How do members experience Escitalopram?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 10,815 672
Depressed mood 1,506 732
Anxious mood 902 523
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 671 136
Mild depression 502 80

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased sex drive (libido) 135
Weight gain 117
Fatigue 57
Apathy 43
Dry mouth 39
Brain fog 36

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 145
Moderate 302
Mild 457
None 850

Member evaluations

psyclops

evaluated on Oct 01, 2021

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Major
  • Side effects: None

Nelliegoddess

evaluated on Jul 01, 2017

  • Perceived effectiveness for persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia): Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

rose5

evaluated on May 19, 2018

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Slight
  • Side effects: None