Jul 15, 2012 (Started Mar 09, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 450 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: helped with decreasing appetite. helped with increased sex drive. probably "fueling" mania
Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 5, 2009 (Started Mar 09, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Other)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 450 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: for the most part i have little to no appetite when i'm on this drug and was able to loose over 40 pounds after going on it. i've since also gone on lamictal and lithium and have gained about 20 pounds. my daughters say i look much healthier now. i also like this drug because i don't feel it affects me sexually--i.e. it does not affect my sex drive when i am on it. i just have a $10 copay monthly. insurance pays the following.
Cost: $100-199 monthly
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