Non-Li group | Li group | |
---|---|---|
Duration of illness in years, mean (SD) | 20.1 (10.1) | 23.8 (9.0) |
Bipolar I, % | 56% | 59% |
Medical comorbidity, % | ||
High blood pressure and any cardiovascular disease | 28% | 16% |
Diabetes mellitus | 4% | 7% |
Thyroid disorder | 8% | 36% |
Asthma and any lung disease | 12% | 5% |
Rheumatism, arthritis | 16% | 5% |
Medication, % | ||
Lithium | 0% | 100% |
Valproate | 35% | 5% |
Carbamazepine | 17% | 7% |
Lamotrigine | 21% | 7% |
Atypical antipsychotics | 41% | 12% |
Non-tricyclic AD | 45% | 21% |
Benzodiazepines | 10% | 2% |