Used by 71 Percent of Adults 65 or Older and Linked

question 20

Short Answer

Used by 71 percent of adults 65 or older and linked to improved cognitive function and reduction of depression.

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Definitions:

Toxicity Effects

Adverse effects caused by substances that can cause harm to organisms or the environment when absorbed, ingested, or inhaled in sufficient quantities.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by periods of elevated mood and periods of depression.

Tegretol

Tegretol is a brand name for carbamazepine, a medication primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.

Depakote

A medication primarily used to treat seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches, containing the active ingredient divalproex sodium.