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CURRENT PSYCHIATRY REPORTS
Volume 22, Issue 4, Pages -Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11920-020-01143-6
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Antidepressant; Hypomania; Bipolar disorder; Nosology; Management; Risk factors
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Purpose of Review The nosology and management of antidepressant-associated hypomania (AAH) in the treatment of unipolar depression requires clarification. We sought to review recent studies examining AAH, focusing on risk factors, differing explanatory models, and management strategies. Recent Findings AAH occurs more frequently in those of female gender, younger age, and with a bipolar disorder (BP) family history. Depressive features (e.g., suicidal ideation, psychotic symptoms) in those with AAH were similar to those with established BPs. Explanatory models for AAH describe it as (i) a transient iatrogenic event, (ii) a specific bipolar III disorder, (iii) indicative of conversion to BP, (iv) acceleration of BP, and (v) coincidental and unrelated to antidepressant medication. Management recommendations include antidepressant cessation, atypical antipsychotic medications, or switching to a mood stabilizer. Determinants and management of AAH in the treatment of unipolar depression requires considerable clarification, likely to be achieved by close clinical review and refined research studies.
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