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Bipolar manic episodes Report

People with bipolar disorder experience unusually intense emotional states that occur in distinct periods called "mood episodes." An overly joyful or overexcited state is called a manic episode which can range from hypomania to severe mania.


What we've learned from patients who report Bipolar manic episodes

Symptom severities

Severe
 2
Moderate
 8
Mild
 10
None
 7

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Bipolar manic episodes

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Bipolar manic episodes
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Depakote 19   Depakote: 95%
Depakote ER 16   Depakote ER: 80%
Divalproex sodium 12   Divalproex sodium: 60%
Seroquel XR 8   Seroquel XR: 40%
Epilim 6   Epilim: 30%
Valproic Acid 5   Valproic Acid: 25%
Valproate Sodium 2   Valproate Sodium: 10%
Orfiril 2   Orfiril: 10%
Abilify 2   Abilify: 10%
Quetiapine 2   Quetiapine: 10%
Depakine 2   Depakine: 10%
Thorazine 2   Thorazine: 10%
Divalproex sodium ER 1   Divalproex sodium ER: 5%
Lunesta 1   Lunesta: 5%
Geodon 1   Geodon: 5%
Psychiatrist 1   Psychiatrist: 5%
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) 1   Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): 5%
Psychologist 1   Psychologist: 5%
Gabapentin 1   Gabapentin: 5%
Lithium Carbonate 1   Lithium Carbonate: 5%

Report created on February 11, 2012.