New drug is first to be OK'd for bipolar depression

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Clinicians can now treat patients with bipolar depression using the first drug approved in the U.S. for this indication. The FDA recently approved olanzapine/fluoxetine (Symbyax, Eli Lilly) for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Symbyax is currently available in pharmacies.

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