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Safety and Effectiveness of Medication for Mood Disorders

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How safe and effective are current medications for mood disorders? Under what conditions would you consider their use?

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A brief discussion of the safety, effectiveness, possible side effects, and usage of medications for mood disorders.

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Current medications for mood disorders are reasonably safe, but do have side effects. Medications for depression, such as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, generally have mild side effects, but have been implicated in possibly contributing to thoughts of suicide and suicidal behaviors in a small number of people. Medications for bipolar disorder, such as Abilify, are also usually well-tolerated, but can have serious side effects in a small number of people.

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