Bipolar II Disorder

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What is Bipolar II Disorder?

Bipolar II disorder is a bipolar spectrum disorder characterized by at least one hypomanic episode and at least one major depressive episode; with this disorder, depressive episodes are more frequent and more intense than manic episodes.

Common symptoms reported by people with Bipolar II Disorder

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Quetiapine, Lorazepam, Clonazepam
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Vitamin B Complex, Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine, Modafinil
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Sertraline, Bupropion, Fluoxetine
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Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Clonazepam
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Lamotrigine, Quetiapine, Lorazepam
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Lamotrigine, Quetiapine, Lorazepam
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Lamotrigine
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Quetiapine, Zolpidem, Trazodone
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Tramadol, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, insomnia, fatigue, and pain) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people with Bipolar II Disorder

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Treatment name(s)

(Lamictal)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
212
Tried for
Bipolar II Disorder (212) Anxious mood (2)
1 more
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(Seroquel)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
143
Tried for
Bipolar II Disorder (134) Insomnia (32)
5 more
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Treatment name(s)

(Talk therapy)
Type
Psychotherapy
How many have tried
98
Tried for
Bipolar II Disorder (97) Depressed mood (2)
2 more
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(Lithium Carbonate ER)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
91
Tried for
Bipolar II Disorder (91)
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(Latuda)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
63
Tried for
Bipolar II Disorder (62) Depressed mood (1)
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(Klonopin)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
61
Tried for
Anxious mood (57) Insomnia (7)
2 more
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(Wellbutrin XL)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
48
Tried for
Depressed mood (32) Bipolar II Disorder (21)
3 more
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(Zoloft)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
40
Tried for
Depressed mood (23) Bipolar II Disorder (12)
1 more
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(Neurontin)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
38
Tried for
Pain (26) Bipolar II Disorder (7)
3 more
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(Desyrel)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
38
Tried for
Insomnia (35) Bipolar II Disorder (3)
2 more
Data from patients with Bipolar II Disorder, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with Bipolar II Disorder

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Treatment name(s)

(Lamictal)
Perceived effectiveness
for Bipolar II Disorder (120 evaluations)
Side effects
Nausea Drowsiness 86 more
How many evaluations
125
Tried for
Bipolar II Disorder (212) Anxious mood (2)
1 more
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(Seroquel)
Perceived effectiveness
for Bipolar II Disorder (65 evaluations)
Side effects
Weight gain Drowsiness 66 more
How many evaluations
86
Tried for
Bipolar II Disorder (134) Insomnia (32)
5 more
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(Talk therapy)
Perceived effectiveness
for Bipolar II Disorder (26 evaluations)
Side effects
Difficulty thinking Frustration 4 more
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40
Tried for
Bipolar II Disorder (97) Depressed mood (2)
2 more
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(Lithium Carbonate ER)
Perceived effectiveness
for Bipolar II Disorder (48 evaluations)
Side effects
Nausea Diarrhea 55 more
How many evaluations
55
Tried for
Bipolar II Disorder (91)
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(Latuda)
Perceived effectiveness
for Bipolar II Disorder (40 evaluations)
Side effects
Sleepiness Dizziness 39 more
How many evaluations
54
Tried for
Bipolar II Disorder (62) Depressed mood (1)
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(Klonopin)
Perceived effectiveness
for Anxious mood (32 evaluations)
Side effects
Drowsiness Sleepiness 10 more
How many evaluations
37
Tried for
Anxious mood (57) Insomnia (7)
2 more
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Treatment name(s)

(Wellbutrin XL)
Perceived effectiveness
for Depressed mood (14 evaluations)
Side effects
Decreased appetite Anxious mood 19 more
How many evaluations
23
Tried for
Depressed mood (32) Bipolar II Disorder (21)
3 more
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(Zoloft)
Perceived effectiveness
for Depressed mood (14 evaluations)
Side effects
Aggression Apathy 18 more
How many evaluations
23
Tried for
Depressed mood (23) Bipolar II Disorder (12)
1 more
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Treatment name(s)

(Neurontin)
Perceived effectiveness
for Pain (13 evaluations)
Side effects
Dizziness Confusion 28 more
How many evaluations
24
Tried for
Pain (26) Bipolar II Disorder (7)
3 more
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Treatment name(s)

(Desyrel)
Perceived effectiveness
for Insomnia (12 evaluations)
Side effects
Groggy in morning Anxious mood 9 more
How many evaluations
15
Tried for
Insomnia (35) Bipolar II Disorder (3)
2 more
Data from patients with Bipolar II Disorder, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has Bipolar II Disorder on PatientsLikeMe?

Age
Age Proportion # of patients
<20 28
20s 548
30s 1,044
40s 1,251
50s 887
60s 305
70+ 44

Sex

Distribution of sex

81% Female
19% Male
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom Proportion # of patients
0-19 years 1,479
20-29 years 542
30-39 years 279
40-49 years 123
50-59 years 28
60-69 years 7
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status Proportion # of patients
Diagnosed 2,806
Not Diagnosed 259
These charts show data from Bipolar II patients who have completed their condition history
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