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Injectable aripiprazole shows efficacy, safety in treating bipolar disorder

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Long‐acting injectable (LAI) aripiprazole reduced the rate of recurrence of mood episodes in a placebo‐controlled study of patients with bipolar I disorder who had been stabilized on the monthly antipsychotic treatment. The findings of this study could indicate a useful approach for improving treatment adherence in patients with bipolar disorder, according to the researchers.

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Long‐acting injectable (LAI) aripiprazole reduced the rate of recurrence of mood episodes in a placebo‐controlled study of patients with bipolar I disorder who had been stabilized on the monthly antipsychotic treatment. The findings of this study could indicate a useful approach for improving treatment adherence in patients with bipolar disorder, according to the researchers.

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Long‐acting injectable (LAI) aripiprazole reduced the rate of recurrence of mood episodes in a placebo‐controlled study of patients with bipolar I disorder who had been stabilized on the monthly antipsychotic treatment. The findings of this study could indicate a useful approach for improving treatment adherence in patients with bipolar disorder, according to the researchers.

Key concepts: Aripiprazole, Bipolar disorder, Bipolar I disorder, Medicine, Mood, Treatment of bipolar disorder, Antipsychotic, Placebo

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