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A '''mood stabilizer''' is a [[psychiatric]] [[medication]] used to treat [[mood disorder]]s characterized by fast and unstable mood changes. |
A '''mood stabilizer''' is a [[psychiatric]] [[medication]] used to treat [[mood disorder]]s characterized by fast and unstable mood changes. Among the disorders commonly treated are [[bipolar disorder]] and [[Borderline personality disorder]]. With these conditions, the mood can change rapidly, between [[mania]] and [[Depression (illness)|depression]]. Many mood stabilizers can also prevent [[convulsion]]s. |
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[[es:Estabilizante del estado de ánimo]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:14, 21 May 2023
A mood stabilizer is a psychiatric medication used to treat mood disorders characterized by fast and unstable mood changes. Among the disorders commonly treated are bipolar disorder and Borderline personality disorder. With these conditions, the mood can change rapidly, between mania and depression. Many mood stabilizers can also prevent convulsions.
