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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2026; 14(10): 118579
Published online Apr 6, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i10.118579
Published online Apr 6, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i10.118579
Table 1 Treatment protocol
| Drug class | Medication | Dosage regimen | Rationale |
| Mood stabilizer | Sodium valproate | 500 mg → 1500 mg/day | Primary choice for mixed episodes; avoids thyroid interactions |
| Atypical antipsychotic | Quetiapine | 100 mg → 600 mg/day | Guideline-recommended (CANMAT) for mixed features; favorable metabolic profile vs. Olanzapine |
| Comorbidity management | Felodipine | 5 mg/day | BP < 140/90 mmHg |
- Citation: Li HL. Bipolar disorder with multiple comorbidities of a 55-year-old female patient: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(10): 118579
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v14/i10/118579.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v14.i10.118579