The discovery of chlorpromazine's benefits in the treatment of psychosis led to further research with a variety of psychotropic drugs.The therapeutic value of which drug was initially overlooked because of this discovery?

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The discovery of chlorpromazine's benefits in the treatment of psychosis led to a strong focus on the use of antipsychotic medications, and the potential benefits of mood stabilizing medications, such as lithium salts, were initially overlooked. It wasn't until many years later that lithium was found to be an effective treatment for bipolar disorder.

The Discovery of Chlorpromazine's Benefits in the Treatment of Psychosis