I don't think its possible to compare medications ... What works for one may be a nightmare to another. It often takes time to find the right combos of medication that will balance out results versus side effects.

Even once a " good combo" is fine it may not be the last combo you are on.

My Pdoc always tells me that being Bipolar requires us to be flexible.. Is it always easy? Nope .. But then again what in life ever is?

Good Luck