| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 7,800 | 553 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 2,192 | 245 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 1,634 | 275 | |
| Insomnia | 551 | 291 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 151 | 101 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 251 | |
| Drowsiness | 86 | |
| Sleepiness | 58 | |
| Fatigue | 49 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 42 | |
| Dry mouth | 30 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 326 | |
| Moderate | 470 | |
| Mild | 331 | |
| None | 323 |
Member evaluations
gridly1
evaluated on Sep 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for sleep problems: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
bigBonehead
evaluated on Oct 11, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Shyandspicy
evaluated on Jul 19, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Major
- Side effects: Severe