| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 10,062 | 961 | |
| Epilepsy | 3,372 | 538 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 3,282 | 505 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 2,025 | 299 | |
| Borderline personality disorder | 569 | 119 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 85 | |
| Dizziness | 74 | |
| Headaches | 72 | |
| Nausea | 52 | |
| Rashes (redness, swelling) | 49 | |
| Memory problems | 48 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 287 | |
| Moderate | 455 | |
| Mild | 643 | |
| None | 1,126 |
Member evaluations
Polar B
evaluated on Jun 30, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: None
moogie16
evaluated on Dec 18, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for nonepileptic seizures: Major
- Side effects: Mild
happyhypo
evaluated on Jun 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar I disorder: None
- Side effects: Severe