Which of the following drugs is both effective and safe to use in a pregnant patient suffering from bipolar disorder?
(Ref: KDT 6/2 p429, 430) All of these drugs can be used for the treatment of bipolar disorder but carbamazepine, lithium and valproic acid are teratogenic. Olanzapine is safe in pregnancy.
Carbarnazepine
Lithium
Olanzapine
Valproic acid
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