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  • Introduction
  • This decision-aid and you
  • Bipolar II disorder
  • Medication options
    • Which medications are recommended in bipolar II disorder?
    • How effective will medication be for me?
    • Finding the right medication
    • Medication option 1: LITHIUM
    • Medication option 2: LAMOTRIGINE
    • Medication option 3: QUETIAPINE
      • What is Quetiapine?
      • When is Quetiapine recommended?
      • How effective Quetiapine at preventing relapse?
      • What are the possible ADVANTAGES of taking Quetiapine?
      • What are the possible DISADVANTAGES of taking Quetiapine?
    • Summary table of advantages and disadvantages of medication options
  • Add-on (Adjunctive) psychological options
  • What is the role of complementary treatment?
  • How can family members be involved in decision making?
  • Young adults with bipolar II disorder
  • Making decisions - treatment decisions that are right for you
  • Making the most of your time with your clinician
  • Interactive exercises
  • Further resources and glossary
  • Acknowledgments
  • Reference list and further research

Medication option 1: QUETIAPINE

For me, quetiapine has less scary side effects I was more inclined to trust it.

With quetiapine, I found it really successful [in stabilising mood], but it made me put on a significant amount of weight.

What is Quetiapine?
When is Quetiapine recommended?
How effective Quetiapine at preventing relapse?
What are the possible ADVANTAGES of taking Quetiapine?
What are the possible DISADVANTAGES of taking Quetiapine?
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