| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | 498 | 305 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 492 | 355 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 132 | 96 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 122 | 73 | |
| Borderline personality disorder | 103 | 69 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 104 | |
| Restlessness (akathisia) | 59 | |
| Insomnia | 36 | |
| Anxious mood | 31 | |
| Agitation | 27 | |
| Restless feeling in legs | 23 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 182 | |
| Moderate | 195 | |
| Mild | 214 | |
| None | 334 |
Member evaluations
red13
evaluated on Dec 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Major
- Side effects: Severe
skater
evaluated on Feb 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for mood swings: Moderate
- Side effects: None
foxmafia
evaluated on Oct 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild