| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 6,317 | 657 | |
| Depressed mood | 596 | 368 | |
| Borderline personality disorder | 569 | 126 | |
| Schizoaffective disorder | 408 | 75 | |
| Schizophrenia | 175 | 28 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 154 | |
| Restlessness (akathisia) | 85 | |
| Insomnia | 42 | |
| Anxious mood | 40 | |
| Agitation | 36 | |
| Drowsiness | 35 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 290 | |
| Moderate | 313 | |
| Mild | 308 | |
| None | 500 |
Member evaluations
bipolarangel
evaluated on Dec 20, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for mania: Major
- Side effects: Mild
ProfessorBeeker
evaluated on Aug 10, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar rapid cycling: Slight
- Side effects: None
Tinner
evaluated on Nov 21, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Slight
- Side effects: Severe