So Lithium or Depakote for Bipolar I?

Ok, so our institution rams down our throats that Lithium >>>>> Depakote. But as I talk to other attendings, they tell me that their residency says Depakote >>>> Lithium.

So I setup a poll and want to know,

1) Your preferred mood stabilizer for acute mania?

2) Your preferred mood stabilizer for maintenance bipolar therapy?

Any good papers/studies to read on Lithium vs. Depakote?

Source: Student Doctor Network - November 11, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Blitz2006 Source Type: forums