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Bipolar drug receives

The Food and Drug Administration has approved an extended-release carbamazepine drug called Equestro for treatment of bipolar disorder. It alleviates the manic symptoms without the side effects of weight increase or blood glucose level increase.

Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Forbes - Associated Press

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About: Bipolar drug receives

Date: 13 December 2004

Source: Forbes - Associated Press

URL: http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/ap/2004/12/13/ap1708185.html

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