How do members experience Emsam?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Depressed mood 26 28
Major depressive disorder 16 16
Bipolar disorder 4 2
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 3 3
Bipolar I disorder 2 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Insomnia 3
Decreased appetite 2
Drowsiness 2
Hypotension 2
Skin irritation 2
Acne 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 9
Mild 14
None 13

Member evaluations

MiniRoo/VVV

evaluated on Mar 25, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: None
  • Side effects: Mild

Rea

evaluated on Jun 29, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: None
  • Side effects: Severe