Posted by clint878 on November 8, 2006, at 17:13:03
In reply to lithium and unipolar depression, posted by wishingstar on November 7, 2006, at 20:24:57
Research indicates that bipolar I individuals taking lithium are 20 times less likely to commit suicide than similarly-diagnosed people not taking lithium. This effect is not matched by other mood stabilizers or antidepressants.
That's the research that the doctor probably hopes will carry over to your case.
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