Valproic acid (Divalproex) is often preferred over Lithium for which specific clinical presentation of Bipolar Disorder?
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Correct answer: Rapid-cycling Bipolar Disorder
Valproic acid has shown superior efficacy in treating 'rapid-cycling' (four or more episodes per year) and mixed episodes compared to lithium. It works by increasing GABA levels and blocking voltage-gated sodium channels.
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