Risperdal (risperidone) is now approved for acute mania
January 2004
Risperdal (risperidone) is now approved for acute mania in patients with bipolar disorder.
It can be used alone...or combined with lithium or valproate.
Adding an antipsychotic can increase the efficacy of lithium or valproate for acute mania.
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