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Efficacy for Depression

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

Major 25% 8
Moderate 50% 16
Slight 13% 4
None 3% 1
Can't tell 9% 3

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 86% 54
Usually 11% 7
Sometimes 2% 1
Never 2% 1

Burden

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

Major 6% 4
Moderate 11% 7
Slight 13% 8
None 70% 44

Side-effects

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

Severe 10% 6
Moderate 22% 14
Mild 29% 18
None 40% 25

Specific Side Effects

Decreased sex drive 19% 12
Apathy 17% 11
Fatigue 16% 10
Brain fog 13% 8
Anxiety 8% 5
Insomnia 8% 5
Weight gain 8% 5
restlessness 6% 4
Suididal ideation 6% 4
Depression 6% 4
Appetite change 3% 2
feelings of isolation 3% 2
increased sweating 2% 1
Headache 2% 1
tremor 2% 1
weakness 2% 1
cant sleep at night , so i have to take it right before i go to bed 2% 1
orgasm delay 2% 1
muscle jerks 2% 1
Nausea 2% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

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

$200+ 2% 1
$100-199 3% 2
$50-99 10% 6
$25-49 19% 12
less than $25 33% 21
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