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Bipolar Disorder in Older Adults: A Comprehensive Overview of Pharmacotherapy Patterns and Clinical Considerations

Jul 2026 · Drugs & Aging · Vol 43, pp. 707 - 720 · 0 citations · 115 references
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Addressing the multifaceted diagnostic and pharmacotherapeutic challenges of OABD through dedicated age-specific clinical trials, comparative effectiveness studies, systematic evaluation of deprescribing strategies, and enhanced clinician awareness will be fundamental to improve outcomes for this understudied and expanding population.

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