How do members experience Escitalopram?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 10,835 681
Depressed mood 1,528 743
Anxious mood 928 527
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 674 140
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 305
Mild 461
None 864

Member evaluations

Bombsyki

evaluated on Aug 19, 2012

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

Cee Kay

evaluated on Aug 05, 2012

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

Alexjeremy

evaluated on Apr 30, 2012

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