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Efficacy for Other

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

Major 31% 4
Moderate 38% 5
Slight 15% 2
None 8% 1
Can't tell 8% 1

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 71% 25
Usually 23% 8
Sometimes 3% 1
Never 3% 1

Burden

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

Major 3% 1
Moderate 9% 3
Slight 6% 2
None 83% 29

Side-effects

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

Severe 9% 3
Moderate 20% 7
Mild 26% 9
None 46% 16

Specific Side Effects

"Hangover effect", next day 17% 6
makes me groggy durning the day 17% 6
dry mouth 14% 5
excessive sleepiness 14% 5
get the shakes 9% 3
quick changes of mood 6% 2
Headache 6% 2
addiction 3% 1
don't get along with other treatments 3% 1
feeling drugged 3% 1
Blood pressure too high 3% 1
Terrible taste 3% 1
Mood swings 3% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

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

$200+ 0% 0
$100-199 3% 1
$50-99 0% 0
$25-49 0% 0
less than $25 54% 19
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