Table 5 Presence of V-code (62.84) denoting suicidal ideation in the 30 days prior to lithium or valproate initiation (2005–2008)
Patient characteristic | Patients initiating lithium | Patients initiating valproate | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Suicidal Ideation | 305 | 237 | 1.30 (1.09-1.54) | 0.003 |
No Suicidal Ideation | 9478 | 9391 |