| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 106 | 51 | |
| Epilepsy | 104 | 55 | |
| Migraine headaches | 47 | 13 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 19 | 16 | |
| Bipolar manic episodes | 16 | 7 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 41 | |
| Hair loss | 15 | |
| Drowsiness | 10 | |
| Fatigue | 7 | |
| Slowed thinking | 7 | |
| Depressed mood | 4 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 34 | |
| Moderate | 46 | |
| Mild | 48 | |
| None | 48 |
Member evaluations
ms_carpe_diem
evaluated on Jul 28, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: None
- Side effects: Mild
seasterday
evaluated on Nov 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Major
- Side effects: Severe
neuroplasticity
evaluated on Jul 07, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate