What is Bipolar I Disorder?

Bipolar I disorder is a mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode. There may be episodes of hypomania or major depression as well. It is considered a sub-diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and conforms to the classic concept of manic-depressive illness.

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What is it like to have Bipolar I?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Quetiapine, Trazodone, Zolpidem
Lorazepam, Alprazolam, Clonazepam
Benztropine, Lithium Aspartate, Alprazolam
Lorazepam, Doxepin, Clonazepam
Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine, Vitamin B Complex, Methylphenidate
Mindfulness, Quetiapine, Olanzapine
Bupropion, Citalopram, Fluoxetine
L-Tyrosine
Nothing reported yet
Tramadol, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin
Haloperidol, Ziprasidone, Risperidone
Quetiapine, Risperidone, Trifluoperazine

What do patients take to treat Bipolar I and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(Psychosexual therapy, Sex therapy, Narrative therapy, Integrative Counselling)
51
(Lamictal ODT, Lamogine, Lamictal XR, Lamictal Starter Kit (Orange))
50
(Camcolit, Lithicarb, Eskalith, Eskalith CR)
44
(Ratio-Quetiapine, Qusel, Ketipinor, Seroquel XR)
40
(Zedan, Abilify, Abilify Discmelt, Amirozole)
15
(Divalproex sodium ER, Depakote Sprinkles, Valtas OD, Divalproex DR)
14
(Perizal, Apo-Risperidone, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal)
11
(Voxra, Zyban, Elontril, Zetron)
9
(Teva Olanzapine, Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Novo-Olanzapine)
6
(Yentreve, Cymgen, Cymbalta)
5
(Saphris)
5
(Geodon, Zeldox)
5
(Oxtellar XR, Trileptal, Oleptal)
4
(DOM-Clonazepam, Clonex, Paxam, Klonopin Wafer)
4
(Teril, Carbamazepine XR, Karbamazepine, Tegretol CR)
4

These charts show data from Bipolar I patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Bipolar I at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
75% Females
25% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 687
20-29 years 268
30-39 years 137
40-49 years 56
50-59 years 8
60-69 years 3
70+ years 1
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Not Diagnosed 209
Diagnosed 1,305

These charts show data from Bipolar I patients who have completed their condition history