Possibilities of the individualized approach to normothymic therapy in bipolar affective disorder

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the literature data concerning the features of clinical action of traditionally used normothymics for the purpose of creation of the individualized approach to maintenance therapy of bipolar affective disorder. The results of studies of lithium and normothymicsQantikonvulsants showing the comparable efficiency of preventive action, but various spectrums of normothymic activity which can be used as a reference point for primary choice depending on a clinical picture and a course of a patient’s disease. Also the results of own research showing that the type of bipolar disorderis the main prognostic factor of efficacy of preventive therapy with antikonvulsants.