bipolar I disorder

Clinical manifestations

• at least one manic episode
  • a single manic episode is sufficient for diagnosis if other causes are ruled out
• depressive episodes are common but not required for diagnosis
  • some patients never have a depressive episode

Laboratory

• urine drug screen
  • amphetamines in urine
  • cocaine in urine
  • benzoylecgonine in urine

Management

• see bipolar disorder
• adjunctive antidepressants may be stopped after remission of depression

More general terms

• bipolar affective disorder