| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 2,171 | 277 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 1,944 | 252 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 360 | 39 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 333 | 41 | |
| Schizoaffective disorder | 278 | 24 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 154 | |
| 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
ProfessorBeeker
evaluated on Apr 22, 2006
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
Nicholas
evaluated on Sep 22, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
searchinglikeme
evaluated on Mar 10, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: None
- Side effects: Severe