A relative of yours has been diagnosed with bipolar (manic-depressive)disorder.Your family is impressed when you mention that the preferred drug for this condition is ________.

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The preferred drug for bipolar disorder is lithium. Lithium is a mood stabilizer that helps balance the highs and lows of this disorder. Prozac is an antidepressant and St. John's Wort is a herbal supplement that may have some mild antidepressant effects. Anticonvulsants are also prescribed for bipolar disorder, but lithium is the first choice for pharmacological treatment.

A Relative of Yours Has Been Diagnosed with Bipolar (Manic-Depressive)disorder