David J. Muzina, MD

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Antipsychotic Combination Strategies in Bipolar Disorder:Strategies to Maximize Treatment Adherence

David J. Muzina, MD;Martha Sajatovic, MD

April 15th 2009

Optimal management of bipolar disorder (BD) includes the careful selection and regular ingestion of appropriate medication to stabilize mood. Unfortunately, between 40% and 50% of patients with BD in routine clinical settings take breaks or forget to take their medication or even discontinue the drug altogether.1-3 Treatment nonadherence is associated with mood relapse, hospitalization, and suicide.4,5

Progress in the Treatment of Bipolar Depression: Advances and Challenges

David E. Kemp, MD;Keming Gao, MD, PhD;David J. Muzina, MD;Joseph R. Calabrese, MD

August 1st 2006

A discussion of the pharmacologic management of bipolar depression, including emerging treatments and expert recommendations.