Why antidepressants not for bipolar depression

Why should antidepressants not be used in isolation (without a mood stabilizer) for bipolar depression? 

Unchecked, antidepressants may precipitate a manic episode in susceptible patients (i.e., patients with an underlying bipolar disorder).

This is one reason close follow-up of patients starting an SSRI for a first depressive episode is important.

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