How to Write a Proper Prescription for Bipolar II Disorder
Sample Prescriptions
Patient Name: T. K.
Gender: Male
D.O.B.: 12/4/1967
Medication: Lithium Carbonate 300 mg
Quantity: 60 tablets
Instructions: One tablet taken orally twice daily. Drink plenty of water up to 12 a day.
Patient Name: H. M.
Gender: Male
D.O.B: 7/8/2008
Medication: Aripiprazole (oral)
Dosage forms: Oral tablet, disintegrating (15 mg)
Instructions: 15 mg taken orally once daily. Do not split the tablet. You can take it with or without food.
Patient Name: S. L.
Gender: Female
D.O.B.: 11/12/1991
Medication: Lamotrigine (Oral)
Dosage: Oral disintegrating tablet (100 mg)
Instructions: One tablet is taken orally once a day. Take the medication in the morning.
Conclusion
Bipolar II illness is a common mental disorder. This practice guideline has provided a comprehensive discussion of the disorder’s prevalence rate across various population groups, neurobiology, diagnostic and symptom differences with bipolar II disorder, and special populations and unique considerations for care. It has also provided available FDA- and practice guidelines-approved pharmacological treatment options and various methods of writing prescriptions for medications for treating bipolar II disorder. In conclusion, diagnosing and managing bipolar II disorder requires a personalized approach with consideration for the legality, ethics, and a patient’s culture when selecting treatment options.
References
Abrams, Z. (2020). Treating bipolar disorder in kids and teens. In APA (Vol. 57, Issue 7, p. 40).
American Psychiatric Association. (2021). Diagnostic and Statistical Manu – Diagnostic Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). American Psychiatric Association Publishing. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K9nOTLZLKWaaVz231Xylxy_KJtEpsZnM/view