| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 2,172 | 278 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 1,943 | 251 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 360 | 39 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 332 | 41 | |
| Schizoaffective disorder | 277 | 24 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 155 | |
| Hair loss | 49 | |
| Fatigue | 42 | |
| Drowsiness | 26 | |
| Tremor in hands | 24 | |
| Nausea | 20 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 189 | |
| Moderate | 209 | |
| Mild | 199 | |
| None | 202 |
Member evaluations
paddler494
evaluated on Dec 12, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
dalehoward
evaluated on Nov 23, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic): Major
- Side effects: Mild
piecesofyou
evaluated on Nov 14, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Major
- Side effects: Moderate