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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
 12
Mild
 11
None
 11

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: 76%
Depakote ER 16   Depakote ER: 64%
Divalproex sodium 12   Divalproex sodium: 48%
Seroquel XR 8   Seroquel XR: 32%
Valproic Acid 6   Valproic Acid: 24%
Epilim 6   Epilim: 24%
Quetiapine 2   Quetiapine: 8%
Valproate Sodium 2   Valproate Sodium: 8%
Brainwave Entrainment 2   Brainwave Entrainment: 8%
Orfiril 2   Orfiril: 8%
Thorazine 2   Thorazine: 8%
Abilify 2   Abilify: 8%
Depakine 2   Depakine: 8%
Psychiatrist 1   Psychiatrist: 4%
Added more fruits, vegetables and fiber 1   Added more fruits, vegetables and fiber: 4%
Psychologist 1   Psychologist: 4%
Tegretol 1   Tegretol: 4%
Gabapentin 1   Gabapentin: 4%
Lunesta 1   Lunesta: 4%
Divalproex sodium ER 1   Divalproex sodium ER: 4%
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) 1   Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): 4%
Psychopharmacological Consultation 1   Psychopharmacological Consultation: 4%
GNC Melatonin 1   GNC Melatonin: 4%
Cognitex 1   Cognitex: 4%
Alprazolam 1   Alprazolam: 4%
Wheat Bran 1   Wheat Bran: 4%
Risperdal 1   Risperdal: 4%
Geodon 1   Geodon: 4%
Exercise walking 1   Exercise walking: 4%
Levothyroxine 1   Levothyroxine: 4%

Report created on May 27, 2012.