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Efficacy for low back pain

How much of an effect does this treatment have on: low back pain?

Moderate 67% 2
Slight 33% 1

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 66% 53
Usually 21% 17
Sometimes 13% 10
Never 0% 0

Burden

How difficult is it to take this treatment as prescribed?

Very 1% 1
Somewhat 11% 9
A little 21% 17
Not at all 66% 53

Side-effects

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

Severe 6% 5
Moderate 33% 26
Mild 34% 27
None 28% 22

Specific Side Effects

Sleepiness 43% 34
dry mouth and eyes 23% 18
Fatigue 20% 16
makes me very sleepy 13% 10
Muscle fatigue, dry mouth. 10% 8
Leg weakness 9% 7
dry mouth 5% 4
dizziness/ "spinning" 4% 3
Hair loss (alopecia) 3% 2
worsening burning feeling at calves, feet & toes. 3% 2
wt gain 3% 2
dreaming of teeth falling out 3% 2
increased spasm 1% 1
Drowsy in a.m. 1% 1
Dizzy when standing up 1% 1
Nightmares 1% 1
increased muscle pain 1% 1
weird dreams 1% 1
Heart Palpitations 1% 1
Incontenience 1% 1
Some dizziness 1% 1
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Cost

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

$200+ 0% 0
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 4% 3
$25-49 13% 10
less than $25 64% 51