| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 2,172 | 282 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 1,937 | 249 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 359 | 39 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 332 | 42 | |
| Schizoaffective disorder | 276 | 24 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 155 | |
| Hair loss | 49 | |
| Fatigue | 42 | |
| Drowsiness | 26 | |
| Tremor in hands | 24 | |
| Nausea | 20 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 190 | |
| Moderate | 209 | |
| Mild | 197 | |
| None | 205 |
Member evaluations
micamAnicDuDe1983
evaluated on Aug 17, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
crissyrae
evaluated on Aug 03, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Major
- Side effects: None
briguy4u8
evaluated on Aug 31, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe