Bipolar disorders are treated with the following medications, EXCEPT

Correct option is B

Ans. (b)
Sol. Amphetamines are stimulant medications and are not used to treat bipolar disorder. In fact, they may worsen manic symptoms. On the other hand, lithium, valproic acid, and carbamazepine are commonly used mood stabilizers for managing bipolar disorder.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Lithium – A classic and effective mood stabilizer used for bipolar disorder.
· (b) Amphetamine – Correct answer. It is a CNS stimulant, used mainly in ADHD and narcolepsy, not in bipolar disorder.
· (c) Valproic acid – An anticonvulsant used as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder.
· (d) Carbamazepine – Another anticonvulsant also used to stabilize mood in bipolar patients.