| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 2,171 | 277 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 1,944 | 252 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 360 | 39 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 332 | 40 | |
| Schizoaffective disorder | 278 | 24 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 154 | |
| Hair loss | 49 | |
| Fatigue | 42 | |
| Drowsiness | 26 | |
| Tremor in hands | 23 | |
| Nausea | 20 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 189 | |
| Moderate | 208 | |
| Mild | 199 | |
| None | 202 |
Member evaluations
Bfiel55
evaluated on Mar 11, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Major
- Side effects: Mild
ktmindful1
evaluated on Feb 04, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar manic episodes: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
frado2jr
evaluated on Nov 20, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Slight
- Side effects: None