Question 181 · LEK · Mood stabilizers
A 35-year-old female patient with bipolar affective disorder. After 6 months of treatment the patient develops hypothyroidism accompanied by hand tremor and dry mouth. The patient is most likely treated with:
- A. valproic acid.
- B. lamotrigine.
- C. lithium carbonate.
- D. carbamazepine.
- E. risperidone.
Hint
Which mood stabiliser is classically linked with thyroid dysfunction, fine tremor and thirst from increased urine output?
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