_______________ is a mood stabilizer not approved to treat m…

_______________ is a mood stabilizer not approved to treat mania or depression in bipolar disorder but is approved to prevent recurrence of both mania and depression. It is an often-used drug and has a propensity to cause rashes, which makes it necessary to begin at small doses and educate the patient. 

________________ is a mood stabilizer often used to treat bi…

________________ is a mood stabilizer often used to treat bipolar disorder with side effects of affecting the bone marrow and liver along with leading to fetal toxicities (e.g., neural tube defects). Careful teaching must be done when prescribing this drug such as the importance of refraining from pregnancy and regular lab monitoring (metablic profile, CBC with differential).