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CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES              MANAGEMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER (2ND ED.)



                o  better improvement in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) (MD= -16.67,
                o  better improvement in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) (MD= -16.67,
                  95%  CI  -22.98  to  -10.36)  and  Brief  Psychotic Rating  Scale  (BPRS)  scores  (MD=
                  95%  CI  -22.98  to  -10.36)  and  Brief  Psychotic Rating  Scale  (BPRS)  scores  (MD=
                o  better improvement in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) (MD= -16.67,
                  -3.07, 95% CI -5.02 to -1.12)
                o  better improvement in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) (MD= -16.67,
                  95%  CI  -22.98  to  -10.36)  and  Brief  Psychotic Rating  Scale  (BPRS)  scores  (MD=
                  -3.07, 95% CI -5.02 to -1.12)
                  95%  CI  -22.98  to  -10.36)  and  Brief  Psychotic Rating  Scale  (BPRS)  scores  (MD=
                o  better response rate (OR=4.26, 95% CI 1.65 to 10.99)
                  -3.07, 95% CI -5.02 to -1.12)
                o  better response rate (OR=4.26, 95% CI 1.65 to 10.99)
                  -3.07, 95% CI -5.02 to -1.12)
                lithium monotherapy had NS difference in remission rate compared with any of the three
                o  better response rate (OR=4.26, 95% CI 1.65 to 10.99)
                lithium monotherapy had NS difference in remission rate compared with any of the three
                combination therapies (lamotrigine, lithium and valproate)
                o  better response rate (OR=4.26, 95% CI 1.65 to 10.99)
                combination therapies (lamotrigine, lithium and valproate)
                lithium monotherapy had NS difference in remission rate compared with any of the three
                lithium monotherapy had NS difference in remission rate compared with any of the three
            There was no mention of AEs. The quality of primary papers was high based on the Agency
                combination therapies (lamotrigine, lithium and valproate)
            There was no mention of AEs. The quality of primary papers was high based on the Agency
                combination therapies (lamotrigine, lithium and valproate)
            for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) assessment.
            There was no mention of AEs. The quality of primary papers was high based on the Agency
            for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) assessment.

            There was no mention of AEs. The quality of primary papers was high based on the Agency
            for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) assessment.

            for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) assessment.
            In another systematic review of RCTs and meta-analysis on adults with rapid cycling BD, it
              In another systematic review of RCTs and meta-analysis on adults with rapid cycling BD, it
                       30, level I

            was shown that:
            In another systematic review of RCTs and meta-analysis on adults with rapid cycling BD, it
              was shown that:30, level I

            In another systematic review of RCTs and meta-analysis on adults with rapid cycling BD, it
                both lithium and short-term venlafaxine monotherapy had equal effectiveness in acute

                       30, level I
            was shown that:
                both lithium and short-term venlafaxine monotherapy had equal effectiveness in acute
            was shown that: 30, level I    depression
                episodes of BD-II
                both lithium and short-term venlafaxine monotherapy had equal effectiveness in acute
                episodes of BD-II depression
                both lithium and short-term venlafaxine monotherapy had equal effectiveness in acute
                combination  of  lithium  and  carbamazepine  was  more  effective  in  preventing  relapse
                episodes of BD-II depression   carbamazepine  was  more  effective  in  preventing  relapse
                combination  of  lithium  and
                episodes of BD-II depression  rapy
                compared with either monothe
                combination  of  lithium  and  carbamazepine  was  more  effective  in  preventing  relapse
                compared with either monotherapy
                quetiapine as an adjunct to lithium or valproate was effective and safe in the prevention
                combination  of  lithium  and  carbamazepine  was  more  effective  in  preventing  relapse
                compared with either monotherapy
                quetiapine as an adjunct to lithium or valproate was effective and safe in the prevention
                of mood episodes in BD-I
                compared with either monotherapy
                quetiapine as an adjunct to lithium or valproate was effective and safe in the prevention
                of mood episodes in BD-I
                quetiapine as an adjunct to lithium or valproate was effective and safe in the prevention
            There was no mention of quality assessment on the primary papers.
                of mood episodes in BD-I
            There was no mention of quality assessment on the primary papers.
              There was no mention of quality assessment on the primary papers.
                of mood episodes in BD-I

            There was no mention of quality assessment on the primary papers.

                                                  47, level I
              In the third meta-analysis on adults with rapid cycling BD:
            In the third meta-analysis on adults with rapid cycling BD:47, level I

              In the third meta-analysis on adults with rapid cycling BD: 47, level I
                AAPs and mood stabilisers were more effective than placebo in
                AAPs and mood stabilisers were more effective than placebo in
            In the third meta-analysis on adults with rapid cycling BD: g of 0.79 (95% CI 0.71 to 0.86) for
                                                  47, level I

                o  Clinical Global Impression (CGI) with Hedge’s
                AAPs and mood stabilisers were more effective than placebo in
                o  Clinical Global Impression (CGI) with Hedge’s g of 0.79 (95% CI 0.71 to 0.86) for
                  AAPs and 0.67 (95% CI 0.40 to 0.95) for mood stabilisers
                AAPs and mood stabilisers were more effective than placebo in
                o  Clinical Global Impression (CGI) with Hedge’s g of 0.79 (95% CI 0.71 to 0.86) for
                  AAPs and 0.67 (95% CI 0.40 to 0.95) for mood stabilisers
                o  Clinical Global Impression (CGI) with Hedge’s g of 0.79 (95% CI 0.71 to 0.86) for
                o  Montgomery-Asberg  Depression  Rating  Scale  (MADRS)/Hamilton  Depression
                  AAPs and 0.67 (95% CI 0.40 to 0.95) for mood stabilisers
                o  Montgomery-Asberg  Depression  Rating  Scale  (MADRS)/Hamilton  Depression
                  AAPs and 0.67 (95% CI 0.40 to 0.95) for mood stabilisers  CI 0.56 to 0.93) for AAPs
                  Rating Scale (HAM-D) score with Hedge’s g of 0.75 (95%
                o  Montgomery-Asberg  Depression  Rating  Scale  (MADRS)/Hamilton  Depression
                  Rating Scale (HAM-D) score with Hedge’s g of 0.75 (95% CI 0.56 to 0.93) for AAPs
                  and 0.83 (95% CI 0.57 to 1.08) for mood stabilisers
                o  Montgomery-Asberg  Depression  Rating  Scale  (MADRS)/Hamilton  Depression
                  Rating Scale (HAM-D) score with Hedge’s g of 0.75 (95% CI 0.56 to 0.93) for AAPs
                  and 0.83 (95% CI 0.57 to 1.08) for mood stabilisers
                  Rating Scale (HAM-D) score with Hedge’s g of 0.75 (95% CI 0.56 to 0.93) for AAPs
                AAPs were more effective than placebo in YMRS with Hedge’s g of 1.11 (95% CI 0.92
                  and 0.83 (95% CI 0.57 to 1.08) for mood stabilisers
                AAPs were more effective than placebo in YMRS with Hedge’s g of 1.11 (95% CI 0.92
                  and 0.83 (95% CI 0.57 to 1.08) for mood stabilisers
                to 1.30)
                AAPs were more effective than placebo in YMRS with Hedge’s g of 1.11 (95% CI 0.92
                to 1.30)
            There was a mixture of quality on the primary papers based on risk of bias (RoB) assessment.
                AAPs were more effective than placebo in YMRS with Hedge’s g of 1.11 (95% CI 0.92
            There was a mixture of quality on the primary papers based on risk of bias (RoB) assessment.
                to 1.30)
              There was a mixture of quality on the primary papers based on risk of bias (RoB) assessment.
                to 1.30)

            Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) guidelines has no specific
            There was a mixture of quality on the primary papers based on risk of bias (RoB) assessment.
              Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) guidelines has no specific
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              recommendation  on  the  use  of  antidepressants  in  BD  with  rapid  cycling.   The  Royal
            Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) guidelines has no specific
            recommendation  on  the  use  of  antidepressants  in  BD  with  rapid  cycling.   The  Royal
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            Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) guidelines has no specific
            Australian  and  New  Zealand  College  of  Psychiatrists  (RANZCP)  guidelines  recommend
            recommendation  on  the  use  of  antidepressants  in  BD  with  rapid  cycling.   The  Royal
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            Australian  and  New  Zealand  College  of  Psychiatrists  (RANZCP)  guidelines  recommend
            recommendation  on  the  use  of  antidepressants  in  BD  with  rapid  cycling.   The  Royal
            antidepressant therapy should be used cautiously in the treatment of bipolar depression when
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            Australian  and  New  Zealand  College  of  Psychiatrists  (RANZCP)  guidelines  recommend
            antidepressant therapy should be used cautiously in the treatment of bipolar depression when
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            Australian  and  New  Zealand  College  of  Psychiatrists  (RANZCP)  guidelines  recommend
            antidepressant therapy should be used cautiously in the treatment of bipolar depression when
            there is a history of rapid cycling.
            there is a history of rapid cycling.39
            antidepressant therapy should be used cautiously in the treatment of bipolar depression when


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            there is a history of rapid cycling.
            there is a history of rapid cycling. 39

             Recommendation 4
              Recommendation 4
               In bipolar disorder with specifiers:
             Recommendation 4
               In bipolar disorder with specifiers:
             Recommendation 4 chotics (AAPs) or mood stabilisers may be used as monotherapy or
               o  atypical antipsy
               In bipolar disorder with specifiers: or mood stabilisers may be used as monotherapy or
               o  atypical antipsychotics (AAPs)
                 combination therapy in mixed features
               In bipolar disorder with specifiers:
                 combination therapy in mixed features
               o  atypical antipsychotics (AAPs) or mood stabilisers may be used as monotherapy or
               o  atypical antipsychotics (AAPs) or mood stabilisers may be used as monotherapy or
               o  AAPs may be used in anxious distress
                 combination therapy in mixed features
               o  AAPs may be used in anxious distress
                 combination therapy in mixed features
               o  combination of mood stabilisers with AAPs or another mood stabiliser is the preferred
               o  combination of mood stabilisers with AAPs or another mood stabiliser is the preferred
               o  AAPs may be used in anxious distress
               o  AAPs may be used in anxious distress
                 treatment of choice in rapid cycling
               o  combination of mood stabilisers with AAPs or another mood stabiliser is the preferred
                 treatment of choice in rapid cycling
               o  combination of mood stabilisers with AAPs or another mood stabiliser is the preferred
               o  antidepressants should be avoided in mixed features and used with caution in rapid
                 treatment of choice in rapid cycling
               o  antidepressants should be avoided in mixed features and used with caution in rapid
                 cycling
                 treatment of choice in rapid cycling
                 cycling
               o  antidepressants should be avoided in mixed features and used with caution in rapid
                 cycling
                 o  antidepressants should be avoided in mixed features and used with caution in rapid
                 cycling
            4.1.4. Maintenance phase
              4.1.4. Maintenance phase
              Maintenance  phase  focuses  on  prevention  of  recurrence  after  remission  of  acute  mood
            Maintenance  phase  focuses  on  prevention  of  recurrence  after  remission  of  acute  mood
            4.1.4. Maintenance phase
            episodes.
            4.1.4. Maintenance phase
            Maintenance  phase  focuses  on  prevention  of  recurrence  after  remission  of  acute  mood
            episodes.
            Maintenance  phase  focuses  on  prevention  of  recurrence  after  remission  of  acute  mood

            episodes.

            The duration of maintenance phase in BD is debatable. In a meta-analysis on BD I, pooled
            episodes.
               The duration of maintenance phase in BD is debatable. In a meta-analysis on BD I, pooled
               results of five RCTs showed that patients who were stable with combination therapy of mood
            The duration of maintenance phase in BD is debatable. In a meta-analysis on BD I, pooled
            results of five RCTs showed that patients who were stable with combination therapy of mood
            The duration of maintenance phase in BD is debatable. In a meta-analysis on BD I, pooled
            stabilisers and AAP had lower recurrence rate at 12 months compared with those on mood
            results of five RCTs showed that patients who were stable with combination therapy of mood
            stabilisers and AAP had lower recurrence rate at 12 months compared with those on mood
            results of five RCTs showed that patients who were stable with combination therapy of mood
            stabilisers and AAP had lower recurrence rate at 12 months compared with those on mood
            stabilisers and AAP had lower recurrence rate at 12 months compared with those on mood
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