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Efficacy for Depression

How much of an effect does this treatment have on: Depression?

Major 47% 7
Moderate 27% 4
Slight 13% 2
None 13% 2

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 82% 27
Usually 18% 6
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 0% 0

Burden

How much of a burden is it for you to be on this treatment?

Major 9% 3
Moderate 12% 4
Slight 30% 10
None 48% 16

Side-effects

Overall, how much of a problem are the side-effects from this treatment?

Severe 12% 4
Moderate 27% 9
Mild 24% 8
None 36% 12

Specific Side Effects

Agitation 30% 10
mania 24% 8
dry mouth 21% 7
Shakiness 18% 6
hand tremors 18% 6
Headache 12% 4
Sleeplessness 12% 4
Constipation 12% 4
Insomnia 12% 4
Dizziness 6% 2
Weight loss 3% 1
Difficulty sleeping through night 3% 1
hair loss 3% 1
Partial seizures 3% 1
Irritability 3% 1
Psychosis 3% 1
leg spasms 3% 1
hypomania 3% 1
Cachexia (Weight Loss) 3% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

Approximately how much do you pay out of pocket for this treatment?

$200+ 3% 1
$100-199 3% 1
$50-99 6% 2
$25-49 12% 4
less than $25 45% 15
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