Variable Lithium Response Rate

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Variable Lithium Response Rate
Based on Bipolar Subtype
Rapid Cycling(30)
Dysphoric Manic
Substance Abuse (current and/ or history)
(-) Family History
gt 3 Episodes
DMI Pattern
Poor Response
M
D
Nonrapid Cycling (70)
Euphoric Manic
No Substance Abuse
() Family History
Few Lifetime Episodes
MDI Pattern
Adequate Response
M
D
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