| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 10,062 | 964 | |
| Epilepsy | 3,373 | 539 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 3,283 | 508 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 2,026 | 300 | |
| Borderline personality disorder | 568 | 119 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 86 | |
| Dizziness | 74 | |
| Headaches | 72 | |
| Nausea | 52 | |
| Rashes (redness, swelling) | 49 | |
| Memory problems | 48 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 288 | |
| Moderate | 457 | |
| Mild | 645 | |
| None | 1,137 |
Member evaluations
mysecrets2
evaluated on Jun 27, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: None
briguy4u8
evaluated on Jun 24, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Major
- Side effects: None
BlueSunshyne
evaluated on Jun 23, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Major
- Side effects: Mild