Asked by Kerlane Fleureus on May 21, 2024

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Traditionally,___________ is the treatment for bipolar disorder.

A) lithium
B) Celexa
C) Prozac
D) Elavil
E) clomipramine

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder marked by significant mood swings including manic highs and depressive lows.

Lithium

A chemical element used especially in the form of its salts as a mood-stabilizing medication, primarily in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and a variety of other mental health conditions.

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Enrique VaronaMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Lithium has been the traditional treatment for bipolar disorder since its introduction in the 1950s. It helps stabilize mood and prevent manic and depressive episodes. Other medications such as antidepressants or antipsychotics may also be used in combination with lithium therapy. However, the other choices (B, C, D, E) are all antidepressants and/or anti-anxiety medications, and are generally not considered first-line treatments for bipolar disorder.