This 2014 review article discusses the side effects associated with pharmacological treatments for bipolar depression and strategies to manage them. Commonly used medications include mood stabilizers (e.g., lithium, lamotrigine), antipsychotics (e.g., quetiapine, lurasidone), and antidepressants. The article highlights side effects such as weight gain, sedation, gastrointestinal disturbances, and metabolic changes.
