Lithium _________
A) is more effective than antidepressants at treating bipolar depression.
B) has both antimanic and antidepressant effects.
C) is an anticonvulsant.
D) is well-tolerated by most bipolar patients.

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Lithium has both antimanic and antidepressant effects and is often used as a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder. It is effective in preventing relapses of both manic and depressive episodes in bipolar patients. However, it is not always well-tolerated by patients, and may have side effects such as tremors, weight gain, and kidney problems.