Current state?
Currently psychotic?
History of suicide attempt(s)?
Lithium is the only medication proven to reduce suicidality in bipolar patients.
Has weight gain concerns?
Seroquel, Risperdal, Abilify, and Zyprexa may cause weight gain and will be excluded if selected.
Prior medications to exclude?
Any bipolar medications entered here will not appear in the list of suggested medications, as they have already been tried without success.