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Evaluating Antidepressant Impact on Bipolar Depression: Insights from a Propensity Score Analysis in the STEP-BD Cohort

MedXY Editorial Team•Oct 27, 2025•news
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  • Antidepressant treatment in bipolar depression was investigated in a large naturalistic cohort using propensity score matching to minimize confounding.
  • No statistically significant increase in manic switch risk was observed with antidepressant use after propensity score adjustment.
  • Antidepressant exposure was not associated with a significant improvement in symptomatic remission rates in bipolar depression.

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