How do members experience Escitalopram?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 10,833 680
Depressed mood 1,525 742
Anxious mood 925 525
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 673 140
Mild depression 506 78

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased sex drive (libido) 134
Weight gain 119
Fatigue 57
Apathy 43
Dry mouth 39
Brain fog 36

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 146
Moderate 304
Mild 461
None 861

Member evaluations

Zana_Di

evaluated on Dec 27, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

Srs2388

evaluated on Jul 01, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: None
  • Side effects: Severe

John Jamson

evaluated on Nov 13, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild