Why Is It Not Wise to Treat an Individual Who

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Multiple Choice

Why is it not wise to treat an individual who has a bipolar disorder with a tricyclic antidepressant?

• A) The unpleasant side effects cause many to stop taking them.
• B) Individuals with bipolar disorder may or may not exhibit symptoms of depression.
• C) The drugs used to treat unipolar disorders do not alter the activity of the neurotransmitters that are affected in bipolar disorder.
• D) The combination of antidepressants and lithium is likely to be lethal.

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