| 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
GeneralFoster
evaluated on Jan 03, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
rain or shine
evaluated on Jan 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: None
- Side effects: None
BlueSunshyne
evaluated on Dec 31, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Moderate
- Side effects: Mild