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Efficacy for Other

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

Major 54% 7
Moderate 23% 3
Slight 23% 3

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 88% 37
Usually 5% 2
Sometimes 5% 2
Never 2% 1

Burden

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

Major 19% 8
Moderate 19% 8
Slight 17% 7
None 45% 19

Side-effects

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

Severe 31% 13
Moderate 38% 16
Mild 14% 6
None 17% 7

Specific Side Effects

Weight gain 40% 17
dry mouth 36% 15
Makes me very edgy 31% 13
appetite 29% 12
facial swelling 21% 9
Fatigue 19% 8
roid effects 19% 8
increased blood sugar 17% 7
Loss of taste 10% 4
Acne 5% 2
Light sensitivity (photophobia) 2% 1
restless arm 2% 1
Swelling of the knees, especially left 2% 1
Horrible digestive disturbances. Headaches. Emotional disturbance. Visual disturbance. Severe burning sensation while urinating. Altered/loss of taste. Fatigue. 2% 1
Sleeplessness 2% 1
restless legs 2% 1
Blurred Vision 2% 1
thirst 2% 1
Headache 2% 1
Yeast infections 2% 1
Emotionally Labile 2% 1
jump out of skin 2% 1
Vertigo 2% 1
ibs 2% 1
ulcer stomach pain 2% 1
Sleep deprivation 2% 1
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Cost

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

$200+ 2% 1
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 0% 0
$25-49 2% 1
less than $25 57% 24
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