Pharmacological maintenance treatment in older age bipolar disorder
Debbie Zittema, Annemieke Dols · 2026
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Debbie Zittema and Annemieke Dols review, in a 2026 article, long-term drug treatment for bipolar disorder in adults aged fifty and over, a group defined by the illness's link with early aging. Work from a global research initiative and other recent studies is summarized, although no new intervention trials appeared in the prior eighteen months.
Lithium stays the first-choice maintenance drug, but at a lower target blood range for older patients. The authors argue it should not be withheld over fears about future kidney decline. Most proof so far comes from cohort and cross-sectional studies, so prescribers get guidance tempered by clear gaps in trial data for older adults.
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| CREATOR | Debbie Zittema, Annemieke Dols |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 20877 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |