Question

A 28-year-old woman presents with signs of mania: elevated mood, increased energy, and reduced need for sleep. According to NICE, which medication is considered first-line for acute mania?

Accepted Answer

Haloperidol or another antipsychotic

Answer

Lithium

Answer

Lamotrigine

Answer

Valproate (in a woman of childbearing potential)

Answer

Benzodiazepines only

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman presents with signs of mania: elevated mood, increased energy, and reduced need for sleep. According to NICE, which medication is considered first-line for acute mania?