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Efficacy for Other

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

Major 63% 5
Moderate 25% 2
Slight 13% 1

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 59% 16
Usually 37% 10
Sometimes 4% 1
Never 0% 0

Burden

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

Major 7% 2
Moderate 26% 7
Slight 26% 7
None 41% 11

Side-effects

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

Severe 4% 1
Moderate 41% 11
Mild 30% 8
None 26% 7

Specific Side Effects

Insomnia 33% 9
Weight loss 19% 5
restlessness 15% 4
Mood elevation 11% 3
Headache 11% 3
Shaky hands 7% 2
thirsty 7% 2
dry mouth 7% 2
Feel constant need to do something productive (i.e. cleaning) 7% 2
Always feel urgent need to be doing something productive 7% 2
Anxiety 7% 2
apathy to environment 7% 2
occational Insomnia 4% 1
tendancy to be overly talkative 4% 1
Avoidance (Avoiding challenges and stress) 4% 1
inability to concentrate 4% 1
small flacid (u-no-what) 4% 1
druggy buzz 4% 1
skin rash 4% 1
chronic constipation 4% 1
increased heart rate 4% 1
increased blood pressure 4% 1
wears off too soon 4% 1
10 min. bursts of tiredness 4% 1
Happier mood 4% 1
Muscle tension 4% 1
forgetfulness 4% 1
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Cost

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

$200+ 0% 0
$100-199 4% 1
$50-99 7% 2
$25-49 19% 5
less than $25 48% 13
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