Stroke

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What is stroke?

Cerebrovascular accident refers to the injury to the brain that occurs when flow of blood to brain tissue is interrupted by a clogged or ruptured artery, causing brain tissue to die because of lack of nutrients and oxygen.

Common symptoms reported by people with stroke

Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Handicap/Disability Parking Permit Wheelchair (manual) Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
Common symptom
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Tramadol Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Common symptom
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Clonazepam Lorazepam Alprazolam
Common symptom
How bad it is
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Zolpidem Trazodone Melatonin
Common symptom
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Sertraline Venlafaxine Bupropion
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, insomnia, fatigue, and pain) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people with stroke

You’ve tried
Treatment name(s)
Type
How many have tried
Tried for
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Treatment name(s)

(Zoloft)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
8
Tried for
Depressed mood (7) Anxious mood (2)
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Treatment name(s)

(Aspirin Low Dose)
Type
Over the Counter Drug
How many have tried
6
Tried for
stroke (6)
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Treatment name(s)

(Norco)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
6
Tried for
Pain (6)
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Treatment name(s)

(Ultram)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
6
Tried for
Pain (6)
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Treatment name(s)

(Desyrel)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
5
Tried for
Insomnia (5)
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Treatment name(s)

(Cymbalta)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
4
Tried for
Depressed mood (4) Pain (1)
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Treatment name(s)

(Ativan)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
4
Tried for
Anxious mood (4)
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Treatment name(s)

(Percocet)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
4
Tried for
Pain (4)
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Treatment name(s)

(Lexapro)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
3
Tried for
Depressed mood (3)
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Treatment name(s)

(Vistaril)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
3
Tried for
Anxious mood (3)
Data from patients with stroke, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with stroke

You’ve tried
Treatment name(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
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Treatment name(s)

(Zoloft)
Perceived effectiveness
for Depressed mood (7 evaluations)
Side effects
Daytime sleepiness
Total evaluations
10
Tried for
Depressed mood (7) Anxious mood (2)
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Treatment name(s)

(Aspirin Low Dose)
Perceived effectiveness
for stroke (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
stroke (6)
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Treatment name(s)

(Norco)
Perceived effectiveness
for Pain (5 evaluations)
Side effects
Total evaluations
5
Tried for
Pain (6)
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Treatment name(s)

(Ultram)
Perceived effectiveness
for Pain (8 evaluations)
Side effects
Dizziness Sleepiness 1 more
Total evaluations
9
Tried for
Pain (6)
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Treatment name(s)

(Desyrel)
Perceived effectiveness
for Insomnia (4 evaluations)
Side effects
Chronic Cough Dry mouth 5 more
Total evaluations
4
Tried for
Insomnia (5)
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Treatment name(s)

(Cymbalta)
Perceived effectiveness
for Depressed mood (6 evaluations)
Side effects
Mood swings Sex drive (libido) decreased 1 more
Total evaluations
6
Tried for
Depressed mood (4) Pain (1)
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Treatment name(s)

(Ativan)
Perceived effectiveness
for Anxious mood (3 evaluations)
Side effects
Tiredness
Total evaluations
3
Tried for
Anxious mood (4)
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Treatment name(s)

(Percocet)
Perceived effectiveness
for Pain (4 evaluations)
Side effects
Total evaluations
4
Tried for
Pain (4)
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Treatment name(s)

(Lexapro)
Perceived effectiveness
for Depressed mood (3 evaluations)
Side effects
Diarrhea Drowsy in a.m.
Total evaluations
3
Tried for
Depressed mood (3)
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Treatment name(s)

(Vistaril)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
Anxious mood (3)
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild
  • None
Data from patients with stroke, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has stroke on PatientsLikeMe?

Age
Age Proportion # of patients
<20 7
20s 28
30s 81
40s 173
50s 252
60s 182
70+ 73
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom Proportion # of patients
0-19 years 22
20-29 years 30
30-39 years 54
40-49 years 67
50-59 years 56
60-69 years 31
70+ years 10

Sex

Distribution of sex

69% Female
31% Male
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status Proportion # of patients
Diagnosed 415
Not Diagnosed 21
These charts show data from stroke patients who have completed their condition history
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