| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 10,057 | 960 | |
| Epilepsy | 3,372 | 538 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 3,282 | 504 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 2,024 | 307 | |
| 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 | 454 | |
| Mild | 642 | |
| None | 1,119 |
Member evaluations
SamiBebe
evaluated on Jan 20, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for seizures: None
- Side effects: Severe
mser245
evaluated on Mar 11, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: None
- Side effects: Moderate
ktc
evaluated on Feb 18, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild