Medical Comorbidity, Acute Medical Care Use in Late-Life Bipolar Disorder: A Comparison of Lithium, Valproate, and Other Pharmacotherapies

: Bipolar disorder is associated with high rates of medical comorbidity, particularly in late life. Little is known about medical health service utilization and potential effects of bipolar pharmacotherapy. We hypothesized that lithium use would not be associated with higher rates of medical hospitalization.
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research