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

browncat87

evaluated on Sep 13, 2018

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Slight
  • Side effects: None

Abby Road

evaluated on Jun 05, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

HappyPhysicist

evaluated on Apr 04, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
  • Side effects: None