How do members experience Escitalopram?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 10,814 672
Depressed mood 1,508 733
Anxious mood 904 524
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 672 137
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 852

Member evaluations

Marie-NC

evaluated on Jan 01, 2009

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

indygilr21

evaluated on May 18, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

coohoocoo

evaluated on May 15, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate