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Efficacy for Pain

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

Major 21% 7
Moderate 55% 18
Slight 12% 4
None 6% 2
Can't tell 6% 2

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 71% 60
Usually 24% 20
Sometimes 2% 2
Never 2% 2

Burden

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

Major 7% 6
Moderate 13% 11
Slight 18% 15
None 62% 52

Side-effects

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

Severe 7% 6
Moderate 20% 17
Mild 26% 22
None 46% 39

Specific Side Effects

Fatigue 21% 18
Increased Hunger 14% 12
makes me groggy durning the day 13% 11
Sedation 12% 10
Mood swings 11% 9
Weight gain 10% 8
Brain fog 10% 8
Extreme sedation 6% 5
Word fishing 6% 5
sensory changes 6% 5
decreased level of conciuosness 2% 2
Depression 2% 2
sleepiness 1% 1
Diarrhea 1% 1
crying spells 1% 1
Urinary retention 1% 1
Constipation 1% 1
slight loss of balance 1% 1
Loss of spatial thinking 1% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

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

$200+ 1% 1
$100-199 5% 4
$50-99 4% 3
$25-49 6% 5
less than $25 57% 48
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