Study of Licarbazepine in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar Disorder

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of bipolar disorder (type I) with manic or mixed episodes (including patients with/without psychotic features or with/without a history of rapid cycling) * In need of psychiatric treatment * Cooperation and willingness to complete all aspects of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis other than bipolar I disorder * History of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder * Drug dependence within 1 month prior to study start or testing positive in a urine drug test * Suicide attempt within 1 month prior to study start or at immediate risk of harm to self or others * Any form of psychotherapy within 1 month prior to study start