續出現輕躁與輕鬱症狀。參考內文：Even though symptoms may become milder with medications, most patients continue to experience at least mild manic and depressive symptoms.(B) 若一開始服用，就必須終生持續服用。參考內文：It is recommended that lithium be used continually for the person’s entire life (Maj, Pirozzi, Magliano, et al., 1998).(C) 藥效較慢，常與抗精神病藥物共同使用，使患者立即產生心情穩定作用。參考內文：Typically, lithium is used in combination with other medications. Because lithium takes effect gradually, therapy for acute mania typically begins with both lithium and an antipsychotic medication, such as olanzapine, which has an immediate calming effect (Scherk, Pajonk, & Leucht, 2007).