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dalyningkenk

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Valproic acid
 
  a. Appears to be a strong antidepressant.
  b. Is not associated with weight gain.
  c. Appears to be more effective than lithium in rapid-cycling bipolar
  disorder.
  d. Appears safe in pregnancy.

Question 2

Topiramate is associated with
 
  a. Weight gain.
  b. Increased sweating.
  c. Paresthesias.
  d. An increase risk of seizures.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c





 

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