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Which of the following drugs is both effective and safe to use in a pregnant patient suffering from bipolar disorder?

A
Carbarnazepine
B
Lithium
C
Olanzapine
D
Valproic acid
High-Yield Explanation
(Ref: KDT 6/2 p429, 430) All of these drugs can be used for the treatment of bipolar disorder but carbamazepine, lithium and valproic acid are teratogenic. Olanzapine is safe in pregnancy.

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