###Human: Is Zoloft safe for a 13 year old boy who is suffering from bipolar disorder? ###Assistant: Hi. First of all, I want to inform you that Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) and Intuniv (Guanfacine) tablets are indicated for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Depakote (Valproic acid) is an antiepileptic and mood stabilizer. It is useful for bipolar disorder. If your child is diagnosed with bipolar, then he should receive Depakote or other mood stabilizer. Zoloft (Sertraline) is an antidepressant and by this chance of switch to mania is there. So, in bipolar patients if depressive symptoms are prominent, then antidepressant can be given only under the cover of mood stabilizer. Antidepressant should not be used for long term in bipolar patients. Once depressive symptoms get resolve, patient should maintain only on mood stabilizer. Antidepressant should get taper off gradually. For further information consult a psychiatrist online -->