| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 5 | 5 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 3 | 1 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 2 | 2 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 1 | 1 | |
| Progressive muscular atrophy | 1 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Tremor in hands | 4 | |
| Hypothyroidism | 2 | |
| Acne breakout | 1 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 1 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on May 13, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate