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Efficacy for Treat my mood condition(s)

How much of an effect does this treatment have on: Treat my mood condition(s)?

Major 42% 15
Moderate 39% 14
Slight 3% 1
Can't tell 17% 6

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 69% 35
Usually 25% 13
Sometimes 4% 2
Never 2% 1

Burden

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

Major 0% 0
Moderate 8% 4
Slight 29% 15
None 63% 32

Side-effects

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

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 12% 6
Mild 43% 22
None 45% 23

Specific Side Effects

sleepiness 22% 11
Difficulty concentrating 14% 7
Dizziness 14% 7
Headaches 14% 7
hand shakes/tremors 10% 5
Insomnia 8% 4
Heart Palpitations 8% 4
Nightmares 8% 4
severe menstrual cramps 6% 3
Vivid dreams 6% 3
slowed reaction time 4% 2
Nausea 4% 2
hair falling out 2% 1
see tiny sparkles 2% 1
Night sweats 2% 1
hair loss 2% 1
Acne 2% 1
Sedation 2% 1
Anxiety 2% 1
Vestibular/Balance Problems 2% 1
calf cramps 2% 1
Skin dryness, itchiness 2% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

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

$200+ 4% 2
$100-199 6% 3
$50-99 6% 3
$25-49 12% 6
less than $25 47% 24
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