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Efficacy for Depression

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

Major 27% 6
Moderate 41% 9
Slight 23% 5
Can't tell 9% 2

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 79% 41
Usually 21% 11
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 0% 0

Burden

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

Major 6% 3
Moderate 6% 3
Slight 13% 7
None 75% 39

Side-effects

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

Severe 8% 4
Moderate 15% 8
Mild 29% 15
None 48% 25

Specific Side Effects

Fatigue 15% 8
Memory lapses ("brain blinks") 13% 7
Short-term memory loss 10% 5
Anxiety 8% 4
inreased sweating 8% 4
poor sleep 8% 4
Brain fog 6% 3
Constipation 4% 2
itching skin, especially legs and back 4% 2
inorgasmia 2% 1
Drowsiness 2% 1
menstruation differences 2% 1
stomach ache 2% 1
Seasonal allergies 2% 1
Dizziness 2% 1
Shakiness 2% 1
Decreased sex drive 2% 1
Decreased appetite 2% 1
Alcohol consumption 2% 1
Change in Taste 2% 1
no libido 2% 1
Nausea 2% 1
decreased alcohol tolerance 2% 1
dizzy 2% 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 6% 3
less than $25 63% 33
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