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Efficacy for Depression

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

Major 11% 1
Moderate 56% 5
Slight 22% 2
Can't tell 11% 1

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 84% 16
Usually 16% 3
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 0% 0

Burden

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

Major 11% 2
Moderate 11% 2
Slight 26% 5
None 53% 10

Side-effects

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

Severe 11% 2
Moderate 32% 6
Mild 11% 2
None 47% 9

Specific Side Effects

palpatations 16% 3
Weight gain 11% 2
brain zaps 11% 2
Jittery feeling 11% 2
Nausea 5% 1
Agitation/restlessness 5% 1
Temper tantrums 5% 1
Suicidal Ideation 5% 1
Hand tremor 5% 1
Hearing voices 5% 1
hypomania 5% 1
Blushing/Flushing/Overheating 5% 1
Depression 5% 1
bruising in legs 5% 1
Drowsiness 5% 1
No sex drive 5% 1
No Lows/Highs 5% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

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

$200+ 0% 0
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 0% 0
$25-49 16% 3
less than $25 58% 11
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