Table 2.
Patient Disposition
Lamotrigine (n=41) |
Lithium (n=49) |
Total (n=90) |
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N | % | N | % | N | % | |
Completed | 21 | 51% | 19 | 39% | 40 | 44% |
Early Termination | 20 | 49% | 30 | 61% | 50 | 56% |
Side Effects | 8 | 20% | 10 | 20% | 15 | 17% |
Lost to follow up | 7 | 17% | 8 | 16% | 15 | 17% |
Withdrew consent | 2 | 5% | 3 | 6% | 5 | 6% |
Noncompliance with protocol | 1 | 2% | 4 | 8% | 5 | 6% |
Lack of improvement | 1 | 2% | 3 | 6% | 4 | 4% |
Worsening mood (depression) | 0 | 2 | 4% | 2 | 2% | |
Worsening mood (hypomania) | 1 | 2% | 0 | 1 | 1% |